✓ The official currency for Seychelles is the Seychellois Rupee (SCR).
✓ Local time in Seychelles is 4 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +4).
✓ +248 is the country dialling code to Seychelles.
✓ The standard voltage in Seychellesis 220-240 volts AC 50 Hz. Seychelles uses the British standard square three-pin, 13-amp sharp electric plug.
✓ The national languages of Seychelles are Seychellois Creole, English and French. Seychellois Creole, a French-based creole language, is by far the most commonly spoken language in the archipelago and is spoken natively by about 95% of the population.
✓ Exchange facilities are available at the airport, on Mahé and also on Praslin. Quick tip: Keep your currency exchange receipt to facilitate re-exchange on departure. Tourists are now entitled to pay for goods and services everywhere in the Seychelles with local currency.
✓ Upon their arrival in Seychelles, travelers will simply collect their activated SIM cards at the Airtel kiosk at the airport or at any Airtel outlet conveniently located all around Seychelles. Depending on the type of plan you are subscribed to, you will have access to our network anytime for the duration of your stay.
✓ Wifi is available at most hotels at a cost, and some restaurants may offer this service. Kokonet and iSurf offer Wifi hotspots across the main islands and Pay-As-You-Go recharge vouchers can be bought to give you access to these networks.
✓ Seychelles uses the metric system.
✓ Tipping is not obligatory, but it is appreciated for exceptional service. In restaurants a service charge of between five to ten percent is often added to the bill so you will not be expected to leave an additional tip.
✓ Seychelles is an extremely safe destination for your vacation. However, it is best to take some simple safety measures to ensure that your holiday is stress-free.
✓ Tap water on Mahé and Praslin is safe and drinkable. However, when visiting the other islands, it is advisable to drink bottled spring water.
✓ Smoking rules in Seychelles are not so strict like in Kenya. Smoking is forbidden on public transportation and in all enclosed places except the hotel rooms where smoking is allowed. One person is allowed to bring 200 cigarettes or 250 g tobacco in Seychelles.
✓ Shops can only sell alcohol between Mon-Thu 1130-2100, Fri 1130-2300, Sat 0830-2300 and Sun 0830-2100. Alcohol is also very expensive so travellers tend to bring their own; please check the Seychelles duty free guide for information. It is not advisable to drink alcohol in public.
✓ The national currency in the Seychelles is the Seychelles rupee, which divides in 100 cents. Euros are widely used across the country, and many hotels and other services such as car hire or excursions will be charged in foreign currency such as Euros or US dollars. Credit cards are widely accepted as a form of payment.
✓ Light casual clothes during the day are the best. Kaftans and sarongs made of light-weight fabric are essential beach holiday thing. Even at night this is also appropriate but pack a few evening dresses and long trousers/smart shirts for those special occasions. It is important to wear revealing clothes and swim wear only at the beaches and pools, as locals may find this offensive. As a rule, always carry comfortable casual clothes with you that you can change into if needed.
✓ Seychellois cuisine is influenced by African, Chinese, English, French and Indian traditions. The careful blending of spices is a major feature, and much use is made of coconut milk and breadfruit. Breadfruit is prepared in similar ways to the potato (mashed, chipped, roasted and so on) but has a slightly sweeter taste. The main meal of the day is eaten in the evening and with so much of life in the Seychelles dominated by the ocean it is little wonder that many of the recipes include fish. Most restaurants offer a few items of what is termed 'international' cuisine, generally with a bias toward preparations of fresh fish and shellfish.
✓ Seychelles is home to adventure activities, including rock climbing, that travellers would want to experience. Being one of the safest countries in Africa to visit in 2023, one doesn’t need to get worried about their safety. However, just like any other destination, petty crimes, like pickpocketing and purse snatchings, occur. It is important for vacationers to always keep their personal items out of reach, especially when in crowded places, such as the beach or when dining at a restaurant.
✓ To protect its unique and unusual tropical fauna and flora, visitors are discouraged from collecting seashells, feeding the birds or tortoises or picking any plants or flowers. Remember, “take only pictures…. leave only footprints.” For those who do wish to take home any flora as souvenirs, such as the famous Coco de Mer, make sure it bears a certificate showing it was purchased from a licensed retailer. You will also need an official export licence in order to take it out of the country; these are generally available when purchasing from an authorised seller.
