Maldives

Skip the guided group tour price tag and explore the South Malé Atoll and Felidhu Atholhu independently — the Maldives isn't just for honeymooners with bottomless budgets. This self-launched version replaces the operator's chartered dhoni with a liveaboard snorkelling trip or budget guesthouse island-hopping route, keeps all the highlights (Fulidhoo, Felidhu, Bodu Mora, world-class snorkelling, and a Bodu Beru cultural evening), and slashes the cost significantly. The Maldives has a thriving budget guesthouse scene on local islands that most travellers don't know about — use it. All costs are approximate per person estimates.

Travel Crew

~£480

Experience the breathtaking marine wildlife of the Maldives independently — snorkelling with whale sharks, manta rays, sea turtles and dolphins across the South Malé and Ari Atolls. Instead of booking through a guided group tour operator, you can self-launch this adventure by chartering a budget liveaboard or joining an open-berth liveaboard directly, cutting costs dramatically while enjoying the same incredible Indian Ocean experiences. All meals, snorkelling excursions and island-hopping are covered on board. Prices are approximate estimates per person based on budget liveaboard rates.

Travel Crew

~£1,645