Mahé vs Praslin vs La Digue: Which Island for Which Tours

Most first trips touch all three main islands, but they are not the same, and the tours that shine on each are different. Here is how we steer visitors between Mahé, Praslin and La Digue, with the experiences that suit each one, all bookable online.

Top picks

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Private Full day Mahé island tour (1-2 persons)from €250Marine Park & Snorkelling

Private Full day Mahé island tour (1-2 persons)

★★★★★ 5.0 (112)

You will experience a great day during the tour, during the 8 hours, the tour will be at your own pace customisable to…

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Learn the Traditional Seychelles Art of Sun Printing with Local Textile Designerfrom €130Hiking & Nature

Learn the Traditional Seychelles Art of Sun Printing with Local Textile Designer

★★★★★ 4.9 (123)

Experience the beautiful nature of La Batie, discover the simplicity of our Roots way of life, and enjoy our…

Mahé · 3hView & book →
Mahe Island tourfrom €117Culture & Food

Mahe Island tour

★★★★★ 5.0 (81)

The tour will allow clients to discover Mahe island with a local licensed guide who will provide information on the…

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Mahe half day tourfrom €76Culture & Food

Mahe half day tour

★★★★★ 5.0 (27)

On this tour, clients will have the opportunity to discover the Seychelles by visiting some beautiful beaches, the main…

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La Digue, Curiuese, St. Pierre, Anse Lazio by boat from Mahe (Private Boat)from €750Island Day Trips

La Digue, Curiuese, St. Pierre, Anse Lazio by boat from Mahe (Private Boat)

★★★★★ 5.0 (32)

Our private boat excursions from Mahe Island to Anse Georgette, Anse Lazio, Curieuse Island, and La Digue Island are…

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Private Taxi from Airport to Ports & hotels (25mnts Drive)from €30Transfers & Ferries

Private Taxi from Airport to Ports & hotels (25mnts Drive)

★★★★★ 4.9 (57)

Book your private transfer from Airport in Seychelles City. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi…

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Private Nature Trail (Hiking) (1-2 persons)from €195Hiking & Nature

Private Nature Trail (Hiking) (1-2 persons)

★★★★★ 5.0 (24)

Visiting Seychelles and enjoy the beauty of the intense forest, A guided hike that you will explore and get…

MahéView & book →
Anse Marron Tourfrom €50Island Day Trips

Anse Marron Tour

★★★★★ 4.8 (309)

Enjoy the most beautiful nature tour and visit the secluded Anse Marron beach in the south of La Digue island in…

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Private Tour of Praslin Island Seychellesfrom €200Island Day Trips

Private Tour of Praslin Island Seychelles

★★★★★ 5.0 (20)

A full day interactive tailor-made tour based on your personal preferences yet enjoying all the beautiful places of…

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Mahé, the all-rounder

The biggest island and the one with the airport holds the most variety. Marine-park snorkelling off Victoria, rainforest hikes in Morne Seychellois, a capital worth a half day and the widest choice of tours. If your time is short, Mahé alone can carry a trip.

Praslin, the nature base

Praslin earns its nights for two reasons, the Vallée de Mai palm forest and its position as the springboard to Curieuse, St Pierre and La Digue. Base here for the best island-hopping in the country.

La Digue, the slow day

No big roads, bicycles and ox carts, and Anse Source d’Argent. La Digue is best as a guided day from Praslin or Mahé, or a quiet night or two if you want the island to yourself after the day-trippers leave.

How to split your days

A common rhythm is a few nights on Mahé for the water and the interior, then a few on Praslin with La Digue as a day trip. A rental car on Mahé and the ferry between islands is all the logistics most trips need.

Mahe half day tour
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The tour entails walking up the Copolia trail where upon arrival you will discover panoramic views of Victoria, the…

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Full day (5-6 hours) island tour on Mahé with pick-upfrom €89Culture & Food

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★★★★★ 5.0 (21)

Please note that this is a group tour that is not private and that other people may also be part of it. If you are a…

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Private Nature Tours & Trail 1 to 5 personsfrom €260Hiking & Nature

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★★★★★ 5.0 (15)

Not only the nice sandy beaches can be visited in the Seychelles, Spend a day with us and explore even the lush beauty…

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Private Mahe Island Full day Tour with Pickupfrom €125Culture & Food

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★★★★★ 4.8 (61)

Embark on the ultimate Seychelles adventure! Unleash your inner explorer and join us for an exclusive journey around…

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Saint Anne Marine Park Private Boat Tourfrom €475Marine Park & Snorkelling

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★★★★★ 4.8 (45)

You will spend the day experiencing the wonderful St. Anne Marine park, with its excellent snorkeling spots, rich in…

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★★★★★ 5.0 (12)

Through this tour you will get a mix of what makes up the Seychelles! You will discover not only the beautiful…

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★★★★★ 4.9 (14)

Takes you off the resort and into the heart of the Seychelles. No matter which type of adventure you choose, you will…

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★★★★★ 5.0 (10)

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Local tip. Read our island guides for the detail, then book one signature tour on each island. That mix gives most visitors the trip they hoped for.

Tours, photos and live prices via the Viator Partner programme (Viator is a Tripadvisor company). Picks are ordered by traveller rating. Prices change, see each booking page for live detail.

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