Can I vary the accommodation to see different parts of the island, and if so, would the budget change?

We can offer excursions during which you can explore different islands. Otherwise, we can offer upgrading to the resort, however it will cost more.

Is there a season for whale sharks? What is the best time to guarantee seeing them?

The best time to see whale sharks near Maafushi (via trips to South Ari Atoll) is May, November, and December, when the sea is calm and visibility is good. While they are present year-round in the Maldives, peak sightings occur from August to November, often following the monsoon patterns, particularly on the western side of the atolls between January and April.

What is the payment process for the tour?

Payment can be made directly via various methods, and details will be shared upon booking.

What emergency support is provided during the tour?

We provide emergency contact information and support throughout the duration of the tour.

Do I need to apply visa to enter the country? How do I apply if I do?

You don't have to apply visa. Maldeep visa you get on arrival.

Can I add extra activities to my package?

Yes, you can add extra activities for an additional fee as listed in the brochures provided.

Are there any other people signed up to the tour already for 9th or 10th February?

We have only couples. We don't have anyone that we can join you. We can offer you a private room only for you.

What amenities do the hotels offer? Do they serve alcohol? Are they all-inclusive? What does the hotel include?

The hotel doesn't sell alcohol, there is Half board option advertised and 3 excursions as described in the price.

Are life jackets provided for non-swimmers during activities?

Yes, life jackets and additional safety equipment are provided for non-swimmers.

Are flights included in the price of the tour?

Flights are not included in the price and need to be purchased separately.

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Arrival at Maafushi Island
Arrival at Maafushi Island
Start point
Malé, Maldives (Male airport pick up)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Triton Prestige seaview and spa)
Landmarks
Maafushi Island
Day 2
Vaavu Atoll Shark Bay & Island Hopping Tour
Vaavu Atoll Shark Bay & Island Hopping Tour
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious picnic lunch at natural sandbank, includes fruits and soft drinks), Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Triton Prestige seaview and spa)
Included Activities
- Snorkeling with nurse sharks
- Snorkeling with giant trevallies
- Island tour at Fulidhoo Island
- Viewing giant stingrays at the beach
- Snorkeling with dolphins
- Complimentary underwater photography and videography
Optional Activities
- Alternative excursion: Island hopping trip
- Alternative excursion: Visiting famous 5-star resorts with lunch
Landmarks
Vaavu Atoll
Fulidhoo Island
Day 3
Whale Shark Swimming Tour
Whale Shark Swimming Tour
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the beach on a nearby island, includes fruits and soft drinks), Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Triton Prestige seaview and spa)
Included Activities
- Swimming with whale sharks
Optional Activities
- Alternative excursion: Island hopping trip
- Alternative excursion: Visiting famous 5-star resorts with lunch
Landmarks
Maafushi Island
Day 4
Beach Relaxation Day at Maafushi
Beach Relaxation Day at Maafushi
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Triton Prestige seaview and spa)
Optional Activities
- Jet-skiing
- Kayaking
- Snorkeling with sharks
- Swimming with whales
Landmarks
Maafushi Island
Day 5
Local Island Life & Snorkeling Tour
Local Island Life & Snorkeling Tour
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (BBQ-style picnic lunch at Gulhi Island beach with fruits and soft drinks), Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Triton Prestige seaview and spa)
Included Activities
- Snorkeling at Coral Garden
- Snorkeling at Anantara Reef
- Island tour at Gulhi Island
- Visit to Love Swing in the sea
- Island exploration at Guraidhoo Island
- Local snack experience (Hedika)
- Complimentary underwater photography and videography
Landmarks
Coral Garden
Anantara Reef
Gulhi Island
Guraidhoo Island
Day 6
Beach Relaxation Day at Maafushi
Beach Relaxation Day at Maafushi
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Triton Prestige seaview and spa)
Optional Activities
- Jet-skiing
- Kayaking
- Snorkeling with sharks
- Swimming with whales
Landmarks
Maafushi Island
Day 7
Departure from Maafushi
Departure from Maafushi
End point
Malé, Maldives (Male airport drop off)
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Male Airport

