Budget Explorer

4 Nights 5 Days

Affordable Maldives experience staying in local islands with authentic culture

Day by Day Itinerary

Arrival & Local Island Welcome

Arrive at Velana International Airport and take public ferry to Maafushi, a popular local island. Check into your budget-friendly guesthouse with air conditioning and WiFi. Explore the island on foot - visit local shops, cafes, and the bikini beach. Evening welcome dinner at a local restaurant with traditional Maldivian cuisine.

Highlights:

Public ferry • Budget guesthouse • Island exploration • Bikini beach • Traditional dinner

Snorkeling & Beach Day

Morning group snorkeling trip to nearby reef - see colorful fish, turtles, and coral. Equipment provided. Return to island for lunch at a local cafe. Afternoon relaxing on the beautiful bikini beach with crystal-clear water. Evening sunset watching from the beach. Dinner at a budget-friendly restaurant.

Highlights:

Group snorkeling • Colorful fish • Sea turtles • Bikini beach • Sunset watching • Local cafe

Sandbank Picnic

Full-day excursion to a pristine sandbank in the middle of the ocean. Snorkeling in the surrounding waters. BBQ lunch on the sandbank with fresh fish and local dishes. Swimming and sunbathing in paradise. Return to island in the afternoon. Evening free time to explore local shops and cafes.

Highlights:

Sandbank excursion • Snorkeling • BBQ lunch • Swimming • Local shopping

Island Hopping Adventure

Morning visit to nearby inhabited island to experience authentic Maldivian life. Meet locals and learn about their culture and traditions. Lunch at a local home with traditional dishes. Afternoon visit to another island for shopping and exploration. Return to Maafushi for dinner and relaxation.

Highlights:

Inhabited island visit • Meet locals • Traditional lunch • Cultural experience • Island shopping

Departure

Morning water sports session - try kayaking, paddleboarding, or jet skiing at affordable rates. Last-minute shopping for souvenirs at local shops. Lunch at your favorite spot from the trip. Afternoon ferry back to Male. Evening departure from Velana International Airport with wonderful memories on a budget.

Highlights:

Water sports • Souvenir shopping • Ferry to Male • Airport transfer • Departure