Tour Overview
Embark on an exhilarating Maldives Active Adventure tour, where the pristine beauty of the Maldives meets thrilling activities. Dive into the vibrant underwater world with boat trips and snorkelling over coral reefs, or explore the islands by jeep and bicycle. Experience the thrill of a sea kayaking safari and stand-up paddleboarding, or dive deep with a PADI registered dive school. Discover uninhabited islands and enjoy a beach barbecue under the Maldivian sun. Explore Gan Island's unique features, including the Red Lake and ancient Buddhist ruins, and savor traditional Maldivian 'hedika' at a local café. Stay in a deluxe beachfront guesthouse, complete with a restaurant, rooftop mocktail bar, and wellness centre. With seamless domestic flights, boat trips, and jeep rides, this adventure promises a stress-free and unforgettable journey through the Maldives. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive in Male, transfer to Gan
Location: Gan
Accommodation Name: Gan Guesthouse - Reveries guesthouse or similar
Meals Included: Dinner
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 Reveries Guesthouse which will be your base for the week. Approximately 35 minutes by domestic plane from Male International Airport, Gan Island in Laamu Atoll is the biggest island of the Maldivian Archipelago, with the longest beach existing in the Maldives (7.8km of white sandy beach). Lammu atoll was also used as the location for the planet Scarif in the recent Star Wars Rogue One film. Reveries is built in a unique contemporary Maldivian style nestled in a beautiful garden setting on a lovely beachfront location. This 4* property with 23 rooms has been welcoming guests from all parts of the world to explore the hidden treasure of untouched reefs, and discover the ancestral heritage of the locals islanders. Reveries offers full services and facilities for a great holiday experience and a comfortable, relaxing holiday destination. Complete with a restaurant, roof top mocktail bar, garden BBQ, Boutique, Gym, Entertainment area, plunge pool and wellness centre, Reveries offers a unique experience. Female guests are also able to sunbathe in bikinis within the confines of the hotels private beach/garden area. Settle in after your flight before taking your first steps on the sands of this tropical paradise or explore the facilities of the guesthouse. Pre -dinner group briefing. ...more ...less
Day 2 : Kayak safari, snorkelling and picnic lunch
Location: Gan
Accommodation Name: Gan Guesthouse - Reveries guesthouse or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Following breakfast served at the guesthouse the day will be spent sea kayaking, providing opportunity to explore the east side of the atoll. You will be coached on how to paddle and manoeuvre the kayak before heading off into the inner atoll. There will be plenty of time to stop off at 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 before heading back to Gan. The remainder of the afternoon is free for you relax on the beach, snorkel the house reef or just chill in the plunge pool.
Day 3 : Jeep Discovery Safari & Hedika experience
Location: Gan
Accommodation Name: Gan Guesthouse - Reveries guesthouse or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today the morning is free is free for you relax on the beach, snorkel the house reef or just chill in the plunge pool. This afternoon you will have the opportunity to explore the island of Gan by jeep. Gan has some unique features such as a fresh water lake in its middle (the Red Lake, so-named because of its red colour water from the tree-leaves falling into it) that was believed to be bottomless, as well as some ancient Buddhist ruins. You will visit a number of historical place and learn more about the history of the Maldives and local life, even visiting a fish factory and a local vegetable farm. The trip will end with a visit to a local café to sample traditional ‘hedika’ - Maldivian savoury and sweet short eats served with black tea.
Day 4 : Scuba Diving
Location: Laamu Atoll
Accommodation Name: Gan Guesthouse - Reveries guesthouse or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today is your chance to give SCUBA diving a go! Reveries dive club is a PADI registered dive school operated by Europeans and locals and was the first PADI scuba diving and water sports centre 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. If you don't want to do any scuba-diving, then please advise us before you depart and an extra snorkelling boat trip can be provided instead at no extra cost.
Day 5 : Stand up paddle board, explore the island by bicycle
Location: Gan
Accommodation Name: Gan Guesthouse - Reveries guesthouse or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning you head out to the water for the opportunity to learn to 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 ‘kurumba’.
Day 6 : Free Day
Location: Gan
Accommodation Name: Gan Guesthouse - Reveries guesthouse or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Following breakfast served at the guesthouse the day is yours to enjoy as you please, relax on the beach or for those feeling energetic practise some of their new found skills. Optional diving trips can be organised for certified divers and a visit to the resort of Six Senses can be organised (subject to availability).
Day 7 : Picnic island and BBQ
Location: Gan
Accommodation Name: Gan Guesthouse - Reveries guesthouse or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Following breakfast served at the guesthouse we head to a private uninhabited island with a guide, where you can choose to relax, sunbathe, swim or snorkel the beautiful waters whilst a BBQ lunch is prepared. After lunch more of the same before returning to Gan. Fruit cocktails will be served at sunset before a farewell dinner.
