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The Seychelles are a rarity in modern tourism in that they remain untouched and unspoiled by mass tourism and the country has retained its reputation as a high quality, exclusive destination. As a result the Seychelles are more expensive than other destinations in the Indian Ocean. Are they worth it? Yes: visiting these islands is a truly unique experience with the added bonus of fewer tourists and deserted beaches...

SEASONS: High season in the Seychelles generally tends to fall during school holidays (Christmas, Easter, July, August to mid-September and half-terms in October and February) and consequently prices for both flights and accommodation tend to be at their highest. This is not always the case with all the hotels and we can advise you of alternative options if you can be flexible with your dates.

AIRLINES: Only scheduled airlines fly to the Seychelles. Generally speaking airfares to the Indian Ocean are around £300-600 but be prepared to pay an additional £200-400 in taxes and surcharges. Fares are usually less expensive if you travel out midweek. We will always seek the best available fares at the time of quoting/booking.

HOTELS: The cost of rooms will vary from less than £100 to over £1000 per person per night, depending on where and when you’re travelling. Our advice is always to take the best room type available to your budget, especially as you may only visit these islands once in your lifetime.

ISLAND HOPPING: Staying on more than one island during your holiday is the ideal way to experience the different islands of the Seychelles. The catamaran services, domestic flights and transfers will add to the basic cost of staying somewhere for 7 nights (added transfers typically from £180 per person for an additional main island), but it is well worth it. As the islands are so small, the transfers themselves don’t take up too much time in the day and they are an ideal way to experience and visit the islands themselves.

DURATION – HOTEL OFFERS: Many hotels will offer complimentary nights for longer stays (for even as few as 4 consecutive nights) and details can be found on the OFFERS page on the hotel information pages.

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Seychelles Nature Trails and National Parks

The Seychelles has had proactive conservation initiatives in place for over 30 years and almost 50% of its landmass is set aside as National Parks and Reserves. There are several societies and organisations which promote the conservation of the land and marine environment. These Parks enable visitors to experience the wonder of the indigenous fauna and flora of these beautiful islands.

Seychelles’ second UNESCO World Heritage Site is the legendary Vallée de Mai on Praslin. This beautiful primeval forest is home to some 6000 Coco-de-mer trees, considered to be among the botanical wonders of the world. The Vallée boasts six endemic palm species as well as many other indigenous trees and is also the last habitat of the endangered Black Parrot.

Cousin Island is the only granitic island in the Seychelles completely rehabilitated with natural vegetation. It is one of the best protected sites for nesting Hawksbill turtles in the world. The island is visited by 300,000 nesting seabirds each year and is home to five endemic land birds. It also has the best protected and most diverse fish population of any reserve in the granitic islands.

Curieuse Marine National Park, with its unique flora peppered with Coco-de-mer trees, thick mangrove forest, multitudes of giant hump head parrotfish and giant tortoises, is a wonder to behold. The Doctor’s House at Anse José, a traditional Creole colonial house, is now a museum on whose beach sea turtles still arrive to lay their eggs. Snorkelling or diving at Coral Garden or Pointe Rouge is an absolute must.

Ile Cocos Marine National Park is set around 3 small islets in a shallow turquoise sea fringed by large expanses of coral reefs that provide outstanding snorkelling experiences.

The Morne Seychellois Park is the largest in the Seychelles and covers more than 20% of the area of Mahé. It is has 12 different trails which can be explored either by half or full day excursions.

Port Launay Marine National Park is famous for its whale shark sightings. In their season, these huge giants of the sea can be seen swimming lazily around feeding on the rich plankton that accumulates in the park. The reefs on both sides of the bay also provide wonderful snorkelling opportunities.

The Sainte Anne Marine National Park is an important part of the natural and cultural heritage of the Seychellois people. It was the location of Seychelles’ first settlement in 1770, away from the once crocodile-infested swamps on Mahé. It has one of the largest areas of sea grass of the granitic islands where Green and Hawksbill turtles are often found. Bottlenose dolphins also frequent the park.

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