Maldives Off the Beaten Path – Dive into this destination like never before

  • March 28, 2026

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April 3, 2026
BOOK YOUR SPOT

Early Bird Price

1.499 €

Late Booker Price

From February 28th - 1.799 €

Number of Days / Nights

7 / 6

Trip Style

Beach - Local culture - Nature - Gastronomy - Adventure - Traditions

This is not the Maldives you see on postcards.
No luxury resorts. No wristbands. No staged experiences.

This is the real Maldives — local islands, everyday life, honest food and turquoise waters lived slowly and consciously, respecting native populations and animals.
We’ll explore the archipelago guided by locals, sharing meals, stories and traditions that don’t fit into a brochure.

An experience designed for curious travelers who want to connect, not consume.
Who value culture as much as landscapes.
And who believe that travel should leave a positive footprint — on people and on places.

This is a trip for those who want to feel a place, not just photograph it.

Welcome to the Maldives, Andiámonos style.

Andiámonos signature

  • High Personalization → Before confirming your spot, you’ll have a short interview to ensure group harmony and safety. (please schedule the Virtual Coffee at the bottom of this page).
  • Curated Experiences → Every activity is chosen for authenticity and quality, far from mass tourism.
  • This trip has been designed together with our Local Coordinators, Alba y Firu, to show you the Maldives through their eyes — honestly, responsibly and far from clichés.
  • Gastronomy as a gateway to understanding a place
  • Ethical, respectful and conscious travel
  • A balance between adventure, comfort and authenticity
  • Connection → Travel with like-minded explorers from everywhere, share experiences and meals, create lifelong memories.

What's included

special 6 nights nights in carefully selected local 4★ accommodations on Maldivian islands
(shared twin or triple rooms with fellow group travelers only)
Private rooms available with an extra fee.
special All the breakfasts.
special 6 dinners, each night a different local meal
special 1 BBQ night with both meat and fish
special The Andiámonos GastroSecret | Paradise Edition: A surprise gastronomic experience using local ingredients — impossible to Google, impossible to forget.
special Turtle snorkeling & sandbank experience
special Full-day island hopping to Vaavu Atoll: Nurse sharks, leopard sharks, dolphins & Fulidhoo Island.
special Full-day experience on Thoddoo Island: Local island visit + watermelon & papaya farm tour.
special Half-day experience on Gaafaru Island: Visit to traditional rihaakuru artisanal production (details below, in the “What’s special” section).
special Local High Tea experience (details in the “What’s special” section).
special Traditional Boduberu music performance (details in the “What’s special” section).
special All guided tours with experienced local coordinators
special Snorkeling gear for all sea activities
special Photos & videos during excursions
special Water & towels during tours
special Speed boat from Male, the airport island to our island (the ticket price is 50$ and you have it included).
special All island transfers and boats included during the itinerary
special Local assistance throughout the entire trip
special Alba & Firu, Andiámonos Local Travel Coordinators in the Maldives, experts in ethical and community-based travel
special Andiámonos high personalization of the group, through a interview process to every participant.
special Specific tips and a detailed travel checklist are provided to ensure travelers are well-prepared upon arrival in the destination country.
special Lot of laughters with a group of new like-minded friends from everywhere!

What's not included

excluded  International flights to/from Velana International Airport – Male Island (MLE)

excluded Personal expenses

excluded Food and drinks, where not included

excluded Money pot for common expenses

Important Information

Arrival Airport: Velana International Airport – Male Island (MLE)
Departure Airport: Velana International Airport – Male Island (MLE)
Suggested latest arrival time at the airport: 5pm
Suggested earliest departure time from the airport: 12pm
Others:

  • General Entry Requirements:

    • Passport Validity: Must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
    • Visa:

      • Most nationalities, including EU and US citizens, receive a free 30-day tourist visa on arrival.

      • Must have a confirmed hotel booking or proof of stay.

      • You should confirm the exact requirements for your specific nationality with your country’s embassy or the before traveling.
  • Return or Onward Ticket:

    • Travelers must show a return or onward flight ticket.

    • Proof of Accommodation:

      • Proof of confirmed hotel/resort booking or local accommodation address.

    • Health & Vaccinations:

      • No mandatory vaccines for entry.

      • Recommended: routine vaccines (MMR, Tetanus, Hepatitis A/B).

