Organize an independent holiday in Seychelles, for an experienced tourist, will not be much labor. But the goal of this article is to help those who have not previously satisfied individual tours, more precisely did not make such long-distance travel, without attracting travel firms or companies. I agree that any undertaking is complicated and requires special attention, however, everything is real and quite fulfilled, the main right approach and some action plan to adhere to. First of all, it must be said that Seychelles are convenient for the fact that for citizens of Russia and other CIS countries, no visas for visiting the country are not required. This reduces unnecessary time for its design and, of course, reduces financial costs.
One of the most important issues and, perhaps, expensive expenses is the road to the destination. Since the Seychelles are an island state, whose composition includes more than a hundred islands of various sizes, then you can get to them in two ways, namely by sea (more precisely ocean) or aircraft. I will not consider the sea cruise, as it is too long, but I will tell you about a faster, which is the airfare.
As for standard flights, there are no direct from Russia to the Seychelles. All flights are made with a change in the Arab Emirates or other countries. I must say that the price of such a flight can begin with hundred dollars with a six hundred, both ends, for one person. There is a good site Condor Flüge. where you can see flights and prices to Mae (the largest island of Seychelles, where the capital and international airport is located).
In fact, such sites have a lot and just need to eat well. Some find flights to charter flights or in all sorts of discounts and shares that are periodically arranged by various airlines. When you are not tied to a specific temporary period, you should ask what is offered in this regard, it may be possible to take a very profitable option. Good prices and decent service offer Qatari airlines.
Now let's talk about housing in which you have to spend your holiday. You can choose not only the hotel, the most different level of service and prices, but also villas, apartments and other types of real estate. With the help of the Internet, this is also not so difficult. To begin with, decide on the island that I would like to relax. If you are going to rest with children, then it is easiest to stay on the main one - Mae.
First of all, from the fact that the airport in which you take landing is exactly here (I mentioned it before). In this case, you will not have to spend extra time on the subsequent road. But it's not even the road itself. Mahe has a large selection of private real estate, which is not on other islands. Three-four room villa can be quite calmly found for one hundred euros per day, and the apartment or apartments are three times cheaper. At such a villa, two or three families will easily be located.
You understand that the benefit is obvious. As a rule, if you agree with the owner of such a housing, he will meet you at the airport to show everything, in general terms and get your money. Transfer from the airport (if you do not give a gift), costs about thirty euros. Regarding the search for villas, apartments, hotels and other properties, you should contact the entire Internet. There is a lot of information and the choice is quite large.
As for nutrition. Much depends on your place of residence. If this is a hotel, you can eat at its restaurant. As a rule, breakfast is included in the cost of staying, but at the design of the full board, three-time meals will be provided. Resting in the private sector, there are several options. Either eat in cafes and restaurants, or cook yourself food yourself. Although there is another option in which you buy the necessary products, and the hostess of the villa is prepared (this is also practiced, and it happens completely free of charge). This is how you arrange them there. There are no such apartments and prepare themselves independently (or restaurant). As for prices for some types of products, I will tell you a little and immediately give them to euros, so that there is a clearer picture (prices are average and may depend on the place of purchase). Bread - one euro, tomatoes - four euros Kilo, apples - two euros kg; Tens of eggs - two and a half euros, potatoes - one euro per kilogram, water 0.5l - one euro (it is more profitable to buy a five-liter flask, which costs less than three euros), beer 0.33l - two euros, Malboro cigarettes - five euro pack, bottle of vodka 0.5l - eight or ten euros and so on. These are average prices in stores, in the market. Vegetables and fruits are made a little cheaper. The largest, and perhaps the only supermarket in Victoria is STC..
By the way, in Victoria, the capital Seychel, a pretty good bazaar.
As for restaurants and cafes, it is necessary to note the fact that prices are far from low, and the service is so slow, that the appetite sometimes has time for the abyss. You can have a quick and cheap snack in a cafe Take Away. where prepared dishes are issued in plastic plates.
The cost of such a portion from five to seven euros. Must disappointing potential tourists a little that foods and food in the Seychelles are left to desire the best. It is understandable, since most of the food is brought from different countries, and the fruits are broken in not entirely submitted to increase the shelf life. Nevertheless, you can always find an alternative, for example more consumer seafood, which is easy to purchase both the market and piernes when fishermen return. The cost of fresh fish, from three to four euros per kilogram. By the way, in the Seychelles, a dish of fried fish with rice is very popular.
Speaking about transport we can say that car rental starts from about forty euros per day and above. But I note that the movement in this country is left-sided, which creates some inconvenience. Travel in the city bus is almost three trips for one euro.
Taxi is quite expensive, because money is taken for landing, luggage, kilometer and simple. A small trip within a few kilometers will cost fifteen or more euros. There are ferries between the islands and a large number of private boats. With some there is a flight.
Souvenirs and prices for them are the most diverse. For example, beads or bracelets from sea shells and stones are from three euros.
Several additions to what has been said. The national currency of this state is Seychelles Rupee. Calculate worth exactly local money, which is easier and more profitable. For an arrival at the airport, it is worth changing some amount of money, and then, as needed, this can be done in one of the banks that often work only before lunch.
Based on the foregoing, you can calculate an approximate amount of expenses on such a journey. I repeat, nothing is supervised on an independent trip, you will definitely work out.