Joanna James
The Maldives is well-known for its luxury resorts, white sandy beaches, turquoise waters and amazing marine life. While people opt to relax and unwind in the Maldives, here are six unique and off-the-beaten-path experiences you can get in the Maldives this year.
The Maldives offers truly unique activities to its visitors. One such experience is being a part of a coral adaptation programme. With the support of marine biologists, visitors can transplant live corals to shallow waters as part of larger conservation efforts. Whether or not you are a conservation enthusiast, you are likely to enjoy being a part of this remarkable experience. You can participate in these types of programmes, especially if you are staying in Naladhu Private Island Maldives.
While you will be tempted to spend the entire day at the beach, learning to cook using tropical ingredients is a unique activity you can engage in. By engaging in a cooking class, you will also be able to experience a different aspect of the Maldives culture. Star-class chefs from the hotel you are staying at will take you through a cooking class and give you insights on using local spices and flavours which will come in handy when you return home.
Watching a cultural performance in the evening after a full day of spending time in the ocean sunbathing or snorkelling is an excellent way to bring your day to a close. Most resorts organise their cultural performances be it dances or fire breathing and keeping an eye out for notices that provide information on these performances is advisable.
While sunset cruises and boat tours will take you around the ocean to get a glimpse of dolphins and other marine life, snorkelling is one unique activity you can do to view the amazing fish and coral living under the ocean blanket. If you are staying at one of the top Resorts in Maldives can immerse yourself in the unique experience of snorkelling with Manta Rays, which will be an adventure that you will never forget.
The Maldives provide an array of opportunities for diving. However, the unique experience you can gain here is diving with whale sharks. Places like the South Ari Marine Park in the Maldives claim sightings of whale sharks throughout the year making it one of the most iconic places to go diving. The cost of diving with whale sharks depends on the experience you are looking for and based on your budget, you will be able to book a package to suit your needs.
Another unique experience you can witness when you visit the Maldives is the bioluminescent phenomenon. Specifically from June to October, the ocean on Vaadhoo Island glows under the moonlight. This makes the sea turn into a bed of blue stars. The best way to witness this amazing phenomenon is by visiting right after a full moon when the sky is dark and the moonlight is bright.
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