Maldives Private Paradise & Local Life 5D/4N
Maldives Private Paradise & Local Life 5D/4N
Maldives Private Paradise & Local Life 5D/4N
5 Days Starting and ending in Malé
Visiting: Maafushi, Malé
Tour operator:
Tour code:
53085
Group Type:
Private
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 16
Age range:
18-90
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Bamba Travel with any specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Tour Overview
Discover the magical Maldives on this private tour to Maafushi Island, where you will discover authentic island life and untouched nature. Dine with locals, snorkel through crystalline waters in search of turtles, picnic on a sandbar and more in this amazing experience off the beaten path.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Male - Maafushi, Maldives
Location: Maafushi
Male International Airport Pick-Up and Ferry to Maafushi (D)
Upon arrival at Male International Airport, you will be greeted by your guide who will assist you with your ferry transfer to Maafushi, your local island in the South Male Atoll, a 90-minute journey across the Indian Ocean. You can choose to sit up top and view the beauty of the many Maldives islands that pass you by, keeping your eyes open for dolphins. You can also opt to sit inside to chat with the locals.
Upon arrival at your guesthouse, you will have time to settle in before exploring the island with your local guide to get yourself acquainted with the layout and to observe Maldives local life. Experience traditional ‘hedika’ - Maldivian savoury and sweet snacks served with black tea at a local café. Dinner will be served at your guesthouse. Overnight in Maafushi.
Day 2: Maafushi, Maldives
Location: Maafushi
Snorkelling Excursion and Dinner with a Local Family (B/D)
Enjoy breakfast at your guesthouse before being taken out by boat to enjoy a 90-minute guided snorkelling trip to nearby reefs to discover the underwater world of the Maldives. This afternoon, discover the story of Renee’s Coral Garden. On route to the coral nursery, snorkel the seagrass beds with your guide and discover their importance to the ecosystem. The remainder of the afternoon is yours to relax or for those feeling a little more energetic take advantage of the water sport options available including surfing and diving. This evening dinner is taken in the home of a local family, allowing you true access to local life. Overnight in Maafushi.
Day 3: Maafushi, Maldives
Location: Maafushi
Swim, Snorkel and Relax (B/L/D)
Following breakfast, you will be taken by speedboat to an idyllic sandbank just a short distance from Maafushi. Here you have the opportunity to swim, snorkel or just lie back and relax. A picnic lunch will be served before we head off to snorkel in search of turtles. The soft corals available on this reef usually mean it's lunchtime all the time for turtles! On the return journey to Maafushi cruise the Indian Ocean and hopefully spot dolphins. Dinner this evening is prepared by a local family. Remember, meals are eaten without the aid of a knife and fork! (Activity subject to Safe Tourism Guidelines) Overnight in Maafushi.
Day 4: Maafushi, Maldives
Location: Maafushi
Island of Gulhi (B)
Following an early breakfast, we take a short 20-minute public ferry journey to the quiet local island of Gulhi, where your guide will accompany you on a tour of the island. Visit the boatyard to stand in awe at the size of the boats under renovation, chat with the ladies sweeping the streets and finally refresh yourself with a cool Kurumba (coconut) watching the comings and goings at the harbour. Ready for relaxation, you can choose to head to the bikini beach or for the more energetic join your guide for a final snorkeling opportunity on the house reef of Gulhi. Returning to Maafushi late afternoon to freshen up before dinner, which will be served on the beach under the stars! (Weather permitting). Overnight in Maafushi.
Day 5: Maafushi - Male, Maldives
Location: Malé
Ferry to Male, City Tour, and Male International Airport Drop-Off (B)
Following an early breakfast, you will take an early morning public ferry to Male. Accompanied by your local guide, you will discover the history of the capital city and visit places including The Friday Mosque, The National Museum (entrance fee not included) and Sultan Park. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore Male on your own, buy souvenirs, or just watch the world go by from a local coffee house. You will be transferred to the airport in time for your outbound flight.
