{"id":232151,"date":"2023-12-02T10:00:29","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T15:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/?p=232151"},"modified":"2024-05-31T13:41:20","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T17:41:20","slug":"maldives-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/maldives-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"How to travel to the Maldives on a Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>When we bring up the <strong>Maldives on a budget<\/strong> as a holiday destination, those words don\u2019t seem to belong together.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, they are perceived as expensive with their luxurious resorts with overwater villas and it doesn\u2019t have to be. While we can usually cover the cost of the stay of Marriott&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/marriott-bonvoy-5-dream-destinations-to-consider\/\">overwater villas with rewards points<\/a>, we still have to pay for the expensive seaplane transfer and\/or the pricey food and drinks on the site. Although that can also be done with <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/membership-rewards-american-express\/\">travel rewards points you can apply on any travel purchases<\/a>, it\u2019s still a hefty bill.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/budget-travel\/\">shoestring trip<\/a> is definitely doable as there are tons of local guesthouses, free things to do and independent operators.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;189500&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The best islands for a Maldives on a budget trip&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;the_best_islands_for_a_maldives_on_a_budget_trip&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>There are over a thousand islands grouped together in clusters or <strong>atolls<\/strong>. Thankfully, there are plenty of choices for a <strong>Maldives on a budget<\/strong> holiday.<\/p>\n<p>Other than not breaking the bank, this way of exploring the <strong>Maldives<\/strong> will allow you to interact more closely with the locals and have a more authentic experience of the Maldivian culture.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;238103&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to choose your island?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;how_to_choose_your_island_&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In order to pull off the <strong>Maldives on a budget<\/strong> trip, you should aim for those that are easily accessible by public ferries and speedboats from Male thus avoiding expensive seaplanes. There are three kinds of islands in the Maldives:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Private islands<\/li>\n<li>Inhabited islands<\/li>\n<li>Uninhabited islands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Obviously, to <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/learn-manage-budget\/\">travel on a budget<\/a>, you\u2019ll have to avoid the private islands that are often quite secluded from local life; while it feels like being in paradise on your own little island, you are confined to the properties\u2019 restaurants and tour operators.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;232986&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The majority of the local inhabited islands in the archipelago harbour local life which centres around Muslim culture. Therefore, you will have limited choices for a designated &#8220;bikini beach&#8221;; while the water is as pristine as everywhere else, you might have to swim fully clothed. Most guest houses will be able to help you navigate through them on the island.<\/p>\n<p>Also, you\u2019ll have to abstain from alcohol during your stay on local islands.<\/p>\n<p>As there\u2019s over a thousand islands, it\u2019s impossible to talk about all of them. Here are the standouts for a <strong>Maldives on a budget<\/strong> trip.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"268204\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Maafushi&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;maafushi&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maafushi<\/strong> is the main island that comes to mind when you think about the <strong>Maldives on a budget<\/strong> trip. The island is just <strong>27<\/strong> kilometres from <strong>Mal\u00e9<\/strong> so it\u2019s very easily accessible. There\u2019s a prison located on the island, but you won\u2019t notice it as tourism is concentrated on the other side.<\/p>\n<p>A lot of tour operators are based on the island and they offer a variety of excursions such as <strong>whale shark spotting<\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/scuba-diving-points\/\">scuba diving<\/a> trips. You won\u2019t find any shortage of hotels or guesthouses either; pretty much everyone who lives on Maafushi works in tourism.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>bikini beach is a bit small<\/strong> and can be <strong>overcrowded<\/strong> even during the off season. Therefore, I won\u2019t recommend coming to Maafushi if your intention is to lay all day on the white sand. Also, the house reef isn\u2019t in good shape due to mass tourism.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;238097&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>What is interesting about Maafushi are the snorkelling sites nearby as they are blooming with marine life and beautiful coral gardens. You\u2019ll have to check with your guesthouse or a tour company as <strong>you need to book a group tour<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Also, there\u2019s a lot of <strong>watersports<\/strong> available on Maafushi such as water skiing, jet skiing, windsurfing, kite surfing, parasailing, etc. as well as a huge playground for kids.