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Mahé to La Digue across the Inner Islands: Route Guide

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Anse Source Argent boulders — Mahé to La Digue
Photo: Fabhawk · CC BY-SA 2.0 fr · Wikimedia Commons

A four-day foot-passenger journey across Seychelles' inner islands. Begin with Victoria's market and civic landmarks, cross to Praslin for the coco-de-mer forest of Vallée de Mai and Anse Lazio, then finish on La Digue at L'Union Estate and Anse Source d'Argent. Ferry seats, check-in rules, weather and every dated visit remain live checks.

Mahé to La Digue across the Inner Islands is a 95 km one-way journey (mixed transport). It works best as a 4-day trip; the plan below is the 4-day version for May, built from 45 verified places, with published scheduled journey times, opening hours and daylight checked.

4
days
95km
distance
3
Stops
45
curated stops

Plan your own version → 4-day plan · best time to go

The route

Victoria & Mahé→ 50 kmPraslin & the Vallée de Mai→ 15 kmLa Digue

What you'll see

Natural History Museum
Explore exhibits showcasing the Seychelles' vibrant wildlife and natural history.
Victoria & Mahé
Anse Lazio
Give Praslin’s granite-framed Anse Lazio a relaxed daylight beach stop.
Praslin & the Vallée de Mai
L'Union Estate
Step into colonial history with coconut plantations, a copra mill, and giant tortoises.
La Digue
Victoria market and civic centre walk
Read Victoria through its market, clock tower and compact civic streets, adapting to the market’s temporary location and live hours.
Victoria & Mahé
Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve
Walk a protected coco de mer palm-forest route from the Vallée de Mai visitor centre.
Praslin & the Vallée de Mai
Veuve Reserve
Walk trails home to the rare Black Paradise Flycatcher and enjoy the lush reserve.
La Digue
Immaculate Conception Cathedral
Admire the grand French colonial architecture of the island's largest Catholic church.
Victoria & Mahé
Praslin Museum
Discover Seychelles traditions and enjoy local plants, fruit bats, and refreshments.
Praslin & the Vallée de Mai

Choose your length

4-day plan12 stops · 4.9 h transit3 stops/day · 1.2 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: April, May, October, November

The route remains possible in the wetter northwest-monsoon period, but heavy showers and rough crossings can disrupt outdoor time. Reconfirm ferries and weather and keep a flexible indoor alternative.

See the month-by-month breakdown →

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