La Digue is the smallest of the Seychelles’ three main inhabited islands and the one that has changed least. Most people get around by bicycle; there are a few vehicles but no airport, and the main village, La Passe, is where the ferry from Praslin arrives after a crossing of about fifteen minutes.
The island’s most famous sight is Anse Source d’Argent, a beach of shallow lagoon water and wind-sculpted pink granite boulders inside L’Union Estate, a former coconut plantation with an old copra mill, a planter’s house, a family cemetery and a pen of giant tortoises. There is an entrance fee to the estate. The east-coast beaches — Grand Anse, Petite Anse and Anse Cocos — are wilder and more dramatic.
What to see and do: La Digue
Cycle to Anse Source d’Argent
Hire a bike at La Passe and ride south through L’Union Estate to the beach. Low tide leaves the lagoon very shallow; mid to high tide is better for swimming.
Ride to the east-coast beaches
Grand Anse is a big, beautiful beach with strong waves at times; from there paths lead to Petite Anse and Anse Cocos. Swimming can be dangerous on this side when the surf is up.
Hike to Anse Marron
The wild southern coast can only be reached on foot, over rocks and through the forest. Go with a guide — see the Anse Marron hike.
Join a boat trip to Curieuse or the outer islets
Catamaran trips from La Digue visit Coco Island, the Sisters and Félicité, and some go to Curieuse and St Pierre.
How to get to La Digue
- Ferries cross from Baie Sainte Anne on Praslin to La Passe several times a day in about 15 minutes. The Cat Cocos ferry from Mahé also continues to La Digue on some sailings.
- A ferry-and-bike day trip from Praslin takes care of the logistics.
Insider tips
- Buy return ferry tickets in advance in busy periods and note the last sailing back to Praslin.
- Bring a lock for your bike and cash for small purchases.
- Staying a night or two on La Digue is a good way to see Anse Source d’Argent before and after the day visitors — see where to stay.
Best tours & tickets for La Digue
These top-rated experiences pair well with a visit to La Digue:
Self-guided day trip from €100 From Praslin: La Digue Boat Trip with Bike Rental
The easy way to spend a day on La Digue from Praslin: the ferry crossing and a bicycle are arranged, and the rest of the day is yours — L’Union Estate and Anse Source d’Argent, the village of La Passe and the east-coast beaches. Rated 4.8.
- Ferry crossing to La Digue
- Bicycle for the day
- Free time for L’Union Estate and the beaches
Guided hike from €53 La Digue: Anse Marron Hiking Tour Among Granite Boulders
Anse Marron, at the southern tip of La Digue, can only be reached on foot over rocks and along the shore, and the route should not be attempted without a guide. This highly rated hike makes a memorable day for fit walkers.
- A guided scramble along La Digue’s wild south coast
- The natural pools of Anse Marron
- Granite boulder landscapes
Boat transfer & bike from €120 Visit La Digue Island Taxi Boat Transfer & Free Bicycle
An alternative to the scheduled ferry: a taxi boat across to La Digue with a bicycle included, so you can explore the island on your own schedule.
- Taxi boat from Praslin
- Free bicycle on La Digue
- Day at your own pace
Catamaran snorkelling cruise from €141 Sister, Coco, and Felicite Island: Seychelles Catamaran Tour
Your second boat day. This catamaran trip from Praslin or La Digue heads for the small islands east of La Digue — Coco Island, the Sisters and Félicité — for some of the best snorkelling in the inner islands. Rated 4.8 from more than 160 reviews.
- Snorkelling at Coco Island
- Sister and Félicité islands
- Food and swimming on board
