Maldives Uncovered
- Tour Operator:
- Encounters Travel
- Max group size:
- 10
- Age range:
- 8 to 95
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 36212
- Hygiene Measures:
- Included
Highlights
- Discover local restaurants and cafes
- Have breakfast with a local family
- Relax on an uninhabited island
- Experience a snorkelling excursion
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Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1: Arrive in Malé, transfer to hotel
- Day 2: Malé Tour, ferry to Guraidhoo and dinner with local family
- Day 3: Morning snorkelling trip. Free afternoon
- Day 4: Snorkelling trip, free time, Beach BBQ
- Day 5: Maafushi, snorkelling, sandbank and dolphin cruise boat trip
- Day 6: Maafushi, free time, optional coral nursery visit
- Day 7: Visit Gulhi for a change of pace, snorkelling, island tour and dinner
- Day 8: Transfer to Malé airport for departure
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
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Operated by Encounters Travel
Encounters Travel is an adventure tour operator, based in the UK but with representatives in Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. We run a wide selection of cultural and adventurous tours around the world, each carefully designed to help you get the most out of the country you're visiting. Our tours range from historical sightseeing and Nile cruises in Egypt, through to long strenuous treks and white water rafting in Nepal or swimming with whales in Tonga. You can join other travellers on a small group departure, or personalise and tailor-make an itinerary for you to enjoy privately. Whatever your preference, we have a team of experienced travel consultants ready to advise you and help arrange your next great adventure!
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingGood
- GuideGood
- TransportGood
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
Ani· March 5th, 2020I don’t think I got my money’s worth, the only good thing was our guide, reefs and warm ocean. Let’s talk about hotels that we had to stay in four different islands they all were miserable cheap hotels some of them we had to get in from a dark alley,... Show moreTrip date: February 2020- Maria· January 23rd, 2018I loved this trip. Not just the fact that it was in the stunning Maldives but our guide Zaff was just amazing. He made everything run smoothly with his easy going and humorous personality. The activities that were included were all really well put... Show more
Encounters Travel commented on this reviewHi Maria, thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed our Maldives on a Shoestring tour and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!
Trip date: January 2018 - AAnonymous· January 2nd, 2014A great way to see a more "real" side of the Maldives. It's not all picture postcards.Encounters Travel commented on this reviewThanks for taking the time to get back to us with your tour feedback. We are happy you enjoyed your Maldives holiday. We hope that you'll join us again in the future!Trip date: January 2014Review collected by Encounters Travel
- Rachel· August 31st, 2013We went on this trip in March 2013 and we had a wonderful time, as it was a great way to see such a beautiful place. The overall trip was excellent value and the itinerary enabled us to experience the Maldives in so many ways and also with a small... Show moreEncounters Travel commented on this reviewThanks for the great feedback! come and see us at the Sep TNT show for your next holiday?Trip date: March 2013
- AAnonymous· June 12th, 2013We had the most amazing holiday, all activities were awesome. Great tour guide - Kamey - we had lots of laughs. In short our trip to the Maldives with Encounter was one of the most memorable holidays we have ever had, we will most definitely be back!Encounters Travel commented on this reviewThanks for taking the time to get back to us with your tour feedback. We are happy you enjoyed your Maldives holiday. We hope that you'll join us again in the future!Trip date: June 2013Review collected by Encounters Travel
Dates & Availability
Pay-by-instalments
Take advantage of our 0% interest instalment plan on selected departures. Learn More
- Sunday2 Apr, 2023Sunday9 Apr, 2023English$1,570
- Sunday23 Apr, 2023Sunday30 Apr, 2023English$1,570
- Sunday14 May, 2023Sunday21 May, 2023English$1,260
- Sunday4 Jun, 2023Sunday11 Jun, 2023English$1,260
- Sunday25 Jun, 2023Sunday2 Jul, 2023English$1,3200% Interest Instalments
- Sunday16 Jul, 2023Sunday23 Jul, 2023English$1,3200% Interest Instalments
- Sunday6 Aug, 2023Sunday13 Aug, 2023English$1,5700% Interest Instalments
- Sunday27 Aug, 2023Sunday3 Sep, 2023English$1,5700% Interest Instalments
- Sunday17 Sep, 2023Sunday24 Sep, 2023English$1,5700% Interest Instalments
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the group size?
Our group size is minimum 2 and maximum 18 travellers.
- What activities can I take on Days 5 and 7?
On days 5 and 7, you can do one of the following, subject to availability and weather conditions:
Full-day scuba-diving boat trip from Maafushi - Are all meals included in this tour?
There are 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 5 dinners included in the price of the tour. The rest of the meals you'd arrange locally, generally in the guest-house you're staying in, or in a local cafe or restaurant. You're not staying on the private luxury resort islands, so eating out is affordable.
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