How to plan your trip to Maldives

Plan your trip early. It is always safe to plan your vacation ahead in order to be on the safe side.

Here is how you can plan your dream vacation to the Maldives;

What kind of vacation?

First of all you need to know what kind of vacation you are going on before planning your trip. Is it a family vacation? A honeymoon? A trip with your friends? Find out which type of Holiday you are going to go on so that you have a clear picture of what you want in your head.

What are your travel dates?

Maldives is year round sunny but the southwest monsoon can bring rain to the country. It is therefore important to pick your travel dates wisely. The driest days are between November to March.

Where do you want to stay?

Whether it is a resort, a hotel in a tropical island of Maldives that you want to stay in. It’s vital for you to know where you want to go. Pick your place of stay and book early.

How long is your vacation?

The best things to do is to book your return ticket to your home. Plan how many days you want to spend in the Maldives and plan your departure date.

What do you want to do?

Plan what you want to do in the Maldives. Do you want to go on a cruise trip? Do you want to go diving? Or do you want to be involves in other water sport activities? Know what you want so that it is easier for you. Most Hotels/ Guest houses and Resorts have special packages for activities. So decide what you want to do before confirming your vacation!

What do you bring?

It is always the best choice if you pack lightly but essentials will be needed in your suitcase just in case. It important to bring the right choice of clothes when visiting to a foreign country. As Maldives is sunny the best choice of clothes will be lightweight, cotton clothing.

How do you get to your destination?

When you reach Male’ International Airport. You can get on a ferry or speedboat and get to the capital city of Maldives within a few minutes. The place you have chosen to stay at will provide you with transfer. Some resorts may offer to take you straight from the airport. Boats (dhonis), speedboats, sea air craft is available for resort transfers and if you are visiting to an island you can book a plane ticket, speedboat transfer or boat transfer to reach your destination.

Hulhumale’ is just 20 minutes away from Male’ city you can buy a ticket from the Hulhumale’ terminal and visit there in a boat or you can get a speedboat and reach there within just a few minutes.

Vilingili is just 5 minutes away from Male’ city and you can buy a ticket from Vilingili ferry terminal. Speedboats are not available for Vilingili.

Most importantly enjoy your vacation! Explore and discover the wonders of Maldives.

Don’t forget to experience your stay with us at Kanbili Guest house, Himmafushi!

“We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment” –Hilaire Belloc”