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Version 14 – February 28, 2021 09:24

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Version 10 – February 25, 2021 06:38

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  • A maximum of 6 people per booking. Operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately, The Maldives is a Muslim country therefore we would request female guests to dress with modesty in mind. For cruise ship passengers: at time of booking, passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name & docking time. Not wheelchair accessible. Safety has always been important to our business, this is why our guides are Emergency First Responders & Life Guard Certified. We offer safe travel and hygiene standards as required by the World Travel and Tourism Council. 
  • Not wheelchair accessible, A minimum of 2 people per booking is required, Children must be accompanied by an adult, A maximum of 8 people per booking, Participants should have the ability to swim unaided, Things to bring: Dry bag, beach towel, sunscreen, water, snacks, camera., What to wear: Swimwear, loose lightweight clothing, sunglasses, sun hat., Comfortable shoes for walking tours. We would request female guests to dress with modesty (shorts/skirts/dresses should at the very least covering the upper thigh and shoulders/chests should be covered) when visiting local islands where we will be visiting the local community and the homes of local families., The Maldives is a Muslim country and therefore alcohol is not available on local islands., The Maldives is a Muslim country and care needs to be taken in relation to the dress code on local islands. Whilst it is acceptable for men to wear T-Shirts and shorts or swim shorts; females should avoid causing offense by maintaining a more conservative approach to clothes by wearing T-Shirts, loose shorts or sarongs. Whilst the islands we visit are more tolerant of guests wearing traditional beachwear, females should avoid wearing bikinis and swimwear unless on an uninhabited island, picnic island, sandbank, screened off tourist beach, dive boat or resort island, Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking, Vegetarian, Halal, and gluten-free options are available, please advise at time of booking if required, Safety has always been important to our business, this is why our guides are Emergency First Responders & Life Guard Certified. We are now working on ensuring our tours will meet the criteria required in a post COVID world including but not limited to social distancing and sanitation.
Health items
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • 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
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • 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
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
Health
  • 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. 
  • 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

Version 9 – February 25, 2021 06:38

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Included
  • 500 ml water, all taxes, fees and handling charges, buoyancy aid, lunch at local cafe, professional guide, return speedboat transfer from hulhumale’ jetty, snorkeling equipment/ fish id card
  • 500 ml water, all taxes, fees and handling charges, buoyancy aid, lunch at local cafe, professional guide, return speedboat transfer from hulhumale’ jetty, snorkeling equipment

Version 8 – February 25, 2021 06:37

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Special service
  • Private Tours Available upon request.

Version 7 – February 25, 2021 06:37

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  • Maximun 6 person
Voucher info
  • 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.
  • • Things to bring: beach towel for water-based activities, sunscreen, water, snacks, camera. For all water-based activities, we would advise wherever possible for your belongings to be in a ‘dry bag’ and to bring only the minimum requirement.  
  • • What to wear: swimwear for water-based activities, loose lightweight clothing, sunglasses, sun hat.
  • • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • • Wheelchair accessible.
  • • Participants should have the ability to swim unaided
  • • Comfortable shoes for walking tours. We would request female guests to dress with modesty (shorts/skirts/dresses should at the very least covering the upper thigh and shoulders/chests should be covered) when visiting local islands where we will be visiting the local community and the homes of local families.
  • • The Maldives is a Muslim country and therefore alcohol is not available on local islands.
  • • The Maldives is a Muslim country and care needs to be taken in relation to the dress code on local islands. Whilst it is acceptable for men to wear T-Shirts and shorts or swim shorts; females should avoid causing offense by maintaining a more conservative approach to clothes by wearing T-Shirts, loose shorts or sarongs. Whilst the islands we visit are more tolerant of guests wearing traditional beachwear, females should avoid wearing bikinis and swimwear unless on an uninhabited island, picnic island, sandbank, screened off tourist beach, dive boat or resort island
  • • Vegetarian, Halal, and gluten-free options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Version 6 – February 25, 2021 06:36

