Feb. 22-Mar. 1, 2025 | Starting at $13,656 - Join us for a bucket list trip to one of the most famed flats fishing destinations in the world.

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Orvis Week in Seychelles With Alphonse Fishing Co.


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Join us during Orvis Week in The Seychelles with our endorsed partners at Alphonse Fishing Company™ for a true bucket-list fly-fishing adventure. Fishing The Seychelles is the stuff lore is made of: remote, scenic, wild, and arguably the world's best saltwater fishing destination. The Alphonse Group, a trio of islands that helps make up The Seychelles, is considered one of the most pristine, untouched places on Earth, making it a nature lover’s paradise. The magnificent island threesome comprised by Alphonse, St. Francois. and Bijoutier, lies in the very heart of the Indian Ocean as part of the Seychelles Outer Islands. The resort on Alphonse has all the amenities one could want, making this an exceptional trip for couples, families, anglers, and non-anglers alike.

Dates:

February 22-March 1, 2025

January 31-February 7, 2026


Pricing:

$13,656 Single occupancy/shared guide


Length of Trip:

7 nights/6 days guided fishing


Highlights:

  • Perfect for couples, anglers, and non-anglers
  • Walk-wade and flats boat fishing
  • Luxurious accommodations
  • Bucket list multi-species opportunities

Orvis is pleased to offer our travel customers access to two valuable services: Global Rescue travel membership and IMG Signature Travel Insurance℠.

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Click here to learn more about our reservations, deposits and our cancellation and refund policy.

Accommodations are at the decadent Alphonse Island Resort, where after a day of chasing fish on the flats, you'll be able to kick back with a cool beverage, enjoy a sumptuous meal, and gather with others to talk about your exploits of the day.

Arrival:

Fly into Mahé International Airport and then transfer from Mahé to Alphonse Island. Check-in, orientation, and briefing. Once everything is rigged and ready for the week, you'll have the option to either fish unguided on the Alphonse flats, relax around the pool or at the Le Lys Bar, or enjoy the myriad of activities on offer until dinner is served.


Fishing Days:

6:00 AM Breakfast at Bijoutier restaurant followed by a 30–45-minute skiff ride to the fishing grounds. 5:00 PM return to Alphonse with some time to freshen up and relax before happy hour and dinner.


Departure:

Following check-out you will be transferred back to Mahé International airport for your return trip home or onward to your next adventure.

The main fishing grounds at St. Francois is approximately seven miles long and four miles wide, consisting of firm white sand bottoms interlaced with channels and cuts. The maximum number of anglers allowed to fish on St. Francois is limited to 12 per day, which makes for uncrowded fishing. A typical fishing session will involve wading away from the skiff for a few hours. Bonefish wade trips usually involve casting to cruising or tailing fish as they forage for crustaceans. While the Alphonse Group is celebrated as a premier bonefish fishery, there are abundant quantities of other fish species you may encounter—60 species targeted on the fly, including three species of triggerfish, seven species of trevally, milkfish, barracuda, sailfish, dogtooth tuna, and yellowfin tuna, and a plethora of other flats and offshore species.

What is Included?

  • Guided fishing
  • Accommodations
  • Meals, soft drinks, water, tea, and coffee
  • Charter flights between Mahé and Alphonse
  • Scheduled excursions
  • Snorkeling equipment and watersport equipment (paddle boards, kayaks, paddle boats)
  • Wi-Fi
  • VAT tax

What is Not Included?

  • Other activities such as diving
  • Cruises massage treatments
  • International flights
  • Park conservation fee
  • All other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Laundry
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tackle and flies
  • Guide and staff gratuities

How many people are on this trip?

9 anglers.


What skill level is suggested?

Beginner to expert anglers.


How strenuous are the activities?

The trip can be tailored to an individual's fitness level.


Is this a child-friendly trip?

Great trip for families. Parents should use their discretion regarding their children's level of maturity and patience if they will be joining the trip as an angler.


What other activities are available?

Alphonse is a full-service resort with bars, cafés, and a restaurant. There is a spa, an entertainment center with snooker and table tennis, a beautiful garden, a tennis court, a giant chess board, a boutique, a Padi 5-star dive center, a fly shop, the Island Conservation Society Research center, a tortoise sanctuary, a gym, cycle tours, dolphin viewing, and plenty of spots to relax and enjoy the solitude.


What is the typical weather?

The Seychelles is typically hot and somewhat humid with midday temperatures hovering at ±90˚ (F). Evenings are also invariably warm except for the first and last few weeks of the season, when there may be a strong, cooling breeze.


What gear do you recommend?

A detailed packing list will be sent to guests upon booking.

