Offbeat Maldives Explorer
Discover a different side of the Maldives on a relaxed small-group journey. Explore local island life in Dhiffushi and Thulusdhoo, stroll along white-sand beaches, snorkel in turquoise waters and enjoy the freedom to discover the islands at your own pace. A balance of planned experiences and time to simply unwind.
Trip Snapshot
Seven easy-going days across Malé, Dhiffushi and Thulusdhoo — local culture, lagoons, island hopping and unhurried beach time.
7 Days
6 nights
Maldives
3 main stops
5–15
Travellers
6 breakfasts
Included meals
Twin / Double
Single option
Ferry + Speedboat
Road transfers
24–30 January 2027
₹79,500 per person
Your journey, day by day
Seven days of island life
Malé → Dhiffushi → Thulusdhoo → Malé
Day 1 · 24 January — Welcome to Malé
Arrive at Malé airport and transfer to your hotel. Spend the evening exploring the capital’s markets and beachfront.
Overnight: Malé
Day 2 · 25 January — Malé to Dhiffushi
Start with a guided half-day walking tour of Malé. Pass the city’s oldest school, visit Hukuru Miskiiy (the Old Friday Mosque) and the tomb of Abu-al-Barakaath, and pause for traditional black tea at Royal Garden Café, housed in a former nobleman’s home.
Continue past the November 3rd Memorial, Sultan Park, the Grand Friday Mosque and Islamic Centre, and Independence Square. After lunch, take the public ferry to Dhiffushi. Settle into island life with an evening walk and sunset on the beach.
Overnight: Dhiffushi
Day 3 · 26 January — Discover Dhiffushi
Explore the island’s three beaches and local village, with time to snorkel straight from the beach. After lunch, choose an optional shared snorkelling excursion to turtle, reef and other marine-life spots.
End the day with a leisurely walk to the sunset point overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Overnight: Dhiffushi
Day 4 · 27 January — On to Thulusdhoo
Enjoy a relaxed morning before taking a speedboat to Thulusdhoo. Spend the afternoon swimming, relaxing on white-sand beaches and visiting the island’s Coca-Cola factory.
An optional sunset dolphin-watching cruise rounds off the day.
Overnight: Thulusdhoo
Day 5 · 28 January — Sandbanks & snorkelling
Head out after breakfast on a 2–3 hour sandbank and snorkelling excursion. Return around lunchtime, with the afternoon free to explore colourful village streets and local island life.
Optional watersports include jet skiing, wakeboarding, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking and banana boat rides. In the evening, stroll to Sunset Point.
Overnight: Thulusdhoo
Day 6 · 29 January — A slow morning, then Malé
Spend the morning exploring Thulusdhoo, relaxing on the beach or joining an optional snorkelling excursion. After lunch, take a speedboat back to Malé, a journey of approximately 30–40 minutes.
Check in to your hotel and enjoy a free evening in the capital.
Overnight: Malé
Day 7 · 30 January — Until next time
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
What's Included
Accommodation
6 nights · Twin / Double sharing
Single supplement (on availability)
Meals
6 breakfasts
Transfers
✓ Airport transfers (car / van)
✓ Ferry transfers
✓ Speedboat transfers
Experiences
✓ Guided Malé walk
✓ Island village walk
✓ One Sandbank and Snorkeling trip
What's Excluded
Flights
International airfare
Meals
Lunches and dinners
Entry Tickets
If/wherever applicable
Optional Activities
Extra excursions and watersports
Other Expenses
Applicable entry fees, visa costs and personal expenses
Tour Highlights
The moments you’ll brag about later
Island Life, Your Way
Experience the laid-back charm of Dhiffushi and Thulusdhoo, away from the resort crowds.
Sandbank Escape
Step onto a secluded sandbank surrounded by endless shades of turquoise.
Snorkelling Adventures
Discover colourful marine life in the crystal-clear waters of the Maldives.
Discover Malé
Explore the capital’s local markets, historic corners and everyday island culture.
Time to Slow Down
Enjoy unhurried beach days, beautiful sunsets and plenty of time to relax.
Before you go
Male
Thulusdhoo
Dhiffushi
Hulhumale
- Rs 2000/- Discount ( For repeat travelers )
- Rs 1500/- Discount ( For 2 to 3 person booking together )
- Rs 2500/- Discount ( For 4 or more people booking together )
Your stay
Standard-category hotels and bed-and-breakfast properties, selected for good reviews. Rooms are on a twin/double-sharing basis.
Meals
Breakfast is included, typically local or Western-style. Maldivian, Indian and continental food options are available. Lunches and dinners are at your own expense.
Getting around
Travel between islands by public ferry and speedboat, with cars or SUVs used for land transfers.
For this trip
Our Maldives Island tour is designed for travelers to experience not only the popular destinations but some less popular ones on a slightly economical way while having more local experiences.
For all our trips
Our small group tours also allow enough time for yourself ( mostly in the evenings ) and the group leaders will assist you too if you need to do your own thing.
Stay and the food is a big part of the travel and we make sure you are made comfortable and therefore we choose some of the best-reviewed places to stay and eat.
We try to incorporate more local experiences on our tours with the help of our experienced tour leader and local guides to make your experience even more memorable.
Our tours are not standard sightseeing package tours, it’s more experience-oriented so as to give a real travel value to the guests.
Who are we?
Exotic Expeditions is an experiential based travel company founded in 2010. We are based out of Bangalore and Mumbai and we create uniquely designed tours that have high travel value. We include activities, local interactions, and offbeat destinations so that the guests go back with experiences to remember for a long time.
What are all included in our tours?
A comprehensive list of inclusions and exclusions is mentioned on the respective trip page, but across all our trips, we have these in common: exclusive private transfers, breakfast on most days, good accommodation, unique experiences,
expert guides and an experienced trip leader who’s there to assist you around the clock.
Are flights & visas included in your costs?
No.We don’t include flights and visa costs in our prices unless specified. We, however, will help you with booking flights and getting the visa done.
What is the typical group size?
We believe that a small group is can enjoy the journey better and have closer interactions with the group members, therefore, we restrict our group size to a maximum of 15. Group size typically between 5 and 15. Our travelers are
friendly, open-minded, well traveled and we have a good gender mix on our tours.
Who can join this trip?
Anyone above 18 years of age can join our trips. Participants below the age of 18 must be accompanied by an elder.
Which cities do travelers come from?
Our travelers come from all over India. Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad and Calcutta are represented the most.
What are the payment options?
You can make payments through credit and debit cards, net-banking, cash or cheque. Installment options are also available.
Can solo travelers join one of the tours?
Yes. On most of our tours, we have a high turnout of solo travelers seeking a different travel experience. Many of them even end up becoming friends after the tour.
How safe is it to travel with you?
Your safety is our number one priority and we design our travel journeys keeping this in mind.
Ask us about availability, room sharing or travelling solo. We’ll help you plan your Maldives trip.
contact@exoticexpeditions.org
+91 9986450370
Payments can be made by bank transfer, credit/debit card, cash or cheque. Instalment options are available.