Seychelles Getting Around
Getting Around by Air
Getting Around by Water
Getting Around by Road
Bus: SPTC buses run on a regular basis on Mahé and Praslin. There are a number of 18-seater coaches for airport transfers and excursions.
Taxi: There are about 300 independently operated taxis on Mahé and Praslin, with a handful on La Digue, with government-controlled rates. There is a surcharge for taxi fares on Praslin between 2200-0600.
Car hire: There are over 550 cars or mini mokes for hire on Mahé, and a limited number on Praslin. It is advisable to make advance reservations, especially in the high season. Hire is on an unlimited mileage basis and the price includes Third Party insurance and tax. The minimum age is 21. Petrol is approximately a third more expensive than in Europe.
Bicycle hire: Available on La Digue and Praslin.
Regulations: There is a speed limit of 65kph (40mph) on the open road, decreasing to 40kph (25mph) in built-up areas and throughout Praslin.
Documentation: A national driving licence is sufficient, for up to three months.
Journey Times
| Air | Sea | |
| Praslin | 0.15 | 1.00 |
| La Digue | - | 3.15 |
| Bird Is. | 0.30 | 7.00 |
| Denis Is. | 0.30 | 6.00 |
Note: The ferry from Praslin to La Digue takes approximately 30 minutes.
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