Quick answer
A 6-night Seychelles trip from India costs from about ₹95,000 per person with guesthouses, ₹1.4 lakh for 3★–4★ hotels on Mahé and Praslin, and ₹3.75 lakh or more at 5★ beach resorts — including return flights, twin sharing. Seychelles costs more than Mauritius or the Maldives for the same hotel class, mainly because of ferries, euro-priced meals and one-stop flights.
Seychelles at three budgets
Budget
Starting from
₹95,000
per person, twin sharing
Self-catering guesthouses on Mahé and Praslin, public buses, ferries, one boat trip, return flights via the Gulf or Colombo.
Mid-range
Starting from
₹1,40,000
per person, twin sharing
3★–4★ hotels on Mahé (2 nights) and Praslin (4 nights) with breakfast, catamaran, La Digue day trip, Curieuse tour, transfers, return flights.
Luxury
Starting from
₹3,75,000
per person, twin sharing
5★ beach resorts on Mahé and Praslin, half board, domestic flight to Praslin, private transfers, return flights.
Starting prices per person on twin sharing for 6 nights, reflecting typical market rates at the time of review. Peak dates (Diwali, Christmas–New Year, May–June school holidays) cost more. GST and TCS apply as per law on packages.
Where the money goes (mid-range, per person)
| Item | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Return flights via the Gulf or Colombo | ₹45,000–70,000 | — |
| Hotels, 6 nights with breakfast | ₹45,000–75,000 | Per person, twin sharing, 3★–4★ |
| Mahé–Praslin catamaran (return) | ₹11,000–15,000 | About EUR 110–150 |
| La Digue ferry and bike hire | ₹3,000–4,500 | — |
| Transfers on Mahé and Praslin | ₹4,000–7,000 | — |
| Tours and entry fees | ₹11,000–17,000 | Curieuse day trip, Vallée de Mai, L'Union Estate |
| Travel authorisation | About ₹1,100 | EUR 10.90 standard fee on the official portal |
| Lunches and dinners | ₹12,000–20,000 | EUR 25–45 per person at mid-range restaurants; Creole takeaways far less |
| Travel insurance | ₹800–1,500 | — |
Return flight fares from Indian cities
| From | Typical return economy fare |
|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹45,000–68,000 |
| Delhi | ₹50,000–75,000 |
| Bengaluru | ₹45,000–70,000 |
| Chennai / Kochi | ₹45,000–70,000 |
Booked 4–8 weeks ahead outside peak holidays. Last-minute and festive fares run higher.
How to spend less without ruining the trip
- Mix hotels with self-catering guesthouses; supermarkets on Mahé and Praslin sell rice, lentils and spices.
- Use Mahé's public buses, which are cheap and frequent on main routes, instead of taxis.
- Eat Creole takeaways at lunch — rice, lentils and vegetable curry cost a fraction of a restaurant meal.
- Do La Digue as a day trip from Praslin rather than paying for a third hotel.
- Travel in March or September, just outside the calm-season peaks, for better hotel rates.
- Compare one-stop flights via Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Colombo — fares differ widely by day.
- Apply for the travel authorisation only on the official portal; third-party sites add large service fees.
How much does a Seychelles trip cost from India?
Seychelles is the most expensive of the three Indian Ocean favourites. Hotels cost more than in Mauritius at the same star level, restaurant meals are priced in euros, and inter-island transport adds up. Most Indian couples spend ₹1.4–1.9 lakh per person for six nights with flights, staying in 3★–4★ hotels on Mahé and Praslin.
What do flights cost?
Non-stop flights from India are rare, so most travellers connect via Dubai (Emirates), Abu Dhabi (Etihad), Doha (Qatar Airways), Colombo (SriLankan Airlines) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopian). Return economy fares run ₹45,000–75,000, higher around Diwali and Christmas. Colombo connections suit travellers from Chennai, Kochi and Bengaluru.
Getting between islands
| Route | Time | Cost per person, one way |
|---|---|---|
| Mahé–Praslin catamaran | About 1 hour | EUR 55–75 (₹5,600–7,700) |
| Mahé–Praslin flight | 15 minutes | Slightly more than the catamaran |
| Praslin–La Digue ferry | 15 minutes | About EUR 15–20 (₹1,500–2,000) |
Where does the rest go?
Hotels are the largest cost: 3★–4★ rooms run about EUR 150–250 a night (₹15,300–25,500), or ₹7,650–12,750 per person twin sharing. Meals come next — EUR 25–45 per person at a mid-range restaurant, much less at Creole takeaways. Entry to Vallée de Mai costs about ₹3,000–3,500 and L'Union Estate on La Digue about ₹900–1,300. Hotels also collect a small nightly environmental levy, usually ₹150–650 per adult depending on the size of the property.
Entry costs
Indian passport holders get a visitor's permit free on arrival, but every visitor must apply online for a travel authorisation before flying — EUR 10.90 (about ₹1,100) on the official portal for standard processing. Carry proof of your hotel bookings and return ticket. See the Seychelles visa guide.
Money tips
Cards are accepted at hotels and larger restaurants; carry euros or US dollars for guesthouses, buses and markets, and change some into Seychelles rupees on arrival. TCS applies to overseas tour packages booked in India and can be adjusted against your income tax. Sort out foreign exchange and travel insurance before you go.
Plan with the 6-day Seychelles itinerary and check the best time to visit Seychelles for better-value months.
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