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An Insight Into Marine Conservation, Maldives

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An Insight Into Marine Conservation, Maldives Highlights

Take an eco-tour around the island Villimalé and learn about the unique Maldivian ecosystem and the conservation challenges
Connect with a member of the "Save the Beach" NGO who will take you around the island
Gain insights into the marine conservation work practiced in Villimalé
Try snorkelling or diving in the coral nursery maintained by "Save the Beach"

An Insight Into Marine Conservation, Maldives Overview

Meeting Location: Jetty 5 Malé (opposite Bank of Ceylon)

Activity Timings: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Activity Duration: 5 Hours (Approx.)

About An Insight Into Marine Conservation:

Take an insightful eco-tour around the island of Villimalé in the Maldives and get a firsthand experience of the transformation of the island's rich biodiversity. Meet a member of the "Save the Beach" NGO, who will show you images of Villimalé's past as you witness the present. Certified divers can get a chance to snorkel or dive in the coral nursery maintained by Save the beach. Complement your trip with a refreshing cup of local tea and traditional hedhika sweet.

About the Activity:

Arrive at the starting location before the scheduled time and get ready for an eco-tour of the beautiful island of Villimalé.
Take a short 10-minute ferry crossing from the hubbub of Malé city to the island of Villimalé.
Meet a member of the "Save the Beach" NGO who will take you on a 60-minute walking tour of the Villingili (now named Villimalé) island and give insights into the conservational challenges faced by the locals there.
Learn about the unique Maldivian ecosystem and the sustainable measures undertaken by locals on the island.
Next, visit the local dive school and meet the special team that supports the reef conservation efforts.
Certified divers can experience snorkelling or diving in the coral nursery maintained by Save the beach.
Visit the local tea shop between 3:00-5:00 PM, where you can taste the traditional hedhika sweet and other savoury snacks served with black tea.

How to Reach?

By Walk: The meeting location is Jetty 5 Malé, which is approximately 850 meters away from the capital city, Malé. It will take you nearly 10-15 minutes to walk up to the location from Malé.

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An Insight Into Marine Conservation Package

5 Hours

USD 178.66

USD 130.3

Per Adult

Book this experience and get an insightful eco-tour around the island Villimalé with fun activities like snorkelling.

Notes:

Divers must have a valid diving certification.
Children aged 0-3 years can avail of the experience for free when accompanied by a paying adult, participants aged 4 years and above will be considered adults and have to pay the adult price.

Price Includes

Activities
- A 60-minutes walking tour around the island of Villimalé
- Snorkelling
- Diving (at additional costs)
Guide
- A member of the Save the Beach NGO will accompany and guide you during the trip
- A presentation covering safe snorkelling and dive practices

More Details about An Insight Into Marine Conservation, Maldives

Know Before You Go for An Insight Into Marine Conservation, Maldives

ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of booking, and also upon arrival. PAN card will not be considered as a valid address proof.
All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of arrival.
Children aged 0-3 years can avail of the experience for free when accompanied by a paying adult, participants aged 4 years and above will be considered adults and have to pay the adult price.

Things To Carry for An Insight Into Marine Conservation, Maldives

Water bottle
Swimwear
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An Insight Into Marine Conservation, Maldives Map

Starting Point

Jetty Number 5

Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Malé, Maldives

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An Insight Into Marine Conservation, Maldives Policies

The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 1 business hours of successful booking.

In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.

Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.

If cancellation is made 30 days or more before the date of travel, 25.0% of total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
If cancellation is made between 1 days to 30 days before the date of travel, total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.

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