Seychelles Tour Packages

Seychelles — Where Eden Still Exists

The Seychelles archipelago of 115 islands in the western Indian Ocean is, quite simply, one of the last places on earth where nature exists in its most pristine, undisturbed state. For couples from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai searching for the world's most romantic honeymoon destination, Seychelles is consistently the answer. For nature lovers from Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Noida, Lucknow, Surat, and Indore, this archipelago offers encounters with species found nowhere else — the giant Aldabra tortoise, the Seychelles black parrot, and the extraordinary coco de mer palm with its record-breaking double coconut.

Anse Source d'Argent — The World's Most Photographed Beach

On the western shore of La Digue island, Anse Source d'Argent is without question the most recognisable beach on earth. Ancient rose-pink and orange granite boulders — some as large as houses, sculpted by 650 million years of ocean wind into impossible organic shapes — frame shallow, luminescent turquoise tidal pools. The beach is backed by a natural coconut palm forest. At low tide, you can walk between the boulders on golden sand with warm, ankle-deep water. Every luxury brand, every travel magazine, every "world's best beaches" list features this shore — visiting it in person is a surreal confirmation that some places are even more beautiful than their photographs.

Vallée de Mai — The Original Garden of Eden

On Praslin island, the Vallée de Mai (Valley of May) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that Charles Gordon — a British general who visited in 1881 — was convinced was the original Garden of Eden. He was not wrong in his sense of wonder. Towering groves of Lodoicea maldivica (coco de mer) palms soar to 30 metres, their massive fronds creating permanent cathedral-like shade. The coco de mer produces the world's largest seed — up to 25 kg and taking 7 years to germinate — shaped startlingly like the human female form, which gave rise to centuries of myth and legend. In this primeval forest, the endemic Seychelles black parrot (only 600–800 individuals remaining) flashes red against the green canopy. Dawn is the magical time — arrive at opening (8 AM) before tour groups.

Anse Lazio — Praslin's Crown Jewel

Anse Lazio on Praslin's northwestern tip is a different kind of perfection from La Digue's boulder drama. Here, the beach is wider and more open — a long sweeping arc of incredibly fine sand in vivid colours ranging from pure white to warm gold, with water cycling through every shade from emerald to deep sapphire as depth increases. The snorkelling just off the beach is some of Praslin's best, with hawksbill turtles frequently spotted. A handful of simple beach restaurants serve fresh grilled fish and coconut water. Come early (before 10 AM) or late (after 4 PM) to have more of the beach to yourself.

Giant Tortoises — Living Prehistoric Giants

The Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea) is the world's largest land tortoise, living up to 200 years and weighing up to 250 kg. Seychelles is one of the world's only places where these ancient creatures roam freely. On Curieuse Island (a 30-minute boat from Praslin), over 300 giant tortoises wander the beach and mangrove forests completely unafraid of humans. On La Digue, the Union Estate Farm maintains a sanctuary where you can feed and interact with these gentle giants. Children and adults alike are transfixed — touching a creature that may have been alive when Napoleon was emperor is genuinely humbling.

Marine Wonders — A Living Aquarium

Seychelles sits at the confluence of two major ocean currents, creating extraordinary marine biodiversity. The Sainte Anne Marine National Park off Mahé was Africa's first marine national park (1973) and remains a showcase of healthy coral reef ecosystems. Glass-bottom boat tours, snorkelling, semi-submarine rides, and scuba diving all reveal colourful parrotfish, hawksbill turtles, reef sharks, rays, and over 150 species of fish. The waters around St Pierre islet near Praslin offer some of the Indian Ocean's finest snorkelling — crystal visibility in warm 27–29°C water. Whale sharks occasionally pass through between October and January.