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 Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2007 12:23 pm Post subject: GETTING AROUND IN SEYCHELLES / SEYCHELLES TRANSPORT GUIDE |
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GETTING AROUND IN SEYCHELLES
BY AIR
Air Seychelles provides an efficient network of scheduled and chartered services from Mahé to Alphonse, Bird, Denis, Desroches Islands, Frégate and Praslin. Helicopter (Seychelles) Ltd (tel: 385 858; website: www.helicopterseychelles.com) provides an inter-island shuttle service and scenic flights. Charter flights can be arranged from any heli-stop.
BY SEA
Privately owned schooners provide regular inter-island connections between Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. Boats can be chartered privately to get to the other islands.
Note: The ferry from Praslin to La Digue takes approximately 30 minutes.
BY ROAD
Traffic drives on the left. There are paved roads only on La Digue, Mahé and Praslin; elsewhere the roads are sandy tracks. Visitors should be aware that Mahé is mountainous with narrow, winding roads, rarely with safety barriers.
Bus
SPTC buses run on a regular basis on Mahé and Praslin from 0520-2130 (Mon-Sun). There are a number of 18-seater coaches for airport transfers and excursions. Prices for buses and coaches are very reasonable.
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 rental
There are over 550 cars or Mini Mokes for rent on Mahé, and a limited number on Praslin. It is advisable to make advance reservations, especially in the high season. Conditions of rent and insurance should be carefully checked. Rent is on an unlimited mileage basis and the price includes Third Party insurance and tax. Minimum age is 21. Petrol is approximately a third more expensive than in Europe. There is a speed limit of 65kph (40mph) on the open road, decreasing to 40kph (25mph) in built-up areas and throughout Praslin.Bicycles may be hired on La Digue and Praslin.
Documentation: A national driving license is sufficient, for up to three months. |
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