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Male · North Central · Maldives
Multi Activity Adventure Holiday - 8D/7N
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The Experience
What your day looks like
If you are a more active traveler with a sense of adventure and an interest in watersports our multi-activity holiday is just for you! Try your hand at sea kayaking, windsurfing, surfing, snorkeling, and scuba diving. All activities include a coaching session with your instructor should you be new to the sport or need a refresher. Based on Gan in the southern atoll of Laamu, the island boasts an unusual red-tinted lake and an 8km stretch of white sand, making it the longest beach in the Maldives. On land, a guided jeep tour of the island allows you to explore ancient Buddhist ruins and gain unique insights into local Maldivian life. With accommodation in a deluxe beachfront hotel equipped with a plunge pool, gym and wellness center you can be sure to add some relaxation into the mix!
Highlights
Why travelers choose this experience
- Learn how to dive, windsurf, surf and stand up paddle
- Kayak and snorkel the Indian Ocean
- Learn about the culture and traditions of the islands
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
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Day One: Upon arrival at Male International Airport, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred by domestic flight to the island of Gan, in the southern atoll of Laamu and onto your guesthouse which will be your base for the week. Settle in after your flight before taking your first steps on the sands of this tropical paradise, take a swim in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean or just explore the facilities of the guesthouse before dinner.
Continued
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Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2
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Kayaking at Gan (Addu Atoll). Day Two: Following breakfast served at the guesthouse the day will be spent kayaking, providing an opportunity to explore the east side of the atoll. You will be coached on how to paddle and maneuver the kayak before heading off into the inner atoll. There will be plenty of time to stop off at isolated sandbanks and uninhabited islands to snorkel and gain your first experience of the amazing underwater world of the Maldives. A picnic lunch will be eaten and there will be time to relax and sunbathe before heading back to Gan. The remainder of the afternoon is free for you to relax on the beach, snorkel the house reef or just chill in the plunge pool.
Continued
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Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3
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Leisure. Day Three: Today the morning is free for you to hit the beach, snorkel the house reef or just chill in the peaceful guesthouse garden. Following lunch, you will be taken by a local guide on an exploration trip of the island of Gan by jeep. You will visit some historical places and learn more about the history of the Maldives and local life, even visiting a fish factory and a local vegetable farm. Keep an eye out for the local herd of goats that are often found hiding in the undergrowth! The trip includes a visit to a local café to sample traditional ‘hedika’ - Maldivian savory and sweet snacks served with black tea.
Continued
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Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4
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Day Four: Today is your chance to give SCUBA diving a go! The reveries dive club is a PADI registered dive school operated by Europeans and locals and was the first PADI scuba diving and water sports center on a local island in Laamu Atoll. For those who have not dived before, we offer a Discover Scuba Diving Course where you learn the basic safety guidelines and skills needed to dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional. You will complete two dives from the shore. Qualified divers can take 2 dives by boat to explore this virtually untouched paradise. For guests who would prefer not to dive, we offer a guided snorkeling tour.
Continued
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Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5
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Paddle Boarding at Gan (Addu Atoll). Day Five: This morning you head out to the water for the opportunity to learn to windsurf or stand up paddle. With an instructor, learn and practice the skills required on land before testing them on the water. After lunch, together with your guide, we explore the northern parts of Gan by bicycle. Ride along the Link Road, a boulevard of palm trees connecting Gan to the islands of Fonadhoo, Kadhdhoo, and Maandhoo, which together make up the largest local community settlement in the Maldives. At the end of your journey be rewarded with fresh coconut water known locally as ‘Karumba’.
Continued
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Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6
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Leisure. Day Six: Following breakfast served at the guesthouse the day is yours to enjoy as you please, relax on the beach or for those feeling energetic practice some of their newfound skills. Optional diving trips can be organized for certified divers and a visit to the 5* resort of Six Senses can be organized (subject to availability).
Continued
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Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7
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Leisure. Day Seven: Following breakfast served at the guesthouse, we head to a Robinson Crusoe uninhabited island with your guide. Relax and sunbathe on the powder-white beaches, swim or snorkel the beautiful azure waters and enjoy a freshly prepared BBQ lunch. After lunch enjoys more of the same before returning to Gan.
Continued
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Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8
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Day Eight: After breakfast, you are transferred back to Male International Airport where the tour ends.
Planning Details
Before you go
Included
Airport and domestic transfer assistance Return transfer by domestic flight Jeep local island safari and Hedika experience Guided house reef snorkeling trip Picnic island visit Kayaking and snorkeling tour Bicycle Island Tour SUP, windsurfing or surfing half-day course Discover Scuba Course or 2 dives for certified divers or guided snorkeling tour Secret Paradise guide Local Tax ($3 Green tax per person per night, 10% Service Charge and 17% GST)
Meeting & Pickup
Meet up at Velaana International Airport, Male.
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 12 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
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