Maldives Island Escape tour
Maldives Island Escape tour
$2050
Tour Overview
Embark on the Maldives Island Escape tour, a captivating journey through the stunning archipelago. This tour offers an immersive experience with boat trips, snorkeling over vibrant coral reefs, and picnics on uninhabited islands and sandbars. Enjoy cultural shows, beach barbecues, and optional diving adventures. Stay in charming guesthouses or small hotels, with all transport and transfers, including local ferries, seamlessly arranged. Delight in 7 breakfasts and benefit from a 24-hour airport transfer service. Explore the local culture on Fulidhoo Island, snorkel at Vaavu's famous shipwreck, and search for turtles amidst soft corals. With free days to relax or engage in water sports, this tour promises a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation in the Maldives' breathtaking natural beauty. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Male
Location: Male
Accommodation Name: Hulhumale guesthouse
Once you arrive at the Male International Airport, you’ll be welcomed by our representative and transferred by the airport shuttle taxi to your guesthouse on Hulhumale – just 15 minutes away. You will have time to settle in after your flight before exploring this tropical paradise. The beach is three-minute walk away, with several local cafes and local restaurants, plus a water sports centre. ...more ...less
Day 2 : Fulidhoo Island Tour
Location: Fulidhoo
Accommodation Name: Fulidhoo guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast today, you’ll be transferred by vehicle to the airport for the mid-morning speedboat to Fulidhoo. While on the journey you will have the opportunity to spot dolphins and bask in the beauty of the island. Once you arrive at the guesthouse, you will have time to settle in before exploring the island. The island tour gives you the chance to learn about the local way of life, visit the Mosque, stop and chat with children playing in the street and watch the ladies of the community begin their evening meal preparations. You'll also stop by a local cafe to sample traditional ‘hedika’ – a Maldivian savoury and sweet short eats served with black tea while sitting on the beach to watch the sunset on the horizon.
Day 3 : Shipwreck Snorkelling
Location: Vaavu Atoll
Accommodation Name: Fulidhoo guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
We kick off the day by exploring the underwater world of the Maldives on your first guided snorkelling trip. You'll visit two different sites including Vaavu's famous shipwreck, and there will be opportunities to observe turtles, reef sharks, rays and a host of tropical marine life. Shipwreck snorkelling is a unique experience, especially if you’re not a scuba diver. The half-sunken shipwreck on the shallow reef within Vaavu atoll is becoming a home for colourful corals and is the perfect location for underwater photographs to share and enjoy looking back on.
Day 4 : Free Time To Explore
Location: Fulidhoo
Accommodation Name: Fulidhoo guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, the day will be yours free to explore the island - you can either relax on the bikini beach or for those who are feeling more adventurous, participate in the various optional water sport activities on offer. A host of scuba-diving options are also available for both certified divers and also for beginners. Fulidhoo and its surrounding waters are some of the best in the Maldives for scuba-diving, with a wide breadth of different types of dives and a huge variety of marine life to see. Night dives are also available when you can see large groups of Fulidhoo's famous resident nurse sharks.
Day 5 : Guided Sandbank & Snorkelling Trip
Location: Fulidhoo
Accommodation Name: Fulidhoo guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you combine two snorkelling points filled with marine life and colourful coral with time on an untouched sandbank which is ideal for picnics, sunbathing, snorkelling, or swimming in the clear blue lagoon. The sites we tour will depend on weather and ocean conditions, but you can be assured of encountering a colourful array of marine life. As we cruise the ocean be sure to keep on the lookout for dolphins who like to swim alongside the bow of the boat.
Day 6 : Guided Snorkelling In Search Of Turtles
Location: Maldives
Accommodation Name: Fulidhoo guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today 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! Before entering the water your tour leader will share the turtle snorkeling code of conduct, ensuring the experience is memorable for both you and any turtles you may encounter.
Day 7 : More Free Time, Local Options Available
Location: Fulidhoo
Accommodation Name: Fulidhoo Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
You have another day free to do as you please. You can relax on the beach, take a kayak or SUP out for a paddle in the famous crystal-clear lagoon on the east of the island or join a snorkel trip to discover more breath-taking reefs on the west. Further scuba-diving may also be possible today depending on your flight departure time tomorrow.
Day 8 : Speedboat To The Airport For Departure
Location: Malé
Accommodation Name: Following an early breakfast today you will check out of the guesthouse and take the speedboat for the return journey to Malé.If you have a late afternoon or evening flight departure and understandably do not want to spend a long time waiting at the airpo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Following an early breakfast today you will check out of the guesthouse and take the speedboat for the return journey to Malé. If you have a late afternoon or evening flight departure and understandably do not want to spend a long time waiting at the airport, then day-use rooms are available at the Newtown Inn. Alternatively, you can take a later private speedboat transfer from Fulidhoo to the airport (at extra cost). There are also day package options at Hulhule Airport hotel and the Shangri La Hotel Jen to use the swimming pool, restaurant, bar etc. or an optional half-day visit to Vilimale island which is only 15 minutes from Male. Your guide and our local representatives will be happy to discuss these options with you during your tour and make any arrangements for you.
