Full Day Maldives Adventure

Highlights

  • Explore a local island and relax at a paradise sandbank.

  • Experience local life and learn how dry fish is prepared and more at Huraa.

  • Snorkel and discover The Maldives’ unique marine ecosystem.

  • Opportunities to encounter turtles, reef sharks, sting rays and tropical fish life.

  • Enjoy a scenic sunset cruise with the chance to spot dolphins.

Summary

Accompanied by your private guide enjoy a day exploring a small part of the Maldives archipelago. We combine 2 snorkel points with a local island tour, time relaxing on a sandbank and complete the day with a sunset cruise in search of dolphins.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
6
Pricing (From)
Adult: (12-99 years)
$250.00
Child: (6-11 years)
$125.00
Infant: (0-5 years)
$0.00
Commentary
English
Meeting Point

Fashuimaa Hingun, Fashuimaa Hingun, Hulhumale, Greater Male', MV

Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Enjoy a day exploring a small part of the Maldives archipelago. We combine snorkel points with a local island tour, lunch, time relaxing on a sandbank and complete the day with a sunset cruise in search of dolphins. 
Your tour starts on a beautiful sandbank set in a blue lagoon approximately 45 minutes from the capital. Relax under the shade of a sun umbrella, swim in the warm waters or snorkel the house reef. An ideal location to learn to snorkel with your guide or refresh your skills. 
Between islands we offer the chance to snorkel, keep your eyes open for sea turtles, reef sharks, and rays the Maldives are home to. 
Cruising north we visit the island of Huraa offering firsthand information about local island life and time to take lunch. 
As the sun begins to set we will head to the east of Hulhumale to a channel where there is a high probability of encountering dolphins, there is never a guarentee of sightings but when we are lucky watch them jump and perform!

What’s included?

  • Return speedboat transfer from Hulhumale’ jetty

  • Snorkeling Equipment/Fish ID Card

  • Buoyancy aid

  • Lunch and light refreshments

  • 500 ml Water

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges

  • Professional guide

  • Gratuities

  • Personal expenses - snacks, souvenirs

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • While participating in tours & activities provided by Secret Paradise Maldives social distancing must be practiced and face coverings worn at all times to reduce the risks of exposure to COVID-19. Secret Paradise has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, however, Secret Paradise cannot guarantee that its guest's, partners, or others will not become infected.

  • By joining the tour you knowingly and freely acknowledge all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-19.

  • Guests agree to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and contact Secret Paradise by email if he/she experiences symptoms of COVID-19 within 14 days after participating in a Secret Paradise tour or activity.

Before you go

  • Face Mask

  • Hand Sanitizer

  • Re-fillable water bottle

  • Beach towel

  • Water resistant reef friendly sunscreen

  • Insect repellent

  • Camera

  • Snacks

  • Money for personal expenditure

Covid Policy

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

All our guide team are: * Have been trained on HPA (Maldives Health Protection Agency) How to Identify & Manage Suspected cases of COVID19 for Tourist Operations. * Emergency First Responder Certified * Level Three International Life Guard Certified. Our guides receive monthly PCR test. Guides will conduct a health screening questionnaire and check your temperature at time of meeting. 

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information

    Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
    • A dress code is required to enter the grounds of the mosques. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
    • For cruise passengers: If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made

    Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port

    Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

    Hotel pickups in Greater Male' are an additional charge and commence.

    We are unable to collect from resorts and local islands outside of the Greater Male' Area.


    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

About operator:

Traveling with Secret Paradise isn’t just about exploring the Maldives and enjoying the natural beauty, it’s about discovering authentic experiences and off-the-beaten-path locations that you didn’t even know were there to discover. 

Secret Paradise guides enable you to connect with both Maldivian culture, local communities and the environment, going beyond the realms of a traditional Maldives holiday.

Based in the Maldives we ensure our sustainable actions are not just limited to our tours. Our team and our guests are involved with local NGOs – Nonprofit making organizations that are independent of the government and focus on environmental and social issues. We support coral planting and reef rehabilitation programs, the protection of seagrass, local island clean up events and plastic recycling to just name a few.

So if you are looking to discover the Maldives beyond the luxury resorts as the team at Secret Paradise say #letusguideyou.