Some Seychelles journeys are about moving between islands. Others are about arriving somewhere remote enough that the rest of the world begins to fall away.

This BHS Seychelles escape is the latter: a gentle arrival on Mahé, followed by a week on Alphonse Island, one of the Seychelles’ most pristine Outer Island settings. It is a journey shaped around warm water, coral lagoons, white sand, conservation, slow days and the rare pleasure of being beautifully far from everything.

For guests adding the Seychelles after safari, it offers exactly the right kind of ending: soft, spacious and quietly extraordinary. For a broader look at how the islands fit into an African journey, read our Seychelles travel guide and safari pairing overview

Day 1: Arrive in Mahé

Your journey begins on Mahé, the main island of the Seychelles and home to Seychelles International Airport. On arrival, you are met and transferred to your overnight hotel.

The first day is deliberately easy. After the flight, there is no need to overcomplicate things. Settle in, breathe in the Indian Ocean air and let the pace of the islands begin to take over.

Your stay is at Eden Bleu Hotel, set on Eden Island Marina, just a short distance from the airport. It is a seamless first-night base, with modern rooms, marina views and easy access to the waterfront’s restaurants and cafés.

Day 2: From Mahé to the Outer Islands

After breakfast, you are transferred back to Mahé Airport for your scenic flight to Alphonse Island.

This is where the journey changes character. The Seychelles becomes less familiar, more remote and more deeply oceanic. Below you are coral atolls, shifting blues, reef flats and the sense that you are moving towards a very different kind of island experience.

On arrival, you are met and transferred to Alphonse Island Lodge, your home for the next seven nights.

Days 2–9: Alphonse Island Lodge

Alphonse Island is a jewel of the Seychelles Outer Islands: remote, reef-fringed and beautifully removed from the everyday.

Here, the pace is set by nature. Mornings might begin with the sound of the sea and a slow cycle along sandy paths. Days can unfold with snorkelling, diving, kayaking, paddleboarding, guided island walks, fly fishing, conservation activities or simply time spent doing very little at all.

Guests stay in a Beach Villa, set just steps from the ocean. The style is relaxed and elegant rather than showy: private terraces shaded by palms, beachfront living, generous space and the quiet luxury of waking up beside the Indian Ocean.

What to Do on Alphonse Island

Alphonse Island is ideal for travellers who want more than a traditional beach stay. The marine environment is a central part of the experience, and Blue Safari Seychelles offers a thoughtful range of ocean and island activities.

If the reefs are a major part of your trip, our Seychelles diving and snorkelling guide explores the best seasons, marine life and reef experiences in more detail.

You can snorkel or dive coral reefs rich with marine life, kayak across clear lagoons, paddleboard in calm water or explore the island by bicycle. For anglers, Alphonse is also known for world-class fly fishing in some of the Indian Ocean’s most untouched waters.

Conservation is woven into the experience too. Guests can join guided island walks and learn more about the island’s eco-projects, with turtle nesting possible in season. Birdwatching, reef flats expeditions, beach sundowners and quiet time on the sand all form part of the island’s rhythm.

For a slower pace, there is yoga, sunset time, relaxed meals and the simple pleasure of having nowhere urgent to be.

Why This Seychelles Itinerary Works

The strength of this Seychelles itinerary lies in its simplicity.

Rather than moving from island to island every couple of days, it gives you time to properly settle. One easy overnight on Mahé takes care of the arrival logistics, while seven nights on Alphonse allows the Outer Islands to work their magic.

It is especially well suited to honeymooners, safari guests, divers, snorkellers, conservation-minded travellers and anyone looking for seclusion without sacrificing comfort.

After the intensity of safari, Alphonse offers a very different kind of wonder. No game-drive schedule. No rushing. Just warm water, open sky, coral reefs, quiet beaches and time to let the journey land.

When to Go to the Seychelles

The Seychelles can be visited year-round, but different seasons bring different sea and wind conditions.

• April to May: Often one of the calmest and most settled periods, ideal for snorkelling, diving and sailing.
• May to September: The north-west trade wind season can bring beautiful conditions to many eastern beaches and reef areas.
• October to November: Another excellent calm-season window, often well suited to marine activities and island-hopping.
• October to April: The south-east monsoon generally brings calmer water to western coasts, while some eastern beaches may be rougher.
• Year-round: The Seychelles remains a strong island destination when the itinerary is planned around the right island, coastline and activities.

Planning Your Seychelles Island Escape

We design and book the Seychelles with the same care we bring to every BHS safari: flights, accommodation, activities and the small details that make an island journey feel effortless.

Whether you are adding Alphonse after safari or planning a standalone Seychelles escape, we can shape the journey around your pace, interests and preferred style of travel.

Contact the BHS team to start planning your Seychelles escape.