Travel guide · Maldives
Maldives Travel Guide
Our Maldives package is a 4-night, 5-day resort holiday with two nights in a beach villa and two in a water villa, full-board meals, and seaplane, domestic flight or speedboat transfers as set by the resort, with Maldivian taxes and green tax included.
By Holiday Guru Travel · Updated 30 Sep 2026
In short: Beach and water villa, full board, taxes included and short flight from india. Two nights on the beach and two over the lagoon in one stay. December to April is the best time for the Maldives; May to November is wetter but good value.
Maldives quick facts
- Trip length
- 5 days (2 itineraries)
- Best time
- December to April is the best time for the Maldives; May to November is wetter but good value.
- Key places
- Malé, Your resort island, The lagoon
- Tours start in
- Maldives
- Hotels
- Standard / 3-star equivalent on all 2 itineraries
- Meal plans
- Breakfast on 1 of 2; Full board on 1 of 2
- Suits
- Couples, Families, Relaxation
Best places to visit in Maldives
Malé, Your resort island and The lagoon are the places our Maldives itineraries are built around.
Malé
The capital and international airport, where every trip begins.
Your resort island
Most resorts occupy their own island, reached by seaplane, domestic flight or speedboat.
The lagoon
Snorkelling, kayaking and water sports from the resort, subject to the resort’s rules.
Things to do
- Stay in a water villa over the lagoon
- Snorkel the house reef
- Take a seaplane transfer (resort-dependent)
- Watch sunset from the beach villa
- Book a sandbank or dolphin excursion
How many days do you need?
Four nights is ideal for a Maldives resort stay, splitting time between a beach villa and a water villa.
| Trip length | What it covers | Our itinerary |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days | 2 nights beach villa + 2 nights water villa, full board | Maldives |
Best time to visit Maldives
December to April is the best time for the Maldives; May to November is wetter but good value.
| Months | Season | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| December – April | Dry season | Sunny, calm seas and the peak season. |
| May – November | Wet season | More rain and wind, with good offers; showers are usually short. |
Suggested Maldives routes
Routes from our own Maldives itineraries, by trip length.
- 4 Nights / 5 Days: Maldives — Maldives for 4 Nights / 5 Days
Things to consider
Getting there and around: Resort transfers by seaplane, domestic flight or speedboat, depending on the resort. International flights to Malé are not included.
Where you stay: Two nights in a beach villa and two in a water villa, with full-board meals and a welcome drink, as listed on the package.
- The Maldives gives a free 30-day tourist visa on arrival to most visitors with a confirmed resort booking; we confirm current rules with your booking.
- Seaplanes fly only in daylight — late arrivals may need a night near Malé.
- Resort activities and excursions depend on each resort’s rules.
Maldives travel questions
What is Maldives known for?
Beach and water villa, full board, taxes included and short flight from india. Two nights on the beach and two over the lagoon in one stay.
How many days should I spend in Maldives?
Four nights is ideal for a Maldives resort stay, splitting time between a beach villa and a water villa. Our Maldives itineraries run 5 days.
What is the best time to visit Maldives?
December to April is the best time for the Maldives; May to November is wetter but good value.
Which places should I include in a Maldives trip?
Malé, Your resort island and The lagoon. Malé: The capital and international airport, where every trip begins.
Which Holiday Guru Travel packages cover Maldives?
2 itineraries: Maldives for 4 Nights / 5 Days (4 Nights / 5 Days); Maldives (4 Nights / 5 Days).
Can a Maldives itinerary be customised?
Yes. Any of our Maldives itineraries can be changed — add or remove nights, change the hotel category or add sightseeing. Tell us what you need and we send a quote for your dates.
Maldives holiday packages
All 2 Holiday Guru Travel itineraries for Maldives, shortest first. Each can be customised.
| Package ID | Package | Duration | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maldives for 4 Nights / 5 Days | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Maldives | |
| 0107 | Maldives | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Maldives |