    • Customs & Regulations:

      • Import of alcohol is strictly prohibited.

      • Drugs and certain medications are strictly controlled — always carry prescriptions.

      • Respect local laws and culture, as Maldives is a Muslim country.

Accommodation

 

We’ll stay in a small, carefully selected local hotel, perfect for our group size and the spirit of the trip.
The property features 3 double rooms with separate beds and 1 triple room, allowing us to share the experience in a comfortable and relaxed way.

All rooms have private bathrooms and are designed for rest after days full of island life, sea adventures and local experiences.
This is not a resort — it’s a cozy, authentic base that lets us live the Maldives from the inside.

Private room requests can be evaluated depending on availability and with an extra fee. Otherwise you will share room with people of the Andiámonos group.

*Accommodations may be subject to change depending on the group size, but any replacements will be of a similar quality and style.

What's special?

🌊 Islands, Sea & Wildlife

From turtle snorkeling to sandbanks, dolphins, nurse sharks and crystal-clear lagoons, every experience is guided by locals who respect marine life.
Adventure, discovery and nature all in one unforgettable day.

🌴 Full-Day Trip to Thoddoo Island

A day immersed in local island life, visiting watermelon and papaya farms that supply fruit to the entire Maldives.
You’ll discover how island agriculture works and taste produce grown just steps away from the ocean.

🐟 Half-Day Trip to Gaafaru Island

Step into one of the Maldives’ most authentic traditions with a visit to a local artisanal rihaakuru producer.
This intense, protein-rich tuna paste is slow-cooked for hours and is a cornerstone of Maldivian cuisine and culture.

☕ Local High Tea Experience

A warm, social moment shared with locals, enjoying traditional snacks and tea in a relaxed island setting.
An intimate way to connect, slow down and experience everyday Maldivian hospitality.

🥁 Traditional Boduberu Music Concert

Experience the rhythm of the Maldives through Boduberu, a powerful drumming tradition passed down through generations.
Music, voices and movement come together to celebrate community, storytelling and island identity.

💙 Guided by Locals, Hosted with Care

Our Andiámonos coordinators Alba & Firu live in the Maldives and will take care of the group, logistics and experiences.
Monica joins the trip as a traveler, sharing the journey and connecting with the group every step of the way.

Questions? Let's chat!

⭐Life is Now⭐

Don't waste more time and book you virtual coffee!

By implementing “interviews” as a part of the travel process, Andiámonos wants to offer a more personalized and successful experience for both travelers and coordinators.

In fact, this brief video call can provide:

  • Trust and Safety: as it can help verify the identity of the travelers, ensuring they are who they claim to be. It can enhance trust and safety for all users, as you get to see and interact with potential travelers directly.
  • Personal Connection: it allows Andiámonos to establish a more personal connection with travelers and understand values and expectations. This can help ensure that the person is a good fit for the rest of the group and for the trip style.

You can’t travel in this occasion? We invite you to book the call anyway!

If you are not sure you want/can travel for this particular trip, it doesn’t metter, just book the call! Meeting the Andiámonos team will allow you to fully understand our travel philosophy and solve any doubt you may have. 

You will feel as you are having a nice and inspirational conversation with a new traveler & friend!

You may have observed there is no detailed itinerary in our trip pages. Well, actually it is not a mistake! At Andiámonos we don’t just copy-paste itineraries, as our aim is to offer atypical trips for our authentic travelers to live something unconventional and deeply connected with the local side of the world.

In the video call you will be given details on the itinerary and the full program will be sent to the confirmed travelers.

Don’t forget we are here to Slow Travel the world! Our mantra? Authenticity, flexibility and real connections!

FAQ's

1. Video call

If you are interested in any experience, you can easily schedule the brief meeting with Andiámonos, through the calendar you can find at the bottom of the trip page. In the call, you will have the chance to meet the Trip Coordinator and talk about your trip expectations, doubts, why you love traveling, hobbies and whatever! It will be a nice conversation from traveler to traveler!

2. Payment process

In case that’s the trip you are looking for, you are ready to book your spot paying just the 30% of the total amount. The rest of the amount will be paid 30 days before the departure. If you book your spot less than 30 days before the departure date, you will not pay the 30% deposit, but the entire amount.

3. We are ready to go!

As soon as the travelers crew is completed, a Whatsapp group will be created by your Trip Coordinator; this way you can get in touch with your future travel buddies and share useful information about your trip. The week before the departure, your trip coordinator will schedule a  video call with all the trip participants, to talk about the last details and solve any doubt out.

