Paradise islands in the Indian Ocean are primarily associated with vacation at the All -inclusive Hotel. Indeed, this is an ideal place for a relaxing rest and a luxurious honeymoon. But not only. These are also adventures, acquaintance with exotic nature, extreme sports and adrenaline. We tell you how to make a trip to the Maldives bright and unforgettable.
How to get
The Maldiv International Airport is located on the island of Hulul, 2 km from the capital of Male. Direct flights fly from Moscow, the cost of a ticket for one person in both directions – from 55,700 rubles*, travel time – about 9 hours.
Entrance rules
To stay with tourist purposes, up to 30 days, a fairly free visa, which is placed at the airport on arrival. You will also need a passport filled 96 hours before departure a declaration of health status, return ticket, medical insurance, vouchers and confirmation of the hotel armor.
Run away to an uninhabited island
Maldives is an archipelago of 26 atolls, which, in turn, consist of 1192 coral islands. Life boils on the largest of them, and those that are smaller have retained their pristine wildness and charm. Good news – on uninhabited areas of sushi in the middle of the ocean you can get and even spend the night there. A similar recreation format is popular by couples and newlyweds.
As part of such a tour, you will be delivered by boat to the right place, and on the shore will wait for the table with marine delicacies, fruits and champagne. After a romantic dinner, you will definitely return for you, but if you want to extend the exotic escape, you can stay overnight and feel like a real Robinson.
Fly on the hydroplan
As we have already mentioned, the Maldives is a scattering from the islands in the middle of the Indian Ocean. To quickly move between them, they use not only ferries and boats, but also seaplanes. Usually they are ordered by hotels for the transfer of their guests, but there is another option. You can rent a hydraulic plane yourself or join a group tour. The pleasure is inconsistent, but if there is an opportunity, then why not.
There are several formats of such flights. A short 15-minute, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of atolls, reefs and tricks of dolphins from the air. And a full journey to distant islands with landing and visiting a fishing village and other tourist locations.
Plant a personalized coral
On each atoll there are biologists, under the leadership of which you can contribute to the development of the local fauna and join the reinstalling program.
To do this, tourists tie a coral with a name plate on a special frame, which after water is lowered and fixed near the reef. Your “tree” will slowly grow – you can verify this from a photo report that will send a biologist to you every six months.
Walk on the water
Anyone who wants to explore the ocean spaces independently rents a kayak or canoe. Most large hotels offer such a service to guests. If you are lucky, you can find a ship with a transparent bottom and enjoy not only the views of quiet lagoon, but also the underwater world with bizarre corals and fish under your feet.
There will not be a lot of special training to manage the canoe, however, there will be a lot to row with bums – calculate your strength. There are 1-2 people in the ship, so such unhurried walks will be the perfect choice for steam.
Fighting your fears
If you want even more merging with the elements, and you are ready to meet with the inhabitants of the underwater world face to face, try Fridiving. Unlike diving, where the immersion occurs with scuba gear, here you will have to dive under the water by holding your breath, and from the equipment you will only be flippers and glasses.
For those who have not tried anything like this before, it is worth starting with snorkeling – swimming with a mask on the surface of the water. If this does not scare you, and you are ready to move on, contact the fridival instructor who will teach you security and conduct the first fridium seans. It all starts from a small depth, and after a couple of immersion, they become longer and more interesting. Sometimes the diver can be right in the middle of a flickering jamb of fish, and experienced divers explore underwater mountains with caves and sunken vessels.
Become Jacques-Ivo-Kuto
Not ready to dive, but want to see the underwater kingdom? For you there is another option for immersion on mysterious depths. Whale submarine Whale Submarine Maldives is a comfortable alternative for those who want to breathe under water full breasts. The ship has comfortable chairs and portholes, from where you can consider coral reefs and fish, moray and other inhabitants of the Indian ocean.
Excursions on the submarine start from the capital of Male and last for about 45 minutes. You can book them through the hotel, at the airport or turning directly to Whale Submarine. There are daily sessions and evening, when the dark bottom and its inhabitants are lit by the lights of submarines.
Picked up five hotels in the Maldives for an unforgettable rest:
Sky View by Relax Touurs – from 6,500 rubles per night*.
Atholhu Residence – from 10 200 rubles per night*.
Summer Island Maldives Resort – from 26,000 rubles per night*.
Seraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa – 36,200 rubles per night*.
Amari Havodda Maldives – from 89,000 rubles per night*.
Viva la Maldives!
An unforgettable impressions are closer than they seem – together with Love Radio, we play a trip for two at the Finolhu Baa Atoll hotel, a paradise of the Maldives of the Maldives. All details and rules of participation are available on the link.
*Prices are relevant at the time of publication.
