Maldives Budget Travel Guide

1. Budget and Expenses The budget for this trip to the Maldives is CNY 15,600 for two people. The details are as follows: 1. Airfare: Purchase three weeks in advance to get a lower price, about CNY 2,000–2,100 per person, only available on AirAsia and without checked baggage service. You need to bring your own diving equipment and a small amount of carry-on luggage. 2. Transit Hotel: It is recommended to choose a hotel in Hulhumale, which is close to the sea and you can go to the beach at night. Stay at The Whiteharp, which offers airport pick-up and drop-off services, but the soundproofing is slightly poor, the air conditioning is sufficient, and the breakfast is well-reviewed. 3. Resort Hotel: The budget is CNY 5,000 per person, including accommodation and some meals. 2. Itinerary 1. After arriving in the Maldives, check in to the transit hotel first. The Whiteharp Hotel provides airport pick-up and drop-off services, which is very convenient. 2. Early the next morning, the transit hotel will wake you up and take you to the airport speedboat terminal. Take a speedboat from the terminal to Thulhagiri Island. 3. The accommodation environment on Thulhagiri Island is super cost-effective! The room is clean and hygienic, with large windows and a spacious deck, and you can go directly to the sea. Room 237 is recommended, although it is a little far from the restaurant, the location is excellent. 4. Enjoy the HB package on the island, including breakfast and dinner, but excluding alcoholic beverages. There is a wide variety of food such as chicken, duck, beef, and lamb, and the desserts are especially delicious. Please note that you can only get two bottles of free drinking water per day, so it is recommended to buy large bottles of water in Male and bring them to the island. 5. The island has a beautiful environment, clear water, fine sand, and coconut trees. You can see sharks, manta rays, and other marine life under the water house. When snorkeling to the side of the sea trench, you can see many corals and schools of fish, as well as sea turtles. 3. Consumption on the Island The consumption level on the Maldives islands is relatively high, but there are also good and cheap products. For example, drinking water is CNY 2, Coke is CNY 4, refrigerator magnets are CNY 8, and shark wood carvings are CNY 17. Although the price is not high, it is recommended to save money and consume reasonably. 4. Summary The sea view of the Maldives is overwhelmingly better than other islands! If you have been to Saipan, Bali, Semporna, Egypt, and the Mediterranean, you will still be shocked by the sea view of the Maldives. I hope this guide can help you enjoy your trip to the Maldives better!