We are ready to go!

As travelers are coming from different Countries, flights to and from the destination are not included.

Life is better with flexibility! In fact, in this way you are free to decide the departure airport and the airline company, as well as if you want to stay more days in the destination, outside of the trip dates.

Before to book any flight, please be sure you have been informed by Andiámonos that the trip is officially confirmed.

To avoid huge age differences and personalize the experiences even more, Andiámonos trips are thought for people from 30 to 45 years old.  Anyway, if you are slightly younger or older and you think you are aligned with the trip mood, just apply through the calendly form. We will have then the possibility to see, through the video interview, if the experience is suitable for you.

Furthermore, in case we reach the minimum travelers number for your age group, we are happy to offer the experiences for people belonging to different age ranges. 

Last but not least, we offer you the option to personalize a trip for you and your group of friends/colleagues. Whether you have a specific destination in mind or you’re open to suggestions, our dedicated team is here to turn your travel dreams into reality.

For customized trips, you can contact us sending an email to monica@andiamonos.com

Workations are especially designed for remote working as we will work during the day and enjoy local experiences during the free time and weekends. No stress though! In case you are not a Remote Worker or you are, but you just want to enjoy some days off, you can have a look at the Group Trips, where we don’t work,  just play!

As you can imagine, this will depend on the destination (different prices in Italy than in Norway) and on your travel style (how many times you decide to eat and drink outside, if you want to have extra activities etc.).

Also, it depends on wheter you attend a Workation or a Group Trip, as the concept is totally different. In fact, during a Workation we use to cook in our shared kitchen and eat outside a couple of time, but again, we want everyone to feel free to choose the routine according to the personal habits. In the case of Group Trips is more usual to eat outside as we will be visiting the whole day, although you can also arrange some packed lunch to save money.

For us, flexibility is key and we want anyone to be able to attend a trip, without too many limitations for the traveler’s specific budget!

The Money Pot is a group deposit in local currency, managed and collected by your Trip Coordinator.

The amount of the Money Pot is around 150-300€ for the whole trip duration, but it changes according to the destination and duration of the trip.

Money pot includes:

  • Petrol and road tolls
  • Tourist taxes
  • Coordinator’s money pot share
  • Any extra activity that all members of the group agree on doing. Of course, if someone doesn’t want to participate in a certain activity, we will return that specific amount to the person who doesn’t participate in the activity. 
 

In case of any spare money, the remaining amount will be split equally and returned at the end of the trip.

We understand that plans can change, and we aim to be as fair as possible while covering the costs already incurred for organizing the trip.

  • Cancellations made 30 days or more before departure:
    You will receive a refund of 70% of the total amount paid, excluding any bank transfer fees. The remaining 30% is non-refundable due to trip-related costs already incurred.

  • Cancellations made between 29 and 15 days before departure:
    Your 30% deposit will be converted into a travel credit, which you can apply to any other Andiámonos trip within six months from the cancellation date. However, the 70% remains non-refundable due to pre-paid trip costs.

  • Cancellations made 14 days or less before departure (including no-shows):
    Unfortunately, no refund or credit can be issued, as all trip expenses have already been paid.

     

If you anticipate any changes to your plans, we recommend notifying us as soon as possible to explore the best options available.

Bank transfer fees associated with refunds will be deducted from the refund amount. Customers are responsible for any additional charges from their financial institutions.

Please be advised that the responsibility for booking and managing flight arrangements lies solely with the traveler. Any costs associated with flight bookings, changes, or cancellations are the individual responsibility of each traveler. Andiámons does not undertake responsibility for refunding or reimbursing any expenses related to flights.

What if Andiámonos has to cancel the trip as the minimum number of participants is not reached?

In that unlikely situation, you are free to choose between 2 possibilities:

  1. Ask for a refund for the entire amount you paid.
  2. Transfer the credit to another Andiámonos trip.

This decision is completely up to you!

In case you have any doubt, you can reach out to us sending an email to monica@andiamonos.com

Of course! 

You have the possibility to join an existing trip (in case there are enough spots available), or if you prefer, you can have a fully customized experience for your group. Feel free to send us an email to monica@andiamonos.com explaining your needs and we will be happy to find the best option for your amazing group!