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  • beach towel, camera, face mask, hand sanitizer, insect repellent, money for personal expenditure, re-fillable water bottle, snacks, water resistant reef friendly sunscreen
Know Before You Book
  • 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., 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.
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Version 4 – February 25, 2021 06:33

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Available tiers
  • adult, child, infant
  • adult, child
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Version 3 – February 25, 2021 06:33

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Category
  • Day Trips & Excursions
  • Tours & Sightseeing

Version 2 – February 25, 2021 06:32

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  • Tour Guide
Redemption type
  • voucher
Trip difficulty
  • Easy
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  • Asia/Karachi
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  • flexible
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Rails Timezone
  • Karachi
  • London

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Short Description
  • Enjoy this full-day island hopping trip to two local islands. Accompanied by a local guide take a tour of each island and gain first hand knowledge of Maldives culture and tradition. Gain insights into the simple life led by the villagers, visit a boat building yard and learn about this fragile eco-environment. Take lunch at a local restaurant and visit souvenir shops where you may purchase local handicrafts and mementos. In-between islands we offer the opportunity to snorkel and discover the vibrant underwater world of the Maldives.
  • Safety has always been important to our business, this is why our guides are Emergency First Responders & Life Guard Certified. We are now working on ensuring our tours will meet the criteria required in a post COVID world including but not limited to social distancing and sanitation. 
  • Enjoy this full-day island hopping trip to two local islands. Accompanied by a local guide take a tour of each island and gain first hand knowledge of Maldives culture and tradition. Gain insights into the simple life led by the villagers, visit a boat building yard and learn about this fragile eco-environment. Take lunch at a local restaurant and visit souvenir shops where you may purchase local handicrafts and mementos. In-between islands we offer the opportunity to snorkel and discover the vibrant underwater world of the Maldives.
  • Safety has always been important to our business, this is why our guides are Emergency First Responders & Life Guard Certified. We are now working on ensuring our tours will meet the criteria required in a post COVID world including but not limited to social distancing and sanitation.
Description
  • Make your way to Hulhumale Jetty and depart by speedboat on a small-group tour with the guide and boat captain. 
  • Dependent on the choice of the tour, we will cruise north or south of Male. 
  • Cruising north, visit the islands of Himmurfushi and Huraa offering firsthand information about local island life. Our experienced guides will accompany you on a tour of each island sharing information on their culture and tradition. In Huraa, gain insights into the simple life led by the villagers, visit a boat building yard and view the process of making Maldivian dry fish. Discover the mangrove swamps and freshwater lake and learn more about this fragile eco-system. At Himmurfushi, take lunch at a local restaurant and visit souvenir shops where you may purchase local handicrafts and mementos.
  • Cruising south, visit Gulhi and Maafushi. In Gulhi, wander the quiet streets of this small local island. Take time out to relax on the beach and listen to the waves breaking on the white sands. At Maafushi experience life on the island that has led the way with guesthouse tourism. Take lunch at a local restaurant and visit souvenir shops where you may purchase local handicrafts and mementos. For those feeling active, there is time to participate in the many watersports on offer here.
  • In between island visits, it is possible to snorkel and discover the beauty of this underwater paradise. Sites vary, depending on weather and current conditions, but you can be guaranteed an abundance of colorful tropical fish and coral life. 
  • Following a safety briefing on responsible snorkeling, put on your provided fins, mask, and snorkel and jump into the warm, azure waters of the Indian Ocean. Keep your eyes open for sea turtles, reef sharks, and rays the Maldives is home to, youngsters will want to be on the lookout for Nemo (aka clownfish).
  • The snorkel guide will not only act as your 'spotter' to point out marine life that may not have caught your eye but will assist less confident or inexperienced snorkelers, ensuring the equipment is comfortable and feel safe in the water. Buoyancy aids are available if needed, but participants should have the ability to swim unaided.