What's Included
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Accommodation
7 nights accommodation at a local guesthouse/hotel is included.
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Transport and Transfers
All transport and transfers including local ferries are included.
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Airport Transfer Service
24-hour airport arrival and departure transfer service is included.
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Tourist Visa
A free 30-day tourist visa on arrival is available to all nationalities.
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Local Guides
Local guides are included in the tour.
What's Not Included
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International Flights
International flights are not included but are available on request.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory and not included.
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Personal Expenses
Drinks, snacks, tips, and other personal expenses such as laundry are not included.
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Unmentioned Items
Any other items not mentioned above are not included.
More Info
The tiny island of Fulidhoo is located in the heart of the Maldives, just 50km from the capital of Malé, famous for its crystal-clear lagoon on the east and a breath-taking reef on the west of the island. This Maldives tour includes one night in Male before the tour officially kicks off. Enjoy a scheduled boat trip direct to Fulidhoo island while trying to spot dolphins. While on the island, you have the opportunity to head out on several guided snorkelling trips to different reefs and a shipwreck, looking out for nurse sharks, colourful corals and a host of different fish species. The Maldives tour also includes a guided tour of the island, a taste of the traditional Maldivian Hedika snacks and a stop on a deserted sandbar. A wide range of scuba-diving options are also available on the island – you will need to book this locally. The Maldives offers some of the world's best diving spots – different dives offering great views of manta rays, reef sharks and sailfish, huge schools of tuna and barracuda, beautifully colourful corals, turtles, and the famous resident nurse sharks. This tour is available for booking privately at any time of the year. Contact us for more information. ...more ...less
Mode of Transport
Travel conveniently with a combination of minivan and speedboat transfers, ensuring smooth and efficient transportation throughout your Maldives adventure.
Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay in a local guesthouse or small hotel, providing a cozy and authentic experience during your Maldives Island Escape tour.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the Maldives Island Escape tour?
The tour provides 7 nights of accommodation at a local guesthouse or small hotel.
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Are airport transfers included in the Maldives Island Escape tour?
Yes, the tour includes a 24-hour airport arrival and departure transfer service.
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What meals are included in the Maldives Island Escape tour?
The tour includes 7 breakfasts.
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Is a visa required for the Maldives Island Escape tour?
A free 30-day tourist visa on arrival is available to all nationalities.
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What transportation is used during the Maldives Island Escape tour?
The tour uses minivans and speedboats for transportation.
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What activities are available during the free days on the Maldives Island Escape tour?
During the free days, you can relax on the beach, participate in optional water sports, go scuba diving, or take a kayak or SUP out for a paddle.
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What is the focus of the guided snorkelling trips on the Maldives Island Escape tour?
The guided snorkelling trips focus on exploring marine life, including visits to a shipwreck, searching for turtles, and snorkelling at various coral sites.
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Is travel insurance compulsory?
Yes! Travel insurance is compulsory on all of our tours and needs to cover personal accident & liability, medical expenses and repatriation, travel delay & abandonment. We also strongly recommend that you take out cover against cancellation and lost/stolen baggage. Personal medical insurance does not normally provide sufficient cover and is generally not suitable for travel on our tours. You will not be able to join your tour if you have not provided us with details of your insurance or if you arrive without cover in place (no refunds will be due in this event).
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You are always able to change your travel date. However, some charges may apply depending on how long before your departure you make the change. Our flexible booking conditions and reduced charges will apply if you are changing date because of a Covid-19 reason or because your government is advising against travel to your destination. Please check our detailed booking conditions for full details.
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When is my balance payment due?
60 days prior to departure
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
On most of our group tours, solo travellers may choose to form a temporary 'tour bubble' and share a room with another traveller of the same sex in the group. If a room share is not available then a single room supplement may be payable, with the costs for these kept as low as possible. We have also removed compulsory single supplements from many of our tours, and are reducing the cost by 50% on s
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Can I transfer my booking to someone else?
Customers may transfer their booking or any Credit on File to another person who satisfies all the relevant conditions to the tour, provided that we are notified not less than 7 days before departure, and the transferee agrees to these booking conditions and all other terms of the contract between us. The Client and new booker are jointly and severally responsible for any outstanding payments and a transfer administration fee of GBP50 / USD75 / CAD100 / AUD100 / NZD100 / EUR75 / ZAR1000 / INR5000 or GBP100 / USD150 / CAD200 / AUD200 / NZD200 / EUR150 / ZAR2000 / INR10,000 if the transfer is made less than 60 days before departure. Important Note: Certain arrangements may not be amended or transferred after they have been confirmed (for example flight tickets, Gorilla Permits) and any alteration could incur a cancellation and rebooking charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Encounters Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform encounters travel, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Encounters Travel requires a minimum deposit of 150 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of encounters travel charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 35% of booking price.
At 41 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.
At 27 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Maldives Island Escape tour
8 Days Starting and ending in Malé, Maldives
Visiting: Male, Fulidhoo, Vaavu Atoll, Maldives, Malé
Tour operator:
Tour code:
413
Specialist Group:
Singles Solo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
8-95
Special diets catered:
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