The shortest loop: the airport, Ste Anne Marine Park, Eden Island, Victoria, Beau Vallon and the peaks of Morne Seychellois National Park. A separate 15-minute route covers Mahé's southern beaches.
First-time flyers and short stays
Mahé, Praslin & La Digue · Seychelles scenic helicopter flights
Scenic helicopter flights leave from a private base at Pointe Larue, a short drive from Seychelles International Airport on Mahé. Every flight is a private charter in an Airbus H120 for up to four adults. Routes run 15 minutes over north Mahé (Ste Anne Marine Park, Eden Island, Victoria, Beau Vallon), 30 minutes around the whole island, or 90 minutes adding Praslin and La Digue. Check in 30 minutes before take-off. Transfers to the base cost extra.
Make your own way to the base at Pointe Larue or to the helipad you agreed on. Transfers are not included, but the operator can arrange one through a third-party company if you ask.
Arrive 30 minutes before departure. The lounge has free cold drinks and Wi-Fi while you wait.
Passengers and luggage may be weighed before boarding. The weight allowance depends on destination, distance and weather, so bring as little luggage as possible.
On the north Mahé route you pass the airport, Ste Anne Marine Park, Eden Island, Victoria, Beau Vallon and Morne Seychellois National Park. Reviewers mention the pilot talking about the islands, with views of reefs, mountains and beaches.
Flights normally finish where they began, at the Pointe Larue base or your departure helipad.
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The shortest loop: the airport, Ste Anne Marine Park, Eden Island, Victoria, Beau Vallon and the peaks of Morne Seychellois National Park. A separate 15-minute route covers Mahé's southern beaches.
First-time flyers and short stays
The north route plus the south coast: Anse Soleil, Petite Anse, Anse Takamaka, Anse Intendance, the southern tip, Anse Royale and Anse aux Pins bay.
Seeing all of Mahé at once
The whole-island route timed for sunset, with champagne included. On other flights champagne is an optional extra.
Couples and special occasions
The Mahé highlights followed by the two neighbouring islands. Pick-ups from Praslin helipads are also possible, with shorter flights over La Digue from there.
Seeing three islands in one trip
Flies over south Mahé at 1,000 ft above a "MARRY ME" message written in the sand at Anse Bazarka, Intendance. A bouquet is included, and you can add a photographer or videographer.
Marriage proposals
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The calm months between the two trade-wind seasons, often with light winds and clearer skies. Some guides also include May and November.
Northwest monsoon: warmer and wetter, usually with light winds. December and January are the wettest months, but rain tends to come as short downpours followed by sunshine.
Southeast monsoon: drier but windier, with choppier seas below, especially in July and August. Flights run every day of the week all year.
Before you book
The pilot in command makes the final decision on whether the flight goes ahead. Rebooking and refund terms could not be confirmed, so check them with the operator when you book.
No. Every scenic flight is a private charter priced per helicopter, and no other passengers are added.
The Airbus H120 takes up to four adults. Strict weight limits cover passengers and luggage together. If a booking goes over the limit, a second helicopter has to be chartered at your cost.
One review describes a flight booked as a surprise for a 5-year-old. Minimum age, infant, pregnancy and mobility policies could not be confirmed, so ask the operator before booking.
Flights can leave from other licensed helipads on Mahé or from selected hotels, which can change the price, and reviewers describe pick-ups on Praslin. Some resorts, including Raffles, Six Senses Zil Pasyon, Frégate Island and Denis Island, handle helicopter bookings themselves.
Keep luggage to a minimum because of the weight limits, and bring a camera. Dark clothing reduces reflections when you shoot through the windows. Pilots speak English and French.
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