Maldives Island Hopping
WHAT TO EXPECT
You can tick off some of the biggest items on your list with our Maldives Island Hopping experience! Enjoy once-in-a-lifetime activities like swimming with manta rays and turtles, snorkelling at a shipwreck, night fishing, and experiencing the amazing over-water bungalows!​
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This tailor-made trip is exclusive to travellers in their 20s and 30s who want to travel and connect with like-minded people. ​It combines socialising with new friends, spending time in the sun, exploring the reef, and discovering marine life. We also offer a range of optional extra activities, allowing you to decide how you will spend your days.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED
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7 x Nights Hotel Accomodation
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All Transfers (Airport & between islands)
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Daily buffet Breakfasts
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2 x Lunches & 2 x Dinners
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Whale Shark Excursion
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Shipwreck & Sand Bank
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Turtle Bay Excursion
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Beach Clean-up​
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
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Resort Visits
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See the Over-Water Bungalows
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Overnight at a secluded island
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Scuba Diving
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Night Fishing
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Water Sports:
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SUP, Parasailing & Wakeboarding
NOT INCLUDED
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International Flights
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Personal Travel Insurance
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DAY 1: Fulidhoo
Welcome to the Maldives
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DAY 2: Fulidhoo
Shipwreck, Nurse Sharks and Sandbank
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DAY 3: Fulidhoo
Whale Sharks & Island Lunch
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DAY 4: Fulidhoo
Overnight on a deserted island
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DAY 5: Maafushi
Scuba Diving & Sunset Cruise
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DAY 6: Maafushi
Resort Excursion
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DAY 7: Maafushi
Beach Day & Water Sports
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DAY 8: Departure Day
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Sarah, USA
Such an amazing group of people!
We shared so many amazing once in a life time experiences together and will treasure every moment!
Looking forward to my next trip!
Judy, Netherlands
So much fun!! I was a solo traveller and immediately felt like part of a family!
We swam with Whale Sharks and Mantas, lunch on a sandbank, went Scuba Diving and swam at a shipwreck. Best week ever!
Tara, Australia
This was my first time overseas and
all I can say is WOW!
Lots of new friends and memories that will last a life time!
So much more than I had ever expected and cannot wait to go back!
DATES & PRICES
STANDARD PRICE: $1,690 USD
ITINERARY
Day 1: ARRIVAL DAY
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One of our friendly Indy Escapes staff members will meet you and your new travel buddies at the airport.
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After meeting the team, we will depart from Malé Airport together in a private speedboat to Fulidhoo Island. Once we arrive, we will have a brief introductory meeting to understand the flow of the week, then head down to the local beach for a sunset swim.
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After you’ve had time for a shower, we will enjoy our first family dinner on the beach, where we will play some games and get to know the crew.
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Day 2: WHALE SHARK
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After a nice big Maldivian breakfast, we will depart for South Ari Atoll, where we will search for the world's biggest fish, the Whale Shark. Swimming with whale sharks in the Maldives is an incredible experience, offering a unique opportunity to encounter these gentle giants in their natural habitat.
We work closely with the Maldives Whale Shark Research Project, a local NGO that lobbies for greater protection of these majestic creatures, and we will learn a little more about Whale Sharks before entering the water.
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After our day on the water, we will stop at Dhigurah for a sandbank lunch and enjoy one of the country's most beautiful islands before returning to Fulidhoo in the evening. We will have dinner in Fulidhoo and head down to the local pier in the evening to see if we can spot some local manta.
Day 3: SHIPWRECK​
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Today is another exciting day! We will head down south to the crystal blue waters surrounding the famous Vaavu Shipwreck. The wreck is semi-submerged, so you can climb up and jump off, and everyone will have the opportunity to get some incredible underwater photos. Next, we will make our way to Shark Point for anyone willing to jump in the water with the resident nurse sharks that inhabit the area before heading back to Fulidhoo for lunch.
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In the late afternoon, we have the opportunity to head to a resort for a cocktail or join an optional excursion to camp out overnight on a secluded island covered in palm trees in the middle of the ocean. We will stop off to swim with turtles, enjoy a sunset swim, and have a beach BBQ. Then, we will have some fun, games, and dancing before spending the night sleeping under the stars.
