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3 NIGHT CULTURAL BREAK

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Our three night cultural break is designed to either work as a self-contained budget Maldives experience or as a start to a longer independent stay in the archipelago.

Staying on Guraidhoo in South Male Atoll, explore this quiet typical fishing island with sandy roads and palm trees. Discover locals going about their daily routine and carpenters at the local shipyard traditionally constructing typical local dhoni boats. Make friends with a local family over a traditional local dinner in their home.

Snorkel the aqua marine waters and encounter a myriad of marine life or for those feeling energetic participate in Scuba diving, surfing, kiting and windsurfing for which the conditions in this area are excellent in season.

TOUR DETAILS

  • When: Arrival Day (Day One) Sun/Mon/Weds/Thurs/Sat only due to ferry timetables
    Speedboat transfers available at extra cost
  • Start: Arrival on day one by midday
  • Meeting Place: Velana International Airport (MLE)
  • Duration: 3 Nights/4 Days
  • Inclusions: • Deluxe Room Guesthouse accommodation
    • 3 breakfasts & 2 dinners
    • Airport and domestic transfer assistance
    • Public ferry transfers
    • Island tour and Hedika Experience
    • Snorkeling trip and sandbank visit
    • Secret Paradise Guide
    • Local Tax ($3 Green tax per person per night, 10% Service Charge and 12% GST)
  • Price: USD699 per person based on double/twin share
    Single Supplement USD200
    Child (2-11 years) USD299
  • Important Note: The Maldives is a Muslim country and therefore alcohol is not available on local islands. Subject to availability day/evening visits to resorts can be arranged. Bikinis are also not allowed to be worn on local island beaches; however all of our guesthouses offer either private gardens/balconies or private (non-chargeable) beach areas for guests where bikini swimwear can be worn.
  • Accommodation: Guraidhoo Palm Inn

    This family run, three star property has fifteen rooms. All the rooms are modern, clean and comfortable and just a few minutes walk from the shallow lagoon, dividing Guraidhoo from a small private island where you can sunbathe.

    All rooms offer En-suite bathroom, AC and fan, Flat screen satellite TV, In-room safety-deposit box and Wi-Fi.
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DAY 1: ARRIVAL, MALE TOUR, TRANSFER & LOCAL FAMILY DINNER

Upon arrival you will be met by your guide who will accompany you on a tour of the capital city, providing opportunity to visit places of interest including the fish market, local market, Presidents Palace and Friday Mosque .
After lunch transfer by local ferry to your guesthouse on the local island of Guraidhoo, South Male Atoll, 120 minutes from Male. Sit up top on the ferry to 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 the aid of a knife and fork!

DAY 2: SNORKEL TOUR, ISLAND DISCOVERY TOUR & HEDIKAA EXPERIENCE

Following breakfast accompanied by your guide 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 on responsible snorkelling and 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 accompanied by your guide time is spent exploring Guraidhoo with the opportunity to learn about the local way of life including a visit to the Mosque, visit the boatyard learn how the common wooden boat known locally as a ‘dhoni’ is built, 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 ‘hedikaa’ – Maldivian savoury and sweet short eats served with black tea.

DAY 3: SNORKEL TOUR, FREE AFTERNOON & BBQ DINNER

Following a local style breakfast at the guesthouse 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 teaming with colourful 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 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 sit around the ‘bodu beru’ – big drum and sing to a rhythmical beat until they reach a crescendo.

DAY 4: TRANSFER TO MALE

Following an early breakfast you will transfer by early morning public ferry to Male and on to Velana International Airport (MLE) or your onward destination arriving by 10:00.

  • JANET B
    Best tour I have ever had! Very well organised. Great tour guide – fun, knowledgeable and informative. Accommodation comfortable and service impeccable. Loved the local food and culture experiences. Highly recommend traveling with Secret Paradise.
  • LYNDA D.
    We thoroughly enjoyed our short visit to the Maldives ,the 2 highlights being having one of the most wonderful guides and the family dinner in Guiradhoo. In my now almost 25 years of "world hopping" I think as well as my mother, that Kamey is by far one of the most knowledgeable, courteous and dedicated guide we've ever had; he is one of your most precious assets convey him our warmest thanks.
  • LUMBATTA
    Myself and my family spent 3 days with some of the folks at Secret Paradise and we were thrilled with the experience and the professional and courteous service we received. They were always on time, very quick to reply to questions and went above and beyond to make sure we were well taken care of. I would highly recommend this company!
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