What's Included
-
Accommodation
4N in deluxe room at Basic Maafushi guest house
-
Transport
Airport Transfers and Ferry
Male International airport pick-up and drop-off
Round trip ferry Male - Maafushi -
Meals
4B/1L/3D
-
Activities
Active adventures
Island orientation tour and Hedika Experience
Coral Nursery and Seagrass snorkeling tour including equipment
Sandbank visit, snorkeling and dolphin cruise
Day visit to Gulhi
Male City Tour and Island tours -
Guides
English-speaking guide during all experiences
-
Extras
Payments
Local taxes
What's Not Included
-
Optional activities/upgrades
-
Tips
-
Other meals/drinks
-
Personal expenses
-
Travel insurance
Check out our Q&As
-
Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
-
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
-
Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
Reviews of this operator
1 Select your preferred date
Sunday - Thursday
Sep 22, 2024 - Sep 26, 2024Monday - Friday
Sep 23, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024Tuesday - Saturday
Sep 24, 2024 - Sep 28, 2024Wednesday - Sunday
Sep 25, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024Thursday - Monday
Sep 26, 2024 - Sep 30, 2024Friday - Tuesday
Sep 27, 2024 - Oct 01, 2024Saturday - Wednesday
Sep 28, 2024 - Oct 02, 2024Sunday - Thursday
Sep 29, 2024 - Oct 03, 2024Monday - Friday
Sep 30, 2024 - Oct 04, 2024Tuesday - Saturday
Oct 01, 2024 - Oct 05, 2024Wednesday - Sunday
Oct 02, 2024 - Oct 06, 2024Thursday - Monday
Oct 03, 2024 - Oct 07, 2024Friday - Tuesday
Oct 04, 2024 - Oct 08, 2024Saturday - Wednesday
Oct 05, 2024 - Oct 09, 2024Sunday - Thursday
Oct 06, 2024 - Oct 10, 2024Monday - Friday
Oct 07, 2024 - Oct 11, 2024Tuesday - Saturday
Oct 08, 2024 - Oct 12, 2024Wednesday - Sunday
Oct 09, 2024 - Oct 13, 2024Thursday - Monday
Oct 10, 2024 - Oct 14, 2024Friday - Tuesday
Oct 11, 2024 - Oct 15, 2024Saturday - Wednesday
Oct 12, 2024 - Oct 16, 2024Sunday - Thursday
Oct 13, 2024 - Oct 17, 2024Monday - Friday
Oct 14, 2024 - Oct 18, 2024Tuesday - Saturday
Oct 15, 2024 - Oct 19, 2024Wednesday - Sunday
Oct 16, 2024 - Oct 20, 2024Thursday - Monday
Oct 17, 2024 - Oct 21, 2024Friday - Tuesday
Oct 18, 2024 - Oct 22, 2024Saturday - Wednesday
Oct 19, 2024 - Oct 23, 2024Sunday - Thursday
Oct 20, 2024 - Oct 24, 2024Monday - Friday
Oct 21, 2024 - Oct 25, 2024Tuesday - Saturday
Oct 22, 2024 - Oct 26, 2024Wednesday - Sunday
Oct 23, 2024 - Oct 27, 2024Thursday - Monday
Oct 24, 2024 - Oct 28, 2024Friday - Tuesday
Oct 25, 2024 - Oct 29, 2024Saturday - Wednesday
Oct 26, 2024 - Oct 30, 2024Sunday - Thursday
Oct 27, 2024 - Oct 31, 2024Monday - Friday
Oct 28, 2024 - Nov 01, 2024Tuesday - Saturday
Oct 29, 2024 - Nov 02, 2024Wednesday - Sunday
Oct 30, 2024 - Nov 03, 2024Thursday - Monday
Oct 31, 2024 - Nov 04, 2024Book with Confidence
-
Free Date Changes
Bamba Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
-
Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Bamba Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform bamba travel, 60 days before departure.
-
Low Deposit
Bamba Travel requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
-
Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bamba travel charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.