Seychelles
Capital: Victoria
Type of government: republic
Time zone: 2 hours ahead Kiev time in winter and 1 hour in summer
Public Holiday: 29 June Independence Day (From Great Britain)
Currency: rupee
Geography
Climate
Money
Entry/Exit requirements
Excursions
Geography
Seychelles is an archipelago nation of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, south to equator, east of
mainland Africa, northeast of the island of Madagascar. Total area is 405 sq. km. The larhest granit island are: Mahé, Praslin, Silhouette, La Digue.Small corall islands are: Alphonse, Desroches, Denis.
Climate
The Seychelles are located just south of the equator providing a tropical climate. There are two main seasons: hot and humid from December to May –with rains and average temperature is 29 °С, and cool enough and dry, with monsoon winds, from June to November with average temperature 25 °С.
Money
Seychelles Rupee (SCR; symbol ₨) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of Rp500, 100, 50, 25 and 10. Coins are in denominations of Rp5 and 1, and 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
Entry/Exit requirements
All visitors require a passport valid for the duration of their visit, return or onward ticket, sufficient funds to cover their stay (a minimum of US$150 per day), and proof of accommodation. Extensions are possible if applied for at least a week before expiry of
visitor's permit. There is an airport departure tax of approximately $50, which must be paid in U.S. dollars. From Children up 12 years are not charged.
Excursions
Mahe tour
Experience the highlights of Mahé in one day on our full day coach tour to explore the island. There is an opportunity to enjoy shopping in Victoria. Visit Morne Seychellois National Park, admire the spectacular view from the historic ruins of Mission and stop off at the Tea Plantation on the slopes of Morne Blanc. Visit the quiet corners of South Mahé and time permitting, stop at the Craft Village and Model Boat Building Workshop.
Marine national park tour- St. Anne Marina National Park
The park is made up of a group of six islands.
Journey begins on boat. You will see an amazing variety of marine life including corals teeming with fish. You can enjoy a delicious Creole lunch, and spend the afternoon swimming or simply lazing in the sun. Complimentary snorkeling equipment is available. Moyenne Island is very popular. It is almost for 40 years
owned by Brendan Grimshaw. There are rumours of pirate treasure on the island , but none has been found.
Bird Island
Bird Island is a magical desert island, named for the million sooty terns that nest here each year. It is a haven for rare migrants, turtles come to lie on the perfect sandy beaches and the coral reefs shelter an abundant marine life. Deep sea fishing is excellent and the turquoise waters are perfect for swimming. This island is also the home of Esmeralda, the largest giant tortoise in Seychelles.
Praslin and La Digue tours
A boat will take you to Praslin where you will be able to visit the World Heritage Site of Vallée de Mai, an extraordinary primeval forest, home to some 7,000 Coco de Mer palms and the rare Black Parrot.
After a brief ferry ride you reach La Digue, with its spectacular beaches and granite rocks. You are transported to the copra factory at L'Union and the old vanilla and cinnamon plantation. A typical Creole lunch waits at a specially selected restaurant.
Aride Island
Depart from Praslin for Aride Island Nature Reserve, one of the finest tropical nature reserves in the world. It is home to more
breeding seabirds (about a million) and more seabird species than the other 40 granitic islands combined! There are five land bird unique to Seychelles, plants found nowhere else, plus a most spectacular view at the pinnacle of the nature trail. A barbecue lunch is served at the beach.
Cousine, Curieuse and St Pierre
Take a guided day trip, first to Cousin Island to see this haven for seabirds and for land birds unique to Seychelles: there are an estimated quarter of a million seabirds breeding each year. Then take a boat to Curieuse Island, visit the old Doctor’s House turned into a Museum, and the pen for rearing giant land tortoises. After enjoying the beauty of the mangrove forest and a beach picnic visit picturesque St.Pierre to snorkel or relax. There are no jetties, so be prepared for wet landings!
Helicopter flights
The spectacular beauty of the islands of Seychelles can best be appreciated from the air by taking a thrilling helicopter ride around the islands (maximum 4 pax).
Fishing
There are excellent opportunities for fishing in Seychelles year round. Bottom fishing for red snapper and job can be arranged including night trips. Boats can be hired for private cruising of the islands. With your own skipper, you can choose to visit areas which are difficult to get to by land, or you can visit other islands, with an alternative view from the sea.
