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Maldives Local Islands and Snorkeling Tour

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Maldives Local Islands and Snorkeling Tour in Maldives

Travel through a mix of local islands and marine excursions in the Maldives, with time in Malé, Maafushi, Thinadhoo, Felidhoo, Fulidhoo, Gulhi and Dhigurah. The trip focuses on everyday island life, time on the beach and several sea-based activities that bring you closer to the waters around the South Malé Atoll and beyond. You will stay on local islands rather than a resort, which gives the trip a more direct look at Maldivian routines, village life and the rhythms of island transport. Some days are set aside for snorkeling, swimming and visiting sandbanks or reef areas, while others leave space to rest on the beach or walk around the islands at your own pace. This is a small-group trip sold as a self-guided experience, supported by a digital travel companion. Some meals are included, and the itinerary also features a transit hotel in Malé at the start of the journey. Flights are not included.

Key details

11 days

10 nights

Route

Maldives

Tour type

Small groups

Available departures

Dates available

Duration

11 days

Travel style

Small groups

Destination

Maldives

Highlights

  • Local island stays across several parts of the Maldives
  • Snorkeling and marine-focused day trips
  • Time on beaches and at a sandbank
  • Small-group travel with a self-guided format

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Male

    Arrival in Malé

    Arrive in the Maldives and settle into a transit hotel in Malé. If time allows, you can walk around the capital before preparing for the island leg of the trip.
  2. 2

    Maafushi

    Transfer to Maafushi

    Take the ferry from Malé to Maafushi and settle in on one of the Maldives’ best-known local islands. The rest of the day is free to walk around and get oriented.
  3. 3

    Maafushi

    Beach Time in Maafushi

    Spend the day at the beach, with time for swimming, resting and exploring the island at an easy pace.

The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.

What's included

  • Transit hotel in Malé
  • Digital travel companion with navigation and trip documents
  • Selected meals as shown in the itinerary
  • Boat transfers and arranged excursions as listed in the program

What's not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities not shown in the program

Dates & availability

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Upcoming departures

10 dates · 10 options
Sun, Sep 13, 2026to Sep 23, 2026
1 hotel available
Standard package
Hotels as per itineraryShared room · As per itineraryOn request
$1,032.00per person
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Mon, Sep 14, 2026to Sep 24, 2026
1 hotel available
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Hotels as per itineraryShared room · As per itineraryOn request
$996.00per person
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Tue, Sep 15, 2026to Sep 25, 2026
1 hotel available
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Hotels as per itineraryShared room · As per itineraryOn request
$1,075.00per person
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Important information

Flexibility

Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.

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