<\/p>\n<p>Maafushi is a perfect base for exploring the <strong>Maldives on a budget<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;238099&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_message icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-utensils&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>I highly recommend the restaurant <strong>Hiyala Mariyaad<\/strong> on Maafushi. The food is amazingly tasty and we ended up going back here a few times because it was so good.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--s container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22642\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card card-s\">\n\t<div class=\"card--grid\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card--img-outer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Fulidhoo&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;fulidhoo&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fulidhoo<\/strong> is known for its <strong>authenticity<\/strong>, beauty, charm and local vibe. The island is easily incorporated in an itinerary with Maafushi by public ferry and public speedboats.<\/p>\n<p>The rates of <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/scuba-diving-points\/\">scuba diving<\/a> and snorkelling are on the cheaper side here making it a prime choice for a <strong>Maldives on a budget<\/strong> trip.<\/p>\n<p>Wildlife is diverse and amazing over here: hammerheads, <strong>manta rays<\/strong>, dolphins and whale sharks! The visibility is pretty great all year round so you can\u2019t really go wrong with Fulidhoo if you want to explore the seabed.<\/p>\n<p>The beach is amazing and the turquoise water is spectacular; there\u2019s a spot where sting rays hang out by the shore!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;238095&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"232182\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Rasdhoo&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;rasdhoo&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rasdhoo<\/strong> is a very nice island for a <strong>Maldives on a budget<\/strong> trip as it caters to most types of travellers. It is situated about <strong>60<\/strong> kilometres west of Mal\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p>There are affordable guesthouses, restaurants and stores along with some dive shops to keep you busy.<\/p>\n<p>The vibe on Rasdhoo is definitely an island one so you should expect &#8220;slow&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;233014&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In terms of bikini beach, there\u2019s a small one (about 100 metres in length) with a lovely house reef just a bit off shore which is perfect for some snorkelling. Be wary of the low tide and coral though; you should <strong>wear special water shoes<\/strong> to avoid injuries if you are walking.<\/p>\n<p>The house reef is more lively on the outer side, but <strong>be careful of currents<\/strong> which are constantly changing being easy to swim on one day to impossible on another.<\/p>\n<p>Rasdhoo is famous for black and white tip reef sharks along with the reef regulars (parrot fish, barracudas, batfish, etc.). If you want to get a good taste of marine life in the <strong>Maldives on a budget<\/strong>, this is a good one.<\/p>\n<p>Nearby, there are also a few uninhabited islands and sandbanks that are beautiful for a day trip either to wander around paradise or to snorkel or dive.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;233016&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\"><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Ukulhas&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;ukulhas&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>This one is also easy to incorporate on a <strong>Maldives on a budget<\/strong> trip as there\u2019s a <strong>public ferry<\/strong> connecting it with Rasdhoo. You\u2019ll have to plan accordingly though as it <strong>doesn\u2019t operate every day of the week<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The 1-kilometre long <strong>bikini beach<\/strong> is great on Ukulhas so this is where you should aim if you want to sunbathe. Indeed, there are a lot of trees for shade, sunbeds and umbrellas which are perfect for a day at the beach.<\/p>\n<p>For families, especially those with younger children, <strong>Ukulhas<\/strong> is perfect because hotels and guesthouses are not that far from the beach.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;233004&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The reef is also pretty great for snorkelling with lots of life such as stingrays, manta rays, turtles and huge schools of fishes although the coral might be dead or unhealthy.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike other islands, it\u2019s fairly easy to organize a <strong>private candlelight dinner<\/strong> on the beach on a sandbank. Your hotel can help you with that and the cost starts around <strong>$125 US<\/strong> for two.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;233012&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Thoddoo&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;thoddoo&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thoddoo<\/strong> is also a good option for a <strong>Maldives on a budget<\/strong> trip.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a lot of agriculture on Thoddoo so you can expect a lot of fresh fruits. In fact, they often export their sweet watermelons and juicy papayas to other islands!<\/p>\n<p>There are two splendid and clean beaches on Thoddoo and you can reach them while passing through farms on a bicycle! This is actually a very nice way to explore this island; you can usually rent them from your accommodation.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a small reef near the bikini beach but the current can be quite strong so <strong>don\u2019t swim alone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a <strong>manta ray station<\/strong> near Thoddoo which is a good place to see them as they usually prefer deeper waters and stronger currents.