General Details

Transport:

Speedboats, Dhoni and Seaplanes

Business Hours:

Banks: Sunday to Thursday Government: 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.. Private Sector: 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Travel to Maldives:

Although geographically isolated the Maldives is easily accessible by air from anywhere in Southeast Asia, Middle East and Europe.

What to pack:

The Maldives is warm throughout the year. Light, cotton and linen wear is ideal. Pack lots of tee shirts, beachwear, and wraparound skirts, cotton shirts and shorts. For visits to inhabited islands, where most of the streets are of compact sand, or Malé where the streets are paved, sandals are easy to walk on. Some essential items include swimwear, sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat or a cap. If your travel plan includes traveling to many islands, a mosquito repellent may become handy.

Customs:

Tourists are issued a 30-day tourist visa on arrival. A valid travel document is necessary. Visa extensions are granted by the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Malé. The import of firearms, drugs, pornography and idols of worship are prohibited. Dogs, pigs, and pork products are also prohibited for import by tourists. Alcohol imported under a special license is available in all the resorts. Similarly pork products are available at most of the resorts as well. Prohibited products such as alcohol brought in by passengers are bonded and released at departure.

Health Requirements:

An international certificate of inoculation against yellow fever and cholera is required by visitors arriving from infected countries.

MTPB at the Airport:

The Maldives Tourism Promotion Board has a counter at the airport arrival terminal to provide information and assistance to tourists arriving in the country and provide a variety of brochures in different languages for guests.

Resort Transfer:

If you have a booking with a resort, transfer is usually arranged prior to your arrival. The options of speedboat or seaplane transfer where available is for you to choose from. For transfer to resorts close to the airport, motorboat or dhoni transfer is quite convenient. Even if you make a resort booking while in Malé, transfer arrangements are often made by the resort.

The Maldives has one of the largest seaplane fleets in the world, not surprising for a country with 99% ocean and more than a thousand islands. The low altitude seaplane journey offers you the additional opportunity to experience a breathtaking bird's eye view of the country.

Departure Tax:

The airport departure tax which is US$ 12.00 is usually included when you purchase your airline ticket.

Weather and Climate:

The Maldives has a tropical climate with warm temperatures year round and a great deal of sunshine. The warm tropical climate results in relatively minor variations in daily temperature throughout the year. The weather is determined largely by the monsoons; the southwest monsoon from May to November and the northeast monsoon from December to April.The hottest month on average is April and the coolest, December. February is the driest with December to April being relatively dry. The Maldives is in the equatorial belt and therefore severe storms are rare.
Annual Rainfall: 1796.3 mm
Average Daily Sunshine: 8 hrs
Maximum Temperature : 31.1°C
Minimum Temperature : 25.5°C
Humidity %: 79%

Does and Donts:

Cover yourself properly when visiting inhabited islands and Male'. For men shorts and a shirt are acceptable. Women are expected to cover their bodies and thighs.

While swimming trunks, bikinis and other beachwear is the norm on the resort, they are not acceptable on inhabited islands. Remember that nudism in public places is prohibited.

Traditionally Maldivians eat with their fingers. If you wish to follow the local tradition keep in mind that it is considered unhygienic to touch food with the left hand. If in doubt use a spoon.

Be conscious of the delicate local environment. Do not touch or pick corals when diving or snorkeling.

The Maldivians use the Islamic greeting Assalaam Alaikum to greet friends and strangers alike. Shukuriyya means thank

Maldives Visa:

Entry into Maldives does not require a prior visa and based on immigration requirements, entry permits will be granted on arrival. However an entry permit does not permit visitors to take up employment, set up any business or conduct any professional activities (paid or unpaid) except with the consent of the government and in compliance with pertinent laws and regulations of the Maldives.

