Adventure
Maldives Seaplane Transfer
Malé to the outer atolls
A low-level flight over turquoise atolls and coral reefs from Malé to your resort, landing on the lagoon beside a floating jetty.
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Overview
Why visit Maldives?
The Maldives is a chain of coral atolls scattered across the Indian Ocean, and a holiday here is about the island rather than sightseeing. Most resorts occupy an island of their own, with white beaches, a reef for snorkelling a few steps from your room and villas on stilts over the lagoon. Days slip by between the sea, the spa and long dinners on the sand.
Choosing the right resort is everything. Some are twenty minutes by speedboat from Malé airport, others an hour away by seaplane; some have kids’ clubs and family villas, others are quiet adults-only hideaways for honeymooners. We match the resort to your style, from transfer time to the quality of its house reef, and often combine villa types: a beach villa for the family, an overwater villa for the last nights.
Short flights from India make the Maldives ideal for a four- or five-night break. Many resorts now have Indian chefs and dedicated vegetarian menus, and we arrange Jain meals and confirm them with the kitchen before you arrive.
Things to see
Top attractions in Maldives
The sights we build itineraries around. Tell us which ones you want, and we will plan the days for you.
Wildlife
Maldives House Reef Snorkelling
Your resort island
Step off the beach or your villa deck onto a living coral reef, with reef fish, turtles and timid reef sharks close to shore.
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Beach & island
Maldives Sandbank Picnic
Near your resort
A boat trip to a strip of pure white sand in the middle of the lagoon, for snorkelling, swimming and lunch with no one else in sight.
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Cruise & water
Maldives Sunset Dolphin Cruise
Around your atoll
An evening cruise on a traditional dhoni to look for spinner dolphins leaping in the open water as the sun goes down.
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Culture & heritage
Malé City Tour
Malé
A walk through the busy island capital: the coral-stone Old Friday Mosque, the gold-domed Islamic Centre, the fish market and Sultan Park.
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Adventure
Maldives Sunset Fishing Trip
Around your atoll
Traditional hand-line fishing from a dhoni at dusk, the way Maldivian fishermen have worked the reefs for generations.
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Holidays that include Maldives
Ready-made itineraries to start from. Every one is tailored to your dates, pace and budget.
5 Days
Maldives Island Escape
Malé • island resort • house reef snorkelling • sunset dolphin cruise.
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Planning a trip to Maldives
Do Indian passport holders need a visa for the Maldives?
No advance visa is needed. Indian travellers receive a 30-day tourist visa on arrival, provided they hold a confirmed resort booking and a return ticket. Every traveller must also complete the online IMUGA traveller declaration in the days before the flight, which we help with.
Speedboat or seaplane: which is better?
Speedboats serve resorts close to Malé and run around the clock; seaplanes reach the more distant atolls and add a spectacular flight, but they fly only in daylight. If your flight lands in the evening, a resort reachable by speedboat, or a night near the airport, avoids losing time.
Is the Maldives good for families, or only for honeymooners?
Both. Many resorts have kids’ clubs, family villas and shallow lagoons ideal for children, while others are quiet and adults-only. We match the resort to who is travelling.
Can we get vegetarian and Jain food?
Yes. Most good resorts have vegetarian menus and many have Indian chefs. We send your requirements, including Jain meals, ahead of time and confirm them with the resort before you arrive.
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