Scattered like jewels in the Indian Ocean, the islands of the Seychelles are renowned for their picture-postcard beaches, ecological riches and warm, translucent waters.
Discover island-hopping heaven, from rainforest-cloaked peaks to remote coral atolls brimming with wildlife.
Swim, sail, snorkel or dive in waters alive with technicolour fish, sea turtles and manta rays.
Marvel at La Digue’s divine granite boulders and the world’s rare coco de mer on lush Praslin.
Join conservation teams protecting giant tortoises and fragile reefs for an eco-luxury adventure.
Indulge in barefoot luxury at world-class resorts, where turquoise lagoons and sunsets steal the show.
Far more than just a place to kick back and do nothing, the Seychelles offers a huge amount to do, from rainforest hikes to tumbling waterfalls to stand-up paddleboarding, sailing, fishing, snorkelling and diving. Discover colourful Creole culture on the main island of Mahe. Seek out the world’s largest nut, the iconic coco de mer, in the Vallee de Mai on picturesque Praslin. Admire vast granite boulders, seemingly sculpted by some divine hand, on the beaches of La Digue. Or join conservation teams as they work at the forefront of environmental stewardship.
While no one would blame you for picking a resort and staying put for a week, island-hopping trips allow you to see more of this incredible diversity. It’s easy, for example, to combine the inner granitic islands – whose misty mountain peaks are cloaked in verdant rainforest – with the flat outlying islands that arc out towards Africa. Outcrops like Denis and Alphonse offer some of the best diving and fishing in the world, while UNESCO-listed Aldabra is the world’s largest raised coral atoll, home to giant tortoises that have survived unchanged for 200 million years.
The Islands enjoy a pleasant tropical climate with year round sunshine. Although temperatures are consistent, rainfall often varies with the wettest months being November to February as the north west monsoons bring more rain, higher humidity and warmer weather. Expect less rainfall from May to September, as the tradewinds blow from the south east when the climate is generally cooler and drier with a slight breeze.
The epitome of sustainable luxury, this private-island resort offers magical, immersive encounters with nature – including hawksbill turtles, reef sharks and stingrays – while still delivering all the luxury one expects from the Waldorf Astoria brand.
The only resort on Félicité Island, this is about as far away from everyday stresses as it’s possible to be, featuring a world-class spa, 30 super stylish villas and calm-inducing views.
Combining definitive luxury with understated locally-inspired architecture, Four Seasons Resort Seychelles embraces a discreet and entirely individual location on the main island of Mahé, offering couples and families a chance to experience a secluded island Eden at their own pace.
Overlooking the beautiful marine park of Port Launay and spread across two of the most spectacular beaches on Mahé, Constance Ephelia is a large family-friendly resort offering multiple facilities just 30 minutes from the capital, Victoria.
As you sweep into North Island aboard your private helicopter transfer, gaze down at the picture-perfect landscape with its lush tropical and mountainous interior fringed by breathtaking powder sand beaches.
Remote and secluded, at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island you can experience castaway paradise at its very best. Only a 35 minute flight from the main island of Mahé, this private island retreat gives you complete freedom to enjoy the finer things in life while surrounded by natural beauty.