  • The itinerary concludes at the starting point in Hulhumale.
  • Make your way to Hulhumale Jetty and depart by speedboat on a small-group tour with the guide and boat captain.
  • Dependent on the choice of the tour, we will cruise north or south of Male.
  • Cruising north, visit the islands of Himmurfushi and Huraa offering firsthand information about local island life. Our experienced guides will accompany you on a tour of each island sharing information on their culture and tradition. In Huraa, gain insights into the simple life led by the villagers, visit a boat building yard and view the process of making Maldivian dry fish. Discover the mangrove swamps and freshwater lake and learn more about this fragile eco-system. At Himmurfushi, take lunch at a local restaurant and visit souvenir shops where you may purchase local handicrafts and mementos.
  • Cruising south, visit Gulhi and Maafushi. In Gulhi, wander the quiet streets of this small local island. Take time out to relax on the beach and listen to the waves breaking on the white sands. At Maafushi experience life on the island that has led the way with guesthouse tourism. Take lunch at a local restaurant and visit souvenir shops where you may purchase local handicrafts and mementos. For those feeling active, there is time to participate in the many watersports on offer here.
  • In between island visits, it is possible to snorkel and discover the beauty of this underwater paradise. Sites vary, depending on weather and current conditions, but you can be guaranteed an abundance of colorful tropical fish and coral life. 
  • Following a safety briefing on responsible snorkeling, put on your provided fins, mask, and snorkel and jump into the warm, azure waters of the Indian Ocean. Keep your eyes open for sea turtles, reef sharks, and rays the Maldives is home to, youngsters will want to be on the lookout for Nemo (aka clownfish).
  • The snorkel guide will not only act as your 'spotter' to point out marine life that may not have caught your eye but will assist less confident or inexperienced snorkelers, ensuring the equipment is comfortable and feel safe in the water. Buoyancy aids are available if needed, but participants should have the ability to swim unaided.
  • The itinerary concludes at the starting point in Hulhumale.
Additional Info
  • Not wheelchair accessible, A minimum of 2 people per booking is required, Children must be accompanied by an adult, A maximum of 8 people per booking, Participants should have the ability to swim unaided, Things to bring: Dry bag, beach towel, sunscreen, water, snacks, camera., What to wear: Swimwear, loose lightweight clothing, sunglasses, sun hat., Comfortable shoes for walking tours. We would request female guests to dress with modesty (shorts/skirts/dresses should at the very least covering the upper thigh and shoulders/chests should be covered) when visiting local islands where we will be visiting the local community and the homes of local families., The Maldives is a Muslim country and therefore alcohol is not available on local islands., The Maldives is a Muslim country and care needs to be taken in relation to the dress code on local islands. Whilst it is acceptable for men to wear T-Shirts and shorts or swim shorts; females should avoid causing offense by maintaining a more conservative approach to clothes by wearing T-Shirts, loose shorts or sarongs. Whilst the islands we visit are more tolerant of guests wearing traditional beachwear, females should avoid wearing bikinis and swimwear unless on an uninhabited island, picnic island, sandbank, screened off tourist beach, dive boat or resort island, Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking, Vegetarian, Halal, and gluten-free options are available, please advise at time of booking if required, Safety has always been important to our business, this is why our guides are Emergency First Responders & Life Guard Certified. We are now working on ensuring our tours will meet the criteria required in a post COVID world including but not limited to social distancing and sanitation.
  • Not wheelchair accessible, A minimum of 2 people per booking is required, Children must be accompanied by an adult, A maximum of 8 people per booking, Participants should have the ability to swim unaided, Things to bring: Dry bag, beach towel, sunscreen, water, snacks, camera., What to wear: Swimwear, loose lightweight clothing, sunglasses, sun hat., Comfortable shoes for walking tours. We would request female guests to dress with modesty (shorts/skirts/dresses should at the very least covering the upper thigh and shoulders/chests should be covered) when visiting local islands where we will be visiting the local community and the homes of local families., The Maldives is a Muslim country and therefore alcohol is not available on local islands., The Maldives is a Muslim country and care needs to be taken in relation