Maldives

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The Maldives is a tropical island nation in the Indian Ocean, made up of 26 coral atolls and over 1,000 individual islands southwest of Sri Lanka. It sits at an average elevation of just 1.5 metres above sea level, making it the world's lowest-lying country and one of the most vulnerable to rising seas. The archipelago is world-renowned for its crystal-clear turquoise lagoons, vibrant coral reefs, and abundant marine life — drawing divers, snorkellers, and water sports enthusiasts from around the globe. Beyond the luxury overwater bungalows it's famous for, travellers also explore local inhabited islands for a more authentic glimpse into Maldivian culture and cuisine.

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Maldives · 7 days

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Floating Around the Maldives — Self-Launched

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.

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