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;233008&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='page'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_page container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"page_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"207228\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to get to the Maldives on a budget?&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;how_to_get_to_the_maldives_on_a_budget_&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/google-flights-find-best-flights\/\">Google Flights<\/a>, airfare to from Montreal to Mal\u00e9 can easily reach over <strong>$2,000 CA<\/strong> per person for a round trip. Is this a result of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/?p=216355\">Revenge Travel<\/a>? Maybe. But whatever the reason, that\u2019s the cost to fly to the <strong>Maldives<\/strong> now.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, there are great options with <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/aeroplan\/\">Aeroplan<\/a> points!<\/p>\n<p>You can fly to Mal\u00e9 for <strong>70,000<\/strong> points on a one way from Canada which is the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guides\/tutoriels\/best-aeroplan-deals\/\">fixed price<\/a> on a partner airline under the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/?p=223019\">Air Canada Aeroplan award chart<\/a> from the <strong>North American zone<\/strong> to the <strong>Atlantic zone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;327810&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;327814&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"298169,225919\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>However, there is a nice trick here; if you input <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/guides\/destination\/guide-voyage-singapour\/\">Singapore<\/a> <strong>as your destination<\/strong> and <strong>Mal\u00e9 as your stopover<\/strong> point, you can visit both the <strong>Maldives on a budget<\/strong> <strong>and Singapore<\/strong> for only <strong>65,000 <\/strong>Aeroplan points!<\/p>\n<p>Singapore is also doable on a shoestring and a gateway to a whole lot of budget-friendly destinations such as <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/guides\/destination\/thailande-guide-itineraires-incontournables\/\">Thailand<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/bali-travel-guide\/\">Bali<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Singapore is located in the Pacific zone; therefore, if we are flying from Eastern Canada, we move on to a cheaper mileage bracket in the North American-Pacific chart and make use of that amazing <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guides\/tutoriels\/aeroplan-stoptover-ultimate-guide\/\">5,000 points stopover option<\/a>. The best thing is that you can <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/news\/programs\/aeroplan-award-stopover-online\/\">book all of this online<\/a> yourself!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"209991,229159\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_message]<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/gcmap.com\">GCMap<\/a> is a great tool to plan cheaper routings.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the award price from <strong>Montreal<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;327812&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>And here&#8217;s the same routing trick from <strong>Toronto<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;327816&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"284554\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.aircanada.com\">Air Canada<\/a> partner airlines can be tricky to juggle with as <strong>availability isn\u2019t always there<\/strong>. You can use a tool such as <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/use-expertflyer-flights-points\/\">ExpertFlyer<\/a> to monitor award space and be alerted when it opens up.<\/p>\n<p>So for only <strong>130,000<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/aeroplan\/\">Aeroplan points<\/a>, you can fly <strong>round-trip<\/strong> to the <strong>Maldives<\/strong> and to South-East Asia. While that amount still might seem high, Aeroplan points are quite easy to accumulate with the many <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/aeroplan\/\">credit card sign-up bonuses<\/a> offered in Canada; <strong>a card or two will do the trick<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"224940\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>My favourite cards are the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/american-express-aeroplan-reserve-card\/\">American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Aeroplan<sup>&reg;<\/sup>* Reserve Card<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/the-platinum-card\/\">Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a>\u00a0because they require <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/credit-cards-with-no-minimum-income-requirement\/\">no minimal income<\/a> and have plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reviews\/credit-cards\/comparison-amex-platinum-aeroplan-reserve-cards\/\">amazing travel perks<\/a> in addition to their bonuses.<\/p>\n<p>They do have high annual fees, but think of them as the cost of your airfare; you are, in a way, buying the points to make your trip. When viewing the fees with that perspective, <strong>$599<\/strong> is quite fitting for a plane ticket to the <strong>Maldives on a budget<\/strong> as compared to our <strong>$2,000+<\/strong> prices found on <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/google-flights-find-best-flights\/\">Google Flights<\/a> earlier!