to the dress code on local islands. Whilst it is acceptable for men to wear T-Shirts and shorts or swim shorts; females should avoid causing offense by maintaining a more conservative approach to clothes by wearing T-Shirts, loose shorts or sarongs. Whilst the islands we visit are more tolerant of guests wearing traditional beachwear, females should avoid wearing bikinis and swimwear unless on an uninhabited island, picnic island, sandbank, screened off tourist beach, dive boat or resort island, Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking, Vegetarian, Halal, and gluten-free options are available, please advise at time of booking if required, Safety has always been important to our business, this is why our guides are Emergency First Responders & Life Guard Certified. We are now working on ensuring our tours will meet the criteria required in a post COVID world including but not limited to social distancing and sanitation.
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  • adult: ''
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  • adult: ''
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  • youth: ''
  • infant: ''
  • senior: ''
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Tier ages
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  • adult:
  • from: '12'
  • to: '99'
  • child:
  • from: '6'
  • to: '11'
  • ---
  • infant:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '5'
  • child:
  • from: '6'
  • to: '11'
  • adult:
  • from: '12'
  • to: '99'
Health
  • 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
  • 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
Cancellation notes
  • 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
  • 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
Voucher info
  • • Things to bring: beach towel for water-based activities, sunscreen, water, snacks, camera. For all water-based activities, we would advise wherever possible for your belongings to be in a ‘dry bag’ and to bring only the minimum requirement.  
  • • What to wear: swimwear for water-based activities, loose lightweight clothing, sunglasses, sun hat.
  • • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • • Wheelchair accessible.
  • • Participants should have the ability to swim unaided
  • • Comfortable shoes for walking tours. We would request female guests to dress with modesty (shorts/skirts/dresses should at the very least covering the upper thigh and shoulders/chests should be covered) when visiting local islands where we will be visiting the local community and the homes of local families.
  • • The Maldives is a Muslim country and therefore alcohol is not available on local islands.
  • • The Maldives is a Muslim country and care needs to be taken in relation to the dress code on local islands. Whilst it is acceptable for men to wear T-Shirts and shorts or swim shorts; females should avoid causing offense by maintaining a more conservative approach to clothes by wearing T-Shirts, loose shorts or sarongs. Whilst the islands we visit are more tolerant of guests wearing traditional beachwear, females should avoid wearing bikinis and swimwear unless on an uninhabited island, picnic island, sandbank, screened off tourist beach, dive boat or resort island
  • • Vegetarian, Halal, and gluten-free options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
  • • Things to bring: beach towel for water-based activities, sunscreen, water, snacks, camera. For all water-based activities, we would advise wherever possible for your belongings to be in a ‘dry bag’ and to bring only the minimum requirement.  
  • • What to wear: swimwear for water-based activities, loose lightweight clothing, sunglasses, sun hat.
  • • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • • Wheelchair accessible.
  • • Participants should have the ability to swim unaided
  • • Comfortable shoes for walking tours. We would request female guests to dress with modesty (shorts/skirts/dresses should at the very least covering the upper thigh and shoulders/chests should be covered) when visiting local islands where we will be visiting the local community and the homes of local families.
  • • The Maldives is a Muslim country and therefore alcohol is not available on local islands.
  • • The Maldives is a Muslim country and care needs to be taken in relation to the dress code on local islands. Whilst it is acceptable for men to wear T-Shirts and shorts or swim shorts; females should avoid causing offense by maintaining a more conservative approach to clothes by wearing T-Shirts, loose shorts or sarongs. Whilst the islands we visit are more tolerant of guests wearing traditional beachwear, females should avoid wearing bikinis and swimwear unless on an uninhabited island, picnic island, sandbank, screened off tourist beach, dive boat or resort island
  • • Vegetarian, Halal, and gluten-free options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
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