Wakacje Maldives - holidays and trips

Picturesque landscapes, magnificent coral reefs, turquoise waters, fabulous beaches with soft sand and luxury hotels with cottages on the water - this is the Maldives!

ARCHIPELAGO OF DREAMS
The Maldives are famous for their paradise islets with prestigious and luxurious hotels. The archipelago comprises of over 1000 exotic islands and islets set on 26 atolls. Each one is surrounded by a lagoon with crystal clear water and a white ring of flour-soft sand. The vast majority of these fairy-tale islands are still uninhabited, only less than 200 of them are populated. But you have to hurry to see them, because it is estimated that they will disappear from the surface of the Earth in about 20 years.

MALE ATOLL
Divided into North and South Atoll, it stretches in the central part of the archipelago. The North Malé Atoll is one of the most frequently visited regions of the Maldives. This is where the largest number of hotels are located, as well as the capital city - Malé, the only urban center in the country. South Atoll, separated from the North one by a 4 km wide canal, is particularly popular among water sports enthusiasts. The Malé Atoll is a perfect place for a carefree holidays - its silence, enchanting nature and hotels blended into the surroundings encourage you to relax.

ARI ATOLL
One of the largest atolls on the western side of the archipelago is also divided into 2 atolls: North and South. Here you can find high standard hotels with the highest level of service and excellent recreational and sports facilities. The Ari Atoll amazes with excellent beaches and azure water, famous for its ideal conditions for underwater escapades.

PARADISE BEACHES
The Maldives have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. With soft, fine, white sand and clear, turquoise blue water, gently sloping into the ocean, they are wide and uncrowded, ideal for blissful relaxation in the shade of palm trees, as well as for active recreation. Close to many beaches there are fantastic coral reefs, which delight amateurs of diving and snorkeling. You can also play beachball, surf or try water skiing.

UNDERWATER WORLD
To admire corals, tropical fish, sharks, turtles and rays you only need to immerse yourself in the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean. But to get to know this underwater world better, it is worth to dive a bit deeper. The Maldives are famous for their professional diving schools with modern equipment and very warm water - a perfect place for both beginners and advanced diving enthusiasts. The best conditions for this sport are around the Ari and Addu atolls.

TUNA, COCONUT AND CURRY
The Maldivian cuisine is a mix of Arab, Indian and African influences. The most typical are vegetarian and fish dishes, the basic ingredient of which is rice, seasoned with aromatic spices, e.g. curry. Among the most popular ones is tuna, which is the basis of many dishes: mas riha - tuna in pieces, in a sauce of curry leaves, onion, chili paste, garlic and coconut milk, kulhiboakibaa - spicy cake, and the famous soup - garudhiya. It is also worth to try: theluli babukeyo - a kind of chips, baked bread tree fruit, huni folhi - a pancake with coconut filling, dhonkeyo kajuru - fried banana cake.

BODU BERU AND OTHER ATTRACTIONS
In addition to diving at the reef, you should try to take a light aircraft flight over the atolls - unforgettable views are guaranteed! It is also an amazing experience to fly in a seaplane, which lets you reach every corner of the country. A cultural attraction of a stay in the Maldives is a traditional dance and drum show called bodu beru, which in Maldivian means "big drum". These shows usually take place in the evenings in local bars, sometimes also in the resorts as part of a local night of culture.

SOUVENIRS
It is worth to bring home from holidays some colorful fabrics and costumes, jewelry, thudu kuna mats made of local fabrics, models of wooden dhoni boats. It is forbidden to export products from red and black coral, shells, tortoise shells and similar products of animal origin.

DID YOU KNOW?
- Legend has it that the Maldives emerged from stars that fell straight from the sky into the Indian Ocean- the Republic of Maldives is the flattest and lowest country in the world - its highest peak is also the lowest in the world, at a height of 2.3 m above sea level, and is located on the island of Wilingili- Malé is the smallest capital in the world, 2 km long and 1 km wide- The total area of the Maldives is less than 300 km², there are no rivers or lakes- the Maldives are among the 11 countries in the world where no negative temperatures have ever been recorded.

Snorkeling with a guide — the perfect opportunity to admire the underwater world in the company of an English-speaking guide. Duration - approx. 2 h. Price - approx. 50 USD.

Trip to the neighboring island — cruise to the neighboring island, time for snorkeling. Price: approx. 45 USD - half-day trip, approx. 70 USD - day trip.

A cruise on a boat with a glass bottom — an hour-long cruise on a boat with a glass bottom is a great opportunity to admire the incredible coral reef and underwater world. Price: approx. 90 USD.

Malé — sightseeing the world's smallest capital and the only city on the island - Malé. Duration - approx. 2 h. Price: approx. 55 USD (trip organized from hotels: MLEPARA, MLERASF).

A trip to a desert island — a cruise to a small desert island surrounded by azure water and coral reef. Rest and picnic on the beach. Duration - approx. 6 h. Price - approx. 190 USD.

Swimming with sharks — an amazing experience guaranteed! The whale shark is the largest fish in the world, with an average length of about 10 meters. Being next to it is completely safe, because despite its huge size, it feeds on plankton. Duration - approx. 2 h. Price: approx. 170 USD (trip organized from hotels: MLESUNI, MLEGANE).

Sunset cruise — about an hour-long, romantic cruise on a traditional boat and admiration of the sunset. Price: approx. 50 USD.

Fishing — a trip to morning or evening fishing. Duration - approx. 2 h. Price - approx. 45 USD.

 

Local excursions are organized by local travel agencies under the conditions fixed by them. It's possible to disorganize trips due to low number of applicants.