Unlock the ultimate romance and wildness of the Indian Ocean

📍 Basic information at a glance - Location: An archipelago of 115 granite and coral islands in the western Indian Ocean - Best season: dry season from May to October (temperature 24-30℃), rainy season from November to April (occasional showers, more affordable air tickets and hotels) - Visa: Chinese citizens are exempt from visa for 30 days. They need to fill out an entry application through the electronic border system in advance and pay 10 euros. - Language: English, French, Creole - Currency: Seychelles Rupee (SCR), USD/Euro are also accepted. It is recommended to bring a small amount of cash for the market. 🚀 Key highlights of the trip 1. A tour of the world’s top three beaches - Beau Vallon Beach: Mahe Island's iconic 4-kilometer silver beach, a paradise for water sports, with an amber-colored sea at sunset - Anse Lazio: The "Garden of Eden" on Praslin Island, where giant granite rocks and emerald waves interweave, was once rated as the most beautiful beach in the world by National Geographic - Anse Source d'Argent: La Digue Island's "photography paradise", where hundreds of mushroom-shaped reefs are exposed at low tide, forming a surreal picture with the turquoise sea 2. Primitive ecological secrets - May Valley (Vallee de Mai): Praslin's "Mini Garden of Eden", hike through more than 7,000 sea coconut trees, look for the "love fruit" weighing 30 kilograms, and encounter the endangered black parrot (most active in the early morning/evening) - Aldabra Atoll: The world's largest coral atoll, take a charter flight to explore millions of giant tortoises and migrating seabirds (booking is required 3 months in advance) 3. Luxurious experience like celebrities - North Island: Prince William's honeymoon destination, 11 villas on 11 beaches, private butler + customized helicopter sightseeing - Cheval Blanc: A newly opened hotel under the LVMH Group, with 52 villas with a 13-meter swimming pool, Guerlain spa and Michelin restaurant - Six Senses Zil Pasyon: Tree house villas suspended in the rainforest, star bar overlooking the 4,000-meter deep sea 🗺️ 5 days and 4 nights classic itinerary Day 1: First visit to Mahe Island - Morning: Arrive at Mahe International Airport and check in to Eden Bleu Hotel on Eden Island (newly opened in 2025, a modern design hotel next to the pier) - Afternoon: Stroll around Victoria Square and visit the Central Market to buy spices and coconut crafts - Evening: Have a drink at the Sunset Bar on Beau Vallon Beach. We recommend trying the Seychelles Kiss cocktail (rum + coconut milk + passion fruit) Day 2: The Natural Wonders of Praslin Island - Morning: Take a catamaran (Cat Cocos) (1 hour) or a small plane (15 minutes) to Praslin Island - Noon: Lunch at Cote d'Or seafood restaurant, order Creole curry lobster - Afternoon: Explore the May Valley (it is recommended to follow a guide who can explain in depth the secrets of the reproduction of the sea coconut), and stargazing at Lazio Beach in the evening Day 3: Slow life on La Digue Island - Morning: Take a 15-minute boat ride from Praslin Island to La Digue Island and rent a vintage bicycle (about 100 rupees/day) - Noon: Picnic at Des Argents Beach (recommended to bring coconut pie from a local bakery) - Afternoon: Snorkel at Anse Georgette Beach, encounter a group of green turtles, and check in at the President's private beach before returning Day 4: In-depth tour of Mahe Island - Morning: Take a glass-bottom boat at Eden Island Pier and visit St. Anne's Marine Park (you can feed manta rays) - Afternoon: Hike in Copolia Botanical Gardens to learn about 1,000+ tropical plants and enjoy a panoramic view of the island from a mountaintop cafe - Evening: Savor samosas with mango chutney at Mahek Indian Restaurant, and experience Creole traditional dance after dinner Day 5: Madness before leaving the island - Early morning: Surfing at Anse Intendance Beach (best from May to October) - Morning: Purchase sea coconut souvenirs at the market (purchase receipts are required for customs clearance) - Noon: Shopping for vanilla rum and handmade soap at the airport duty-free shop, return 💰 Budget reference (2 persons 6 days) Project Economy (￥15,000) Comfort (￥30,000) Luxury (￥80,000+) Airline tickets Chengdu/Beijing transfer (￥6000) Emirates Business Class (￥18,000) Private charter (￥50,000+) Accommodation B&B/3-star hotel (￥400/night) 4-star resort (￥1500/night) One island, one hotel (￥8000/night) Catering Market simple meals + convenience stores (￥150/day) Restaurant meals (￥400/day) Michelin restaurants (￥1000/day) Activities Public transportation + free beach Island hopping + snorkeling package (￥3000) Helicopter + private charter (￥20,000) 📌 Practical Tips 1. Avoid traffic pitfalls - Car rental on Mahe Island is about 40 euros/day (right-hand drive, many sharp turns on the mountain roads), and chartering a car is recommended on Praslin Island (150 euros/day) - Book your island hopping ticket 3 days in advance, Cat Cocos will provide free hotel pick-up 2. Food Map - Creole Kitchen (Mahe): Creole fish stew with plantains - Le Rendez-Vous (Praslin): Coconut shrimp with mango salsa - La Digue Island Lodge: Grilled octopus with passion fruit jam 3. Hidden gameplay - Traditional music performances at Victoria Market every Friday - Aldabra Atoll can apply to participate in the turtle protection project (need to contact the Seychelles Tourism Board 6 months in advance) - Coco de Mer Hotel on Mahe Island has a sea coconut themed dinner every Wednesday 4. Photography Tips - Best time to take photos at Des Argent Beach: 2 hours after low tide (check the tide table in advance) - Backlit portraits on the Lazio beach, using a reflector to fill in the light - Use a telephoto lens to capture the dynamics of black parrots in May Valley 🚨 Emergency handling - Medical treatment: Victoria Hospital on Mahe Island provides 24-hour emergency treatment. It is recommended to purchase travel insurance that includes helicopter rescue. - Safety: Avoid walking alone at night and store valuables in the hotel safe - Environmental protection: It is forbidden to pick corals/shells, and do not touch marine life when snorkeling 🌊 Seychelles, the pearl of the Indian Ocean, rated by National Geographic as one of the “50 places to visit in a lifetime”, has both the purity of the Maldives and the wildness of Tahiti. When you walk barefoot on the pink and white sand beach and watch the giant tortoises slowly crawling through the shadows of palm trees, you may suddenly understand: this is what the legendary "Garden of Eden" should look like.