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Maldives Trips & Tours

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Maldives Trips & Tours

1,200 Indian Ocean islets that live up to every coconuts-and-beach-huts cliché – and then some.

There’s not a lot we can say to sum up the Maldives without sounding like another travel brochure, but put it this way – everything you’ve seen, read and heard is absolutely and completely true. Perfect circles of blonde, velvet beaches are lapped by water the colour of lapis; megawatt hotels range from marooned-island dreaminess to mind-boggling ritz, glitz and glamour; and no matter where you look, there’s a hammock to sway in and a cocktail to sip. So far, so beachy – but what else is there to know about this Indian Ocean utopia? In total, there are almost 1,200 islands in 26 atolls, scattered around 35,000 square miles of prime ocean real estate. They range in size from tiny dots of swirling sand to larger, palm-fringed masses, and every one of them is uniformly brilliant. Accommodation-wise, you’ve got around 100 hotels and resorts to choose from, each occupying their own private islands (did someone say James Bond?) and accessed by sea plane or helicopter. The words ‘holiday of a lifetime’ seem to fit the bill rather nicely…

Why you'll love your Maldives Trips & Tours package

Why you'll love it

Everything – even if you don’t like beach holidays.

Off the beaten track

Off the beaten track

As the world’s lowest-lying land mass, the hype around the Maldives is made all the more poignant with the knowledge that should climate change continue, these island sprinkles could be completely submerged by the ocean. Conservation efforts are on the up and if you’d like to get involved, this is your moment.

Something to think about

Something to think about

The sheer number of underwater resorts, overwater lodges and just on-the-water villas can seem overwhelming, but you’ll soon find that each has its own quirks and charms that make choosing easier than you think.

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When to go on a Maldives Trip

The Maldives is made up of over 1000 islands scattered near the equator, meaning it has delightful temperatures throughout the year ranging between 23°C to 31°C. The islands have two main seasons, the dry Winter monsoon (Iruvai) and the wet Summer monsoon (Halhangu). The former brings sunny skies and occasional rainfall, and lasts from November to April; while the latter lasts from May to October, bringing heavy rains, rough seas and strong winds. The southern atolls can receive slightly more rain in this period as well. The driest months are from January to April, which happens to be the ultimate time for snorkelling, swimming and diving in the crystal waters. On average, you have 12 hours of daylight to enjoy in the water, which sits at a balmy 24°C or higher. The best months for surfing are from March to October, while May is the prime time for spotting manta rays and whale sharks.
If you want to see manta rays and whale sharks year-round, consider North Ari Atoll and South Ari Atoll. If you’re looking for manta ray gatherings in the summer months (May to October), consider Baa Atoll which is known for its high-quality reefs and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. "
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Wildlife in Maldives

Diving can be done all around the Maldives, although its at the outer atolls and further away from the capital that you'll find the best quality. Baa Atoll is a UNESCO Biosphere and is known for Hanifaru Bay, where you can see hundreds of manta rays from May to Sept.

Ari Atoll is known for whale shark sighting and has a hammerhead dive point for anyone that fancies something different. There are several Manta ray cleaning stations dotted around the Maldives where you can see these graceful creatures as they're cleaned by tiny fish. Turtles, sting rays, nurse sharks, white tip and black tip sharks can be sighted almost anywhere as well.

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