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Maldives

Turquoise lagoons, white sand and overwater villas: paradise exists, and it's in the Maldives.

Duration8 days
Best timeNov.–Apr.
FlightsAddis Ababa, Doha or Dubai
From1,280,000 FCFA

Each island resort is a little world of its own surrounded by a crystal-clear lagoon, reached by seaplane or speedboat. Snorkelling among rays and turtles, dinners with your feet in the sand and sunsets over the Indian Ocean.

Itinerary

  1. Day 1 — Flight Abidjan → Malé via Addis Ababa, Doha or Dubai
  2. Day 2 — Arrival in Malé, transfer by seaplane or speedboat to the island, check-in
  3. Day 3 — Lagoon and reef: snorkelling, kayaking and relaxation
  4. Day 4 — Sandbank excursion and picnic
  5. Day 5 — Diving or guided snorkelling, dolphin-watching in the evening
  6. Day 6 — Free day: spa, beach, water sports
  7. Day 7 — Last day in the sun, dinner on the beach
  8. Day 8 — Transfer to Malé and return flight to Abidjan

Highlights

  • Snorkelling on the house reef: tropical fish, rays and turtles
  • Sunset dolphin-watching excursion
  • Scuba diving with an instructor (beginners and experienced divers)
  • Picnic on a secluded sandbank
  • Kayaking and paddleboarding in the lagoon
  • Ocean-view spa treatment
  • Romantic dinner on the beach

Our 4 packages

Découvertefrom 1,280,000 FCFAReturn flights, 2-3★ hotel on a local island, breakfast, speedboat transfers, group snorkelling trip, WhatsApp support
Essentielfrom 2,010,000 FCFAReturn flights, 3★ hotel, breakfast, speedboat transfers, group snorkelling and sandbank excursions
Confortfrom 3,010,000 FCFAReturn flights, 4★ resort, half board or full board, transfers, private excursions
Prestigefrom 5,480,000 FCFAReturn flights, 5★ overwater villa, all-inclusive, seaplane transfer, private dinner on a sandbank, spa treatment

Indicative prices, confirmed by a firm quote.

Practical information

Flights
Abidjan → Malé via Addis Ababa, Doha or Dubai, approximately 17 to 22 hours including a stopover, then seaplane or speedboat
Climate
Hot all year round; dry season from December to April, more rain and wind from May to October
Currency
Rufiyaa (MVR); the US dollar is widely accepted in resorts
Health
Yellow fever vaccination certificate to be presented; reef-safe sun protection
Good to know
Seaplane transfers only operate in daylight: a night in Malé may be necessary depending on your arrival time

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