Joanna James
While the Maldives is renowned as a beach holiday hub and a honeymoon hotspot, the archipelago is no dead weight when it comes to adventurous activities. Here's a rundown of seven adrenaline-pumping activities that visitors can experience during a trip to the country.
No trip to the Maldives would be complete without diving beneath the waves of the Indian Ocean; the country is ranked among the world's top scuba diving destinations. Home to more coral species than any other holiday hub, the Maldivian seabed is teeming with marine creatures large and small. From manta rays and whale sharks to moray eels and parrot fish, the wealth of marine heritage in this part of the world is truly staggering. Those based at OBLU Nature Helengeli or any one of the other beach villas in Maldives will find that they are a boat ride away from HP Reef and Banana Reef and the wreck diving sites in the archipelago.
The best time to engage in this thrilling water sports activity is the months between April and October. Jet skis are available for hire at nearly every resort base in the Maldives and visitors can drive these vehicles that have been described as the ocean's motorbikes on their own or in tandem with an instructor.
Travellers with a passion for exploring a country's geography at their own pace will find that kayaking tours in the Maldives are tailor-made for them. Paddling across the azure waters surrounding the Maldivian islands; it is hard not to get lost in the majestic beauty of the country's coastal landscapes. No swimming skills or prior experience is required to enjoy this activity.
Those who are holidaying in the Maldives between May and October will find that the conditions in the country are ideal for kitesurfing. Tipped to be one of the most daring water-bound adventures available in the country, the joy of gliding across the surface of the waves strapped to a kiteboard is difficult to capture in words.
The peak tourist season in effect from November to April is when catamaran sailing excursions hit an all-time high in the Maldives. Often described as the perfect activity for those who love to sail, the exhilaration of chartering your own course among the small islands of the Maldives is a journey that's worthy of an adventurous spirit. Don't forget to lather on a thick layer of sunscreen as it is bound to get toasty.
Tourists who are fortunate enough to be vacationing in the Maldives from January to April have the unique opportunity to witness dolphins and whales in the wild. Setting out in the morning and once more in the late afternoon, whale and dolphin watching tours in the Maldives offer visitors the chance to gaze upon the world's friendliest mammals and the largest whales all in one go.
Anyone who's ever imagined flying above the waves must try their hand at parasailing during a trip to the Maldives.
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