Landmarks
Maafushi Island

Landmarks
Vaavu Atoll
Fulidhoo Island

Landmarks
Maafushi Island

Landmarks
Maafushi Island

Landmarks
Coral Garden
Anantara Reef
Gulhi Island
Guraidhoo Island

Landmarks
Maafushi Island

Landmarks
Male Airport

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Mario5.0•August 2025
The price of the tour was decent and met our expectations regarding hotel standard and additional excursions. We went...
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Thank you for rewarding words. It is extremely motivating for our Paylesstoursindia team and important. Thank you for trust and using our services. Best wishes from Paylesstoursindia team
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Brad5.0•June 2025
We were very happy with the pre planning support - in a comprehensive and helpful way. Our journey was hugely...
We were very happy with the pre planning support - in a comprehensive and helpful way. Our journey was hugely successful and good value for money. Having a personal driver/guide during all tour worked really well. Local guides in a few locations was a great idea and gave us even deeper insight in local culture. We're all very satisfied with the choice of the tour operator since we had a great time in both countries. Many thanks and best wishes!Show more
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Thank you so much for this wonderful review. This is always very important to receive positive feedback from our dear Customers. This is for Paylesstoursindia additional motivation to become better and make our services perfect. Hope to see you and make your holidays again, Best regards and luck, Paylesstoursindia team
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John5.0•April 2025
The tour was a great choice: nice place, friendly staff, nice restaurant and good food Large comfortable clean rooms...
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Sophia5.0•April 2025
Fantastic hotel with a great spacious room overlooking the sea. Excursions included in the package are a must! in...
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Thank you for rewarding words. It is extremely motivating for our Paylesstoursindia team and important. Thank you for trust and using our services. Best wishes from Paylesstoursindia team
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Diana5.0•March 2025
Very accommodating and friendly driver in Sri Lanka. We learnt a lot from him about culture, history and traditions...
Very accommodating and friendly driver in Sri Lanka. We learnt a lot from him about culture, history and traditions in Sri Lanka. We did really interesting sightseeing of the places in the itinerary and saw beautiful natural places like Yala or Nuwara eliya. Tea plantations impressed us a lot . In Maldives the hotel was very good with lovely staff and close to the beach. A few excursions added some activities to our relaxing itinerary. We came back delighted with overall service and will definitely recommend.Show more
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us and look forward to serving you again soon.
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Norbert3.0•February 2025
Advertised as a tour “make lifelong friendships”. Not true, we were on our own shuffled off on excursions with...
Advertised as a tour “make lifelong friendships”. Not true, we were on our own shuffled off on excursions with different people every time. Hotel was nice and the food was great but repetitious. But lack of hot water, not one good shower. Pool was filthy with algae. Excursion boats required a difficult water entry and exit over the bow via a thin runged ladder that hurt bare feet. No good swimming or beaches on island but excursions took us to see rays turtles sharks and a whale shark as well as nice beaches and good swimming and snorkeling. (Reef mostly dead or dying, and not many colorful fish to be seen). People were generally very nice and helpful. Advertised was that we would be met at the airport. No one met us. Half an hour after calling hotel someone came to inform us that we would have to wait in un-aircondioned airport with limited seating for 3 hours for our ferry to the island. A devastating start to a vacation. Although we enjoyed our time here, would not do it again. They don’t deliver what they advertise.Show more
Traveled in January 2025
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Thank you for your feedback, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're sorry to hear that some services like wasn't up to your expectations. We take all feedback seriously, and we appreciate your honest feedback. We apologize for any inconvenience or frustration you may have experienced. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Thank you again for your feedback and for choosing our travel agency Best regards, Paylesstoursindia team
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Bella5.0•January 2025
Hotel was according to the description and food selection was very good. Our rooms were spacious with comfortable...
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Traveled in January 2025
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We truly appreciate your continuous support and trust in us. Your 5-star review brightens our day and serves as a constant reminder of why we love what we do. Thank you so much for your feedback. Best regards from PAYLESSTOURSINDIA TEAM
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Anonymous5.0•January 2025
We recommend this adventure to everyone who wants to relax and do some activities. Apart from the excursions in the...
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Traveled in December 2024
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We are so satisfied to receive such a positive feedback regarding our services and Paylsstoursindia team. We are always ready to serve our Customers in case of problems or situations which sometimes happen. There is always solution which can be found. Such a beautiful review is always motivating and extremely rewarding. Thank you for trust, Hopefully you will come here again, All the best from Paylesstoursindia team
