North Island

North Island is a mere 15min helicopter trip or an hour boat trip away from the mainland. While on the island we encourage our guests to plant indigenous trees as part of our habitat rehabilitation project and in an effort to offset the carbon costs of the helicopter flight. Likewise, transport on the island is kept as environmentally friendly as possible. Guests and staff can explore the island by making use of the island bicycles, electric golf buggies or on foot.

Each Villa has its own dedicated Island Buggy, giving guests the freedom to move about the island at their own leisure. Bicycles are also available for guest use, offered in adult and children’s sizes. The island’s giant tortoise population provide the only traffic, crossing roads at a leisurely pace to and from their preferred fruiting trees. There are also several walking and hiking trails that guests can use to explore the island, whether by themselves or with an experience guide.

The Seychelles has started opening its borders for tourists, which will be done in phases, so that guests can return and enjoy this stunning destination. Strict protocols are being implemented by the Government of Seychelles to ensure the safety of the Seychelles population and visiting guests. North Island is ensuring that all health and safety precautions are being implemented and followed as recommended by the Ministry of Health. All surfaces are sanitized every two hours and sanitizer gel is found in all public and staff areas. All our staff have gone through training regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, and to ensure that all areas on the island are kept clean and sanitized at all times.

Guests staying on North Island have the opportunity to visit other islands within the Seychelles archipelago. Depending on guest preferences, they can choose to hire one of North Island’s boats, or a larger vessel from a charter company. North Island ecotravel works closely with Mason’s Travel, a leading destination management company in the Seychelles, who assist with tours and excursions and ensure our guests get the best Seychelles experience while visiting other islands.

North Island’s guests can participate in a variety of conservation activities by assisting the island’s environmental team in monitoring the beaches for nesting sea turtles, collecting ocean trash that washes up, assisting with forest rehabilitation through the planting of endemic trees, and recording key marine species on dives using specially designed underwater slates. North Island has recently erected an Environment Centre where guests can learn about the island’s fauna and flora and enquire about the various conservation projects on the island.

Land Activities: Island bicycles, available in adult and children’s sizes, are provided for guest use and are suitable for getting from one side of the island to the other with ease. There are 3 hiking trails on the island and these can be enjoyed privately or with a guide accompanying you, providing additional information about the island’s history and conservation goals as you explore the forests.

Depending on the time of the year, guests may be lucky enough to witness nesting sea turtles or turtle hatchlings under the guidance of the Environment team.

Complementary Yoga classes are run by the island’s yoga instructors every morning and private classes can be arranged at the island gym or in the comfort of guests’ villas. The island’s Spa, located on the dramatic granite ledges of Spa Hill provide the perfect opportunity for relaxation and pampering.

North Island ecotravel offers Scuba Diving courses and guided scuba experiences, taking advantage of the stunning dive sites around North Island and its neighboring islands. There are excellent snorkeling sites around North Island and Silhouette Island. Masks and fins are available at the island’s Dive Centre for guests wishing to explore these sites, either on their own or in the company of a Dive Centre staff member. Sea kayaks are also available for those wishing to explore the island from the water. Fishing trips and Sunset Cruises are also offered together with boating and island hopping.