Alphonse is one of the most adventurous destinations on the planet. Together with the islands of St Francois and Bijoutier, it forms a triangle here in the middle of nowhere in the Indian Ocean. Formally, the island belongs to the Seychelles. Travel to a paradise with white beaches and palm trees, crabs and an impressive myriad of sea life.
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Ecorating: 3.5
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Alphonse Island has one and only one resort. You stay in your own Beach Bungalow or Beach Suite, of course with the most beautiful views out to the Indian Ocean. Take the time to relax, enjoy the special atmosphere – and the person or people you travel with.
The resort offers 22 Beach Bungalows, located in beautiful, green surroundings just a few meters from the beach. The location is on the east side of the island, and here you live in understated luxury with all modern amenities. Of course you have your own terrace, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or a sundowner. If you wish, a private dinner can also be arranged in your own bungalow.
Here you sleep well.
Beautiful bathrooms with tubs.
The 5 Beach Suites are also located in the most beautiful surroundings and of course close to the beach. Here you live with even more space and the location is discreet. Here is an additional guest toilet and a large lounge, among other things.
Views down to your private pool and beach from your Beach Suite.
Alphonse Island must be experienced in real life, words can hardly do that. Have a pick-nick on a beach where you are all alone, watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean, dive or snorkel and perhaps enjoy a wonderful spa treatment. All in perfect surroundings.
Have you ever tried fly fishing? Now you have the opportunity to become an expert in the field together with a guide. It is a special art to be able to make the line float in the right way over the water. It is not easy in the beginning, but then the reward will be all the greater, the first time there is a bite. You are fishing in the beautiful lagoon and of course your catch will be released again.
The geographical isolation of Alphonse Island forms the framework for a very special feeling of undisturbed tranquility. Here you can let the rest of the world fend for itself for a while. Find silence and contemplation, or venture out into more action-packed activities – you decide.
Alphonse is also the place where you can experience magnificent turtles, both green sea turtles and Karette sea turtles. The Alphonse team is happy to tell you more about these amazing animals and their life cycle, from the first steps into the water to later laying eggs on the same beach they once came from – many years later.
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These spectacular surroundings combined with a stay in an ecoluxury hotel, the personal service you experience and all the possibilities for activities,
make Alphonse Island the ultimate trip for the family. Here you can enjoy life together in an environment where it is easy to understand the crayfish of nature and the earth.
You experience small and big adventures together. This is quality time of the finest choice.
The combination of ingredients you can pick up from the forest and what the hotel grows in its garden, means that there is always something delicious and healthy on the menu.
Expect an exclusive dining experience every day, with dishes from Indian, Creole and African cuisine. Here, of course, a lot of fish is eaten, often with a sweet or strong sauce, here the
grill is often lit up and if you so wish, your dinner is served on your own terrace.
Trip details
Ecorating: 4
Airport: Mahe (MLE)
When can you travel: All year
Price includes: International flight, full board, round trip airport transfer
Price does not include: Travel insurance
Good to know about the Seychelles
You can travel to the Seychelles all year round. Diving and fishing work all year round, but the period from October to June is optimal for boat trips. The big spectacle you can experience when the big bird migrations fill the cloud is in October. Most rain can fall from December to February.
Visa: Your passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months after arrival in the Seychelles. Danish citizens can stay in the country for up to 90 days without a visa. Please check the applicable regulations if you are traveling on an emergency passport, refugee passport or foreign passport.
Time zone: GMT + 4
Vaccinations: Vaccination info at Statens Serum Institut
Pakning: Sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen and like a small flashlight.
Local currency: eychelles Rupee
Weather: Victoria, Seychelles
Mobile coverage and internet: Available at the hotel and the mobile network works fairly well in the Seychelles
Water: Buy bottled water, but remember to sort your waste
Ecorating: 3.5
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Alphonse Island is involved in several environmental and eco-projects, both in research, rehabilitation and monitoring. Special focus is on sea turtles, marine life and the care of forests and natural conditions. The hotel must be a natural and non-stressful part of the island’s ecosystems.
The Alphonse Island Conservation Center (ICS) was founded in 2007. It offers guests activities such as Turtle Patrol, Beach Clean Up, Giant Tortoise Feeding and Birdwatching.
Alphonse Island Lodge provides support for ICS’s activities, and as a guest at the lodge, you are part of this support. Each week you can attend a meeting where you are updated and told about different projects and the status of them. Feel free to buy a book or souvenirs from the ICS store – the money from the sale goes to the various activities that ICS carries out.
