Two islands. Two coasts. One very good week.
Seychelles works best as a twin-centre — one big-island 5-star with proper restaurants and infrastructure, then a private-island or boulder-beach retreat where the only decision is which pool you're in. Ant's default: three nights at Four Seasons Mahé (hilltop pool villas above the granite bays), then a helicopter across to Six Senses Zil Pasyon on Félicité (30 cliff-top pool villas, its own boulder beach). Malaria-free. Direct flights ex Joburg (4h 40m).
The essentials, unmoved.
This is an AskAnt set package — the hotels, routing and inclusions on this page are the ones we run. Ant can shape a fully custom trip around it (dates, add-ons, party size), but the bones of this journey stay as published.
- Four Seasons Mahé · 3 nights. Hilltop pool villas above Petite Anse — breakfast in your infinity pool.
- Six Senses Zil Pasyon · 4 nights. 30 cliff-top pool villas on Félicité — 267 hectares, boulder beaches, no crowds.
- Helicopter transfer. Mahé to Félicité by chopper — the reefs from above are the whole point.
- Malaria-free. Safe for young children, older guests, everyone. Prophylaxis not required.
Day by day.
- Day 1Mahé (SEZ) → Four Seasons
Arrive at Mahé International, private transfer to Four Seasons Resort Seychelles on the south-west coast. Check in at a hilltop pool villa above Petite Anse. Sundowners at ZEZ Bar with the Indian Ocean at your feet.
- Day 2Mahé
Morning at leisure — the villa pool wins most days. Afternoon: guided walk on the Anse Major trail (2.5 hrs, dramatic granite headland). Evening: dinner at Kannel (Creole tasting menu).
- Day 3Mahé
Full-day catamaran to Ste Anne Marine Park — six protected islands, snorkelling with turtles guaranteed, beach lunch. Back for a spa afternoon (the treetop treatment pods are the reason to book here).
- Day 4Mahé → Félicité
Helicopter transfer (15 min) to Six Senses Zil Pasyon on Félicité — arrive with the coral atolls laid out beneath you. Check in at a cliff-top pool villa. Sunset from your deck.
- Day 5Félicité
Boat trip to nearby La Digue — 40 min crossing. Cycle to Anse Source d'Argent (yes, the granite-boulder beach from every screensaver). Return to Zil Pasyon for a private beach dinner.
- Day 6Félicité
Full spa day, or a private boat charter to the outer reefs for snorkelling and picnic on a sandbank. Six Senses' 'Alchemy Bar' cocktail-making session at sunset.
- Day 7Félicité
Free day. Options: kayak the coast, hike the island's granite spine, or do absolutely nothing (Ant recommends the last one). Farewell dinner.
- Day 8Félicité → Mahé → Home
Helicopter back to Mahé (Ant syncs this to your international flight). Departure lounge access.
- 3 nights Four Seasons Mahé — pool villa, breakfast daily
- 4 nights Six Senses Zil Pasyon (Félicité) — pool villa, breakfast daily
- Helicopter transfer Mahé ↔ Félicité
- Airport meet & greet, private ground transfers on Mahé
- One catamaran excursion (Ste Anne Marine Park) with lunch
- One La Digue day trip with e-bike hire
- International flights to Mahé (SEZ)
- Lunches and dinners outside the included excursions
- Spa treatments, private boat charters
- Gratuities and staff service fees
- Premium wines and champagne
Things Ant would quietly add.
The set package stays put. But if you want to make it yours — a helicopter here, a private guide there, an add-on Ant slips in every chance he gets — these are the ones worth the whisper.
North Island upgrade
+$8,400 per couple for 4 nightsSwap Zil Pasyon for **North Island** — 11 villas, Prince William & Kate honeymooned here. It's the ceiling.
Fregate Island Private
On request16 villas on a private island with 2,200 free-roaming giant Aldabra tortoises. Ant's quirky pick.
Half-board upgrade at both hotels
+$820 ppAdd dinner nightly at both properties — worth it at Zil Pasyon, non-negotiable at FS Mahé.
Private yacht day charter
+$2,400 per coupleFull day on a crewed catamaran between Praslin, La Digue and Curieuse. Lunch, snorkel gear, champagne.
Whale-shark season add-on (Aug–Nov)
+$140 ppAdd a Marine Conservation Society snorkel-with-whale-shark tag session — proceeds fund the research.
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Seychelles Twin-Centre — Mahé & Félicité · 7 Nights — straight answers
- How long is Seychelles Twin-Centre — Mahé & Félicité · 7 Nights?
- 8 days · 7 nights, through Seychelles · Inner Islands. The published itinerary runs 8 stages: Day 1 — Mahé (SEZ) → Four Seasons; Day 2 — Mahé; Day 3 — Mahé; Day 4 — Mahé → Félicité; Day 5 — Félicité; Day 6 — Félicité; Day 7 — Félicité; Day 8 — Félicité → Mahé → Home.
- How much does Seychelles Twin-Centre — Mahé & Félicité · 7 Nights cost?
- From $8,600 pp. That is an indicative starting rate in US dollars for the itinerary as published; final pricing depends on travel dates, party size and any Ant's Extras added. A specialist confirms the exact figure before you commit.
- What is included in Seychelles Twin-Centre — Mahé & Félicité · 7 Nights?
- Included: 3 nights Four Seasons Mahé — pool villa, breakfast daily; 4 nights Six Senses Zil Pasyon (Félicité) — pool villa, breakfast daily; Helicopter transfer Mahé ↔ Félicité; Airport meet & greet, private ground transfers on Mahé; One catamaran excursion (Ste Anne Marine Park) with lunch; One La Digue day trip with e-bike hire.
- What is not included?
- Excluded: International flights to Mahé (SEZ); Lunches and dinners outside the included excursions; Spa treatments, private boat charters; Gratuities and staff service fees; Premium wines and champagne.
- What can you add to this trip?
- Ant's Extras for this journey: North Island upgrade (+$8,400 per couple for 4 nights) — Swap Zil Pasyon for **North Island** — 11 villas, Prince William & Kate honeymooned here. It's the ceiling.; Fregate Island Private (On request) — 16 villas on a private island with 2,200 free-roaming giant Aldabra tortoises. Ant's quirky pick.; Half-board upgrade at both hotels (+$820 pp) — Add dinner nightly at both properties — worth it at Zil Pasyon, non-negotiable at FS Mahé.; Private yacht day charter (+$2,400 per couple) — Full day on a crewed catamaran between Praslin, La Digue and Curieuse. Lunch, snorkel gear, champagne.; Whale-shark season add-on (Aug–Nov) (+$140 pp) — Add a Marine Conservation Society snorkel-with-whale-shark tag session — proceeds fund the research..
- Can this itinerary be changed?
- This is a set AskAnt package, so the properties, route and inclusions run exactly as published. Dates, party size and Ant's Extras are flexible; anything beyond that becomes a custom brief that Ant scopes and a human specialist prices.
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