Maldives Small Group Tours
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- Lifetime Experience In Maldives
- Marine Wildlife of the Maldives
- Luxury Maldives beach and water villa experience, ALL INCLUSIVE
- 7N Maldives South Male Local Island Hopping
- Maldives Uncovered
- 7N Maldives Whale Shark Conservation Cruise
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- Maldives: 4 day tour! Maafushi + Island Hopping
- Splendors Of Maldives
Groups of 6-8 travelers uncover Maafushi Island's pristine beaches and marine life. Three distinct reef spots offer personal snorkeling experiences, while guides lead intimate dolphin watching expeditions.
Duration 8 days Destinations Maafushi, Male, Hulhumale Age Range 1 to 77 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Operator Capital Lanka Tours From $2,127
15% Off- NZ$1,808You save $319
MV Felicity hosts maximum 12 passengers, ensuring close wildlife encounters in South Ari Marine Protected Area. Flexible snorkeling schedules allow enhanced interaction with marine biologists during whale shark safaris.
Duration 7 days Destinations Male, Hulhumale, Guraidhoo, Dhigurah Island, Madivaru Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 16 Group Type Group Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From
15% Off- NZ$6,600
Luxury Maldives beach and water villa experience, ALL INCLUSIVE
12 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The Island and hotel were beyond our expectations!! We loved the hotel for its chic simplicity and cleanliness.”
Chris, traveled in April
This luxurious resort limits guest numbers across beach and water villas, ensuring personalized service. Individual attention allows for tailored activities like private snorkeling sessions and exclusive dining on secluded coral terraces.
Duration 7 days Destinations Male Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 15 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Operator Payless tours india From $9,454
50% Off- NZ$4,727You save $4,727
7N Maldives South Male Local Island Hopping
7 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“I really enjoyed time spent with our guide (Shark) and the fact, that we had a chance to see bit of 'real Maldives'.”
Martina, traveled in November
Groups of maximum 12 travelers (average age 48) receive focused attention at Renee's Coral Garden and turtle spots. Local family dinners in Gulhi Island and walks through Guraidhoo provide authentic cultural moments.
Duration 8 days Destinations Male, Hulhumale, Guraidhoo, Maafushi, Gulhi Island Age Range 12 to 99 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 8 Group Type GroupPersonalized Operator Secret Paradise From
50% Off- NZ$2,408
Maldives Uncovered
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The activities that were included were all really well put together and the trip was good value.”
Maria, traveled in January
Groups of 2-18 travelers (average age 32) share local experiences including family dinners in Gulhi, beach BBQs in Guraidhoo, and traditional 'hedika' tasting sessions.
Duration 8 days Destinations Male, Guraidhoo, Maafushi, Gulhi Island Age Range 8 to 95 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type Group Operator Encounters Travel From $2,720
5% Off- NZ$2,595You save $125
MV Felicity accommodates 8-12 passengers for personal whale shark encounters in South Ari Atoll. The boutique vessel enables remote sandbank access and direct engagement with Save the Beach NGO conservation projects.
Duration 8 days Destinations Male, Gulhi Island, Maafushi, Dhangethi, Dhigurah Island Age Range 12 to 99 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 12 Group Type Group Operator Secret Paradise From
5% Off- NZ$3,986
Personal guides in Thoddoo and Male create exclusive moments for couples. Sandbank visits and diving excursions proceed at your preferred pace, with dedicated attention throughout.
Duration 6 days Destinations Male, Thoddoo Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 4 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Operator Agate Travel From
5% Off- NZ$2,059
Your private party receives exclusive access to local experiences, from dining with Maafushi families to private snorkeling at nearby reefs. Groups of 4+ qualify for special pricing.
Duration 5 days Destinations Male, Maafushi, Gulhi Island Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 4 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Operator Agate Travel From
5% Off- NZ$2,125
Maldives: 4 day tour! Maafushi + Island Hopping
24 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“SIMPLY THE BEST!! Wish I could have stayed longer.”
Ray, traveled in October
Groups of 8-12 travelers stay at Arena Hotel Maafushi, guided by Brad and Atif. The flexible itinerary includes customized sandbank excursions and resort island visits with personalized attention.
