Maldives on a Budget: Local Islands
A sandbank of your own, Maldives
Highlights
- Local-island guesthouse stays
- Sandbank + shark-snorkel excursion
- Sunset fishing trip
- Bikini-beach access
- All boat transfers included
The story
The secret the resorts don't advertise: local islands like Maafushi give you the same turquoise for a third of the price. Guesthouse comfort, a sandbank BBQ, snorkelling with reef sharks and rays, and sunset fishing with the locals.
Itinerary
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Speedboat to Maafushi, beach evening.
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Sandbank BBQ, snorkel with sharks and rays.
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Nurse-shark point, turtle reef, sunset fishing.
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Water sports or hammock — your call.
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Speedboat back, fly home.
We'll WhatsApp you the full day-by-day itinerary — free, no calls unless you ask.
Inclusions
- Return flights ex-Ahmedabad (metro-city departures on request)
- Hand-picked stays with daily breakfast
- All transfers & listed experiences
- Visa handled by us where applicable
- Trip captain + local crew
- Travel insurance (medical cover)
- Speedboat/seaplane island transfers
Exclusions
- Meals not listed
- Optional add-ons
- Personal shopping & tips
Know before you go
- Passport valid 6+ months; free visa on arrival for most nationalities
- Indian residents: flat 2% TCS on overseas packages, shown before payment
- Seaplane transfers run in daylight only — arrival flights before 3pm IST are ideal
- Alcohol is resort-only; respect local island dress codes on inhabited islands
Policies
Payment policy
30% deposit locks your seat the moment you book.
Balance is due 21 days before departure.
UPI, cards and net-banking accepted; EMI available on major cards.
Flat 2% TCS applies on overseas packages and is shown before you pay — no surprises at checkout.
Confirmation policy
Instant confirmation on WhatsApp and email as soon as your deposit clears.
Departure is guaranteed once 12 travelers are confirmed; if we ever cancel a departure, you choose a full refund or a free date change.
Refund policy
Full refund (minus payment-gateway fees) if you cancel within 48 hours of booking and 30+ days before departure.
Refunds are processed to the original payment method within 7 working days of approval.
Cancellation policy
30+ days before departure: lose only the deposit.
15–29 days: 50% of the package cost.
7–14 days: 75% of the package cost.
Under 7 days or no-show: no refund.
One free date-change to a later departure is allowed up to 15 days out.
Why book with Travelers Clan
- Fully personalised. This itinerary is a starting point — we tailor every day to you.
- Visas & TCS handled. Flat 2% TCS on overseas trips, paperwork on us.
- Secure deposits. Protected until you travel, cancel windows in writing.
- A dedicated captain. One trained trip captain, on call your whole journey.
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