Silhouette Island Travel Guide: Top Sights in Seychelles, Tours &

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Silhouette Island- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Seychelles; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 4 hours

Silhouette Island, the third-largest in the Seychelles at 20 square kilometers, lies 20 km off Mahé's western coast. Known for its untouched natural beauty, it is the most remote of the inhabited islands. The island’s high peaks, such as Mont Dauban (740 meters) and Mont Pot à Eau (620 meters), are often cloaked in clouds and home to unique flora like endemic carnivorous pitcher plants. Silhouette's volcanic origin dates back around 63 million years, making it geologically younger than Mahé. The island has a small population centered around La Passe, its only port, and Grand Barbe. Rich in history, Silhouette was named after French Finance Minister Étienne de Silhouette in 1771, with the Dauban family later developing plantations for cinnamon, vanilla, coffee, and coconuts. Today, the island offers a blend of natural exploration and cultural heritage, with the old plantation house now serving as a Creole restaurant within the island's villa hotels.

Operators offering tours in Seychelles

Attractions in Seychelles

Victoria

Aldabra

Anse Georgette

Anse Cocos

Anse Intendance

Anse Marron

Anse Soleil

Anse Lazio

Reviews of Silhouette Island

Jim Mourilyan

5
Reviewed: 2024-03-19

Stunning island with lovely, lovely people. Beautiful beaches. The evening bat walk was amazing. Can’t recommend it enough.
Kofi Da Tourist

5
Reviewed: 2023-11-27

Lost in the tranquility of island life – where every wave tells a story, and every sunset paints a masterpiece. 🏝️✨ #IslandEscape"
Marisa S

5
Reviewed: 2023-10-07

We had a fabulous day trip to the La Briz resort on Silhouette island. We had a delicious vegan lunch, enjoyed their excellent facilities, swam at their beach and read about the island’s history in the Gran Kaz restored home. It was a memorable, fun day!
Liz

5
Reviewed: 2023-03-05

It is the most beautiful place I have ever been. The staff is extremely helpful and kind.
vic NY (Vic NY)

5
Reviewed: 2019-10-15

Gorgeous island to the Hilton Labriz resort. The beach is absolutely gorgeous, service top, lots to do for kids and families. There is a National park on this island, even hiking can be attempted. Don’t forget to take a fishing/snorkeling/diving trip. You are in the middle of a marine national park, it is amazing what you can see here. I even bumped into a hawksbill coming on shore to lay eggs, you just need to be lucky. Love this island! It is almost like my fav Maldives’ island except it is many many times bigger.