Seychelles is an island paradise in every sense of the word, and it's especially popular with newlyweds looking for a relaxing and romantic trip.
You get to enjoy time on white beaches, touring from one island to another, lush flora, and majestic towering mountains.Moreover, you’ll get to stay in a luxurious hotel and even a private villa. As you plan your tour to Seychelles from Dubai, here are some things you need to know.
For all UAE passport holders, it is free to enter Seychelles. You can stay up to 90 days visa-free in Seychelles, but you have to get a visa if you would like to stay longer. It is important to meet other traveling requirements when traveling to Seychelles from Dubai and carry travel documents.
The climate in Seychelles is described as tropical, and it is hot throughout the year. However, there is a rainy season, but it remains hot.
The northwest monsoon leads to a rainy and steamy season from November to March, whereas the southeast trade winds lead to a dry and slightly cooler season from June to September.
If you're in Seychelles, you're more likely to see rainfall in the form of heavy downpours or lightning strikes than in the form of cloud cover (when they are fairly frequent but of short duration).
The warmest months are March, April, and May when the daily average temperature is around 28 degrees Celsius (82 degrees Fahrenheit). However, the temperature rarely rises beyond 33 °C (91 °F) during the day or falls below 22 °C (72 °F) at night, regardless of the season.
The best time to visit Seychelles is from May and October. There is a sea breeze, thus bringing about cool weather for visitors to enjoy the beach.
If you love water activities, the best time to visit Seychelles is from April, May, or the last three months of the year. It is the time when water is visible. Generally, you can visit Seychelles any time of the year as the weather is ideal for any activity.
There are several means of getting around Seychelles, but the best one depends on where you want to go. For instance, a ferry is a convenient and reliable means to get from one island to another.
On the other hand, taxis are the best way to get around if you're on the mainland. Additionally, smaller islands have airports thus can book a flight. Here are the best ways toget aroundSeychelles.
One of the best means you can use to get around Seychelles is the bus. You can book board a bus ride from Mahé to Praslin and other destinations. The buses are run by the Public Transport Corporation and are available from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
If you are touring the small island, the best way to get around is by using the bike. However, if you are touring or staying at La Digue, there are no better means to get around as the island is small.
It is easy to find a bike service provider, and even at the guesthouse you will be staying in, they can rent you a bike.
If you are traveling on a budget, you can hire a car and get around anywhere you wish comfortably. Several car rental/hire agencies are located in different places in Seychelles.
Considering roads can sometimes be steep, and tight turns are common, you should take extra precautions while getting behind the wheel. Furthermore, you must drive on the left side of the road here; mix unfamiliar driving conditions with a large number of foreign drivers, and you may find yourself in a difficult scenario. Drive slowly and keep your eyes on the road to stay safe.
There are international taxi service providers in Seychelles; thus, the locals offer taxi services. Most places where you can find a taxi are Mahé and Praslin, but few locals offer services in on La Digue.However, it is easy to book a taxi by hailing from the street or having a driver contact call for the services.
Seychelles comprises several Islands, and you can use the ferry to visit one island to another. Therefore, it is safe to book a ferry, and you can enjoy the scenery and cool breeze.
You can book a ticket with Cat Cocosfrom Mahé to Praslin and La Digue. The ferry stops at Mahé's Inter-Island Cay in Victoria, Praslin Quay in Baie Sainte Anne, and La Digue's La Passe Quay. One-way journeys take between an hour and an hour and a half, depending on the route.
You can use the plane to get from one island to another quickly and comfortably in Seychelles. Air Seychelles, a well-known inter-island airline, provides service between Mahé and Praslin (there is no airport on La Digue).
A one-way flight takes around 15 minutes, and flights leave every hour or so. The cost varies depending on the time of departure and the season. There are several luggage limits in this area: The weight limit for carry-on luggage is 15 pounds, and the weight limit for checked luggage is 70 pounds.
You can also book a private trip between the islands with ZilAir, which flies helicopters between all of the Inner Seychelles Islands, for a more premium experience.
Seychelles is an island where you will get to enjoy your stay. The hotels are located along beaches, and some have private villas to enjoy as youwish. Here are the best hotels in Seychelles to book a stay.
North Island is the most exclusive retreat on the planet, and the best hotel in Seychelles. 11 luxurious hand-crafted homes overlook the pristine, powder-white sands and turquoise waters of the Ile Du Nord eco-reserve on this breathtakingly gorgeous island.
All villas are elevated off the ground to take advantage of the cooling Indian Ocean winds, and they all open up to your private garden and the beach. Private plunge pools and outdoor showers add the finishing touches to your private haven of relaxation.
The island's lounge and eating facilities and its health spa and gym, which is situated in a scenic location, library, and dive center, as well as a rim-flow swimming pool, are all built into a granitic outcrop.
Fregate Island Private is one of the best places to stay in Seychelles and is a popular destination for honeymooners. You will find yourself in the shipwrecked paradise of your dreams, surrounded by luxurious comfort.
The natural surroundings, which have been sensitively maintained, are home to free-roaming gigantic Aldabra tortoises, sea turtles, and a profusion of rare and unusual birds, all of which are cared for as part of an intensive conservation effort.
