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Our Seychelles vacations & accommodations show you the best of this stunning archipelago, from dazzling beaches to the forest covered interior & fabulous birdwatching opportunities. All our Seychelles vacations & accommodations are provided by operators committed to supporting local people & the environment.

Seychelles vacations
Marine conservation & research, Seychelles
Marine conservation & research in the Seychelles, from US $3315 - US $6375 (4 weeks) ex flights
Seychelles vacation, a Creole experience
A Seychellois Creole experience, from £2299 (12 days) ex flights
Whale Shark diving conservation in Seychelles
Whale shark diving and snorkelling, from £1395 (7 days) ex flights

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Posted 12 Dec 2010
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Added 25 Jun 2010
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Whale Shark diving conservation in Seychelles
Most exciting was 5 days of going out with the whale sharks - all equally brilliant and completely different experiences and behaviour each day. Getting into the water the first time and seeing the giants in the flesh was unforgettable. (more)
From £1395 excluding flights
Marine conservation & research, Seychelles
This is one of the most awesome adventures I've had and can't wait to go back. (more)
From US $3315 - US $6375 excluding flights

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5 stars
I am reborn! Simply the best vacation I have ever been on
4 stars
Some great stories to tell the grandchildren. Would recommend to a friend
3 stars
Very enjoyable
2 stars
It was OK
1 star
A bit disappointing really

Country facts for Seychelles vacations

Weather
Seychelles is a year round destination. Diving is best from March to May and September to November, while hiking is best from May to September. Bird-watching is best in April for breeding season, from May to September for nesting of Sooty Terns, and in October for migration.

Getting there and around
Flights from London to Mahé International Airport take 10 hours. Buses, ferries, bicycle & car hire, taxis, domestic flights and even helicopter charters are available for the relatively short traveling times between the islands and places of interest.

Geography
Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, east of mainland Africa.

Main attractions
  • Pristine, uncrowded beaches perfect for swimming & snorkelling.
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site 'Vallée de Mai', a beautiful primeval forest home to some 6,000 Coco de Mer trees.
  • Creole houses & artists' studios, and Creole cuisine.
  • Walking, golf, horse-riding, walking, diving, swimming, surfing & fishing.
  • National reserves and marine parks.
  • Guided nature tours to see rare species of flora and fauna.


  • Culture
    Tourism employs about 30% of the labour force and provides more than 70% of hard currency earnings. Tuna fishing, farming and small-scale manufacturing are amongst the country's other main industries.

    Languages
    The main languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole.

    Money
    The currency in Seychelles is the Seychellois rupee (SCR).

    Time zone
    Seychelles Time, GMT+4 (UTC+4).
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