Do you lust after the pristine white beaches and crystal clear waters of Maldives? Do you dream of snorkeling and diving along the most beautiful corals and seeing the most vivid sea life? But, does your concern about the cost of travel dampen your wanderlust spirit? lose your worries and cheer up! Budget travel to Maldives is possible if you opt for certain choices. Read on to find out how to travel to Maldives on a budget.
A) Reduce Flight cost: The first step is to ensure that you keep your airfare at a minimum. The key to this is traveling in the shoulder season, which is April and May, and booking your tickets well in advance.
B) Stay at a Public Island: This is probably the most important step, which not many people are aware of. Maldives is comprised of around 1200 islands. These islands are divided into 2 types: private islands, which are taken up by private luxury resorts, and public islands. The public islands are where the local people live. New government regulations allow tourists to stay on public islands. A variety of tourist activities are also available on public islands now. Moreover, the cost of accommodation is greatly reduced when you stay on a public island. And, this is not all. Staying on a public island has its benefits. You can experience the local culture and lifestyle, and there are more options for day excursions, food, and experiences. The most popular public islands of Maldives are Maafushi, Hulhumale, Fulidhoo, Guraidhoo, and Himmafushi.
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C) Take public ferries: Opt for government ferries when traveling between islands in Maldives. Transfers to private islands through private speed boats are very high, starting at around 100💲. On the other hand, government ferries take you to different public islands for as low as 1-2 💲. But remember, public ferries do not connect private islands.
D) Eat out at local restaurants: It is a common misconception that food in Maldives is exorbitantly priced. Public Islands offer a large variety of cuisines in all kinds of restaurants. Bigger islands like Maafushi offer you more choices than smaller islands. So, if you want to reduce your expenditure on food, eat at smaller local restaurants.
E) Book excursions wisely: Maldives is all about beautiful waters and beaches. Indulging in water activities is on the to-do list of every traveler. But, be careful while booking those day trips. You can enquire about the rates of these trips and activities at various places. Usually, the rates offered by the hotels are the best. Also, you do not need to do every activity available on the list. Go for the most exclusive experiences, which may not be available at other places you have visited.
Still experiencing FOMO of missing the luxury and hype of private resorts? You can easily book a day trip to such resorts and indulge yourself!
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