Young Family Fun in the Seychelles
Tour Introduction
Come with your children to the stunning Seychelles islands to know why they are considered among the most beautiful in the world. Discover the contrasting attractions of the largest island, Mahe, and the small, safe, intimate island of La Digue.
Suitable for budget-conscious families with younger children, this tour involves five nights each at two simple family-friendly hotels – one small, one larger – so there isn’t too much travelling. The Mahe hotel has no restaurant and is self-catering – you probably won’t want to eat out for all meals on the larger island – and the hotel on La Digue has full facilities, with restaurant, large pool, safe sandy beach and an on-site diving and water sports facility.
The family-oriented accommodation, sublime beaches and lovely weather should ensure a happy family holiday for all by providing you and your children a taste of true tropical beauty to last you through another winter.
Full Itinerary
Met on arrival in Mahe and transfer to your beachfront hotel.
Staying at Chalets D’Anse Forbans. Includes No Meals.
Day at leisure to enjoy the safe beach, or explore the island.
Staying at Chalets D’Anse Forbans. Includes No Meals.
Day at leisure. There is a shop and restaurant nearby, and more choice further afield. Snorkelling equipment and high chairs are available on request.
Staying at Chalets D’Anse Forbans. Includes No Meals.
Day at leisure.
Staying at Chalets D’Anse Forbans. Includes No Meals.
Day at leisure. The beach is un crowded, and the sea is usually calm, providing safe swimming conditions for children.
Staying at Chalets D’Anse Forbans. Includes No Meals.
Pickup and transfer to the airport for your short flight to Praslin. Met on arrival and transfer to dock. Take the short ferry ride to La Digue. On arrival, met and transfer to your hotel, situated right on a safe swimming beach. Rest of the day at leisure.
Staying at La Digue Island Lodge. Includes Dinner.
Day at leisure to explore the small laid-back island independently. Perhaps hire bicycles and visit lovely Anse Source d’Argent beach and the Black Paradise Flycatcher Reserve, which protects one of the world’s rarest birds.
Staying at La Digue Island Lodge. Includes Breakfast and Dinner.
Day at leisure to visit lovely Anse Source d’Argent one more time, or simply relax before your journey home.
Staying at La Digue Island Lodge. Includes Breakfast and Dinner.
Transfer to the small dock. Take the ferry to Praslin. On arrival, transfer to Praslin airport to catch a flight to Mahe. On arrival, met and assisted with international flight check in.
Includes Breakfast.
Tour Accommodation
Chalets D’Anse Forbans
Overview
Chalets D’Anse Forbans is a small, unpretentious hotel of just 14 self-catering chalets situated just back from a secluded and beautiful white sand beach in a peaceful spot on Mahe Island. The private chalets are ideal for families and those who prefer some independence.
The chalets are scattered around the hotel’s gardens with shrubs and abundant palm trees. Each chalet has outside seating and a table for those who enjoy al fresco dining. All are air-conditioned and have an open plan living, dining and kitchen room. The bedrooms are separate with modern en suite bathrooms. Plenty of storage space is provided including a digital safety deposit box.
There is no restaurant or shop at the hotel but a large shop, restaurants and various take-aways can be all reached in under a miles’ walk or short bus ride. The hotel has a good house reef perfect for snorkelling, which is easily accessed from the beach. The owners also organise and offer guests a good range of excursions around Mahe and sometimes longer trips to visit other islands.
Swimming Pool
Air Conditioning
Rooms
Facilities
Private bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, safety deposit box, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, hair dryer, WiFi and laundry service.
Optional Activities
Snorkelling, scuba diving, boat trips, water sports and island tours.
La Digue Island Lodge
Overview
The largest hotel on the eponymous island, the long-established La Digue Island Lodge enjoys an enviable location on beautiful Anse Reunion beach, protected by a fringing reef which provides safe bathing for families. There is a large a la carte restaurant where delicious creole and seafood dishes are offered, and there is also a poolside restaurant for lighter meals and buffets. Facilities include a lounge bar, large swimming pool, games room, boutique, bicycle hire, water sports and a diving centre offering various boat excursions to exciting Inner Island scuba sites.
Accommodation is split between very basic standard rooms, A-frame wooden chalets and a premium white washed beach house with superior rooms. The majority of the rooms are in the traditional wooden thatched-roof Plantation Chalets set within the tropical gardens a short walk from the white sand beach. Each is light and airy, with rather dated décor and simple furnishings such as a desk and seating. The chalet rooms are equipped with international direct dial telephones and satellite TV. They also have gallery bedrooms for children (accessed by a step ladder) and offer a balcony or terrace with superb sea or garden views to enjoy
La Digue Island Lodge provides a range of excursions including diving and snorkelling boat trips, and guided visits to the Verve Reserve to see the rare black paradise flycatcher (although it’s just as easy to visit it yourself). Bicycles are also available to hire for independent exploration. The lovely Anse Source d’Argent, one of the world’s most beautiful beaches is nearby and well worth a visit (there is a small fee to pay to cross a private estate to get there).
La Digue island is very relaxed and undeveloped, retaining much of its authentic Seychellois charm from days gone by.
Swimming Pool
Air Conditioning
Rooms
Facilities
Restaurant, bar, lounge, spa, swimming pool, children’s pool, satellite TV, telephone, safety deposit box, laundry service, water sports, dive centre, bicycle hire.
Optional Activities
Snorkelling, diving, boat trips, water sports and guided tours.
Route Map
Departure Dates
Travel Information
Are International Flights Included?
No. Please contact us for a quote if required.
Flight Info:
Fly BA's new twice-weekly direct, non-stop service from Heathrow to Mahe. You can also choose Emirates from Heathrow or certain regional airports via Dubai to Mahe. Air France via Paris and Etihad via Abu Dhabi are also possible.
Best Visited:
January to January
Are you ATOL Registered?
Yes. This means we are legally able to book your international flights in conjunction with your ground arrangements so you can book with us with complete confidence. Read more about our ATOL license here.
Alan Godwin
Area Specialist
There are a small shop and restaurant near your Mahe hotel: however, consider hiring a car (with child seats) for a few days to make it easier to get to other shops and restaurants and for independent exploration – it’s quite a big island with lots to see.
On La Digue, hire bicycles (also available with child seats) for the duration – it’s a small island and you can get around very well by pedal power.
If you have any questions regarding this Tour, please feel free to contact me on +44 (0)1803 866965
Thank you for all your excellent coordination of the multi travel and island hopping. We really enjoyed the wildlife experience offered by the Seychelles. [Your representatives] were very good in their arrangements and organisation locally.
