Country(ies): Maldives
Tour type: Shoestring
Group size: Min: 2 | Max: 14
Accommodation: Local guesthouses
Meals:
Transport: A/C car & local ferries
Highlights: Boat trips, snorkelling over the coral reefs, uninhabited islands & sand bars, cultural shows, beach barbecues, dining with local families, diving options
Our Maldives on a Shoestring tour (formerly Maldives Magic) gives you the chance to see the real Maldives and to discover the culture, beautiful scenery, friendly local people and atmosphere of this tropical paradise while staying in comfortable locally owned guesthouses. The itinerary starts with a tour of the modern capital of Male, before visiting both Guraidhoo and Maafushi local islands. Activities include beach barbeques, cultural shows, snorkelling trips, meals taken with local families, the chance to taste traditional Maldivian snacks and much, much more! Scuba-diving options are available and we also offer the option to extend your tour in the Maldives with an add on extension to one of the many amazing island resorts for some more luxurious relaxation.
If our scheduled departure dates don't work for you, or you would prefer not to travel with a group, then we can also run this tour privately for you. Please contact us for more information and prices.
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This tour is also available for booking privately for travel anytime through the year, and we can also customise the itinerary to fit your personal requirements. Please contact us for details and prices.
The hotels and accommodations listed below are the ones we most often on this tour. From time to time we may exchange these for similar properties at the same level. In general, specific hotels cannot be guaranteed on our group tours, but you may select your preferred options if you are booking a tailor-made trip.
New Town Inn
Hulhumale
The Newtown Inn, boasts an authentic Indian restaurant, Bombay Darbar, as well as a roof terrace where you can dine under the stars. With 10 well appointed en-suite deluxe rooms guests can experience a level of luxury at an affo
Guraidhoo Palm Maldives Hotel
Guraidhoo
Located just a 40 minute speed boat ride from the capital Male, on the island of Guraidhoo, the family run Guraidhoo Palm Inn offers guests a comfortable stay and the opportunity to experience the 'real Maldives'.
Lily Rest
Maafushi
Lily Rest Maldives is a guesthouse offering modern and cosy guestrooms with free WiFi. Featuring its own restaurant, the property has a 24-hour front desk, tour desk and currency exchange.
Tropic Tree
Gulhi
Tropic Tree Hotel is found on Gulhi Island in the Maldives, a boat ride away from Malé International Airport. It has four room types, all air-conditioned, with WiFi access. Activities include snorkelling, diving, cruises, water sports, and surfing.
Our tours are designed to include all that you need to enjoy a really special time in the destination youre visiting. However, we do also offer some extra options to complement the tour and add some additional sightseeing or activities, or some extra time at either end of the tour.
All accommodation based options (e.g. Single supplements, extra nights, cruise upgrades) should be booked and paid for in advance so that we can make the appropriate arrangements. Other options may either be booked and paid for in advance or while you are on the tour, though we recommend booking in advance to ensure there are no issues with availability.
Many options are priced the same throughout the year, but some may incur single or high season supplements - full details are given on the tour reservation form or on request.
The detailed Tour Notes below have been written to give you some more detailed information about how the tour runs, what to expect, and how to prepare for your holiday. We recommend downloading an up to date copy of these shortly before you travel in case of any changes.
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