<\/p>\n<p>Also, award flights in the Aeroplan program for <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/guides\/reservation-billet-prime-bebe\/\">infants<\/a> (below the age of two) are fixed to<strong> 2,500<\/strong> points per direction which is a steal whether you fly economy or in a premium cabin (should you want to have a <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/guides\/astuces-voyage-en-famille\/\">family holiday<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"153615\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22616,108763\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n    <div class=\"card card-list card-list-header\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to get around the local islands in the Maldives?&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;how_to_get_around_the_local_islands_in_the_maldives_&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;From the airport&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;from_the_airport&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll be landing at the <strong>international airport<\/strong> (MLE) located on <strong>Hulhumale Island<\/strong>. The first step is to get to the capital island of <strong>Mal\u00e9<\/strong> which you can do with a ferry boat ride; the ferry terminal is on the<strong> left side<\/strong> of the airport. This will take about <strong>10<\/strong> minutes and set you back around <strong>30<\/strong> rufiyaa (CA$<strong>3<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p>This ferry unfortunately takes you far from the local island public ferry terminal, so you\u2019ll have to fork out around <strong>85<\/strong> rufiyaa (CA$<strong>7<\/strong>) for a taxi (especially if you have lots of luggage). Alternatively, you can walk between the airport terminal and the public ferry terminal in about <strong>an hour<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, to save on time, you can also take a speedboat transfer directly to <strong>Maafushi<\/strong> (and back) from the <strong>airport <\/strong>(approximately CA$<strong>34<\/strong>). This is also something to consider as accommodation on Mal\u00e9 or Hulhumale is <strong>more expensive<\/strong> than on a local island such as Maafushi.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;From Mal\u00e9&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;from_mal_&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Villingili ferry terminal<\/strong> is where most of the boats leave for local islands. While some timetables can be found online, they are <strong>not always reliable<\/strong> so it\u2019s best to ask the ticket office directly in Mal\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019re there, it\u2019s best to plan out your <strong>Maldives on a budget<\/strong> trip. This is especially crucial if you are visiting more than one island; <strong>some routes require backtracking to Mal\u00e9<\/strong> while some islands are linked.<\/p>\n<p>Prices for public ferries can be as cheap as <strong>5<\/strong> rufiyaa which is about <strong>50<\/strong> cents. On the flip side, they can be <strong>incredibly slow<\/strong> compared to speedboats.<\/p>\n<p>From Mal\u00e9 to Maafushi, we paid around CA$<strong>7<\/strong> per person for the <strong>90<\/strong>-minute trip on the <strong>local ferry<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_message message_box_color=&#8221;warning&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Most public ferries <strong>do not run on Fridays<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message][vc_single_image image=&#8221;238101&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The speedboats cost between CA$<strong>35<\/strong> and CA$<strong>170<\/strong> per person depending on the destination. While that is significantly more expensive than public ferries, it might be worth it to avoid losing precious vacay time. It\u2019s up to you to weigh the pros and cons for your situation.<\/p>\n<p>To get back to Mal\u00e9 after our <strong>Maldives on a budget<\/strong> trip, we took a speedboat because the public ferry did not match our schedule at all. The <strong>30<\/strong>-minute journey set us back around CA$<strong>25<\/strong> per person.<\/p>\n<p>You can also ask your accommodation if they offer a<strong> pick-up service by private speedboat<\/strong>s and compare prices; it is sometimes included in your package so it\u2019s best to check. How pleasant would it be if it was complementary?<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;232984&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--s container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22739\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card card-s\">\n\t<div class=\"card--grid\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card--img-outer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Where to stay in the Maldives on a budget?&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;where_to_stay_in_the_maldives_on_a_budget_&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>On local islands mentioned in this article, you\u2019ll have plenty of options between hotels and guesthouses. While they may not be as cheap as some real backpacking destinations such as <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/thailand-guide-itineraries-highlights\/\">Thailand<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/bali-travel-guide\/\">Bali<\/a>, you will get your money\u2019s worth with a superior quality and standard.<\/p>\n<p>Most of these accommodations can be booked on <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/booking\/\">Booking.com<\/a>\u00a0or on <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/save-money-airbnb\/\">Airbnb<\/a>. Therefore, you can easily use reward points such as <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/sceneplus\/\">Scene+<\/a> points to cover those costs.