Maldives Active Escape

On arrival at Malé International Airport, we meet you and assist with the formalities before your onward journey. We fly south on a domestic flight to Gan in Laamu Atoll – the largest island in the Maldives – enjoying sweeping aerial views of coral atolls en route. On landing, we transfer to your beachfront guesthouse to settle in. You can explore the facilities and unwind before the group briefing. Later, we meet your guide and fellow travellers for an introduction to the week ahead, covering activities, safety and local highlights.

With our instructor leading the way, we paddle kayaks through the atoll’s calm inner waters, gliding past sandbanks and uninhabited islets as the lagoon opens up around us. We snorkel over vibrant reefs, with help from the guide to spot marine life and ensure a safe experience, and enjoy a picnic lunch during our kayaking day. We pause to unwind on a sandbank or a quiet beach before returning to Gan. In the afternoon you can relax on the beach, snorkel the house reef or make use of the guesthouse facilities.

This afternoon you can relax on the beach, go snorkelling on the house reef or make use of the guesthouse facilities. Later, we head out by jeep to explore Gan – taking in the Red Lake, Buddhist ruins and notable historical sites – while delving into local life, agriculture and cultural heritage. We round off with traditional Maldivian hedika snacks served with black tea – a much–loved island afternoon ritual.

We try scuba diving with a PADI professional on two guided dives – mastering the basics before exploring the underwater landscapes of Laamu Atoll.

We begin with instruction on land before taking to the water to learn the fundamentals of stand up paddleboarding, then we practise balance and technique in the calm lagoon. We continue by cycling along the palm–lined Link Road that connects Gan with nearby islands, discovering local communities along the way, and we finish with fresh coconut water.

This afternoon is free – you can relax on the beach, go snorkelling on the house reef, or make the most of the guesthouse facilities.

We travel to an uninhabited island for a full day of sun, swimming and snorkelling, with plenty of time for you to relax on the beach. We enjoy a freshly prepared barbecue lunch in a tropical setting, then on our return we unwind with fruit cocktails at sunset – before sharing a final evening together ahead of the farewell dinner.

We arrange your flight back to Malé for your onward journey, timed for afternoon or evening departures. On arrival, we provide transfer assistance for your onward resort boat or hotel – and the tour concludes with support from local representatives.