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Maldives Uncovered

8 days
Start and end in Male
3.6
5 traveler reviews
Maldives Uncovered - Encounters Travel
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Tour Operator:
Encounters Travel
Max group size:
10
Age range:
8 to 95
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
36212
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Highlights

  • Discover local restaurants and cafes
  • Have breakfast with a local family
  • Relax on an uninhabited island
  • Experience a snorkelling excursion

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive in Male, transfer to hotel
  2. Day 2 Male Tour, ferry to Guraidhoo, free time & dinner
  3. Day 3 Snorkelling trip, free time, Beach BBQ
  4. Day 4 Ferry to Maafushi, coral nursery visit
  5. Day 5 Snorkelling, sandbank and dolphin cruise
  6. Day 6 Visit Gulhi for a change of pace, snorkelling, island tour and family dinner
  7. Day 7 Free day for relaxation or optional activities
  8. Day 8 Transfer to Male airport for departure
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Number of tours

81

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

92%

Encounters Travel is an adventure tour operator, based in the UK but with representatives in Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. We run a wide selection of cultural and adventurous tours around the world, each carefully designed to help you get the most out of the country you're...

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Awards Received

2012 Tour of the Year Winner
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Customer Reviews

  • Maldives Uncovered reviewer 1
    · March 5th, 2020
    I don’t think I got my money’s worth, the only good thing was our guide, reefs and warm ocean. Let’s talk about hotels that we had to stay in four different islands they all were miserable cheap hotels some of them we had to get in from a dark alley, even we requested hand soap never received it from any of the motels they can not possibly be more than $30 a night We only went to cafes never a decent restaurant. The last island we went was Gulhi I still don’t know why we were there, absolutely nothing to do no reef no snorkeling all we did stay in the motel. THE ONLY ISLAND I WILL RECOMMEND IS MAAFUJI. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY IN ANY OTHER ISLANDS. ANY CARIBBEAN ISLAND HAS WHAT MALDIVES HAS MINUS 72% HUMIDITY
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    Trip date: February 2020
  • Maldives Uncovered reviewer 2
    · January 23rd, 2018
    I loved this trip. Not just the fact that it was in the stunning Maldives but our guide Zaff was just amazing. He made everything run smoothly with his easy going and humorous personality. The activities that were included were all really well put together and the trip was good value. I would definitely recommend this trip to others. Can't wait to get back to the beautiful Maldives - I miss you...
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    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    Hi Maria, thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed our Maldives on a Shoestring tour and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!
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    Trip date: January 2018
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    · January 2nd, 2014
    A great way to see a more "real" side of the Maldives. It's not all picture postcards.
    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    Thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your tour feedback. We are happy you enjoyed your Maldives holiday. We hope that you'll join us again in the future!
    Trip date: January 2014
  • A
    · June 12th, 2013
    We had the most amazing holiday, all activities were awesome. Great tour guide - Kamey - we had lots of laughs. In short our trip to the Maldives with Encounter was one of the most memorable holidays we have ever had, we will most definitely be back!
    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    Thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your tour feedback. We are happy you enjoyed your Maldives holiday. We hope that you'll join us again in the future!
    Trip date: June 2013
  • Maldives Uncovered reviewer 5
    · August 31st, 2013
    We went on this trip in March 2013 and we had a wonderful time, as it was a great way to see such a beautiful place. The overall trip was excellent value and the itinerary enabled us to experience the Maldives in so many ways and also with a small group. We did both of the now optional extras and the crew on the boat were very friendly and helpful and the food was fabulous and in ample supply as well as variety to meet everyone’s taste’s. They also took us to great places for snorkeling which enabled us to see sea turtles, sting rays and even a shark not to mention the many species of beautifully coloured fish. We stayed at the Paradise Island resort and this was a lovely way to end the trip. We would not have thought to do such a trip and were glad that we took advantage of the discounts and booked it at the TNT Travel Show. We will definitely look to book a future trip with encounters travel.
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    Encounters Travel commented on this review
    Thanks for the great feedback! come and see us at the Sep TNT show for your next holiday?
    Trip date: March 2013

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8 days
Maldives Uncovered
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What our customers ask about this tour

    The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
    • What is the group size?

      Our group size is minimum 2 and maximum 18 travellers.

    • What activities can I take on Days 5 and 7?

      On days 5 and 7, you can do one of the following, subject to availability and weather conditions:
      Full-day scuba-diving boat trip from Maafushi

    • Are all meals included in this tour?

      There are 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 5 dinners included in the price of the tour. The rest of the meals you'd arrange locally, generally in the guest-house you're staying in, or in a local cafe or restaurant. You're not staying on the private luxury resort islands, so eating out is affordable.

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    • Vaccines
      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Typhoid - Recommended for Maldives. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Maldives. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Maldives. Ideally 3 months before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Maldives. Ideally 2 months before travel.
      • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Maldives. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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      • For any tour departing before January 25th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 25th, 2025, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Encounters Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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