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, by using a card such as the <a title=\"Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite* Card\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/scotiabank-passport-visa-infinite-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite* Card<\/a>, you are avoiding a <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/avis\/cartes-credit\/best-no-foreign-transaction-fees-cards\/\">foreign exchange fee<\/a> that most other cards pass on to you. Also, the welcome bonus for that card is actually almost enough for a week of lodging in the <strong>Maldives on a budget<\/strong> trip! Talk about a<strong> triple win<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;327821&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;][vc_message]<\/p>\n<p>We stayed at Hotel Merijaan on Maafushi; a local guesthouse. Our host, Maalu, was amazing and very helpful. While you can find this place on Booking.com, you can also contact him directly on WhatsApp to get the best rate for your stay (+960,979-9997)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"48056\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Most places offer food as well and it\u2019s almost always better to <strong>eat where you stay<\/strong> (and pass off those costs on your hotel bill in order to use points). In fact, <strong>restaurants can be limited<\/strong> in some places so it\u2019s best to have a wander around town and look at your options before declining the food plan at your accommodation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/sceneplus\/\">Scene+<\/a> points are <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/save-travel-sceneplus-points\/\">quite simple to use<\/a>; you can simply book whatever place you like and take care of redeeming points for your stay when you get back home. They\u2019re my favourite for budget travel as they allow me to plan whatever I see fit without being restricted.<\/p>\n<p>Some activities can even be covered with points as well such as <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/scuba-diving-points\/\">scuba diving<\/a> (if the operator is listed as a travel agency).<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"248186,216135\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22642\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to get to an all-inclusive resort island in the Maldives on a budget?&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;how_to_get_to_an_all-inclusive_resort_island_in_the_maldives_on_a_budget_&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>While this article centres around visiting the <strong>Maldives on a budget<\/strong>, there\u2019s a way to incorporate a little <strong>day trip to a resort island<\/strong> without going broke. You know, just to get that little taste of Maldivian luxury and to be pampered a bit!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;185291&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;All-inclusive resort &#8211; The day trip experience&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;all-inclusive_resort_-_the_day_trip_experience&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>I previously mentioned that <strong>Maafushi<\/strong> is a good island as a base for exploring the Maldives. Well, from there, you can also easily book a day trip that includes boat transfers, entrance fees, resort amenities as well as food and drinks between CA$<strong>135<\/strong>\u00a0to CA$<strong>275<\/strong> per person.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the activities you can do on your <strong>local island first<\/strong> so you don\u2019t pay for something you could have done cheaper elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;184913&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;All-inclusive resort &#8211; The full overnight experience&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;all-inclusive_resort_-_the_full_overnight_experience&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, if you do want to experience the lavish side of the <strong>Maldives on a budget<\/strong> without (or in addition to) going to local islands, you can do so by racking up <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/marriott-bonvoy-points\/\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/a> points since it\u2019s easy to do so. The welcome bonus from each Bonvoy co-branded cards (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/?p=22623\">Marriott Bonvoy<sup>&reg;<\/sup> American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup>* Card<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy-business-american-express-card\/\">Marriott Bonvoy<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Business American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup>* Card<\/a>) can give you a big headstart.<\/p>\n<p>Technically, the cheapest resort to get to is the <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Book Marriott\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reviews\/hotels\/sheraton-maldives-full-moon-resort-spa\/\">Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort &amp; Spa<\/a> because they offer a <strong>complimentary speedboat transfer<\/strong> while the others <strong>require boarding a seaplane<\/strong> and the rate (either with cash or points) is lower than their sister properties in the Maldives. The <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Book Marriott\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reviews\/hotels\/sheraton-maldives-full-moon-resort-spa\/\">Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort &amp; Spa<\/a> also offers <strong>overwater villas<\/strong> that are quite nice if that is the experience you seek.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;327819&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>You can also use your <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/amex-marriott-bonvoy-free-night-award\/\">annual free night award certificate<\/a> from either cards and <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/marriott-bonvoy-combine-free-night-award-points\/\">top it up with points<\/a> for an amazing value since the redemption is worth far more than the annual fee you pay to earn the free night award certificate.