From KSh718,015 pps
Le Domaine de L'Orangeraie
La Digue Island, SeychellesActivities travellers enjoyed
Bird watching | Fine dining experience | Picnics | Boat excursions | Fishing | Canoeing
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La Digue
La Digue is the small Seychelles island of bicycles and granite boulders, a short boat from Praslin.
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La Digue Island Holidays
Less than half the size of neighbouring Praslin Island, laid-back little La Digue is without doubt one of the most beautiful islands in the Seychelles Archipelago. Lacking an airstrip, La Digue has thus retained a slightly off-the-beaten-track feel with less tourist development than you'll find on Mahé or Praslin, and its residents have preserved much of the traditional Seychellois way of life.
What to Expect
There are very few cars on La Digue – the island is small enough to do without them. You can take a tour on one of the ox taxis but by far the best way to get around is to hire a bicycle: paths are flat, distances are relatively short and if you need a break, you can stop at a roadside stall for a delicious local fruit smoothie. Little wonder then that a La Digue Island holiday is ideal for those who want to take off their watches and slow things down.
But it’s also a place of exploration and adventure. The island has no shortage of pretty palm-fringed shores perfect for an Africa beach holiday while below the water's surface you’ll discover coral reefs rich in tropical marine life. Find your own quiet cove or head for popular Anse Source d'Argent where caster-sugar sand, towering granite boulders and a shallow turquoise sea conspire to deliver a movie set appearance rather than reality – hardly surprising then that Anse Source d'Argent is said to be the most photographed beach in the world!
Where to Stay on La Digue
La Digue has a couple of lovely beach lodges including the Balinese-style bungalows at Le Domaine de l'Orangerie, but if you're looking for a no-holds-barred luxurious resort, then we’d advise staying on nearby Praslin and catching one of the frequent ferries across – it's just a 15-minute journey between the two islands. You can view more Seychelles accommodation here.
What travellers most enjoyed about La Digue Island
Beaches
Diving and snorkelling
Food and wine
Scenery
Sunset cruises and boating
Where to go
- The baseA small hotel or a guesthouse. Two nights is enough for most first trips.
- The pairingPraslin for the boat, and Mahé for the international flight.
When to go
When to go
The calmer months are the shoulders, roughly April, May, October, and November. The boat can cancel in a big swell.
Travel advice
Before you travel
You do not need a car. A bicycle is the transport. There is no mainland malaria advice here.
Popular tours and safaris in La Digue
Priced itineraries that pass through this place. Nights can still change when the quote is drawn up. Nothing is paid until you accept it.
From KSh876,420 to KSh1,064,688 pps
Best Value Kenya & Seychelles
9 daysHighlights
Beach days are part of this route.
Destinations visited
Kenya | Masai Mara | Nairobi | Praslin Island | Seychelles
From KSh718,015 to KSh975,098 pps
Seychelles Praslin, La Digue & Mahe Island
10 daysHighlights
Beach days are part of this route.
Destinations visited
La Digue Island | Mahe Island | Praslin Island | Seychelles
From KSh1,477,579 to KSh2,926,594 pps
Honeymoon Seychelles' Praslin & Mahe Islands
10 daysHighlights
Morning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.
Destinations visited
Mahe Island | Praslin Island | Seychelles
From KSh3,804,312 to KSh4,761,233 pps
11-Day Bespoke Tanzania's Migration Safari & Seychelles
11 daysHighlights
Game drives set around the month you travel.
Destinations visited
Arusha | Kenya | Mahe Island | Masai Mara | Serengeti | Seychelles | Tanzania
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The Designer Honeymoon
11 daysHighlights
Morning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.
Destinations visited
Kruger National Park | Private Islands | Seychelles | South Africa
From KSh1,381,498 to KSh1,750,243 pps
Kenya & Seychelles Conservation Safari
11 daysHighlights
Morning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.
Destinations visited
Kenya | Masai Mara | Nairobi | Private Islands | Seychelles
From KSh2,994,110 to KSh3,716,021 pps
Honeymoon Kruger & Seychelles' Mahe
12 daysHighlights
Beach days are part of this route.
Destinations visited
Kruger National Park | Mahe Island | Seychelles | South Africa
From KSh1,203,617 to KSh1,695,710 pps
Family Kenya & Seychelles
12 daysHighlights
Morning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.
Destinations visited
Kenya | Mahe Island | Masai Mara | Seychelles
Accommodation
La Digue stays
1 stay. The rate is per person sharing.
- La Digue Island, Seychelles
Costs
La Digue is a modest island rate next to a private-island lodge. The boat from Praslin belongs on the quote.
International flights, visas, and tips sit outside the sample price. Nothing is paid until you accept the quote.