Maldives Travel and Destination Guide
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Highlights
- Walking along the beach
- Windsurfing
- Diving
The 26 postcard-perfect atolls in the Indian Ocean that make up the Maldives are so pristine they may seem too perfect to be true. Lying 700km southwest of Sri Lanka, the low-lying coral islands are nothing if not isolated, and the 1200 islets, secluded lagoons and crystal blue water have made it a place of pilgrimage for scuba divers from around the world. Unfortunately as much of the country is within reach of rising sea levels (the highest point is about 2m above sea level), the country is in danger of shrinking. For the time being however, paradise is still available-for a price. Make sure you have lots of room on your credit card, as prices can be sky-high.
Featured Trips in MALDIVES
7 days | From $ 1149 USD Maldives Dhoni Cruise (AFMS)
Asia > Maldives
Highlights
Male, Ambaraa, Fenboa Finolhu, Meemu Atoll, Dhlggaru, Felidhoo, Emboodhoo Finolhu
Trip Style: Classic
Service Level: Standard
Physical Grading: 2
Take a relaxing voyage through many of the least developed atolls that make up the Maldives. On our traditional Dhoni we'll visit isolated beaches, small towns and traditional fishing villages. Learn the local way of life and snorkel in clear waters during this onboard sailing adventure.
8 days | From $ 1149 USD Sri Lanka Experience (ASSP)
Asia > Sri Lanka
Highlights
Colombo, Anuradhapura, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage, Kandy, Uda ...
Trip Style: Classic
Service Level: Standard
Physical Grading: 3
Scramble over rock fortresses, and be amazed at rock paintings centuries old in this experience of a lifetime. Be moved by the elephant orphanage and completely in awe on a game drive through Uda Walawe National Park, where you may see leopards, elephants and crocodiles before returning to the urban jungle of Colombo.