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, rates start around CA$<strong>300<\/strong>\u00a0per night while the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/?p=22623\">Marriott Bonvoy<sup>&reg;<\/sup> American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup>* Card<\/a> has a CA$<strong>120<\/strong> fee.<\/p>\n<p>This hotel is also in a perfect location to <strong>book-end your trip<\/strong> as it is <strong>close to the airport<\/strong>; this will be a nice way to relax before the journey home, especially if you&#8217;ve got a early flight out.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;238145&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;238140&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"206750,66018\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Then there\u2019s also the issue of pricey meals, but at the <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Book Marriott\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reviews\/hotels\/sheraton-maldives-full-moon-resort-spa\/\">Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort &amp; Spa<\/a>, half board and full-board plans are available at CA$<strong>135<\/strong> and CA$<strong>200<\/strong> respectively (per person, per day).<\/p>\n<p>The <a title=\"Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite* Card\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/scotiabank-passport-visa-infinite-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite* Card<\/a> is again quite useful as the welcome bonus is enough to cover a few days of food here. Should you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/marriott-bonvoy-elite-status-benefits\/\">status with Marriott<\/a>, you can save even more as <strong>breakfast<\/strong> is usually one of your <strong>welcome gift choices<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/marriott-bonvoy\/\">Marriott<\/a> has quite a few amazing properties in the archipelago, <strong>7<\/strong> to be exact, which we reviewed here:<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='m'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='6'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--m container_count--6 container_count--lots'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"190360,181842,175689,237192,238382,243764\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-content\" style=\"top: 1em;\">\n\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-content\" style=\"top: 1em;\">\n\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-content\" style=\"top: 1em;\">\n\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-content\" style=\"top: 1em;\">\n\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-content\" style=\"top: 1em;\">\n\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-content\" style=\"top: 1em;\">\n\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22623,22624,267909\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What activities can you do in the Maldives on a budget?&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;what_activities_can_you_do_in_the_maldives_on_a_budget_&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bikini beaches<\/strong> are <strong>free<\/strong>, as is snorkeling off shore. Bring your own mask and snorkel.<\/li>\n<li>The price for <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/scuba-diving-points\/\">scuba diving<\/a> in the Maldives is pretty standard though with each dive (tank) costing about CA$<strong>55<\/strong> to CA$<strong>80<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dolphins<\/strong> can be spotted while walking on the beach so there\u2019s no incentive to book a tour for that; <strong>ask your host<\/strong> for the best spots around the island!<\/li>\n<li>As for exploring the islands, they can often be done <strong>on foot<\/strong>, so no expenses to be had there!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;231994&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>You can also book a handful of excursions at a very reasonable price on local islands.<\/p>\n<p>The tour operator we chose on Maafushi was <strong>Travel Scape Maldives<\/strong>; the reason we went with them was because they are a local operator who went out with small groups of <strong>10<\/strong> at the most with <strong>3<\/strong> local guides. We did not want to go with a major company because they took up to <strong>35<\/strong> people on their excursions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;232000&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Our cost and use of reward points&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;our_cost_and_use_of_reward_points&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>To sum up, here is the rundown of our <strong>4<\/strong> nights and <strong>5<\/strong> days <strong>Maldives on a budget trip<\/strong> in Canadian dollars. We were a party of <strong>2<\/strong> adults and <strong>1<\/strong> child and chose <strong>Maafushi<\/strong> and <strong>Fulidhoo<\/strong>. Excursions for our toddler were free, but we did opt for a bigger hotel room and ordered more food for him.<\/p>\n<p>We could have gone more frugal and brought it down to less than CA$<strong>50<\/strong> per person per day, but we just followed our heart\u2019s desires without looking at cost so much.