Why should you holiday in the Maldives?

The Maldives are an independent island state south-west of Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean.

The archipelago consists of 1,190 beautiful islands, of which only around 200 are inhabited. The islands are divided into 26 archipelagos known as “atolls”.

Most people associate the Maldives with paradise beaches, which provide the setting for first-class beach holiday experiences next to crystal-clear waters, with stunning coral reef ecosystems beneath the surface. And that’s precisely what you get here!

So do you dream of experiencing some of the world’s most scenic surroundings?

Then treat yourself to a spot of luxury and romance on a holiday in the exquisite Maldives!

Our package holidays to the Maldives

With TourCompass, it is possible to visit the Maldives in combination with a tour to Sri Lanka.

Below you can read about some of the things you can experience on our holidays.

The Maldives – the ultimate beach holiday destination

The Maldives are an island paradise, and the main reason for visiting the Maldives is its paradise beaches, and the possibility of holidaying at the ultimate beach holiday destination.

We use the 4-star Paradise Island Resort & Spa, situated a mere 20-minute speedboat ride away from the main island of Malé.

There is ample space to enjoy the many hours of sunshine on the beautiful beaches or by the resort’s pool.

The beach front, the water and the resort also offer a whole host of activities, in addition to the hours spent relaxing in the sun lounger.

• Rent snorkelling equipment at the resort and explore the amazing world of tropical rainbow-coloured fish hiding beneath the surface of the water.

• And top it all off by booking a luxurious spa treatment, which can help you unwind even more – if that’s even possible!

• Tantalise your taste buds with a visit to one of the resort’s restaurants, which serve everything from Maldivian lobster and Japanese teppanyaki dishes to delicious Italian dishes.

Combine with Sri Lanka

The Maldives are a mere 1½-hour flight away from Sri Lanka, making them the obvious destination to combine with Sri Lanka.

In Sri Lanka, you will find a vast array of amazing experiences in a relatively small area.

Some of the highlights include:

• The 200-metre-high Lion Rock of Sigiriya, which is Sri Lanka’s most visited historical attraction and one the world’s most beautiful ruins, affording the most scenic views from the top – which you reach after climbing the 1,000 or so steps to the top.

• Sri Lanka’s cultural capital, Kandy, where, among other things, you can learn how tea is made and visit the Temple of the Tooth, which is said to house one of Buddha’s canine teeth.

• Safari in one of Sri Lanka’s oldest national parks, Yala National Park, which is home to 44 different kinds of mammals and 215 different bird species, giving you plenty of opportunity to experience the Sri Lankan wildlife.

If you have any questions

We’ve put together information and answers to practical questions about the Maldives on our practical information page.

You can also contact our travel consultants with any questions you may have about the Maldives or our other holidays.

We look forward to sending you on the holiday of your lifetime!

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