Duration 4 days Destinations Male, Maafushi Age Range up to 99 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 20 Group Type GroupPersonalized Operator BeachLife Tours From $1,824
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Small groups of 6-8 travelers, averaging age 48, share memorable moments snorkeling at three reef spots and dolphin watching. Maafushi Island serves as base for personalized island hopping and sunset fishing safaris.
Duration 5 days Destinations Male, Maafushi Age Range 10 to 80 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 8 Group Type GroupPersonalized Operator Capital Lanka Tours From $1,562
20% Off- NZ$1,250You save $312
Reviews of Small Group tours to Maldives
- Luxury Maldives beach and water villa experience, ALL INCLUSIVE
Paradise outdoors and paradise indoors. Everything was perfectly tailor made and adjusted to our requests. Accommodation was out of this world, beautiful villas with the view of Paradise. Thank you for this beautiful tour.
- 7N Maldives South Male Local Island Hopping
After staying one night in Hulhamale, this trip visited three islands on the South Male Atoll - Guraidhoo, Maafushi and Gulhi. These are local islands with tourist facilities, within 35 km of Male. The accommodation was good on the three islands with air conditioning, friendly staff, comfortable beds and positioned near local areas and 'bikini' beaches. Our guide (Archie) was very knowledgeable, easy to get along with and helped to make the trip very enjoyable. Snorkelling and swimming trips were generally with other tourist groups on a local tour boat. Transportation to and between islands were by local ferry (except for one occasion with a speed boat).
- Maldives: 4 day tour! Maafushi + Island Hopping
It was a fun chill tour with a really friendly and cool guide :)
What our customers ask about Maldives Small Group Tours
Q tours typically visit in the Maldives?
A typical 7-day small group tour encompasses visits to 2-4 islands primarily in the North Male Atoll and Felidhu Atoll regions. Tours often combine stops at local islands such as Maafushi Guraidhoo and Thulusdhoo. Dhiffushi Island draws visitors with its quiet beaches while Fulidhoo Island offers cultural activities including evening performances of traditional Maldivian drumming.
What is the recommended duration for a small group tour in Maldives?
Seven to eight days provides the right balance for experiencing the Maldives' marine life cultural offerings and island destinations. The week-long Maldives Dhoni Explorer takes travelers through South Male Atoll and Felidhu Atoll. Eight-day programs like those at Bibee Maldives in Dhiffushi let visitors settle into the relaxed pace of island life and fully explore local communities.
What type of accommodation can I expect on a small group tour in Maldives?
Accommodations center on intimate guesthouses and locally operated hotels rather than large-scale resorts. Properties like the Stingray Beach Inn on Maafushi Island and Bibee Maldives on Dhiffushi provide modern comforts while maintaining local character. A TourRadar traveler noted: "staying at Arena Hotel gave us the perfect balance of comfort and local interaction that you don't get at big resorts."
What is the dining experience like on small group tours?
The culinary offerings blend Maldivian specialties with international dishes in intimate settings. Properties such as the Thoddoo Retreat serve home-style meals and arrange beachside BBQ dinners. Boat tours feature dedicated chefs preparing fresh meals. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "The food was excellent and plentiful. The chef adapted to sudden changes in dietary requirements cheerfully something that's only possible with a smaller group."
What is the best season for small group tours in Maldives?
While tours run throughout the year the December to April window offers ideal conditions. This period brings excellent visibility for snorkeling and whale shark encounters at South Ari Atoll. According to a TourRadar traveler: "We went in March with a small group and the weather was perfect for all our activities from island hopping to snorkeling with manta rays at Madivaru."
How far in advance should I book a small group tour to Maldives?
Booking windows of 3-6 months are recommended due to limited space at preferred accommodations like Arena Beach Hotel and Bibee Maldives. The peak season from December through March sees particularly high demand. A TourRadar traveler advised: "We booked our small group tour 4 months ahead and were glad we did - some of the best local guesthouses in Maafushi were already full for our dates."
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