Seychelles

A country of honeymooners seeking paradise on earth embodied in long white beaches, crystal clear sea and typical rocky scenery. Seychelles are one of the main tourist destinations of travelers who indulge on luxury, tranquility and absolute privacy. With tradition in luxury travel the Seychelles offer a wide range of accommodation in larger luxury resorts as well as in private villas or boutique hotels. Apart from flawless accommodation options you may also try a number of leisure activities that the island offers such as diving, snorkeling, various sports, yachting, deep water fishing, rum tasting, trekking, ecotourism activities and much more.

Sounds good to you? If it doess embark with us on a journey of unrepeatable moments that Seychelles and other islands of the Indian Ocean offer. You won!t regret it.

Area:	the total area of 455 km² comprises of 115 granite and coral islands
Population:	about 90 000
Capital:	Victoria
Government:	republic
Head of state:	president
Currency:	the seychellois rupee is made of 100 cents, 1 SRP = 1,67 Kč (9.1.2020). Coin values are 5, 10 and 25 cents, 1 and 5 rupee, while banknotes are denominated at 10, 25, 50, 100 and 500 rupees. Money can be easily exchanged at airports, hotels or in banks.
Payment methods:	you can pay cash or by cards which are widely accecpted at all the major islands like Mahé, Praslin or La Digue
Time zone:	+2 hours in summer, +3 hours in winter
Language:	the official languages are creole, english and french
Emergency contacts:	health emergency, police and firefighers can all be reached at number 999 (alt. policie no. 133 and ambulances no. 151)
Vaccination:	officially vaccination is not required but we recommend vaccination against tetanus and hepatitis type A. It is also recommended to carry a small first aid package with aspirin, cotton wool, alcohol, mosquito repellent and bandages.
Electricity:	220-240V/50 Hz, Seychelles use British type sockets, thus adapters are necessary
Transporation:	bus lines on the main islands of Mahé, Praslin and La Dique operate from 5:30 AM to 7 PM. Apart from standard taxi service on Mahé and Praslin you may also hire a scooter. An international driving license is required for driving. The islands have been connected since 1978 by the national Air Seychelles that operate several flights a day between Mahé and Praslin as well as charter flights (private rental) with 20 or 36 seats heading to the islands of Denis, Bird, Fregate, Alphonse and Desroches. Last but not least you may also take fast boats from the port of Quay on Mahé to port Baie St.Anna on Praslin. These are operated twice a day during day light.
Telco:	when staying in a hotel you can call any number in the world. Additionally popular prepaid cards are available at the airport and major islands. Both wired and Wi-Fi internet is relatively slow and covers only the territory of Mahé, Praslin and La Dique. Mobile coverage is provided by two operators - namely Cable & Wireless and Airtel
Religion:	90% of the population belongs to the Catholic Church with some of them being members of English Protestants Church or the Seventh-Day Adventists. Nonetheless Hinduists also have their temples on the islands and there is a single mosque in Victoria.
Other:	official opening hours of the offices are from Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM. Some private companies are also closed on weekends. Shops are usually open from Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, on Saturdays until 12 PM. Some private shops are open even on Sundays. Most of the bank holidays are identical to European holidays (Christmas, Easter) and in June several national holidays are celebrated.

Visa to Seychelles

If you are a foreign national let us know what passport you hold and we will inform you whether or not you are obliged to apply for visa to Seychelles.

Passengers with a Czech passport are allowed to enter Seychelles for a month and the stay may be prolonged up to 3 months free of charge. Should you wish to spend a total of 12 months on Seychelles you may do so for a symbolic administrative fee. As for the passport itself it should be valid at least until the day of departure from Seychelles. The traveler must also have a return ticket, confirmed accommodation and enough funds to cover the entire stay.

Yes you can combine it with any country you want. Our clients' favorite is a stop in Dubai where you can spend a few days shopping in the Dubai Mall or discover new spices in the souks of the old city. We also highly recommend combining the trip with a stop to Victoria Falls where you can visit three states in a short time - Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana. If you don't want to go deep into Botswan's hinterland like Kalahari or Okavango just head over a not-so-far Chobe Nature Reserve which is especially famous for herds of elephants and rich fauna.

Seychelles are a year-round destination where you can enjoy great weather every month. Statistics say that there is a drought on the islands from May to August but our experience says that these rules are no longer applicable due to climate change. For most of the year the weather is pleasant although during the summer season occasional intermittent brief bursts of clouds may occur and the sea is a little wilder. For diving purpoposes the ideal time is from March to May, for birdwatching May to October, for fishing October to April and sailors will appreacite basically any month of the year.

Great weather is one of the main reasons for the popularity of Seychelles as a year-round destination among lovers of exotic holidays. Pleasant weather with an average temperature of about thirty degrees celsius and a water temperature between 27-29 degrees without the threat of cyclones attracts travelers from all over the world.

The best weather conditions are in April-May and October-November, when it is mostly windless. From October to March the north-west wind prevails, from May to September the colder southeast wind blows, the most frequent precipitation occurs in January, February, April and December. The lowest humidity is from June to October and the period is also the best time for bird watching. The best conditions for diving with a visibility of up to 30 meters deep into the sea are in April, May, October and November. As a result of the monsoon season in the Indian Ocean, algae sometimes appears mainly on the eastern side of the islands.

The following chart shows the average daily air temperatures in Seychelles:

	Januray	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
Average maximum	30	31	31	32	31	29	28	29	29	30	30	30
Average minimum	25	25	25	25	26	25	24	24	25	25	25	25

If you do not know whether to give preference to Mauritius or the Maldives then the Seychelles may be a good compromise thanks to their location right inbetween the two aformentioned islands. The main islands of Seychelles are Mahé, La Digue, Praslin and Silhouette. Around them there are number of smaller islands which complete the overall picture of the country, known for its beautiful granite beach scenery with rocky terrain and lush nature. The Seychelles also include the more distant Amirantes archipelago. The total area of Seychelles is 455 km2.

flight tickets including business and first class seats
top-notch luxury resorts
inter-island transfers
local tours and experiences
tailored holiday packages with the possibility of combining your stay with visit to other destinations
VIP airport lounges prior to and after your flights
multilingual assistance throughout your stay
team-building programes
golf in selected resorts
special packages for newlyweds, honeymooners and those celebrating anniversaries

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