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Small Group Eco Walking Tour of Villimale with Traditional Hedhikaa Experience

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily except Friday    

  • Duration

    4 Hours

  • Start time

    2pm

  • Meeting Point

    Make your way to Jetty 5 Malé (opposite Bank of Ceylon)

  • Ending Point

    Same as the starting point.

Key Highlights

  • Embark on a lovely walking tour through the beautiful island of Villimale
  • Enjoy a public ferry ride from Malé to this beautiful island
  • Get an insider’s look into the local marine conservation efforts
  • Learn about the Save The Beach’s efforts on waste management, coral planting and more
  • Understand the unique Maldivian ecosystem and the conservation challenges
  • Savour a traditional hedhikaa experience, digging into local savoury snacks paired with black tea
  • Both printed and smartphone vouchers accepted!

Overview

Experience the charms of Villimale on this delightful Eco tour that also treats you to an understanding of the local environment conservation work as well as a traditional Hedhikaa experience - the ideal escape from the ever busy capital city with wide, open streets, an abundance of greenery so unlike Malé, two local beaches and peaceful almost tranquil atmosphere.

Dive into the quieter side of city life as we take the public ferry to Villimale, savoring the infectious energy of the ferry terminal and observing the citizens going about their daily lives. Having formerly been a resort as well as a prison, Villimale was ‘developed’ to accommodate the ever growing population of Malé. Stepping off the ferry in Villimale, one can easily visualize how the city islands would have been prior to urban modernization. 

The 60-minute walking tour is the perfect opportunity to gain an insider’s perspective into the local way of ‘city’ life , while learning how the local community together with the NGO ‘Save the Beach’ have been working to protect both their island and ocean environment. Your guide will regale you with some incredible knowledge on the Maldivian ecosystems and conservation challenges arising from coastal development while you observe the before and after of reclamation works and harbor development. We will also help you identify the native trees and learn the Dhivehi names for species that may be common to you back home.

Once we are done with our Eco tour, we will head to a local cafe on the beach for a traditional hedhikaa experience - evening tea paired with local savour snacks - indulging your taste buds with true Maldivian flavors. This is also a perfect chance to chat up with your guide and the conservation workers about conservation, waste management, coral planting and more - all while relaxing amidst a spectacular sunset!

About the Supplier: Specialising in individual and group travel for people of all ages, Secret Paradise Maldives aims to offer holidays that meet your budget, are fun and provide comfort along with a warm welcome.

Inclusions

  • Return ferry transfer from Hulhumale’ jetty (Cruise to thrill!)
  • Water (Constant refreshments to keep you company!)
  • Services of Secret Paradise Local Guide (Accompanied by the best!)
  • Hedhikaa experience (The true taste of Maldives!)
  • Donation to NGO Save the Beach (Always doing our bit for Mama Nature!)
  • Local Taxes - 10% Service charge + 12% GST (Hidden charges are a thing of the past!)

Exclusions

  • Gratuities (If you are feeling generous though, go right ahead!)
  • Meals (It’s still a feast for your senses!)

Please note

Voucher Information: No need to print! You can show your voucher on your smartphone or other devices. (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details. They’re a nice bunch, and will happily answer any logistical questions you may have. Please give them a call at least 24 hours before your organised  activity to reconfirm.

If you wish to be picked up from your hotel, you can notify us in the Special Request section while booking the tour - although this will be at an additional transfer charge on the condition that your accommodation/resort allows us to dock our ferry at their private jetty.

Please remember that hotel pickups happen at least 30 minutes before the starting time of the tour.

A maximum of 8 people can be booked for in a go.

The child rate prices are based on the child’s age at the time of arrival to the Maldives and not at the time when the booking is made

Since Maldives is an Islamic country, alcohol is not available on locally inhabited islands.

Additionally, in this respect, please remember to dress appropriately to match the local culture. Men can wear T-shirts and shorts/swimming shorts but women will need to avoid bikinis or swimwear, unless we are on an uninhabited island, Picnic Island, sandbank, screened off local beach, dive boat or resort island. In other cases, women can wear t-shirts, loose shorts and sarongs while swimming. 

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