Maldives on a Shoestring

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An 8 day local island discovery of the Maldives
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    An 8 day local island discovery of the Maldives

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityMale
End CityUkulhas

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Maldives

Trip includes

    • 7 nights accommodation: 1 night Hulhumale, 3 nights Rasdhoo, 3 nights UkulhasAll transport and transfers24-hour airport arrival transfer serviceMeals: 7 breakfasts, 0 lunches and 0 dinnersFree 30-day tourist visa on arrival to all nationalitiesLocal guide throughoutGuided snorkelling and island toursSea kayak or stand-up paddleboard hireHedika experience

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Itinerary

Day 1, Arrive in Male, Welcome to the Maldives
Once you arrive at Male International Airport, your guide will be there to meet you and take you to your guest house in Hulhumale. We’ll help you settle in and you have the day free to explore your tropical surroundings. The beach is a three minute walk away and there are lots of cafes and restaurants to take advantage of

| OVERNIGHT:
Hulhumale Guesthouse - New Town Inn or similar

| MEALS:

| EXTRAS:
Single Room Supplement (payable if no same-sex room share available), Extra night in Hulhumalé

Day 2, Rasdhoo
Today we make our way to the local island of Rasdhoo in the North Ari Atoll. Your guide will meet you this morning and take you to the speedboat which will transfer you to Rasdhoo. You’ll have time to settle in before we have lunch. This afternoon, you’ll go on a guided ...
| OVERNIGHT:
Rasdhoo Guesthouse - Guesthouse or similar

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 3, Rasdhoo
After breakfast, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the Rasdhoo house reef for your first underwater encounter. Your guide will provide you with a safety briefing on how to snorkel responsibly and will also help you spot any marine life. Later in the day, we head out on a sunset kayaking tour, as we make our way through the beautiful lagoon to a nearby sandbank, where we’ll relax and enjoy an ocean sunset.

| OVERNIGHT:
Rasdhoo Guesthouse - Guesthouse or similar

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 4, Free time in Rasdhoo
You have the day free to explore and enjoy Rashdoo as you please. Relax on bikini beach or visit a nearby resort. Watersport enthusiasts will enjoy the wide range of activities on offer here as well. Optional diving trips can be organised for certified divers.

| OVERNIGHT:
Rasdhoo Guesthouse - Guesthouse or similar

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 5, Ukulhas
We say goodbye to Rasdhoo today as we make our way to the next local island - Ukulhas - via speedboat. You’ll have time to settle in before exploring the island with your guide. This afternoon, you will meet the local community and learn about the tradition of fishing in the Maldives, to discover why it was the island to lead the way for environmental practices.

| OVERNIGHT:
Ukulhas Guesthouse - Ulukhas Inn or similar

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 6, Ukulhas
After breakfast, we head out to explore the Ukulhas horse reef for snorkeling. Once again, you’ll be given a safety briefing on responsible snorkeling and will keep a lookout for any colourful wildlife. Later this afternoon, you will head out for sunset kayaking or SUP tour. Paddle through the beautiful lagoon keeping your eye out for marine life and watch the sun dip below the horizon.

| OVERNIGHT:
Ukulhas Guesthouse - Ulukhas Inn or similar

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 7, Free day in Ukulhas
Today you have the day free to explore or relax. Watersport lovers can enjoy a variety of activities here. If you’d like to go snorkeling, your guide will be happy to accompany you on a guided house reef snorkel. Another great option would be to book a whale shark day tr...
| OVERNIGHT:
Ukulhas Guesthouse - Ulukhas Inn or similar

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 8, Return to Male
After breakfast, we take a speedboat back to Male, before you’re transported to Male International Airport, where your trip will end.

| OVERNIGHT:
N/A

| MEALS:
Breakfast

| EXTRAS:
Island resort extensions, Extra nights in Hulhumalé, Day-use room & airport transfers in Hulhumalé

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,150
Price per day$144
Last Updated: 0/25/2024

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