1. Transportation changes by island
Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue should not be planned with one universal transport assumption. Mahé supports a broader road network and the international airport. Praslin combines roads, ferries, and a domestic airport. La Digue is more compact and commonly associated with bicycles, walking, and limited motor transport.
2. Inter-island ferry or domestic flight
Compare total door-to-door time rather than only the scheduled journey. Include hotel checkout, terminal transfer, check-in, baggage, sea or air travel, arrival transfer, and disruption risk. Travelers sensitive to sea conditions should examine the air option where available.
3. Getting around Mahé
Choose among hotel transfers, taxis, rental cars, organized tours, and public buses according to the base and itinerary. A rental car can support beaches and scenic routes but adds left-side driving, parking, license, insurance, and road-width considerations.
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4. Getting around Praslin
Match the accommodation to the ferry jetty, domestic airport, beaches, and planned nature visits. Taxis, rental cars, buses, and hotel transfers can all be relevant. Avoid assuming a short map distance equals a quick transfer.
5. Getting around La Digue
La Digue’s compact scale makes bicycles and walking central to many stays. Confirm bicycle condition, child equipment, luggage movement, accommodation distance, weather exposure, and any mobility requirements before relying on cycling.
6. Protect the international flight
When the departure requires an inter-island ferry or domestic flight back to Mahé, consider a final Mahé night. A single same-day connection can be vulnerable to weather, sea conditions, operational changes, and baggage transfer.
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Confirm the exact island, terminal, pickup time, passenger count, and luggage before payment.
7. Transportation checklist
- Inter-island operator and terminal are confirmed.
- Baggage rules are checked.
- Hotel transfers match the actual arrival point.
- Rental terms and driving conditions are understood.
- The final international departure has a disruption buffer.
Official sources and live verification
Use current official sources to verify entry, tax, transport, and destination details before booking.