Is Visa necessary?
Will Coimbatore Adventure Club help in booking the flights?
Yes, we will surely help if you request us. But we always prefer our participants to book the flight on their own, because when we book, it is a little expensive by about 10% than what you see in online booking websites. But we will give you full guidance of which flights need to be booked.
Do I need to know swimming to experience the ocean adventures?
How does the EMI option work?
The EMI option is provided by a renowned banking partner. You can opt for 3 months or higher repayment option, and they will auto-debit your bank account every month. If you are interested to opt for an EMI, we will raise the request with the banking partner. They will get in touch with you. But please note there will be an interest on the EMI (approx 12% per annum)
Why are there no water sports in the itinerary (like jet ski, kayaking)?
Water sports like kayaking, jet skiing, and parasailing are available in many places across India, such as Pondicherry, Varkala, Mulki, Goa, Gokarna, and the Andamans. However, unique experiences like snorkeling with sharks in the Maldives are truly one-of-a-kind and not something you can find elsewhere. Instead of opting for the usual activities that are easily accessible in Goa or Varkala, we recommend embracing the exclusivity of what the Maldives has to offer. That said, if you'd still like to include these activities, we can arrange them if you reach one day early.
I am interested in scuba diving. Is it possible during this trip?
Yes, but you will have to reach a day early in advance to do Scuba diving. We will let you know during the confirmation process if there are others who are interested too, and we will club you with them. Contact us for more details on Scuba diving activity.
What kind of hotels are we going to stay in?
How about the food? How vegetarian friendly is it?
Every morning there will be a breakfast buffet in the hotel where we will be staying. There will be veg options too. And basic veg lunch will be provided during the excursion. We will be having all the dinners in any of the many restaurants/cafes in the island. Usually they charge approx. 12-16 USD (₹1,000 to ₹1,300) for one meal. But remember, as we are staying in a local island, and since Maldives being an island country, veg food is not very easy to find. And also it wont taste great. We highly recommend vegetarians to carry some ready to eat food from India itself.
How about Network connectivity?
Male airport has free Wi-Fi. The hotel that we will be staying has free Wi-Fi. There won't be any connectivity when you are travelling between islands. If you need a local sim card, you can buy them outside the airport (approx. ₹3,500 for 20 GB data, 30 days validity).
However, we feel this is not required unless you need superfast internet connectivity. Hotel Wi-Fi are not very fast. You can also activate/recharge international roaming on your Indian sim card and use them in Maldives for attending any important calls & for minimum date usage.
What is the difference between a resort island and a local island?
Resort Islands mean, there will be only one resort in the entire island. Entry to the island is managed by the resorts. And without a booking, you won't be able to enter into these islands. We will be visiting one of the resort islands during our trip and will be there from morning till evening.
Local Islands is where the locals (Maldivians) stay. They have their houses, schools, hospitals, and every basic requirement. And there are guest houses and hotels too in these islands. We will be staying in one of the local islands called Maafushi.
What do I wear for this trip?
Maldives is a Muslim country. And as we will be staying in a local island, there are some restrictions in the clothes you will wear. You cannot wear anything less than a shorts/short sleeve t-shirt in the island. But there is a private touristy beach, where you can wear any swimwear.
If I opt of Package-A (without activities), will I be able to opt-in after reaching Maldives?