[Tags: Tours to Seychelles]
Туры на Сейшельские Острова (Russian version)
Type of government: republic
Time zone: 2 hours ahead Kiev time in winter and 1 hour in summer
Public Holiday: 29 June Independence Day (From Great Britain)
Currency: rupee
Geography
Climate
Money
Entry/Exit requirements
Excursions
Geography
Seychelles is an archipelago nation of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, south to equator, east of
mainland Africa, northeast of the island of Madagascar. Total area is 405 sq. km. The larhest granit island are: Mahé, Praslin, Silhouette, La Digue.Small corall islands are: Alphonse, Desroches, Denis. Climate
The Seychelles are located just south of the equator providing a tropical climate. There are two main seasons: hot and humid from December to May –with rains and average temperature is 29 °С, and cool enough and dry, with monsoon winds, from June to November with average temperature 25 °С.
Money
Seychelles Rupee (SCR; symbol ₨) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of Rp500, 100, 50, 25 and 10. Coins are in denominations of Rp5 and 1, and 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
Entry/Exit requirements
All visitors require a passport valid for the duration of their visit, return or onward ticket, sufficient funds to cover their stay (a minimum of US$150 per day), and proof of accommodation. Extensions are possible if applied for at least a week before expiry of
visitor's permit. There is an airport departure tax of approximately $50, which must be paid in U.S. dollars. From Children up 12 years are not charged. Excursions
Mahe tour
Experience the highlights of Mahé in one day on our full day coach tour to explore the island. There is an opportunity to enjoy shopping in Victoria. Visit Morne Seychellois National Park, admire the spectacular view from the historic ruins of Mission and stop off at the Tea Plantation on the slopes of Morne Blanc. Visit the quiet corners of South Mahé and time permitting, stop at the Craft Village and Model Boat Building Workshop.
Marine national park tour- St. Anne Marina National Park
The park is made up of a group of six islands.
Journey begins on boat. You will see an amazing variety of marine life including corals teeming with fish. You can enjoy a delicious Creole lunch, and spend the afternoon swimming or simply lazing in the sun. Complimentary snorkeling equipment is available. Moyenne Island is very popular. It is almost for 40 years
owned by Brendan Grimshaw. There are rumours of pirate treasure on the island , but none has been found. Bird Island
Bird Island is a magical desert island, named for the million sooty terns that nest here each year. It is a haven for rare migrants, turtles come to lie on the perfect sandy beaches and the coral reefs shelter an abundant marine life. Deep sea fishing is excellent and the turquoise waters are perfect for swimming. This island is also the home of Esmeralda, the largest giant tortoise in Seychelles.
Praslin and La Digue tours
A boat will take you to Praslin where you will be able to visit the World Heritage Site of Vallée de Mai, an extraordinary primeval forest, home to some 7,000 Coco de Mer palms and the rare Black Parrot.
After a brief ferry ride you reach La Digue, with its spectacular beaches and granite rocks. You are transported to the copra factory at L'Union and the old vanilla and cinnamon plantation. A typical Creole lunch waits at a specially selected restaurant.
Aride Island
Depart from Praslin for Aride Island Nature Reserve, one of the finest tropical nature reserves in the world. It is home to more
breeding seabirds (about a million) and more seabird species than the other 40 granitic islands combined! There are five land bird unique to Seychelles, plants found nowhere else, plus a most spectacular view at the pinnacle of the nature trail. A barbecue lunch is served at the beach. Cousine, Curieuse and St Pierre
Take a guided day trip, first to Cousin Island to see this haven for seabirds and for land birds unique to Seychelles: there are an estimated quarter of a million seabirds breeding each year. Then take a boat to Curieuse Island, visit the old Doctor’s House turned into a Museum, and the pen for rearing giant land tortoises. After enjoying the beauty of the mangrove forest and a beach picnic visit picturesque St.Pierre to snorkel or relax. There are no jetties, so be prepared for wet landings!
Helicopter flights
The spectacular beauty of the islands of Seychelles can best be appreciated from the air by taking a thrilling helicopter ride around the islands (maximum 4 pax).
Fishing
There are excellent opportunities for fishing in Seychelles year round. Bottom fishing for red snapper and job can be arranged including night trips. Boats can be hired for private cruising of the islands. With your own skipper, you can choose to visit areas which are difficult to get to by land, or you can visit other islands, with an alternative view from the sea.
[Tags: Tours to Seychelles]
Туры на Сейшельские Острова (Russian version)
