The Maldives Uncovered - Gaafaru

The Maldives Uncovered - Gaafaru 795 €, 8 Days

If you think of the Maldives as private islands, five-star all - inclusive resorts and prices that could break the bank, maybe you should think again.

Out of the 200 inhabited islands Gaafaru is probably the cleanest and best kept and is only an hour away by speed boat from the capital Malé. It has everything you would associate the Maldives with - beautiful sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters, colorful coral reefs and practically no waves. Best thing is, that there are only three guest houses on the island and their 15-20 guests have the the whole “bikini” beach for themselves.

The activities from Gaafaru include fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling with green turtles.

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Price Includes:
7 nights in (A/C Room with attached bathroom,hot & cold Water /Wi-Fi / etc.) at family run hotel/guesthouse incl. Full Board (breakfast,lunch and dinner incl. tea,coffee,mineral water)
Meet and greet at Male airport by our host and return speed boat transfers (Transfer: Speed Boat ferry from Airport to Hotel-15:00hrs (travel time 1 hour); Speed Boat ferry from Hotel to Airport 07:30hrs (travel time 1 hour)
One Night Dinner Served at beach
Snorkeling gears (mask,fins,Life jacket,Life Ring)
Beach Towel
Drinking water provided during all activities (Gaafaru House Reef Snorkeling Trip,Sandbank visit 2 hours,Dolphin cruising,Trolling Fishing,Snorkeling with Sharks,Snorkeling at Shipwreck)

Not Included:
International flights
soft drinks
personal expenses
tips

Additional Services:
Sunset Cruising 1 hour - 45 USD p.p.
Picnic Island visit with BBQ half day - 95 USD p.p.
Night fishing - 50 USD p.p.
Seafood dinner - 120 USD p.p.
Octopus hunting - 50 USD p.p.
Romantic beach dinner - 70 USD p.p.
Private speed boat transfer from/to Male – 850 USD (for the whole boat) possible on Fridays


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The Maldives Uncovered - Gaafaru (Rated 4.78 / 5 Based on 211 Reviews.)
Price
795 EUR
Duration
8 Days
Single Supplement
230 EUR
Status
Open for booking

Currency fluctuations might cause correction of price at any time.

Group Size
2-16
Reservation System Code
MVGAAFARU

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