10-Day Fly-Fishing Getaway to Seychelles

Multi-hued waters and white-sand beaches fringe the largest of the Seychelle Islands. The archipelago embodies tropical paradise featured in the crystal-clear Indian Ocean lapping at Takamaka Bay to the summit of Morne Seychellois, which stands at 2,969 feet above sea level. Walking trails weave through the virtually deserted forest to create the feeling of seclusion, while the National Museum of History displays 300 years of heritage inside the colonial-era building. Your flight will land at Seychelles International Airport, where your private transfer will meet you upon arrival and escort you to your gorgeous resort overlooking the picturesque marina.

The secluded shores of Alphonse Island represent the idyllic location nearly 250 miles southwest of Mahe. Your private transfer will escort you to the Mahe airport for your 60-minute flight to Alphonse Island. The lush vegetation shine emerald green against the crystalline waters of the lagoon. The isolated location hosts islands with fantastic beaches and sandbanks blanketed with powdery sand. The beaches lead into colorful reefs creating an elegant natural perimeter. The remote tropical Outer Island getaway will welcome you in your private luxury bungalow that overlooks the water promising the superior beauty and luxurious seclusion of your fishing adventure to come.

After breakfast, you will make your way to the idyllic beach for an exhilarating fly fishing excursion. The scent of saltwater will mix with the aroma of coconut as you meet your guide, who is eager to introduce you to the calm waters and abundance of fish. The clear, blue water laps along the expansive flats fringing the white sands of the island. You can wade into the shallows of the Indian Ocean and cast your line in search of prolific bonefish, known for their strength, speed, and eagerness to catch a fly.

After a full day of fly fishing the previous day, you can step back out into the waters along the sandy flats in search of another epic fishing adventure. The warmth of the Indian Ocean will welcome you again as you cast your line in search of Trevally and Milkfish. The peaceful ambiance of lapping water and passing marine life below your feet will remind you of the surrounding tropical paradise. When you get a bite on the line, you could find a mustache triggerfish that weighs up to 12 pounds and possesses a thin black mustache.

You will once more have an early wake-up call to enjoy breakfast amongst the sound of the ocean against the coastline. The gentle breeze will carry the scent of the saltwater with the sweet aroma of mango. You will settle into the calm waters of St. Francis Lagoon in view of the reef and the emerald glow of the island’s jungle. Your guide’s expertise will help introduce you to the remarkable fish and marine life around the island resulting in fantastic catches such as dogtooth tuna that averages up to 47 inches or barracuda reaching six feet long.

You can enjoy another morning casting your line in search of sailfish and wahoo with the wonders of the island at your fingertips before you view the marine life from a different perspective with a snorkeling tour. The island’s remote location and rich currents help the sea life thrive. You can settle into the soothing warmth of the Indian Ocean to explore the untouched corals with up to 100 feet of visibility. As you glide around the reef, you can find signs of stingrays, elusive Moray eels, and schools of snapper swimming above the beds of seagrass.

Your tailor-made fishing experience will again immerse you in the splendor of the land and sea with another day focused on the abundance of fish that call the fringes of Alphonse Island home. The gentle breeze will provide a respite from the tropical sun reflecting off the water’s clear surface. As you cast your line, your guide will take you beyond the shallows of the island flats in search of Indo-Pacific sailfish. Their sail shimmers a dark blue while their underbelly has a white sheen. They can average up to 60 pounds and are known for their wild jumps when hooked.

You will return to your favorite spot in the early morning. You can patrol the large schools of bonefish lingering along the white flats or cruise the perimeter of the reef to angle for triggerfish in search of crabs. You can also return to the uninhabited lagoon at St. Francois to bask in the serene waters lapping against the island’s 10,000 acres of hard, white sand flats when searching for trevally. The genuinely peaceful atmosphere will highlight the charm of pristine nature, the beauty of beach access, and the knowledge of your personal guide.

After breakfast, your flight will take you back to Mahe, where you will settle into the comforts of your luxury hotel overlooking a charming marina. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure to bask in the views over the water or explore the greater beauty of the island. Victoria will fill with the aromas of sweet pineapple that fades beneath the fragrant hibiscus blossoming in lush gardens. You can find that Bazar Labrin highlights the heritage of the island as a home-cooked marketplace that features dance, music, and the mouthwatering aroma of Creole cuisine.

In the morning, the island will shine a mixture of clear turquoise waters and verdant jungle-clad hills. The sky above Beau Vallon beach will fill with parasails while the sands at Anse Intendance shimmer a pristine white that fades into the lapping turquoise ocean. At breakfast, you can find the aromas of banana, breadfruit, and coconut. Your private transfer will meet you in the hotel lobby when you are ready and escort you to Seychelles International Airport for your flight home, bringing an end to your perfect fly fishing trip.