Maldives Uncovered tour

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Try an adventure tour of the Maldives! Don’t limit yourself to one resort, but visit local islands and experience the culture, landscapes and essence of this tropical paradise, with the freedom to move, explore and meet the locals!
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Try an adventure tour of the Maldives! Don’t limit yourself to one resort, but visit local islands and experience the culture, landscapes and essence of this tropical paradise, with the freedom to move, explore and meet the locals!

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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 CityHulhumale
End CityGulhi

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Maldives

Trip includes

    • 7 night's comfortable guesthouse accommodation: 1 night Hulhumale, 3 nights Guraidhoo, 2 nights Maafushi, 1 night Gulhi
    • All transport and transfers including local ferries
    • 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
    • Meals: 7 breakfasts and 4 dinners
    • Free 30-day tourist visa on arrival to all nationalities
    • Local guides

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Itinerary

Day 1, Arrive in Malé, transfer to hotel
Upon arrival at Malé International Airport you will be greeted by our representative and transferred by the airport shuttle taxi to your guesthouse on Hulhumalé, just 15 minutes away. Settle in after your flight before taking your first steps on the sands of this tropica...
| OVERNIGHT:
Guesthouse – Newtown Inn or similar

| MEALS:
None

| EXTRAS:
Single Room Supplement, Extra night in Hulhumalé

Day 2, Malé Tour, ferry to Guraidhoo and dinner with local family
Following breakfast served at the guesthouse you will transfer by public ferry to Male, a 20-minute journey, where a guide will accompany you on a tour of the capital city, providing opportunity to visit places of interest including The Friday Mosque, The National Museum...
| OVERNIGHT:
Guraidhoo Guesthouse – Guraidhoo Palm Maldives or similar

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3, Morning snorkelling trip. Free afternoon
Following breakfast you'll be accompanied by your guide and take your first steps into the ocean to explore the house reef of Guraidhoo for your first underwater encounter! Your guide will provide a safety briefing on responsible snorkelling and act as your ‘spotter’ poi...
| OVERNIGHT:
Guraidhoo Guesthouse – Guraidhoo Palm Maldives or similar

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 4, Snorkelling trip, free time, Beach BBQ
Following a local style breakfast we travel by speedboat to two of the best nearby reefs. The coral reefs of the Maldives are inhabited by diverse marine life and are teaming with colourful fish and corals. Keep your eyes open for turtles, sharks and rays you never know ...
| OVERNIGHT:
Guraidhoo Guesthouse - Guraidhoo Palm Maldives or similar

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5, Maafushi, snorkelling, sandbank and dolphin cruise boat trip
We start today for breakfast and then a transfer by local ferry to the nearby island of Maafushi, just 20 minutes away. After checking into the guesthouse, this morning you will have the chance to once again enjoy the underwater beauty of the Maldives. Our boat trip will...
| OVERNIGHT:
Maafushi Guesthouse - Lily Rest or similar

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6, Maafushi, free time, optional coral nursery visit
Friday is a public holiday in the Maldives and therefore we also allow you to take a rest day! Relax on the bikini beach, or for those feeling energetic participate in the various optional watersport activities on offer. Optional diving trips can be organised for certifi...
| OVERNIGHT:
Maafushi Guesthouse - Lily Rest or similar

| MEALS:
Breakfast

| EXTRAS:
Full-day scuba-diving boat trip from Maafushi, Half-day scuba-diving boat trip from Maafushi, Manta Ray boat trip from Maafushi

Day 7, Visit Gulhi for a change of pace, snorkelling, island tour and dinner
Following an early breakfast we take a short 20 minute public ferry journey to the quiet local island of Gulhi. Once checked in to your guesthouse, your guide will accompany you on a tour of the island. Visit the boat yard to stand in awe at the size of the boats under r...
| OVERNIGHT:
Gulhi Guesthouse - Tropic Tree or similar

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

| EXTRAS:
Full-day scuba-diving boat trip from Gulhi, Half-day scuba-diving boat trip from Gulhi

Day 8, Transfer to Malé airport for departure
After breakfast you are transferred back to Male by public ferry (approx. 07.30), across town, and on to Male airport where the tour ends. You should expect to arrive at the airport by around 10.30am. If you have a flight departing earlier than 1pm then we recommend taki...
| OVERNIGHT:
N/A

| MEALS:
Breakfast

| EXTRAS:
3-night resort island extension, Dhoni cruise extension, Extra night in Hulhumalé, Speedboat departure transfer, Day-use room & airport transfers in Hulhumalé

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,535
Price per day$192
Last Updated: 0/25/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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What's excluded

    • International Flights (available on request)
    • Travel insurance (compulsory)
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    • Drinks, snacks, tips and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
    • Any other items not mentioned above
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