Explore Beach Paradise Maldives Within 5 Days

Whether you're crazily fond of travelling or not? Some places always stay on our "to-visit" bucket list. The Maldives is one of the dream destinations on your bucket list. Aint it?

This is a year-round holiday destination and heaven for newlywed lovebirds. On the contrary, this place is the mecca for water sports lovers. Islands scattered across the Indian Ocean can soak your soul into the wonders of paradise. Explore the vistas of undistributed and indigenous greenery of Maldives islands. The crystal clear water and reef resorts will pamper you with an eye-soothing experience.

But planning a trip to the islands of Maldives may seem a little overwhelming for you at first. 200-plus resorts and uncountable options for diverse experiences can easily confuse you with their fullest potential. But with a good travel guide or research work, you can easily experience the heavenly experience o this country.

In this blog, we've shared our insights on a complete Maldive tour package. You can find some stuff you are aware of, but others hopefully help you plan a great trip to this oceanic paradise on earth!

Best Time to Visit the Maldives

Being a tropical island, the best time to visit the islands is from January to march. However, the price is also higher this season. Therefore, if you want to see the Maldives at this time of the year, you should book the flight tickets, hotels, or resorts in advance.

Prices are reasonable from May through November. Many people will not agree to visit the island at this time of year due to the "wet" season. But, the weather in this place is incredible most of the time and random also! Even in the dry season, you can witness 2-3 hours of heavy rainfall.

So, we advise you to book your trip whenever it works for you. The resorts arrange cool things in the rainy seasons! The experience cannot be bounded within the resort rooms, from wine tasting to water games.

How to Get There?

The range of palm and coconut trees with turquoise lagoons of Maldives are the best options to break from the daily hustle-bustle of city life. But landing on the islands is not that critical; you can take direct lights from the major airports in India.

Depending on the layover time, you would need 7 to 20 hours to reach Male airport from any Indian city.

Where to Live

You can live the dream of luxurious living in the ocean resorts. We search wide and far when choosing a fantastic place to live during getaways. Here are some recommendations on suitable resorts on the ocean.

Dusit Thani

This resort comes with amenities like personal butler and luxurious places to stay. You'll get to dive into the largest infinity pool in the Maldives. In the private resort, bioluminescent plankton will sparkle your nights and evening on the beaches.

Amila Maldives Resort and Residences

The stunning overwater villas in the resort will offer you an amazing view of crystal-clear water. We will enjoy the candle-lit dinners on the deck of your villa or soothing spa treatments in the resort. Sounds romantic, right???

You can also explore some undiscovered paths in the jungle to the wide beaches by holding the hands of your loved one. Night in the bubble tents under the stars will make your moments memorable.

Six Senses Laamu

The resort in Laamu Atoll is dedicated to sustainability. You will spend some days in this earth lab and be amazed by the zero waste policies. The self-made chocolates without packaging and the kitchen garden's vegetables will get you a new source of living.

Kurumba Maldives

The Kurumba is the largest of the bunch, which implies there's a lot to see and see while you're here. The variety of lodgings available here is pretty broad, which means that even if it is a premium feature. The sea life is also fairly fantastic here, and because it's so near Male, it's a great site to start or finish your Maldivian vacation.

St. Regis Maldives

This opulent and ultra-luxurious resort will offer you a seven-star living in the heart of the ocean. There are two types of villas such as sunset-facing and island-facing. While the sunset-facing villas are a better type of lodging and provide some exquisite sunset views, the island-facing villas are not an issue. The overwater villas here are a design lover's dream, resembling manta rays and providing an extraordinary degree of solitude.

Transferring One Island to Another

If you're planning to transfer from one island to another, you will discover one of the trickiest parts of travelling. There are three transfer ways: boat transfers, domestic flights and seaplane transfers.

Ferry and speedboat transfers are also some exciting options to travel. On the other hand, travelling on a yacht is another convenience if you want to add some luxury to your plan. To make the transfers easier, you should contact your resort authorities as they have an alliance with the companies.

Remember that you'll not have much control over the time while transferring from one island to another. Therefore, scheduling and synchronising the activities in the entire trip of the Maldives tour would not always be as per your wish.

If you ask us for a better experience with more picturesque views, we'll recommend you to try the seaplane once. So, whether you want to travel between different islands of Maldives or walk around one island, you'll capture some life-long memories.

Treat Yourself to Smacking Cuisine

As per our experience, the next thing of striking sea view and luxury for which you don't need to worry is food. Every place on the islands has a variety of foods and different dietary requirements. So, taste the delicacies of Maldivian cuisine and savour some fabulous sea foods.

To-do List for You

Suppose you think the Maldives visit will take you down with 'island fever. You are living in a misconception. Whether you're living in one resort or more, the activities included in their offers will sweep the time off your feet. The endless list of activities will keep you busy. From snorkelling and scuba diving to a spa and wine tasting session, this island will blow your mind with some exciting experiences.

We have listed a few activities you can count on, irrespective of where you live.

Snorkelling

With a well-equipped snorkelling session, you will witness the beauty of the Maldivian islands. Diving from the house reef into the deep blue water to experience a bold and beautiful marine vibe. Plus, it is the best part of visiting the Maldives.

Swim with Sharks

Dive with manta to experience the magic of the fantastic world of coral and fishes. You may still swim with black tip sharks, which are there almost yearly. Witness the unique world of oceanic life for better memories.

