When it comes to Asia, Maldives happens to be one of the more popular destinations. It is, however, quite difficult to plan a tour of Maldives due to complexities of Cost management. Maldives, a country of 1,200 big and small islands, is full of natural beauty. This is further enhanced by the hundreds of wonderful resorts where the cost is Unfortunately Sky-High. Still,for most tourists, the price is apparently worth its weight in gold. So if you are planning on a trip to the Maldives, you will need a proper tour plan to manage costs and that's where this blog comes in. Lucky for you, we will share with you The perfect itinerary to help you tour Maldives on a budget. This Maldives tour package 5 days 4 nights, is the perfect sweet spot for anyone traveling on a budget.
Introduction
DAY 1
Day of Arrival
On the first day, you will first arrive at the Airport. Now the first thing you should do is take a ferry to Male (fare 10 rufiyaas) and then head straight from Male to Maafushi Island. The Ferry schedule for Male to Maafushi is at 3 pm and Maafushi to Male at 7.30 am everyday except for Fridays, the fare is 22 rufiyaa. Luckily there is no need to book tickets in advance, tickets can be purchased directly at the ferry terminal. Now that you have arrived at Maafushi, its time to book a hotel. There are Many good hotels in Maafushi that you can book for 50-60 dollars. Booking can be done through various booking apps or directly at the hotel on arrival at. Check in at the hotel and grab something to eat. After lunch, take a break and enjoy the sunset at the beach. Maafushi Island also has quite a few tourist attractions but we’ll leave that for another time. At night,take a light stroll through the island and get to know the place. With that, you can call it a day. Take this time to book your activities for the next day.
DAY 2
Activates and Explore
Hope you are amped up, because its the second day of your Maldives tour. Grab some breakfast and head out for your pre planned activities.The most popular and accessible activities you can do in Maafushi Island all include water. Some of these activities are,
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Banana rides
- Sofa rides
- Jet Skiing
- Snorkeling
- Scuba Diving etc.
Keep in mind that Snorkeling is available with “packages'' that also include visiting various spots. Prices of these packages range from $35 to $100and you should pick a package fit for your budget. A typical package will offer visiting 4 to 5 sports or activities. For example: Snorkeling with nurse sharks, Local island, Dolphin watching, Lunch at the sandbank, etc. The prices are not set in stone so if you bargain, you can spend a little less. Not to mention that all-day underwater photos and videos are absolutely free with most packages. After various activities throughout the day, you can relax and spend some time enjoying the peace and quiet of the beach under moonlight.
Day 3
Relax in resort
ON the Third day of your grand Maldives tour you can arrange activities to your liking. You can go and check out various resorts on a day tour package if you want to.
For example:
- Centra Resort
- Fihaholi island
- Malahini bandos Malahini Bandos
- Adaaran club Adaaran club
- Taj Exotica Resort Taj Exotica Resort
There are many such resorts that have packages that allow you to visit them during day time (morning to afternoon). Welcome drinks, buffet lunch, unlimited drinks, and many more come included in these packages so it is highly recommended that you utilize them. The package prices range from 100 to 150 dollars depending on the resort you want to visit. Keep in mind that Booking must be confirmed 1 day prior to secure your visit, as these packages are Maldives most hyped tourist attractions.
Or, on the flip side, as mentioned earlier, you can just spend your time in Maafushi as you see fit. And that's it for the third day of the Maldives tour plan.
DAY 4
Hulhumale Island
Dedicate your 4th day to Hulhumale island.Wake up at around 5, pack your essentials and enjoy your breakfast. After breakfast, take a ferry to Male. Remember that the ferry will leave at 7:30 so allot your time accordingly. Now from Male, head to Hulhumale Island. After checking in at a hotel, the whole of Hulhumale Island can be experienced either on foot or by bike.The view of the sun setting at the beach is to die for and it shouldn't be missed under any circumstances. Then at night, enjoy the vibrant and colorful nightlife of this popular local island. And that is how the fourth day of the Maldives tour plan ends.
DAY 5
Return from Maldives
Well, your tour of the magnificent Maldives is officially over. Today is the day you depart. Check out from the hotel and ride to the airport. From there travel back home by air.
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In the end
Hope this Maldives tour plan helps you on your next tour of the majestic Maldives. Keep in mind that this Maldives travel plan is only a glimpse of the Maldives tourist attractions. There is so much more the place has to offer. If you want to add in some Maldives tourist places, feel free to edit the tour plan to your needs.
Tips and tricks
• Maldives’ currency is called Rufiyaa
• Maldives is a Muslim country
• Most of the tourists get an on-arrival visa
• Requirements for visa: Valid passport with minimum 1-month validity, PCR test or vaccine certificate, paid hotel booking, return flight ticket, Imuga health declaration form
• No charges are applicable for visa
• Dhiraagu and Ooredoo, SIM packages start from 20-30 dollars and up to 100 dollars
• Private islands cost more and local islands cost less
• Breakfast is included in more or less all hotels
• Shops close between 6-9 pm
• Everything in the Maldives is maintained from time to time
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