Maldives local island hopping vacation
Price
US $1449ToUS $1549 excluding flights
Description of Maldives local island hopping vacation
Price information
US $1449ToUS $1549 excluding flights
Price per person based on double/twin share includes:
7 Night Deluxe room guesthouse accommodation.
6 Dinners.
1 Lunch.
Services of local tour leader.
Transfers by ferry.
All activities listed in itinerary and local tax.
6 Dinners.
1 Lunch.
Services of local tour leader.
Transfers by ferry.
All activities listed in itinerary and local tax.
Departure information
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Travel guides
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Accessibility
Accessible tourism overview:
We are a team of can-do people, and we are able to customise our tours and experiences to ensure that anyone can make the most of our tour options.
We have welcomed a range of guests with different disabilities and ages and our guides are only too happy to help accommodate their needs. Our youngest guest has been 6 months old and our eldest guest has been in their 90s so the team are used to working with different age groups and adapting the tour and activities to be encompassing regardless of age, ability or experience. All we ask is that we are made aware of any specific requirements at the time of booking so that we can plan in advance.
Limited mobility:
We can offer ground floor accommodation options or properties with lifts and our activities can be adapted by our experienced and professional guiding team.
Wheelchair:
Guests with wheelchairs can be assisted to negotiate Male as well as most of the local islands we visit. We offer resorts where access around the property is on wooden board walks or paved pathways so there is no fear of wheels getting stuck in the sand. Some of our partner dive centers offer special days for locals with disabilities to try dive or snorkelling in safe and controlled conditions. If this is of interest then we maybe be able to accommodate this into your stay with us.
Cognitive conditions:
The people of the Maldives are naturally laid back and relaxed and you will find stays on local islands calm and peaceful. We select small family run properties and if you have specific requirements in regard to the activities included on our tours we are happy to tailor-make. We have a relationship with a local autism center which allows us to access accompanying support if necessary.
'Free from' food:
As you may expect from an island beach nation the Maldives imports over 90% of its food, discounting the abundance of tuna, chilli and fresh coconut that form part of our staple diet. We appreciate that our guests may have special dietary requirements and are used to dealing with allergies, intolerance and special requirements. Providing we know in advance either before or at the time of booking we will do our best to meet your dietary requirements or at the very least advise you on what alternatives will be on offer.
LGBT:
This trip ensures safe and welcoming travel for LGBTQ travelers. It allows everyone to enjoy and discover our island paradise.
Reviews
1 Reviews of Maldives local island hopping vacation
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 03 Apr 2018 by Vicki Carmichael
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Snorkelling in the reefs, staying on islands that were not touristic and having heaps of fun with my guide Kokko
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Be prepared to spend time chilling out in the afternoons as it is hot.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
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.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
I loved it and will definitely return again.
Read the operator's response here:
Dear Vicki,
Thank you for taking time to write your review. I am delighted to learn that you had a great time and were well looked after by your personal guide Kokko Ibbe. Local tourism in the Maldives at just 6 years old is still very much in it's infancy and there are indeed challenges and improvement opportunities to be made.
The Maldivian’s would historically have thrown their waste into the ocean, however, that was in the days when waste would have been predominantly food waste and all biodegradable, then came along plastic and then came over one million visitors. Add all this together and we are presented with a country that has a significant challenge regarding waste removal.
Positively, there are a number of actions being taken to manage waste and over time a more environmentally friendly waste management process will come into being throughout the archipelago. Whilst the obvious answer is for the government to ban the use of plastic bags and bottles we are a long way from this decision being made. However, as a business we work closely with NGO Save the Beach to increase awareness of both waste management and coral reef protection. Last year we sponsored and supported waste management presentations in schools in the capital. We also take part in monthly beach or city clean ups in Hulhumale where our office is based. I have been visiting the Maldives since 2000 and have had the pleasure of living here for the past 6 years. I have personally seen waste management practices improve over this period of time. There is certainly a growing awareness and it is also encouraging to see a lot of youth involvement. Whilst it is going to be a slow process to achieve a plastic free nation especially as we rely on bottked water as visitors to the country we can all play our part by taking home plastic waste wherever possible and by leading by example. We look forward to you traveling with us again in the future. Kind Regards, Ruth
Thank you for taking time to write your review. I am delighted to learn that you had a great time and were well looked after by your personal guide Kokko Ibbe. Local tourism in the Maldives at just 6 years old is still very much in it's infancy and there are indeed challenges and improvement opportunities to be made.
The Maldivian’s would historically have thrown their waste into the ocean, however, that was in the days when waste would have been predominantly food waste and all biodegradable, then came along plastic and then came over one million visitors. Add all this together and we are presented with a country that has a significant challenge regarding waste removal.
Positively, there are a number of actions being taken to manage waste and over time a more environmentally friendly waste management process will come into being throughout the archipelago. Whilst the obvious answer is for the government to ban the use of plastic bags and bottles we are a long way from this decision being made. However, as a business we work closely with NGO Save the Beach to increase awareness of both waste management and coral reef protection. Last year we sponsored and supported waste management presentations in schools in the capital. We also take part in monthly beach or city clean ups in Hulhumale where our office is based. I have been visiting the Maldives since 2000 and have had the pleasure of living here for the past 6 years. I have personally seen waste management practices improve over this period of time. There is certainly a growing awareness and it is also encouraging to see a lot of youth involvement. Whilst it is going to be a slow process to achieve a plastic free nation especially as we rely on bottked water as visitors to the country we can all play our part by taking home plastic waste wherever possible and by leading by example. We look forward to you traveling with us again in the future. Kind Regards, Ruth
Responsible Travel
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Planet
TransportWe recommend low carbon transport and make the journey as stimulating and sustainable as the stay allowing our guests on our Stay Local tour to travel by public ferries and experience true local transportation. Whilst cars do exist within the capital area of Male, none of our team travel by any other mode of transport when traveling to and from work other than foot, bicycle or public transport.
Waste
We free the land, sea and waterways from rubbish and pollution.The Maldives is a fragile environment. It is more fragile and more in danger than most other places on earth. The country’s existence relies on healthy coral reefs and a moderation of the sea level rise. The Maldives struggles to eliminate all the rubbish produced by over 1 million tourists per year and whilst educating locals in waste management is all part of a large project, as visitors to their home we encourage our guests to support in the following ways and help by leading by example. For this reason and for the obvious difficulty in eliminating several materials, we suggest to bring back the empty containers of shampoo, bath foam, conditioner, cream and photograph film. We also advise to bring cotton shopping bags to eliminate the need for plastic bags when shopping and to pack a reusable water bottle to avoid the purchase of small plastic water bottles.
People
A fair dealWe offer local people good working conditions, a fair wage,benefits and empower them with training and development opportunities. With the exception of our Co-Founder, who has resided in the Maldives full time for over 10 years, all our team are Maldivians who have a passion to share their enthusiasm and knowledge of their country. Every member of the team is involved with our local island package development, planning and organisation and their input has allowed us to develop a very unique product.
Traveling with respect
We work to create good relationships between tourists and the local community. We respect local customs and culture. We want our guests to learn about local customs and cultural practices whilst respecting local dress and cultural requirements. It is a practice on all tours to teach basic local language so that our guests can as a minimum offer a greeting in the local Dhivehi language. Our Stay Local tour includes the opportunity to eat at the home of a local family and sample local cuisine ate in local style without the aid of cutlery, allowing guests and locals to interact and share a unique experience.
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