Maldives holidays
From the warm waters of the Indian Ocean to the traditional tranquility of local island life, the Maldives is one destination where doing absolutely nothing can actually mean absolutely everything. Diving over coral reefs, island hopping by small ship or exploring ruined temples; yes, Maldives holidays & Maldives tours can be an active break but if you're hoping to absorb the essence of Southern Asia then flick off your shoes, lay back, relax and tickle your toes with pure white sand loveliness.
44 Maldives holiday reviews
From
US $1,999
excluding flights
Excellent. You won't regret this holiday decision! One of the best holidays we have had. (more)Julian Jones
Great staff and crew, very full and busy week with snorkelling and island visits (more)Alan Bishop
Take this trip! It will allow you to get to know the Maldives and their underwater and overwater life... Perfectly organised from start to finish (more)Sebastian Ludwig
From
£3,799
including UK flights
From
£2,499
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Highlights of Sri Lanka was an incredible tour of the temples, nature reserves and historical sites of Sri Lanka. Our tour guide, Sujth, could not have been more
accommodating, going above and beyond to deliver an excellent tour.
Tips?
The Maldives cruise was lovely with lots of downtime on the Dhoni. Take much reading material!
Local benefits?
Certainly we did, especially in Sri Lanka.
Overall rating?
Excellent (more)Alexandra Holmes
From
US $899
excluding flights
Our most memorable moment was being surrounded by a pod of around 300 spinner dolphins and seeing lots of fish while snorkelling. Sitting on a white sandy beach and walking out into the sea to snorkel in warm clear blue waters. (more)Rosemary Chinchen
We experienced the real Maldives, met local people and learnt about their kindness and dignity...We had a blast!! (more)Veronica Vigano
From
US $11,850
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Everyday day of it from waking at 5 am to fish to fantastic evening of fun food
and stars.
Tips?
Do everything thing on offer definitely have a guide and don’t be frightened to
ask as the crew will give 110%.
Local benefits?
We feel we were made to be respectful to the ocean. We were being delighted with, from Dolphins to turtles, to catching a fish.
Overall rating?
Life time memories for all our party of nine people definitely get a group of ... (more)david hewison
From
£3,749
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The most memorable and exciting part of our holiday in Sri Lanka was undoubtedly the sunrise ascent of Sigiriya Rock. Climbing the ancient rock fortress
under the early morning sky was an experience that transcended the ordinary and left an indelible mark on our hearts.
As we ascended the steep staircase, surrounded by the remnants of a once-majestic kingdom, the anticipation grew with each step. The breathtaking
panoramic views unfolding as we reached the summit were ... (more)Natalie Bell
From
US $2,699
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Snorkeling with reef mantas when they just showed up one morning at breakfast time as we were still on our overnight mooring in Baa Atoll.
Tips?
Just do it. Don't even think about going to a resort!
Local benefits?
Yes, the guides and crew were all Maldivians who really knew their ocean. The tie-in with the Manta Trust was an excellent addition to the already fabulous
guiding which really focused on the marine environment.
Overall rating?
The ... (more)Richard Montague
From
US $1,299
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Snorkelling in the reefs, staying on islands that were not touristic and having heaps of fun with my guide Kokko
Tips?
Be prepared to spend time chilling out in the afternoons as it is hot.
Local benefits?
yes, staying in local guest houses, eating meals with families and using local boats and crews benefitted the community. The only negative is the reliance on bottle water and the subsequent waste generated.
Overall rating?
I loved it and will ... (more)Vicki Carmichael
From
£1,399
excluding flights
From
£3,830
excluding flights
Great to have such a personalised trip based on our interests, and a passionate guide who stayed with us the whole trip. Great choices of eco- conscious trios and hotels, and they steered us away from unethical businesses, which was appreciated.
(more)Teri OToole
Fantastic, and unforgettable experience. It leaves us wanting to return as
soon as possible! (more)Barbara Huntsman
The most memorable parts of the holiday were meeting the Sri Lankan people, seeing a leopard in Yala national park, staying in very interesting unusual accommodation. (more)Pauline Clark
From
US $1,899
including domestic flights only
From
US $1,575
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
It was fantastic to spend time with local Maldivians and to get a genuine feel for their country and lifestyle. Another highlight was snorkelling with turtles and manta rays in the crystal clear aquamarine waters off some of the many islands. The Maldivians are incredibly kind people and their country is breathtakingly beautiful!
Tips?
- Go with an open mind and a sense of humour!
- Take an underwater camera or GoPro, if at all possible.
- Pack sun lotion and ... (more)Sandra Schuler
From
£2,769
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Rainforest trip, getting there. All of it! Very well done and jam packed
Tips?
Trust the process
Local benefits?
All three
Overall rating?
Excelente (more)Mark Ereira
From
£949
excluding flights
Most memorable was the closeup shark and stingray encounters while snorkelling... 10/10 (more)Andre Esser
Excellent! Loved every moment of it and wish it was longer. (more)Fahmida Choudhury
One night I stood in the shallow waters and stingrays washed over my feet and we saw a large school of dolphins going past, followed closely by a logger head turtle and then some sharks! (more)Anne Hazzard
From
£2,565
excluding flights
From
US $1,500
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Probably the sunsets; snorkelling with Jay, crab catching with the team at night and feeding the turtles.
Tips?
Be prepared to see the other side of the Maldives and come to terms with the extent of plastic pollution. For those that have lived in challenging environments, this shouldn’t come as a great surprise, but be prepared to acknowledge generally how little we seem to care about it.
Local benefits?
Not particularly. The local team obviously do an ... (more)Ran Chakrabarti
From
£2,980
excluding flights
In Sri Lanka - our favourite place was Ella - staying up in the hillside with fantastic views of Little Adam's Peak from our hotel window. Overall just amazing/wonderful experience to have had both Sri Lanka and Maldives in one visit. (more)Jules Castenskiold
Swimming with the reef fish at the Dhigali Resort in the Maldives, absolutely excellent (more)Steve Harridge
Hard to choose, but the visit to the Temple of the Tooth was fascinating - as was the Navam Perahera festival in Colombo (an add on - it wasn't mentioned by the tour company but I found out about it on the plane out.) And the elephants were wonderful! (more)Jane Meesters
From
US $2,190
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Holding the head of a turtle as the vet applied honey to help heal a wound
Tips?
Dont expect to work all day.
Local benefits?
My trip certainly supported conservation and benifited local people.
Overall rating?
Volunteering always has a benifit to the project you choose. (more)Jacky Ridewood
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