Off the Beaten Track Holidays in the Maldives

Experience the real Maldives, away from resorts, among the locals that call this thousand-isle nation their home. Our portfolio of insightful and culturally-based luxury Maldives holidays focuses on the rich heritage and way of life that most tourists never discover.

Off-the-beaten-path holidays to The Maldives have only been possible since early 2010 as the Maldivian government changed laws to allow foreigners to stay on local islands. Dhivehi people (Maldivians) have received visitors with enthusiasm, starting new businesses to cater to traveller needs, developing new authentic experiences, opening comfortable guesthouses and embracing opportunities to learn about different ways of life.

Off the Beaten Track Holidays in the Maldives

Classic Sri Lanka & Undiscovered Maldives

Maldives Off the Beaten Track

Sri Lanka In Depth With The Maldives

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Bespoke ETG Holidays start from
£4,500pp
and include*:

Bespoke ETG Holidays start from
$7,500pp
and include*:

International flights (if required)
Guides, drivers & their tips
Accommodation
Specified meals & snacks
Your immersive experiences
Internal & regional transfers

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The Maldives is an incredibly visual country with striking colours; the turquoise waters and the pastel primary colours of the architecture contrast beautifully. Most roads are sandy walkways, and the sound of palm leaves in the wind will be one you'll always remember. The mysterious muezzin call for prayer creates an enchanting, spiritual element to your stay and the relaxed, slow-paced way of life is infectious.

These holidays are ideal for any traveller who wants to get beyond the surface of The Maldives, to the very heart of this enigmatic and incredibly beautiful country.

Why Holiday with Experience Travel Group?

Immersive
Experiences

Immersive ETG holiday experiences let you genuinely connect to the people and places you visit. You’ll learn as much about yourself as you do about them.

A secret
element

Sometimes you can know too much. Our holidays are specially designed to confound preconceptions and share magical, memorable, unexpected discoveries.

Travel
done right

Our B Corporation certification, commitment to sustainability and 'give back' philosophy mean you can always be sure that every step you take is light. Ethical, mindful, guilt-free travel - travel done right

A thread of
luxury

A thread of luxury that ties everything together. From beautiful boutique hotels to top-quality transport, to exceptional levels of service - whatever luxury looks like to you… it’s yours

The Sri Lanka & The Maldives combination was absolutely excellent. Having used ETG three times now we are firmly of the opinion that they are leading edge providers of travel arrangements.

- Northy

A Trip of a lifetime which exceeded all of our expectations! Excellent communication - ETG really understood what was important to us. Great recommendations, and amazing attention to detail. Our guide was amazing.

- Caroline

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With SO many Maldivian resorts to choose from - many of which, let’s be honest, look pretty similar online - it can be tricky to tell which is the right one for you. So our experts created this guide to their top ten hotels and experiences across the country. Whether you’re looking for wildlife encounters or the ultimate luxury, this where you’ll find the best of the best.

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