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Save The Beach’s Marine Conservation Small Group Experience in Villimale + Walking Tour, Snorkelling & Hedhikaa

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily Except Friday

  • Duration

    5 Hours

  • Start time

    12pm

  • Meeting Point

    Make your way to Jetty 1 Male

  • Ending Point

    Same as the starting point.

Key Highlights

  • Gain insights into the full spectrum of Save The Beach’s marine conservation work in Villimale
  • Embark on a lovely 60-minutes walking tour through the beautiful island
  • Learn about the unique Maldivian ecosystem and the conservation challenges
  • Watch a presentation on conservation vs. development, responsible snorkelling and more
  • Go snorkelling and explore the breathtaking marine and coral life around the island
  • Relish a traditional hedhikaa experience, digging into local savoury snacks paired with black tea
  • Both printed and smartphone vouchers accepted!

Overview

Do your bit to protect Nature’s greatest treasures on this conservation snorkeling tour around Villimale that also includes a 60-minute walking tour of the island, visit to local diving school to meet the conservationists and enjoying a traditional Hedhikaa experience. 

Embarking on a 10-minute ferry ride, our day begins with us arriving at the pristine island of Villimale which has been both a prison as well as a resort previously. Joining us will be an experienced conservationist from the NGO Save The Beach who have been doing incredible work of conserving the local beaches, planting trees and organizing community activities throughout the year.

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 have been working to protect both their island and ocean environment. Your guide will regale you with some incredible knowledge on the Maldivian ecosystems, insight on how Villimale has transformed from an island with a rich biodiversity on land and in the sea to one that is struggling to maintain its natural ecosystems, as well as an understanding of the conservation challenges arising from coastal development while you observe the before and after of reclamation works and harbor development. 

A presentation covering the challenges for conservation versus development, safe snorkeling and dive practices, details on how you can actively contribute to the conservation efforts and more await you. Post that, we will head to the local dive school to meet the team involved in the reef conservation efforts. The people there will guide you how the go about the different ways of maintaining a reef as well as a session on responsible snorkeling before we head underwater - exploring the almost otherworldly marine life as well as performing the tasks that may be assigned to us. 

Finally, it would be time to sample the local culture as experience a traditional hedhikaa at a local tea shop - a ritual locals follow everyday between 3 - 5 pm where they enjoy black tea paired with traditional sweet and savory snacks, and talk about their everyday lives. 

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 & Exclusions

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!)
  • Safety Briefing, Buoyancy aid and Responsible Snorkeling briefing (We got it all covered!)
  • Snorkeling or diving Equipment for certified divers only (Zero hassles, ultimate fun!)

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

If you are a non-swimmer, we will provide you with a buoyancy aid so that you too can enjoy the activity.

You can forget any safety concerns as we conduct safety briefings from Emergency First Response and International Life Guide certified guides while boarding the speedboat.

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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