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Anonymous5.0•January 2025
We 've just come back from our holidays and must say it was a brilliant time full of memories and a great experience....
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Thank you for rewarding words. It is extremely motivating for our Paylesstoursindia team and important. We hope that you wish to come to travel with us, maybe to India, Nepal or Sri Lanka. Thank you for trust and using our services. Best wishes from Paylesstoursindia team
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Christopher3.0•January 2025
This itinerary by Payless tours India was just a package of a resort. If you just book a room from the resort for a...
This itinerary by Payless tours India was just a package of a resort. If you just book a room from the resort for a week directly and select three snorkeling excursions, you would have an exact package with $500 saving per person at least. When we arrived at the airport, no one from Payless tours India would greet us there. We had to wait for the hotel's boat for hours before taking us to the resort.Show more
Traveled in December 2024
Reply from: Payless tours india
Once again, thank you for choosing us and for your rating. Your feedback motivates us to keep raising the bar and sets the standard for excellence in everything we do. We hope to have a chance to take you on a tour to India or maybe Sri lanka, Nepal or Cambodia. Looking forward to it, Best regards from Paylesstoursindia team
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Cindy
Asked on September 7th, 2026
Can I vary the accommodation to see different parts of the island, and if so, would the budget change?
Accommodation
Price / Availability
- Payless tours indiaOperator•Written September 2026
  We can offer excursions during which you can explore different islands. Otherwise, we can offer upgrading to the resort, however it will cost more.
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Emily
Asked on April 1st, 2026
Is there a season for whale sharks? What is the best time to guarantee seeing them?
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- Payless tours indiaOperator•Written April 2026
  The best time to see whale sharks near Maafushi (via trips to South Ari Atoll) is May, November, and December, when the sea is calm and visibility is good. While they are present year-round in the Maldives, peak sightings occur from August to November, often following the monsoon patterns, particularly on the western side of the atolls between January and April.
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Rita
Asked on March 30th, 2025
What is the payment process for the tour?
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- Payless tours indiaOperator•Written March 2025
  Payment can be made directly via various methods, and details will be shared upon booking.
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Laura
Asked on March 3rd, 2025
What emergency support is provided during the tour?
Travel Support
- Payless tours indiaOperator•Written March 2025
  We provide emergency contact information and support throughout the duration of the tour.
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Jay
Asked on January 19th, 2025
Do I need to apply visa to enter the country? How do I apply if I do?
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- Payless tours indiaOperator•Written January 2025
  You don't have to apply visa. Maldeep visa you get on arrival.
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  Jay
  Traveler•Written January 2025
  Is there any fee for Maldeep visa on arrival?
- Payless tours indiaOperator•Written January 2025
  The Maldives visa on arrival for US citizens is free and valid for 30 days.
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Hamza
Asked on January 11th, 2025
Can I add extra activities to my package?
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- Payless tours indiaOperator•Written January 2025
  Yes, you can add extra activities for an additional fee as listed in the brochures provided.
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Sheila
Asked on January 10th, 2025
Are there any other people signed up to the tour already for 9th or 10th February?
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- Payless tours indiaOperator•Written January 2025
  We have only couples. We don't have anyone that we can join you. We can offer you a private room only for you.
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  Sheila
  Traveler•Written January 2025
  Are others booked onto the group activities for these dates?
- Payless tours indiaOperator•Written January 2025
  Activities are always in a group, so you don't need to worry about it
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Scott
Asked on November 29th, 2024
What amenities do the hotels offer? Do they serve alcohol? Are they all-inclusive? What does the hotel include?
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- Payless tours indiaOperator•Written November 2024
  The hotel doesn't sell alcohol, there is Half board option advertised and 3 excursions as described in the price.
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Jeff
Asked on October 11th, 2024
Are life jackets provided for non-swimmers during activities?
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- Payless tours indiaOperator•Written October 2024
  Yes, life jackets and additional safety equipment are provided for non-swimmers.
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Cornelia
Asked on September 15th, 2024
Are flights included in the price of the tour?
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- Payless tours indiaOperator•Written September 2024
  Flights are not included in the price and need to be purchased separately.

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