Entry Requirements:

Visitors of all nationalities are granted entry with free 30 day

Visa and Passports:

A valid international travel document issued by a sovereign state's government

A valid return air ticket and necessary visas to a destination where the passenger has permission to enter

A minimum of US$30.00 per person per day or confirmed hotel reservation for the intended period of stay in the Maldives

Customized Tour Inclusions as per client's requirement Package

Customized Tour Inclusions as per client's requirement Package

Cancellation

Terms & Conditions:

• The Given quotation is valid only for this query and based on 02 Passenger travelling together. In case of any amendment in No of Persons, given rates will not be Valid & will change accordingly.
• The rates are based on the best available prices available at the time of costing and are subject to availability at the time of booking. 
• The above is only an offer and So far no booking has been made and rooms / rates are subject to the availability at the time of receiving your official booking. 
• If the Hotel or Airlines change their rates for the services that they offer, the same will be forwarded to you at the time of final Confirmation.
• Kindly note that during Major Exhibitions/Events additional surcharge will be applicable, Surcharge may vary depending on the Hotels, Airlines and will be advised at the time of Final Booking.
• According to the Hotel policy the current check in time is 15:00 hrs and check out is before 12:00 noon unless specified. 
• All special requests like Early check in and late checkout, smoking, nonsmoking, views, floors, king, twin, adjoining and/or interconnecting rooms are strictly subject to availability upon arrival and cannot be guaranteed prior. 
• We are not holding any Air tickets or rooms at the moment. 
• Conditions Apply. 

Payment Terms:

• Pre-Payment – Full Payment upon Confirmation 

Cancellation Policies:

 If circumstances make you cancel the tour, the cancellation must be intimated to us in writing. Such cancellation will attract the following Cancellations charges, the cancellation charges per person when a Cancellation is made

• 31 Days or more Prior to the departure of the Tour - Deposit Amount
• 30 - 15 Days Prior to the departure of the Tour - 40% Of the Cost
• 14 - 08 Days Prior to the departure of the Tour - 60% Of the Cost
• 7 Days or less Prior to the departure of the Tour or “ No Show” on the tour - 100% Of the Cost 

Cancellation charges will apply on the total tour price without discount. In case of Cruise, 100% of the cruise cost paid will be forfeited in case of any cancellations, irrespective of time of cancellations. The company cannot assume responsibility for any additional cost or any fees relating to the issuance and/ or cancellation of Air tickets or other arrangements not done through the company. 

• Deposit: - Nonrefundable Deposit given at the time of Booking.
• Air lines: - As per Airline Policy
• Hotel Accommodation: - As per Hotel Policy
• Visa fees are nonrefundable once the visa has been applied.
• Transfers / Sightseeing’s – Once booked will not be amended and have to follow Itinerary otherwise no refund will be permitted. 

Visa Application Policy & Conditions:

To process the visa we will submit necessary documents like air tickets, Hotel Booking voucher, Insurance and other related document asked by the consulate or the embassy. By reason what so ever if consulate or embassy refuse or delay the visa, passengers has to pay the difference of amount or date change penalty imposed by airline or Hotels. We shall not be stand responsible for the additional amount; the same has to be paid to the company before departure of the tour. We will always apply for Normal tourist visas, If the passenger needs to cancel a tour due to rejection of visa or rejection of entry into country, the cancellation charges of the company will be applicable and shall be payable by the client. There will be no refund if the client, or any member of his party, is unable to travel due to the said reasons. 

Insurance:

It is advisable to acquire adequate Overseas Travel Insurance cover for protection from any expenses such as medical, Baggage’s, legal, hospitalization, accident, it is mandatory to obtain an Overseas Travel Insurance policy for the Tour. Insurance claim is at the sole discretion of the Insurance Company. Insurance Premium Charges will be extra as per the Client’s age and Number of Days and Destinations. The rules, regulations as well as conditions mentioned in the Tour Quotation is a binding to me and the all members of my tourist group and the company. I have signed after reading and understanding The Quotation conditions.