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SUGGESTED JOURNEY · Seychelles

Seychelles: Creole Coast & Palm Forest

Eight nights across Mahé and Praslin, pairing Beau Vallon’s accessible island base with Côte d’Or and a day devoted to Praslin’s palm forest.

9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTSINDIVIDUALLY TAILORED
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The idea behind the journey

A different way
to spend your days.

Two islands provide a genuine change of setting rather than simply a change of resort. Begin with three nights on Mahé, then slow down for five on Praslin. Domestic flight logistics are treated as part of the journey, with room to add a final Mahé overnight if connections require it.

Suggested length9 days / 8 nights
Designed with you in mindCurious couples and island explorers
The routeMahé Airport · Beau Vallon · Praslin · Mahé Airport
Your investmentIndividually quoted for your dates and arrangements
01 / 3 NIGHTS

Story Resort

Beau Vallon, Mahé, Seychelles

02 / 5 NIGHTS

Le Duc de Praslin Hotel and Villa

Côte d’Or, Praslin, Seychelles

A suggested rhythm

The days,
beautifully considered.

Room to explore, time to settle in. We refine the details around your preferences and the arrangements available for your dates.

Private villa pool at STORY Seychelles
Private villa pool at STORY Seychelles
Days 1–2

Begin beside Beau Vallon

Transfer from Mahé Airport to Story Resort and spend the first full day finding your bearings. The beach is the natural focus, with a leisurely meal and time to settle in. Ask locally about water conditions before swimming, even when the sea appears inviting from shore.

Villa bedroom at STORY Seychelles
Villa bedroom at STORY Seychelles
Day 3

Make time for Mahé

Use the final full Mahé day for a thoughtfully paced excursion, perhaps focusing on Victoria and a scenic drive. Agree the route and guiding separately, with time for lunch rather than a list of brief stops. Return to Beau Vallon before preparing for tomorrow’s island change.

Tropical courtyard at Le Duc de Praslin, Seychelles
Tropical courtyard at Le Duc de Praslin, Seychelles
Day 4

Change islands, change pace

Return to the airport for a proposed domestic flight to Praslin, subject to the dated schedule and baggage conditions. Continue by road to Le Duc de Praslin on Côte d’Or. Keep the remainder of the day unstructured; transfer days deserve breathing room even on short routes.

Tropical courtyard at Le Duc de Praslin, Seychelles
Tropical courtyard at Le Duc de Praslin, Seychelles
Days 5–6

Palms and Praslin perspectives

Devote one day to a separately arranged Vallée de Mai visit and use the other for the coast. A guide can help make the forest more meaningful than a quick walk-through. Exact access, fees and arrangements are confirmed during planning; the hotel remains your base both nights.

Tropical courtyard at Le Duc de Praslin, Seychelles
Tropical courtyard at Le Duc de Praslin, Seychelles
Days 7–9

Keep a little island time

Spend two more nights enjoying Côte d’Or, choosing a meal out or a locally arranged excursion only if you want one. On day nine, return via Mahé with a suitable connection margin. If flights do not align, add a Mahé night rather than rely on a tight connection.

The proposed stays

Places with
their own character.

These are the starting points for your accommodation. Room categories, meal plans and activities are confirmed with your proposal.

Private villa pool at STORY Seychelles3 nights
Beau Vallon, Mahé, Seychelles

Story Resort

A proposed stay, selected as part of this journey. Availability and the exact arrangements are checked for your dates.

Explore the property
Tropical courtyard at Le Duc de Praslin, Seychelles5 nights
Côte d’Or, Praslin, Seychelles

Le Duc de Praslin Hotel and Villa

A proposed stay, selected as part of this journey. Availability and the exact arrangements are checked for your dates.

Explore the property

Photographs show the named properties or their stated settings. Room views, private services and activities pictured are not automatically included.

The practical details

Know what
to expect.

Timing & suitability

June–September can bring stronger southeast winds and rougher seas. Domestic flights avoid a planned ferry crossing, but remain weather-dependent; April and October are useful months to discuss.

What your quotation will confirm

Concept itinerary, not a fixed package. Accommodation, room category, meals, transfers, flights, guiding, activities and local charges are agreed in an individual quotation. Suggested experiences depend on operating conditions and availability; nothing is included merely because it appears here. The stated eight nights exclude any extra connection night needed after dated flights are checked.

Planning sources

This editorial route draws on current supplier and destination information. Final arrangements are verified for your dates.

story-seychelles.com

leducdepraslin.com

flights.airseychelles.com

meteo.sc

Make the idea yours

Your people.
Your pace.
Your journey.

Tell us what speaks to you about this journey. We’ll help shape the route, stays and details around you.

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