Maldives Tour Plan The Maldives is a South Asian island country located in the Indian Ocean. The Country is south of Sri Lanka and is close to India. With nearly 1200 islands and 26 atolls, the country is renowned for its incredible natural beauty. For ages, Maldives allures tourists across the globe for enthralling blue and turquoise sea water, shiny sand beaches, beautiful reefs, luxurious beach resorts, water bungalows, and of course, adventurous water sports. For a long time, it has been one of the most popular honeymoon destinations where you can spend some quality time with your loved one in the lap of nature. Today, we will share a tour plan to this astonishing island country from India.
Best Time to Visit Best time to visit the Maldives is from December to April. During this time the weather is dry and the temperature is soothing, so, you can enjoy all the beach activities without any discomfort. From May to October, the country receivesa moderate amount of rainfall and it would be difficult to enjoy water sports during this time. Visa for Indian Tourist The Maldives provide a visa on arrival for Indian tourists after producing valid documents. The visa is valid for 30 days. So, you can get your visa-free after arrivingat Male airport. Moreover, there is no such processing time. In case you wish you can extend this Visafor the next 60 days after submitting a written application to the authorities 2 days before your visa expiry.
The documents that you should produce areas follows:-
• Confirmed tickets to fly from the Maldivesat the end of your tour.
• A valid passport having 6 months expirationfrom the arrival in the Maldives
• Confirmed hotel reservation and vouchersto confirm the same.
How to Reach From India, Maldives can be reached directlyby flight. You can avail direct flight to Male international airport from Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Cochin, Trichy, and others. The flight time from Delhi to the Maldivesis around 4 and a half hours, from Mumbai around 3 hours and from Cochin, it is around 1 and a half hours. It is better to book your flight and hotelsonline while visiting the Maldives.
Day-1:-
On day-1 of your tour, after reaching MaleInternational airport, first, collect your tourist visa from the immigration department. After that go directly to Hulhumale Islandfrom the airport. You will get a ferry, speed boat or bus toreach Hulhumale from Male. There is a regular ferry service available from Male to Hulhumale which will cost around Rs 30 per person for the trip. The time taken in this case is around 20minutes. Other than a ferry ride, you can go to Hulhumaleby speed boat also. Time taken will be 10 minutes and the ticket price will be around Rs130 per person. There is a bus service available from Maleairport to Hulhumale. It will take around 15 minutes to go to Hulhumalefrom Male airport by bus and the fare is around Rs 100. Hulhumale is a beautiful island located south of North Male Atoll. This 188 hectares island is filled with palmtrees and some stunning beaches. The island is one of the most popular tourist places in the Maldives now. A unique feature of this island is it is an artificial island not a natural one like the other islands of Maldives. In this place, you can enjoy the luxury of urban life and at the same time can experience the thrill of an Island life. Take a stroll to the white sand beach andwitness the shallow crystal clear water here. Other than enjoying the beach you can also take part in some water sports here. The cost of water sports is between Rs 1000 to Rs 7500 approximately depending upon the type of water sport you are choosing and the time spend on that activity.
Day-2:-
On day-2, go to visit Male from Hulhumale. Male is the capital and the largest city of this island country. With its heritage buildings, famous GrandFriday Mosque on one side and fresh green trees and clear water on the other make thisa remarkable tourist destination of the world. Don’t forget to enjoy snorkelling here. Charges will depend upon the services offered. Most important places to visit here are: Grand Friday Mosque- the oldest mosque ofthe country established in the year 1656. National Museum- A heritage building and centrefor knowledge. Artificial beach Take part in a submarine tour and witnessthe magical underwater lives of Maldives. The cost will be around Rs 5000 dependingupon time and services offered.
Day-3:-
On 3rd day of your tour go to visit Maafushi island from Male. You can avail a speed boat ride or publicferry ride to reach Maafushi Island from Male. The fare will be around Rs 1500 per personand time taken is around 30 minutes for a speed boat. Maafushi Island is one of the most beautifulislands in the Maldives. With its white-sand beaches and blue seawater,it is like a paradise on earth. You can relax here for a day in the lap ofnature. Moreover, in this place, you can enjoy various water sports like scuba diving, snorkelling, and shark diving. Charges will be same as mentioned earlier.
Day-4:-
On day-4 you can enjoy a sandbank tour. A walk along the long clean beaches can easilyrejuvenate your mind and soul. Moreover, there you can enjoy other activitieslike snorkelling, and sightseeing. Overall, this can be an entertaining halfdaylong event which you should not miss. Charge for this tour is around Rs. 6300 peradult.
Day-5:-
On day-5, head back to Male airport for departure.
Some Points to Remember:-
1. Sea Planes can be a great option for islandtransfer but they are also the costliest one. So, think before booking a seaplane ride. Speed boat can also be great and at the sametime, it is affordable.
2. Always do your research online before bookingaccommodation and transport for an affordable price range.
3. Always try to compare prices before bookingany water activities.
4. Try to have brunch or heavy breakfast to minimizeyour food expense.
5. The currency of Maldives is rufiyaa . Currentconversion rate is 1 rufiyaa is equals to approximately 4.86 rupees.
The Maldives is a place where you can have numerous staying option ranging from a luxury water bungalow to a low range guest house. Prices may vary a lot for these options. So before booking any accommodation do try to check all the hidden expenses attached to it. Hotel charge will start from around Rs 3500to Rs 30,000 per night here. However to have the best experience in the Maldives try to spend at least one night in a water resort. Budget Many tour operators in India offers greatMaldives tour packages. A typical 4 nights 5 days tour package will cost around Rs 36000 to Rs 46000 per adult. You can also book the package online.
