7-Day Maldives Tour: Snorkel, Sand & Sun
Beyond Resorts. Into the Real Maldives.
Most people imagine the Maldives as a honeymoon-only destination — overwater villas, private bungalows and sky-high prices. This 7-Day Maldives: Snorkel, Sand & Sun Tour flips that idea on its head.
This journey is about local island life, unforgettable marine encounters, and authentic experiences, staying in a comfortable guest house or local hotel, not a luxury resort. It’s real, vibrant, and refreshingly down-to-earth.
From crystal-clear lagoons and colourful coral reefs to friendly locals who welcome you like old friends, this is the Maldives most travellers never get to see — and once you do, you’ll want to come back again and again.
Tour Highlights
- Speedboat transfers to and from Malé Airport with breathtaking ocean views
- 6 nights’ accommodation in a 4-star guest house or hotel
- Guided walking tour of Maafushi Island to experience local culture
- Snorkel safari with opportunities to swim with grey nurse sharks and tropical fish
- Explore a local shipwreck for a unique underwater adventure
- Visit a secluded sandbank island with complimentary lunch
- Dolphin spotting during boat excursions
- Access to a floating bar with unlimited shuttle transfers for sunset drinks
- Stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing and kayaking available
- 2 special dinners (welcome & farewell) with beachside seafood vibes
- Professional underwater photos and videos included
Full Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival & Island Welcome
Arrive in Malé and transfer by speedboat to Maafushi Island, gliding across vivid turquoise waters.
Meet your guide at the harbour, check in and settle into island life.
Evening:
Join a guided walking tour around Maafushi to discover local culture and everyday island life, followed by a welcome dinner by the beach with fresh seafood and sunset views.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Triton Prestige Seaview & Spa 4★ Hotel or similar
Day 2 – Full-Day Snorkelling Adventure
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel
08:30–16:00: Full-day snorkelling safari including:
- Shipwreck snorkelling
- Swimming with stingrays
- Visit to Tinadhoo Island (Vaavu Atoll)
- Dolphin encounters
- Snorkel gear, lunch, water, towels & underwater photos/videos included
Return to Maafushi in the late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Triton Prestige Seaview & Spa 4★ Hotel
Day 3 – Free Day | Choose Your Adventure
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and spend the day your way.
Optional activities (own expense):
- Jet car experience
- Whale shark diving
- Parasailing
- Or simply relax on the beach
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Triton Prestige Seaview & Spa 4★ Hotel
Day 4 – Sharks, Rays & Marine Life
08:00–14:00 Ocean Adventure:
- Stingray watching
- Snorkelling with nurse sharks
- Walkway experience
- Lunch, water, snorkel gear & underwater photos/videos included
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Triton Prestige Seaview & Spa 4★ Hotel
Day 5 – Leisure or Water Sports
Sleep in and enjoy a leisurely breakfast.
Optional activities:
- Jet skiing, wakeboarding or scuba diving
- Floating bar experience with ocean views
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Triton Prestige Seaview & Spa 4★ Hotel
Day 6 – Farewell Island Dinner
Enjoy your final free morning and optional excursions (own expense).
Highly recommended: visit to Sun Siyam Olhuveli, a stunning private island.
Evening:
Farewell dinner on an exclusive island with sunset views, beach bonfire and group celebration.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Triton Prestige Seaview & Spa 4★ Hotel
Day 7 – Departure
Speedboat transfer back to Malé Airport.
Depart with unforgettable memories, incredible photos and a suitcase full of island stories.
Meals: Breakfast
Why Choose This Tour?
This is the Maldives with personality — less “spa and sit”, more “snorkel and explore”.
Perfect for travellers who want adventure, authenticity, flexibility and fun, without sacrificing comfort.
If you’re ready to experience the Maldives beyond the postcards —
this is the trip for you.
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