3-Night Maldives Cultural Break

Arrive at Malé International Airport for the start of your Cultural Maldives Break Tour. Here you will be greeted by your guide who will accompany you on a walking tour of the capital city, providing opportunities to visit places of interest including the fish market, local market, President’s Palace, and Friday Mosque.

After lunch, transfer by speedboat to your island home on the local island of Guraidhoo, South Malé Atoll, just under one hour from Malé. View the beauty of the many Maldives islands that pass you by whilst keeping your eyes open for dolphins!

Upon arrival, you will have time to settle in before either relaxing on the roof terrace at the guesthouse or on the local beach to watch the sun go down. Dinner this evening is spent with a local family — just don’t expect silver service as traditionally meals are eaten without a knife and fork!

This morning take a few steps from the beach into the ocean to explore the house reef of Guraidhoo for your first underwater encounter! Your guide will provide a safety briefing and highlight how to protect the reefs by being a responsible snorkeler, they will also act as your ‘spotter’ pointing out marine life that may not have caught your eye. They will assist less confident or inexperienced snorkelers, ensuring your equipment is comfortable and you feel safe in the water.

As the afternoon cools down, spend time exploring Guraidhoo with your guide. There will be plenty of opportunities to learn about the local way of life, including a visit to the Mosque. Visit the harbor to learn how the common wooden boat known locally as a ‘dhoni’ is built, look out for the local fishermen bringing in their catch of the day! Stop and chat with children playing in the street and watch the ladies of the community begin their evening meal preparations. Stop by a local cafe to sample traditional hedhika – Maldivian savory and sweet treats served with black tea.

Following a local-style breakfast, we travel by speedboat to two of the best nearby reefs. The coral reefs of the Maldives are inhabited by diverse marine life and are teeming with colorful fish and corals. Keep your eyes open for turtles, sharks, and rays you never know what may be in the blue!

On return to Guraidhoo, the afternoon is free for you to get active and participate in optional watersports, diving, or surfing.

This evening, enjoy a relaxed beach BBQ under the stars with the option to include traditional dancing and the beat of the ‘bodu beru’ where a group of men sits around the ‘bodu beru’ – big drum – and sing to a rhythmical beat until they reach a crescendo.

Following an early breakfast on day 4, say goodbye to Guraidhoo and transfer by morning speedboat to Malé and on to Velana International Airport or your onward destination arriving by 10:00.