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tfoot>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.3243%; text-align: center;\" width=\"221\"><strong>Grand total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 49.3243%; text-align: center;\" width=\"221\"><strong>$787.28<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tfoot>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.3243%; text-align: center;\" width=\"221\"><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 49.3243%; text-align: center;\" width=\"221\"><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.3243%; text-align: center;\" width=\"221\"><strong>Accommodation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 49.3243%; text-align: center;\" width=\"221\">$229.68<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.3243%; text-align: center;\" width=\"221\"><strong>Restaurants<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 49.3243%; text-align: center;\" width=\"221\">$230.48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.3243%; text-align: center;\" width=\"221\"><strong>Groceries<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 49.3243%; text-align: center;\" width=\"221\">$12.84<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.3243%; text-align: center;\" width=\"221\"><strong>Activities and excursions<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 49.3243%; text-align: center;\" width=\"221\">$136.11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.3243%; text-align: center;\" width=\"221\"><strong>Transportation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 49.3243%; text-align: center;\" width=\"221\">$82.64<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 49.3243%; text-align: center;\" width=\"221\"><strong>Cash expenses<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 49.3243%; text-align: center;\" width=\"221\">$95.53<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Everything was paid with the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/?p=68381\">HSBC World Elite<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a> with the exception of the cash expenses. 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Therefore, for a <strong>Maldives on a budget<\/strong> trip, it\u2019s best to aim for <strong>October or May<\/strong> to get the best of both worlds in the shoulder months; a bit cheaper but not too wet either.<\/p>\n<p>We were in the Maldives during the last two weeks of October and we had about 5 days with brief showers (mostly early morning and during the late afternoon).<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;244578&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Are credit cards accepted on local islands in the Maldives?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;are_credit_cards_accepted_on_local_islands_in_the_maldives_&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Most guesthouses and tour operators will accept <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/forex\/\">credit cards<\/a>, but it is always <strong>better to carry some cash around<\/strong>. This is especially true if the island is more remote.<\/p>\n<p>We mostly had to bring out the cash for taxis and ice cream shops.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike the resort islands where everything is quoted in US dollars, you\u2019ll pay with either the local currency or dollars. In fact, we could have paid with US dollars all the way but the exchange rate was not always in our favor so we were glad to have some rufiyaa (the local currency).<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019d recommend <strong>getting your rufiyaa at an ATM while in Mal\u00e9<\/strong> or <strong>Hulhumale<\/strong> to get the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/best-currency-exchange-travel\/\">best exchange rate<\/a>. Alternatively, foreign exchange kiosks aren\u2019t so bad either. 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Then again, even if you wanted to stay in an overwater villa in the <strong>Maldives<\/strong> and call it a budget trip, you can do so with the magic of points!<\/p>\n<p>Why visit the <strong>Maldives<\/strong> while you can go gallivant somewhere else that is also a budget destination? The marine life is quite incredible, the scenery is majestic and the sunsets are beautiful. In addition, for me personally, it was a way to stay in an overwater villa without going broke.<\/p>\n<p>So there you have it, a real local inexpensive option and how to stay in a deluxe property without breaking the bank for your <strong>Maldives on a budget<\/strong> holiday.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;231996&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>My family and I wandered around the Maldives both on a budget and deluxe style; a trip made possible with the use of many reward points program. I documented my adventure with stories. To follow me on Instagram, it&#8217;s this way: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wanderingaline\/\">wanderingaline<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Frequently asked questions about the Maldives&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;frequently_asked_questions_about_the_maldives&#8221;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Are the Maldives expensive?&#8221; open=&#8221;true&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Maldives, often considered luxurious, offers affordable options. Choose budget accommodations on local islands, focus on inexpensive activities such as snorkeling, and opt for less expensive means of transportation such as public ferries. With clever planning, a trip to the Maldives can be more affordable than expected, despite the slightly high cost of living.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;When is the cheapest moment to visit the Maldives?&#8221; open=&#8221;true&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>To save money, avoid the high tourist season from November to April and favor the low season from May to October. Although this is the rainy season, showers are generally short and pleasantly cool.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How much does a trip to the Maldives cost?&#8221; open=&#8221;true&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The budget for a trip to the Maldives can vary depending on a number of factors, such as the type of accommodation, choice of island, activities and season. For a low-budget trip, expect to pay between CA$50 and CA$80 per person per day, staying on a local island with daily activities. 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