08/01/2023
How much does it cost to visit Maldives ? ๐ค Sharing the details from our experience, for the travel enthusiasts. ๐
1 : Flight
Bangalore - Male
2 hrs direct flight
9500 Rs per person
2: Visa
Free for Indians. No visa required.
3 : Accommodation
Guesthouse in Folhudhoo island
4000 Rs per night for double room (with breakfast)
4 : Activities
Scuba diving : 8000 Rs per person for 1 dive.
Snorkeling : Free if you carry your own snorkel mask. Or you can rent it for about Rs. 400
5 : Food
Roughly came upto 1000 Rs per person per day for lunch, dinner, snacks, water etc.
6 : Maldivian Sim Card
1 month validity with 17 GB data, international call & sms facilities. 2800 Rs
7 : Speed Boat Transfer
This was expensive at 4000 Rs per person from Male island to Folhudhoo island. There is a govt ferry between islands which is cheaper, but available only on 2 days a week and takes double the time to get there.
TOTAL : 65k per person for a 7 day trip to Maldives (including roundtrip flights, accommodation, food, 2 scuba dives, round trip boat transfers & shopping)
It will be much lesser if you choose to do 1 dive or no dives but just snorkel around. Most islands have house reefs and it is easy to snorkel around even if you are basic swimmers. Maldives is often projected as a luxury holiday destination. But it is very much possible to visit on a much lesser budget if you choose to stay at local islands and plan your activities wisely. ๐ค