Walking Tour in Male in Malé, Maldives

4.0(2)

Duration

7 hours

Language

English

Guests

2-8

Experience life as a local in Malé, sip refreshing black tea, learn about key aspects of everyday life such as education and religion, and see how the Maldives is looking ahead to the future with conservation in Villimalé. Picture all of this against the backdrop of white-sand beaches, clear blue ocean, and the colorful, tropical aesthetic of this island nation.

Highlights:

Discover the Maldivian capital with a professional and experienced guide
Get an insiders view of the history and culture of the Maldives
Visit key sites as well as off the beaten track points of interest.
Visit Villimale and learn about the unique Maldivian ecosystem and the conservation challenges faced
Enjoy traditional evening tea

Includes:

All transfers to/from Jetty 5
Entrance to Sultan Park
Maldivian Lunch at Local Cafe
Maldivian Evening Tea
Donation to Save the Beach
Services of English speaking guide

Not Included:

Gratuities
Personal Expenditure
Anything not listed as an inclusion

Please note: This tour starts from the meeting point. Collection from the airport, hotels in Malé, Hulhumale or the cruise tender jetty available upon request. We are only able to collect from private resort islands in North and South Male Atolls. Permission must be gained from the resort to enable us to use their private jetty. Not all resorts will allow this service so please do confirm with the resort prior to booking. Charges for return transfer will be based on the distance the resort is located from Male.

Please bring: Refillable water bottle, sun glasses, sun hat, insect repellent, camera, snacks, money for personal expenditure.

Spend the day accompanied by your guide. Following collection from your hotel venture on a Male City Tour, visiting the fish market, local market, Presidents Palace, Friday Mosque, as well as discovering a few points off the beaten track! Stop for lunch at one of the many restaurants overlooking the water front before taking the public ferry to Villimale. Here join Save the Beach and discover the quieter side of city life by exploring the smaller island of Villimale, located south west of Male. Wander the quiet streets, learn the names of local trees and learn more about the conservation work being carried out by Save The Beach. Before returning to Male, sample traditional hedika at a local café on the beach. Hedika is traditional sweet and savory snacks served with black tea and taken between 3.00 and 5.00pm.