Day 8 : Transfer to Male airport for departure
Location: Male
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast you are transferred back to Male by domestic flight (please arrange flights departing Male in the afternoon or evening). Those travellers booking a resort extension will transfer from Male airport on to their resort via the resort's own transfer boat. Our local representative will assist you with meeting this transfer though there may be a short wait depending on the resort boat's schedule. Extra nights' accommodation are available in Hulhumale if you need to catch a departure flight tomorrow morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
7 nights deluxe guesthouse accommodation is included.
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Transport and Transfers
All transport and transfers including domestic flights are included.
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Airport Transfer Service
24-hour airport arrival and departure transfer service is included.
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Local Services
Services of local representatives, boat crews, and instructors are included.
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Tourist Visa
A free 30-day tourist visa on arrival is available to all nationalities.
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Activities and Equipment
All activities as detailed in the itinerary with required equipment are included.
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Local Taxes
Local taxes are included.
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Snorkelling Gear
Snorkelling gear during the stay at Gan guesthouse is included.
What's Not Included
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International Flights
International flights are not included but are available on request.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory and not included, but available on request.
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Single Room Supplements
Single room supplements are chargeable if a same-sex room share is not available.
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Additional Meals
Meals not indicated in the itinerary are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Drinks, snacks, tips, and other personal expenses such as laundry are not included.
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Optional Activities
Extra optional activities are not included.
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Other Items
Any other items not mentioned above are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel includes domestic flights, boat trips, and jeep rides, ensuring a seamless journey across the Maldives. Enjoy the convenience of 24-hour airport arrival and departure transfer services, making your adventure stress-free and enjoyable.
Accommodation
Stay in a local deluxe guesthouse, Reveries guesthouse or similar, nestled in a beautiful garden setting on a beachfront location in Gan. This 4-star property offers 23 rooms, a restaurant, rooftop mocktail bar, garden BBQ, gym, entertainment area, plunge pool, and wellness centre.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes a 7-night stay in a deluxe guesthouse, specifically the Reveries guesthouse or a similar property, which is a 4-star accommodation located on a beachfront in Gan.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour package includes 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 7 dinners.
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What activities are included in the tour itinerary?
The tour includes a variety of activities such as boat trips, snorkelling, island exploration by jeep and bicycle, sea kayaking safari, paddle boarding, scuba diving, and a visit to uninhabited islands with a beach barbecue.
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Is scuba diving available for beginners on this tour?
Yes, beginners can participate in a Discover Scuba Diving Course where they will learn basic safety guidelines and skills under the supervision of a PADI Professional.
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What is the transportation arrangement for the tour?
The tour includes all transport and transfers, including domestic flights, boat trips, and jeep rides. There is also a 24-hour airport arrival and departure transfer service.
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Is snorkelling gear provided during the tour?
Yes, snorkelling gear is provided during the stay at the Gan guesthouse.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, optional activities such as additional diving trips for certified divers and a visit to the resort of Six Senses can be organized, subject to availability.
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What is the visa requirement for this tour?
A free 30-day tourist visa on arrival is available to all nationalities.
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Is travel insurance compulsory?
Yes! Travel insurance is compulsory on all of our tours and needs to cover personal accident & liability, medical expenses and repatriation, travel delay & abandonment. We also strongly recommend that you take out cover against cancellation and lost/stolen baggage. Personal medical insurance does not normally provide sufficient cover and is generally not suitable for travel on our tours. You will not be able to join your tour if you have not provided us with details of your insurance or if you arrive without cover in place (no refunds will be due in this event).
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You are always able to change your travel date. However, some charges may apply depending on how long before your departure you make the change. Our flexible booking conditions and reduced charges will apply if you are changing date because of a Covid-19 reason or because your government is advising against travel to your destination. Please check our detailed booking conditions for full details.
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When is my balance payment due?
60 days prior to departure
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
On most of our group tours, solo travellers may choose to form a temporary 'tour bubble' and share a room with another traveller of the same sex in the group. If a room share is not available then a single room supplement may be payable, with the costs for these kept as low as possible. We have also removed compulsory single supplements from many of our tours, and are reducing the cost by 50% on s
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Can I transfer my booking to someone else?
Customers may transfer their booking or any Credit on File to another person who satisfies all the relevant conditions to the tour, provided that we are notified not less than 7 days before departure, and the transferee agrees to these booking conditions and all other terms of the contract between us. The Client and new booker are jointly and severally responsible for any outstanding payments and a transfer administration fee of GBP50 / USD75 / CAD100 / AUD100 / NZD100 / EUR75 / ZAR1000 / INR5000 or GBP100 / USD150 / CAD200 / AUD200 / NZD200 / EUR150 / ZAR2000 / INR10,000 if the transfer is made less than 60 days before departure. Important Note: Certain arrangements may not be amended or transferred after they have been confirmed (for example flight tickets, Gorilla Permits) and any alteration could incur a cancellation and rebooking charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Encounters Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform encounters travel, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Encounters Travel requires a minimum deposit of 150 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of encounters travel charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 35% of booking price.
At 41 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.
At 27 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Maldives Active Adventure tour
8 Days Starting and ending in Malé, Maldives
Visiting: Gan, Laamu Atoll, Male
Tour operator:
Tour code:
163
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
8-95
Special diets catered:
Request dietary needs