Refresh Yourself with a Spa Day

The spa is the only option if you want to relax and get rid of stress.

Have a Sunset Tour

If you're fortunate, you might even spot some dolphins. Even if you don't, the sunset here is spectacular and goes nicely with a couple of champagne glasses.

Share a romantic meal with your partner.

A Small Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival at the Land of Maldives

Morning

On arriving at Male airport, our representative will welcome and greet you. They will take you to your hotel. We will recommend you book a guide priorly. Or you can book a private car to your hotel from the airport.

Afternoon

Enjoy Maldivian foods for breakfast after you freshen up. Then you can go out sightseeing. You can easily cover the attractions like Presidents Palace, Sultan Park, Friday Mosque, Museum, and the fish market.

Evening

After lunch, you can take a public ferry to Vigilli to witness the crystal clear water and white sand beaches.

Day 2- Live your Adventure

Morning

After breakfast, start your journey to the sandbank. You can begin your snorkelling training for some hours. After that, you can dive into the blue ocean where your swim with nurse sharks and dolphins.

Afternoon

Have your delicious lunch in the afternoon on the beach or the cruise.

Evening

Return to your hotel and have a leisurely evening with your loved ones.

Day 3- Witness the Island's Beauty

Morning

Having your breakfast, you can go on an island hopping tour. As the Maldives has 1200 islands, tourists have the option to treat their eyes to the beauty of the places.

Afternoon

In the middle of the tour, you can complete your lunch. You can quickly treat yourself to a relaxing spa or message.

Evening

Return to the hotel, and you might surprise your partner with a candle-lit dinner.

Day 4- Chill with a Submarine Tour

Morning

Take a 2-hour submarine tour from Male port. The air-conditioned passenger submarine dives to around 100 feet (30 metres) below the surface, allowing you to glimpse colourful fish and coral reefs.

Afternoon

After the submarine trip, treat yourself to the Ocean villa. Enjoy your time at the sundeck.

Evening

Spend an overnight stay at the resort

Day 5- Returning home

After breakfast, you can enjoy a great shopping session. You'll catch your flight back to your home in the evening.

Approx. Expenditure You've to Bear

You can expect an average expenditure of USD 240 daily during your Maldive trip. So, the weekly spending of a person would be $1681 USD. the room rate can be around $800-$3000 per night, but the price can be changed depending on the room level and the season in which you're travelling.

The transportation cost will be around $111-USD 200 per day. But one of the best things about the place is the reasonable food prices. You can have a good meal at USD 60 per day for one person. However, better offers and mindful planning can make your tour more affordable. So, don't worry about the expenditure; we are here to provide you with a lifetime trip under budget.

Some facts about the Maldives

The sunny, breezy, and crowd-free oceanic paradise will allow having fun without visa hassles. But some facts you should know before you visit the place.

You can't carry alcohol.

The Maldives is a Muslim country, so some things like alcohol, pork products, religious books and idols for worship are better to keep out of your bags. You can purchase alcohol in the Male land, but it is not permissible to carry alcoholic products.

Not all resorts are for kids.

There are many resorts in the Maldives which don't allow kids. But, there are plenty of options for kids also. Hurawalhi Island Resort, Kudadoo Maldives and Anantara Veli Maldives Resort are some of these.

You might have to quarantine for a day.

Many property holders might prefer a 24 hours quarantine in their villas until they get the test results in their hands.

Proper Covid-test Results will be Required

You should clear all the test results for COVID. The results would help to make you more welcome by the resort owners and other authorities.

Pick a Sustainable Resort

As the Maldives is disappearing, you should choose sustainable practices over anything. The place is full of environment-friendly resorts and villas. The villas and resorts would maintain positive practices like recycling plastic bottles and using sustainable energy.

Pro Travel Tips

When It's Come to the Question of Packing- pack Less

You don't need much in the Maldives to have a wonderful time. A couple of bikinis, kaftans, cover-ups, sunglasses, a beach bag, cap, beach huts and shoes should be enough. Of course, an SPF suntan lotion is essential, but include a little aloe vera to calm your skin after one full day at the beach.

Beach Villas are as Good as Sea-villas

The feeling of sand between your toes is a palpable delight. Many people are drawn to the concept of an overwater villa. Still, a beach villa may be a better and safer alternative if you prefer the beach, especially if you're travelling with little children.

Wanna Dive? Keep an Extra Day

We recommend you wait 12-24 hours to board the plane after you have opted for diving. After diving, you can suffer from decompression sickness. So, avoid flying out after you go for dive.

Choose all-inclusive resorts

Some water sports might cost higher. Therefore, choose an all-inclusive resort offer. On the other hand, drinks and foods might differ in price. To curb your expenses, you should accept an all-inclusive resort.

The cost will depend on the Seasons

You can choose the best deals in the off-season. Therefore, from May to October, you'll get an affordable trip.

Go for half board

You may take a small snack for lunch or do what the experts do and have champagne for lunch, but opting for half-board is a logical option for a trip to the Maldives. You may have gone full-board, but you also had days where you just stayed out to snorkel or relax by the pool because you were not hungry, which says a lot! You wind up eating breakfast late anyhow, or if you tend to overeat at every meal, you'll discover that by noon, you're not hungry enough for another meal.

Wondering about how to reach this beach paradise? Pack your flip-flops and sunglasses to make your look beach-ready whenever you need the Maldives.