- Escape to a secluded private island paradise in the Maldives.
- Explore turquoise lagoons teeming with colorful marine life alongside local experts.
- Find your zen with yoga and guided meditation amidst the calming sounds of the crashing waves.
- Dine at an award-winning undersea restaurant and sample Maldivian favorites on an authentic culinary experience.
- Stay in a luxurious over-water bungalow surrounded by the azure waters of the Indian Ocean.
Please note: USD per person, double occupancy. Custom designed personal tour. Prices subject to change.
For your added comfort, a representative will greet you upon your arrival at the airport. They'll be waiting for you at the aircraft door holding a personalized sign with your name on it. You will be driven to a VIP lounge, where you may relax after your long flight while your assistant undertakes immigration formalities for you.
They will also collect your luggage and deliver it to the lounge. You will then be transferred to your accommodation’s private lounge or pier (depending on the selected resort).
Meet your representative and transfer by speedboat from Malé International Airport to your resort located in the beautiful South Malé Atoll. The journey is approximately 30 min.
This evening, enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.
Spend some time at leisure at the enchanting resort of Anantara Veli. Unwind in the infinity pool with the brilliant blue water overlooking the ocean or lie back on a sun lounger basking in the sun. For the active guests, the air conditioned fitness centre is complete with floor-to-ceiling windows boasting of inspiring views.
Find your zen with yoga and guided meditation amidst the calming and gentle sounds of the ocean or sweat it out with some tennis in the floodlit court. Truly savor the vacation with blissful ayurvedic treatments, soothing spa treatments and heavenly massages at the luxury spa Balance. This is one vacation which will combine the best of relaxation, serenity and adventure.
This resort offers a range of facilities and activities to ensure all guests have a fun filled stay and a memorable holiday. Some of the highlights include:
A private screening of your favorite movie under the stars. Enjoy bespoke service and an intimate setting for two.
Drift into bliss with ancient healing treatments for two. Enjoy the privacy and seclusion of a private island with an array of experiences to help you rejuvenate and rest as your personal butler tends to your every need.
During your stay at the Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, you can enjoy a plethora of extra activities, tours, and experiences (additional fees may apply, speak to your Destination Expert for more details). Some highlights include:
Snorkeling - Explore the turquoise lagoon and the colorful reef life surrounding the resort or swim with the manta rays. Catch a glimpse of the whale sharks which play year round near the atoll and come very close to the surface.
Gulhifushi Picnic Island - Paddle a kayak, stand up paddle board or take a pontoon to the picnic island within the lagoon. Relax on the sun loungers or swim in the blue seas.
Aquafanatics Centre - For the adventurers, there is a variety of water sports for the entire family including windsurfing, catamaran, parasailing, jet skiing, sailing, tube rides etc.
Big Game Fishing - Charter a fishing boat for the day with family, as the captain takes you in search of vast shoals of game. Reel your catch in, or try your hand at the Maldivian hand-line technique, then handover your catch to the chef to prepare for dinner.
Sunset Cruise - Set sail on the waters of the vast Indian Ocean and relish the hues of the sunset sky to end yet another day in Maldivian paradise. Relax on the deck and enjoy the warm rays of the sun while sipping champagne.
Access to the facilities at the Anantara Dhigu Resort
Floodlit tennis court-Family games like petanque, giant chess, table-Nurse and whale shark snorkeling-Dolphin or manta ray snorkeling-Glass Bottom boat trip-Watersports like flyboard, jetski, sea bob, parasailing, diving courses etc.
Transfer from South Malé Atoll to your resort located in the beautiful Baa Atoll.
This evening, enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.
Explore the stunning marine life with a local expert snorkeler, Zimbe, who has explored every single reef in Baa Atoll. Zimbe’s father opened one of Maldives' first dive school, "Maldivers", which is now run by him.
He has dived and snorkeled in every single dive site imaginable and are full of knowledge about the beautiful underwater life. Today you will get a chance to learn about the history of diving in the Maldives and find out more about the entire hidden underwater world the way locals do. After your snorkel enjoy a traditional lunch on the island of Maalhos.
Today treat to your taste buds as you get to try your hand at preparing a traditional Maldivian meal. Join some of the best chefs on the island and learn how to make a hearty homemade local lunch. You will get a chance to truly savor and immerse yourself in an authentic Maldivian dining experience.
Locals love to eat as a family and dishes are served family-style. Today's cooking extravaganza will be on Maalhos, where the best chefs will invite you into their kitchens to learn how make some Maldivian favorites. Its healthy, its hearty and it is a whole lot of fun.
This family-friendly resort offers a range of facilities and activities to ensure young adventurers have plenty of fun. The Thiththi Boli Kids Club offers excitement and action for children aged 4-12 years old, complete with babysitting service. Creativity is stoked through exploration and crafts. Highlight experiences include the Trampoline Park and a Marine Biology Course with the resort’s resident marine biologist.
Teenagers can simply relax in the sun at the resort’s Recreation Area, or take part in family games such as Jenga, volleyball, or life-sized chess. (Additional fees may apply, speak to your Destination Expert for more details)
During your stay at the Anantara Kihavah, you can enjoy a plethora of extra activities, tours, and experiences (additional fees may apply, speak to your Destination Expert for more details). Some highlights include:
Sail on a Luxury Yacht – Sail the Atoll and discover secret lagoons, deserted islands, and secluded spots for sunbathing.
Big Game Fishing – Try your hand at reeling in some of the ocean’s sailfish, barracuda, tuna, mahi mahi and giant trevally.
Cinema Under the Stars – Lie beneath the twinkling sky and enjoy both classic movies and recent blockbusters alike on the open-air big screen.
Stargazing – Learn the secrets of the night sky at SKY bar. Stargaze through the Maldives’ most powerful telescope while the resort’s storytelling SKY Guru explains the constellations and planets.
Muay Thai Boxing – Enter the Maldives’ only Muay Thai boxing ring with a personal instructor and learn about this unique martial art.
Underwater Wine Tasting – Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience at the SEA award-winning wine cellar. Angelfish dart around the hexagonal space surfaced with mirrors, through swaying soft corals that dapple with sunlight. Allow the Wine Guru to design a flight for you, selected from the cellar’s collection of over 450 bottles from two dozen countries and counting.
Water Activities & Sports – Anantara Kihavah is surrounded by reefs where five species of sea turtle feed and rest.
The resort offers a wide range of motorized and non-motorized watersports, designed to make the most of the stunning Atoll Biosphere Reserve:
Snorkel the house reef - affectionately known by locals as the Golden Wall, it is alive with soft swaying corals in brilliant gold hues. Diving - spot majestic hawksbill turtles and a variety of other sea creatures
Manta Ray Snorkeling Trips to Hanifaru Bay-Experiences with the resident Marine Biologist-Seabob – zoom through the water like a dolphin with this environmentally friendly jetpack-Boat trips to spot dolphins just off-shore-Jet ski, Parasailing-Transparent kayaks, Paddle boards
Today transfer back to the Malé International Airport by seaplane in time for your onward flight. Please consult the resort reception who will confirm your transfer time.
Enjoy a hassle-free departure experience as your personal assistant takes care of all the necessary airport formalities for you. Your package also includes access to Leeli Lounge, where you may unwind in comfortable seating and indulge in a selection of food and beverages prior to your flight.
This sample itinerary was created through our travel partner experts at Kensington Tours and is meant to inspire your next trip. It is ready to be customized to suit your interests, tastes and budget so you can connect with local cultures and experience authentic travel on your own terms and departing whenever you choose.
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