There are 16 villas built using balau wood, and each villa comes with its private pool and beach buggy, are nestled among the lush vegetation near the sea. There are seven beautiful beaches on the island.
The Six Senses Zil Pasyon is another hotel you can stay in Seychelles. It is located on the island of Félicité, which is one of Seychelles' most stunning and untouched natural wonders.
The dramatic scenery like giant granite boulders lining the shoreline and picture-perfect beaches makes this hotel the ideal private island getaway destination.
The resort comprises only one-third of the island's entire land area, keeping true to Six Senses' tradition of offering great guest experiences in breathtaking settings. As a result, the remaining two-thirds of the island is left to the beauty of nature and wildlife.
There are also 17 private apartments; the resort offers 28 one-bedroom pool villas and a number of two-bedroom pool villas, and a fitness center. In addition to its six dining and bar venues on the island, Six Senses Zil Pasyon boasts sport and leisure facilities, three gorgeous sandy beaches, and a world-class spa.
The Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, located in the heart of a lost Eden, provides guests with an unrivaled luxury hotel stay in a beautiful jungle setting.
The villas at the resort, each with a private plunge pool and located on a jungle-clad slope, will make you rethink your concept of utopia. The powder-sand beach is short, just go, with the air filled with the aroma of cinnamon trees and frangipani on the way.
Along with the opportunity to participate in water sports, there is a magnificent swimming pool to relax by, with poolside restaurants and beverages easily accessible. The spa, located at the top of the hill and overlooks the lovely Petite Anse, is a treat for everyone, and it is open to both adults and children.
Hilton Seychelles Labriz resort & spa is a luxurious hotel, and you get to the hotel either using a helicopter or boat. The scenery around the hotel is breathtaking as it is encircled by a tropical nature reserve and the Indian Ocean on three sides.
The Hilton Seychelles Labriz is the only resort on the magnificent Silhouette Island, which the government of Seychelles protects to a greater extent than 90 percent of its total area.
Silhouette's island, formerly a haven for pirates and plantations, is now occupied by pure white beaches, mountains, and virgin jungle.
You may discover the island's mystique through guided nature tours, biking, fishing, sailing, and five-star diving, among many other activities. The private villas have a garden patio or swimming pool; serve as the only form of accommodation. The spa is perched on stilts above a rocky outcrop surrounded by vegetation.
Here are the best things you can do in Seychelles, and you can’t miss including them on the list of things to do in Seychelles.
Vallée de Mai is a breathtaking nature reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site on the island of Praslin, and it is one of the most visited places in the world. With approximately 4,000 Coco de Mer trees, it is home to the last of Seychelles' original palm jungles and the last remaining remains of the island's ancient palm forests.
More importantly, it is a historical reserve referred to as the "Garden of Eden." In this lovely woodland, you may spend a day basking in the green light of the palm trees, which are native to Seychelles.
You can't go wrong with an island-hopping boat excursion, so it goes without saying that if you have the opportunity, this is something you should do (and the money).
For those with a limited amount of time, a number of boat companies provide full-day excursions with lunch, which include visits to islands such as Cousin Island, Curieuse Island, and St Pierre, among others.
For those with a lot of free time, we recommend picking a few islands and spending a few days on each to truly get to know them and get a feel for their unique personalities. The following are the top three places to visit: Cuvier Island, with its spectacular mango groves, is the most visited island in the group. Cousin Island is known for its fantastic snorkeling locations, while Curieuse Island is the second most visited island in the group.
With magnificent coastlines and secluded coves sprinkled throughout each island in Seychelles, the country's beaches are often considered among the best in the world. However, some of the most beautiful beaches are located near resorts.
There are two beaches on Praslin Island; Anse Georgette beach, near the Constance Lemuria Resort, and Anse Lazio beach, which is also near the Raffles resort (both on the same island). If you want to remain in a specific island region, this is your best option.
Anse Georgette is a beautiful cove with beautiful granite boulders and long lengths of white sand that are ideal for swimming. Anse Lazio is known for having more forceful waves and spectacular sunsets.
A visit to Anse Source d'Argent and Anse Cocos on La Digue, and Anse Intendance, Beau Vallon, Anse Louis and Petite Anse on Mahé are recommended. A visit to any of these beaches will cause you to fall head over heels in love right away.
Mahé Island, the largest island in Seychelles, is home to some genuinely gorgeous nature trails that lead you through picturesque sceneries of vivid animals and to breathtaking vistas of the entire island. Mahé Island is home to some of the most beautiful nature trails globally.
It is possible that the Copolia Trail, which is located in the Morne Seychellois National Park and brings you 500m above sea level, is the most straightforward of the islands' routes. The hike will take about 2 hours, with some steep spots along the way.
The Morne Blanc Hike is another wonderful trail with vistas that make the difficult nature of the trail worthwhile; the trail takes approximately 45 minutes each trip. The Anse Major Trail, which is reasonably straightforward and takes about an hour and a half to complete, offers spectacular views of the island's rock formations. This trail is also the only way to reach Anse Major beach on foot, as there are no other options.
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