Reservations, Deposits & Payments

The deposit is 50% of the trip price unless stated differently in the trip proposal and materials (trip planner and confirmation email). In some cases, deposits are non-refundable, this depends on the destination and will be clearly noted in the trip proposal and materials as well. Deposits may be made by check or credit card: Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card. Beginning November 1st, 2024 a convenience fee of 3% will be applied to all credit card transactions. The balance of the trip cost is due 90 days before departure, except where specified differently on individual itineraries. The balance will be charged automatically to the credit card used for the deposit, unless otherwise specified. Any changes made to the method of payment after the final balance has been collected are subject to processing fees.

A reservation form and release are required prior to departure.

All prices must be paid in U.S. dollars. Deposits are not transferable from one trip to another.

Prices quoted are based on foreign exchange values and tariffs currently in effect and prices are subject to change. Orvis Adventures reserves the right to adjust prices accordingly until the time of departure.

Planning information

When your reservation is confirmed, you will receive planning information to guide you through trip preparations. Details about arrival and departure, clothing and equipment, trip cancellation insurance, pre- and post- trip extensions, visas and documents and activities are included in the planning information.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Although cancellation fees may be higher for some trips (stated in the trip proposal and materials), the following minimum cancellation fees will apply:

Days Prior to Trip Fee
+ 90 days $300 per person
89 days or less 100% of cost

For trips that include an Orvis gift card or Orvis merchandise, the retail value of the gift card or merchandise is non-refundable upon delivery. Cancellation fees cannot be waived for any reason, including health, business or personal emergencies, or weather.

We strongly urge you to purchase trip cancellation insurance.

No refunds will be made for unused portions of a trip, including late arrival or early departure. Guide fees and hotel costs are not refundable if unused as outlined in the itinerary. Orvis reserves the right to modify an itinerary due to circumstances beyond our control. In the unlikely event that Orvis must cancel a tour, all payments received to date will be refunded, which constitutes a full settlement.

Orvis is not responsible for expenses incurred in preparation of any canceled trip, including airline tickets and visas fees.

Cancellation Insurance

Your planning information includes information for travel insurance covering cancel for any reason, cancellation for medical reasons, trip delay, medical expenses, lost baggage and medical evacuation. We urge you to obtain this coverage.

Share policies

Trip prices are based on double occupancy. Single rooms & cabins are limited. If you request a single room, a single supplement will apply as noted in the itinerary. We will confirm the single room as early as possible, but in some cases it may not be earlier than 30 days prior to the trip. If you request a roommate, we can usually pair you with another guest of the same gender, and no single supplement will apply. If you request a roommate, and one is not available, we will only charge you the single supplement if required by the lodge or facility used in the trip.

Children under 18 must share a room with a parent or other family member. In some cases this may be waived.

Passports and documents

International trips require a passport. Check your passport early and make sure it has six months validity at the time of travel. A visa is needed in some countries and we will send you complete details and instructions.

Arrival and Departure

Group transfers from a central location such as an airport are described in the itinerary, and are included in the land cost.. Transfers are not included in the land cost if you arrive early or leave after the scheduled departure day.

Equipment & Clothing

You will receive a detailed list of appropriate gear with your trip planning information.

Airline reservations

The land cost of your trip does not include airfare.

Limitation of liability

This section defines Orvis Travel’s responsibility with regard to all travel arrangements made by Orvis Travel, including individual travel and pre- and post- trip extensions. Please read it carefully.

Upon sending your deposit to Orvis Travel, you acknowledge that you have read and understand all the terms and conditions outlined here, and agree to be bound by them.

All trips that involve outdoor sporting activities such as shooting or fishing, or travel through remote places by vehicle, boat, small plane or on foot, put you at risk for accidents and serious injuries in the normal course of the activity. That is the nature of travel to such destinations and you acknowledge that you accept these hazards as a condition of participation.

Orvis Travel, its Owners, Employees, Associates and Agents give notice that they act only as the agent for the owners, contractors and suppliers providing means of transportation and/or other services and assume no responsibility howsoever caused for injury, loss or damage to person or property in connection with any service resulting directly from: acts of God, detention, annoyance, delays, expenses arising from quarantine, strikes, thefts, pilferage, force majeure, failure of any means of conveyance to arrive or depart as scheduled, civil disturbances, terrorism, government restrictions or regulations, and discrepancies or changes in transit or hotel services over which it has no control. Reasonable changes in the itinerary may be made where deemed advisable for the comfort and well-being of the passengers.

Baggage and personal effects, including items purchased, guns, fishing equipment or sporting goods are the sole responsibility of the owners at all times and no employee/agent of Orvis Travel, its subsidiaries, affiliated or associated companies is authorized to accept these for storage, safekeeping, or transportation.

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