✓ Don’t be afraid to go to the bigger resorts for spa treatments. Most are more than happy to offer their services to non-guests.
✓ Although often dubbed as a honeymoon destination, there’s no reason not to travel with young children to Seychelles. Many of the larger hotels and resorts offer kids programs, allowing holidaying parents the opportunity to relax while their kids are kept entertained with lots of games and activities.
✓ Rates quoted are Nett and Non-Commissionable.
✓ Due to the dynamic rates system across the globe, the above quotation is valid for 24 hours only.
✓ The above is just a quote and the same is subject to availability at the time of booking.
✓ No Rooms or Services have been blocked.
✓ The above quotation is not valid if dates overlap with Exhibitions & special events unless specified.
✓ Rooms / Rates are subject to availability unless booked.
✓ Please check all inclusions as any additions will incur extra charges.
✓ Rates quoted are based on minimum 2 pax travelling together.
✓ Any amendments to the date of travel or number of passengers will subject to re-quote.
✓ Tourism Dirham Tax will be charged by the hotel directly to the guests upon arrival unless specified.
✓ 5% VAT is included in the above quote.
✓ Airline / Fuel Surcharges may apply which needs to be paid over and above the Tour Cost.
✓ Midnight surcharges will be applicable for Transfers arranged between 2200 hrs. – 0700 hrs.(depending on the flight details given by you).
✓ Meals not included unless specified.
✓ Insurance Policy not included unless specified.
✓ Hotels reserve the right to release bookings held on Time Limit without prior notice.
✓ In case of any unavailability, we reserve the right to use alternative accommodation, sightseeing tours and transfer of equal standard.
✓ Vacation Dunya is not responsible for any missed breakfast due to flight timings. There won’t be any refund for it. You may request at the hotel directly to pre-book a boxed breakfast in case of an early morning departure. This would also be at the discretion of the hotel.
✓ Breakfast, if included, cannot be provided on the day of arrival at any city.
✓ Vacation Dunya is not responsible for any excess baggage charges on tour.
✓ Vacation Dunya reserves the right to change any information, route or attractions before or after your booking due to events beyond our control like bad weather, any natural calamity, any accident, and or any logistic issues.
✓ Check in time at the hotel is after 14:00 hrs. and check out is before 12:00 hrs. Early check in and late check out requests are subject to availability and at the discretion of the hotel.
✓ Certain sightseeing tour/activities are seasonal and operate on specific dates only.
✓ For certain sightseeing on Seat in Coach Basis you may need to go for to the pickup point.
✓ All Transfers & Sightseeing’s are on Seat In Coach basis unless specified on Private basis.
✓ If the Flight Schedule does not meet the Seat In Coach Transfer Schedule of the Supplier then the Transfers will be confirmed on Private basis at Supplement Cost.
✓ All tours and transfers are point to point unless Vehicle at disposal is booked.
✓ The pick-up or drop-off timings can be changed as per the trip schedule. It may also change depending on traffic conditions and your location.
✓ Kindly note that the driver will wait at the arrival terminal for a maximum of 60 minutes after the flight arrives. Should the guest not arrive within 60 minutes it will be considered as a NOSHOW, rebooking of transfers will be arranged at an additional cost.
✓ For Excursion / sightseeing transfers & departure transfers vehicle will wait for maximum of 10 minutes.
✓ For Sharing transfers, the drivers will wait for a maximum of 5 minutes from the scheduled time.
✓ The maximum dimensions per bag (H + W + L) must not exceed 158 cm (62 inches) – 1 piece + 1 Hand luggage in between 2 guests.
✓ Some of the mentioned inclusions may remain closed on weekends or specific days as per the government norms for which we do not hold the responsibility.
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tours.
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belongings, or any other valuable items left in our vehicles or tour sites, it is
solely your responsibility. Our drivers and tour guides will not be responsible for
it.
✓ On Islamic occasions and National holidays, the tour will not serve alcohol, and
there will not be any live entertainment.
✓ Photography of UAE residence especially ladies, military institutions, government
buildings, and installations, is strictly prohibited.
✓ Littering is a punishable offense and offenders may face penalties in the form of
fines.
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show charges if the guest is not there at the time of scheduled pick-up.