Day 4: RELAX OR SCUBA DIVE
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We will wake up with the sunrise on our island paradise and enjoy a beachfront breakfast before returning to Fulidhoo. You will have a couple of hours to relax on the beach and enjoy lunch at your own pace before deciding whether you want to take part in the next optional activity: scuba diving!
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For those who would like to explore the underwater world further, you will have an opportunity to go scuba diving! There are options for both beginner and certified divers to head out and experience some of the most beautiful and vibrant reefs in the world.
Scuba diving in the Maldives is a dream for many divers due to its crystal-clear waters and diverse marine life. If we are lucky, you can expect to see a vast array of tropical fish, along with green sea turtles and eagle rays. All of our diving guides are certified and have their own cameras, so you will not have to worry about capturing these special moments.
Day 5: SUNSET CRUISE
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After a jam-packed couple of days, we know you all deserve a nice relaxing morning to sleep in. The island is beautiful and fun to explore, plus you can even go for a swim on the bikini beach with the resident stingrays before departing for our next island, Maafushi.
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Afterwards, we will take our private speedboat transfer to Maafushi, where we will get settled in before getting ready for our first optional excursion on this amazing island. This evening, we set sail on an incredible sunset cruise, where we can relax, enjoy a drink, or cast a line from the boat and go night fishing. The best part of the trip is that our local crew will cook up a fresh seafood dinner comprising tonight's catch. Tonight is a super chilled evening together.
Day 6: RESORT DAY
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What would be the perfect way to spend a free day in the Maldives? At an all-inclusive resort surrounded by your amazing new travel buddies, of course! ​
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Today, we depart for Centara Resort, where we have the option to indulge in the all-inclusive package, which includes transfers, resort entry, an international buffet lunch and unlimited cocktails. Sound good? We think so too! We will start the day at the hammocks in front of the water villas, then head to the beach for a swim and water sports. After lunch, we will make our way to the pool bar, where we can share a drink and a laugh as the sun sets into the night, and then we will return to Maafushi for dinner.
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​In the evening, it's time for some fun as we jump onboard a party boat and dance the night away!
Day 7: BEACH DAY
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The last few days have been full of bucket list items, so today, we are having a Beach Day!
There are various water sports available at the main beach outside our hotel, including stand-up paddle boarding, parasailing, kayaking, jet-packing, and catamaran hire. You can also grab a snorkel and explore some of the reefs around the island, get a massage, go shopping for souvenirs, or just relax under a palm tree in a Maldivian hammock.
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​In the evening, we will have our final family beach dinner together, with a "white night" theme. This is the perfect way to end a perfect week with a fantastic crew!​ Tomorrow morning, our Maldives adventure comes to an end. Enjoy one last breakfast as you bid farewell to your Indy crew and your new lifelong friends :)
Day 8: DEPARTURE DAY
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Departure day in the Maldives with Indy Escapes is a bittersweet symphony of tropical hues and heartfelt farewells. With heavy hearts and camera rolls filled with snapshots of blissful moments, our Indy Fam boards their speedboats and heads to the airport at the chosen time, carrying with them the essence of the Maldives.
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The included airport transfers take around 45 minutes to arrive at the airport and depart Maafushi at 8:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 5:00 p.m.
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​ Departure day marks the end of a chapter but ignites the spark of anticipation for the next adventure with Indy Escapes.
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So, what are you waiting for? Come and join us in paradise!
ACCOMMODATION
Fulidhoo: 4 x Nights Accommodation
- Twin Share
- Private Ensuite
- Private Balcony (with Seaview)
- Air Conditioning
- FREE Wifi
- TV
- Safe
- Minibar/Fridge
- Beach Towels Included
- In-house Laundry Facilities
Maafushi: 3 x Nights Accommodation
- Twin Share
- Private Ensuite
- Private Balcony (with Seaview)
- Air Conditioning
- FREE Wifi
- TV
- Safe
- Minibar/Fridge
- Beach Towels Included
- Free Gym Facilities
- In-house Spa Facilities
- In-house Laundry Facilities