Maldives Culture & Beaches Group Island Hopping 8D/7N




Overview
Highlights
- Dine with local families to immerse yourself in local culture Enjoy tropical paradise to its fullest with plenty of free time Island-hop around the breathtaking South Male Atoll
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Trip includes
- 7 Nights in guesthouse
- English-speaking guide throughout tour
- Airport transfers & all ferry transport as per itinerary
- 7B / 1L /4D
- Ferry transfers
- Velana airport pick-up & drop-off
Itinerary

Velana International Airport Pick-Up & Transfer to Hulhumale Upon arrival at Velana International Airport you will be greeted and transferred to your guesthouse on Hulhumale Island Settle in after your flight before taking your first steps on the sands of this ur...
Male Tour, Ferry to Guraidhoo & Dinner with a Local Family (B/D) This morning your guide will accompany you on a tour of the capital city Visit the fish market and local market, President’s Palace, Sultan Park and Friday Mosque before transferring by local ferry ...
Snorkelling Day Trip (B/D) Following breakfast you will be taken by speedboat to nearby coral reefs for your first underwater encounter! The coral reefs of the Maldives are inhabited by an incredible diversity of marine life Snorkel through waters teeming with colour...
Island Life Tour (B/D) Enjoy breakfast with a local family, allowing you access to authentic Maldivian culture and cuisine Enjoy the rest of the morning at your leisure As the afternoon cools down, head back on land to explore Guraidhoo accompanied by your guide for...
Ferry to Maafushi, Sandbar Day Tour & Dolphin Cruise (B/L/D) Enjoy an early breakfast before ferrying to the island of Maafushi After checking into the guesthouse, we will head out snorkelling where you will have another chance to enjoy the underwater beauty of t...
Maafushi Free Day (B) With so many activities and excursions available from Maafushi, we leave today for you to enjoy as you please Relax on the beach, choose to visit a resort for the day, or for those feeling energetic there are many optional watersport activities available locally Optional diving trips can also be organised for certified divers Overnights in Maafushi.
Discover Gulhi (B) Following an early breakfast you’ll take a short 20 minute public ferry journey to the quiet local island of Gulhi Once checked in to your guesthouse, your guide will accompany you on a tour of the island Visit the boat yard to stand in awe at the...
Velana International Airport Drop-Off (B) After breakfast you will take a ferry back to Male You will be dropped off at Velana International Airport by 10:00am We wish you safe travels for your journey onward!
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The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of Bamba, the tour operator.
Any cancellation by a Client must be made in writing and be acknowledged by Travelstride in writing. The date on which the request to cancel is received by Travelstride will determine the cancellation fees applicable.
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The cancellation fees are expressed hereafter as a percentage of the total tour price, excluding insurance. Cancellation fees for all Bamba products may vary without prior notice.
General cancelations by trip category (for Machu Picchu tours/treks see separate section below)
Cancellation by Client – Travel Passes:
- Cancellation before requesting any transfer/activity - Full Refund
- Cancellation after requesting any transfer/activity - No Refund
Cancellation by Client – Day Trips (except Machu Picchu)
- 7+ days prior to trip departure - Full Refund
- Between 3 and 6 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 2 days prior to trip departure - No Refund
Cancellation by Client – Independent, Self-Guided Trips & Tailor-Made Trips*:
- 60+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 30% of total booking price
- Between 30 and 59 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund
*Except Welcome Packages, Voluntour Trips, Air-Expeditions
Cancellation by Client – Welcome Packages, Private Tours & General Adventure Trips**:
- 90+ days prior to trip departure - Full Refund
- Between 30 and 89 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund
**Except Galapagos Trips, Brazil Carnival Tours, Machu Picchu Tours/Treks
Cancellation by Client – bamba Authentic Adventures:
- 60+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 20% of total booking price
- Between 30 and 59 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund
Cancellation by Client – Galapagos Trips & Voluntour Trips:
- 30+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund
Cancellation by Client – Air-Expeditions:
- 365+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
- Between 90 and 364 days prior to trip departure - Charged 70% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 89 days prior to trip departure - No Refund
Cancellation by Client – Brazil Carnival Tours:
- 120+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 25% of total booking price
- Between 61 and 119 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 60 days prior to trip departure - No Refund
Specific Cancellations & Changes For Machy Picchu Tours/Treks
Inca Trail Treks to Machu Picchu
Cancellation by Client
- 30+ days prior to trek departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 29 days prior to trek departure - No Refund
Date Change (subject to availability of permits)
- 30+ days prior to trek departure - Charged $180 USD
- Between 7 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged $200 USD
- Between 0 and 6 days - Date changes cannot be made
Switch to Another Machu Picchu Trek
- 30+ days prior to trek departure - Charged or compensated price difference PLUS a fee of $180 USD
- Between 7 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged or compensated price difference PLUS a fee of $200 USD
- Between 0 and 6 days prior to trek departure - No switch possible (20% discount on booking another trek)
Other Treks to Machu Picchu (Salkantay, Lares, Inca Jungle, Inca Quarry, Sacred Valley, Choquequirao)
Cancellation by Client
- 30+ days prior to trek departure - Full Refund
- Between 7 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 6 days prior to trek departure - No Refund
Date Change
- 30+ days prior to trek departure - No Fees
- Between 3 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged $70 USD
- Between 0 and 2 days - Date changes cannot be made (20% discount on booking another trek)
Switch to Another Machu Picchu Trek
- 30+ days prior to trek departure - No Fees
- Between 3 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged or compensated price difference PLUS a fee of $50 USD
- Between 0 and 2 days prior to trek departure - No switch possible (20% discount on booking another trek)
Machu Picchu by Train Tours
Cancellation by Client
- 30+ days prior to trip departure - Full Refund
- Between 3 and 29 days prior to trip departure - Charged 80% of total booking price
- Between 0 and 2 days - No Refund
Date Change
- 30+ days prior to trip departure - No Fees
- Between 3 and 29 days prior to trip departure - Charged $75 USD
- Between 0 and 2 days - Date changes cannot be made
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