How much does it cost to travel to the Maldives?

※Overall budget suggestions

Firstly, we provide a honeymoon tour price for two people for your reference when budgeting expenses. This article provides a detailed introduction to the expenses included in the budget. (The following reference prices are for two people)

Off-season: It is recommended to prepare 18,000 to 25,000 for travel expenses for a 4-star island honeymoon? 20,000 to 35,000 for a 5-star island? 40,000 or more for a 6-star island

< p>Shoulder season: It is recommended to prepare 25,000 to 30,000 travel expenses for honeymoon on a 4-star island? 30,000 to 40,000 for a 5-star island? 45,000 or more for a 6-star island

Peak season: 2.8 is recommended for a honeymoon on a 4-star island ~35,000 travel cost? For 5 stars, prepare for 35,000~45,000? For 6 stars, prepare for more than 45,000.

Note: Because prices in the Maldives fluctuate throughout the year, please check the selected islands for the latest prices. Travel time and location (confirm flight tickets)

※ Cost budget (including fees)

Before traveling to the Maldives, we must make a budget for travel costs. First of all, we need to know that the cost of going to the Maldives mainly includes air tickets and hotel expenses, as well as some dining expenses (you don’t need to pay separately for an all-inclusive island), tips, spa and other self-paid entertainment activities.

A. Air ticket prices

Direct flights from China to the Maldives mainly depart from Chengdu, Beijing, Kunming, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. Airlines include Mega, Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, China Southern, d China Eastern Airlines et al. Air ticket prices fluctuate greatly depending on tourism holidays and peak seasons.

The off-season price is generally 4,000-6,000 yuan/person, and the peak season price during tourist holidays is 6,000-7,000 yuan/person. Special times and Golden Week prices are negotiable.

Those who transfer to the Maldives via overseas Airlines include Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Sri Lankan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and Emirates Airlines. Singapore Airlines is the best, and the cost is 5,000-7,000 yuan/person, and 7,000-8,000 yuan/person in peak season. When transferring via overseas airlines, you need to stay at the transfer airport for a period of time, which is subject to the flight stoppage.

B. Prices of hotels and in-hotel activities

The prices in this part are composed of the following items.

Room prices:

Madai hotels are classified into six-star, five-star, and four-star categories. Generally speaking, the higher the star rating, the higher the price of the island hotel. The price is 10,000-25,000 yuan in the off-season, and the price rises more in the peak season (holidays), about 15,000-35,000 yuan. In addition, there are all-inclusive islands in Maldives. In addition to accommodation, meals are also included, so you don’t have to worry about meals and drinks. ? The Maldives is "one island, one hotel". When you choose an island, you choose a hotel

The prices in the off-peak and peak seasons vary greatly. Generally speaking, the off-season is from May to October. The cheapest prices throughout the year are in May and October. June, July, September, and November to January are the peak seasons, and the most expensive time period of the year is December, January, and February. Off-season prices are 20% to 30% lower than peak season prices. Regardless of the level of the hotel, room types are usually divided into two categories: beach houses and water houses. Each type has different grades. For example, beach houses can be divided into ordinary rooms and superior rooms. Beach houses are more affordable, while water houses are more expensive. Generally speaking, water houses are $200 more expensive per night than beach houses.

Transfer fee from the airport to the resort

After getting off the plane, there are three options to get to the hotel (seaplane, domestic plane and speedboat), which are determined by the distance between the island and Male. Distance determines. See the Maldives map for island locations.

Don’t underestimate the cost of round-trip transfers. If you have to arrive at a distant island by seaplane, it usually costs 300 to 600 US dollars per person, and since seaplanes only fly during the day, Most flights arrive at night, so if you choose this type of resort, you will need to stay in Male for 1 night.

In addition, inland planes are for islands farther away. Generally, the flight time of inland planes is 30-60 minutes, and then transfer to the speedboat to the island. Inland planes fly to the inland airport and then transfer to speedboat. of. The cost is usually US$200-300 per person, which is for islands very far from Male Airport.

If the islands can be reached by speedboat, it will be much cheaper. The price is about US$50 to 200 per person. The resorts accessible by boat are concentrated in South Male Atoll (South Male Atoll) and North Male. Atoll (North Male Atoll); most other islands need to be reached by seaplane.

Male accommodation prices:

As mentioned above, if the resort you want to go to is far away and you need to take a seaplane, you may need to stay in Male for one night. Airport hotels are more expensive, about US$180 per night; hotels in Male' city are less than half the price. It takes about 20 minutes to take a boat from the airport to Male' city and costs US$2. Due to the price, many tourists choose to stay in Male and take a tour along the way.

C. Catering

In the "one island, one hotel" Maldives, once you choose a holiday island, you will have three meals a day on this island. For the convenience of tourists We choose, resorts usually provide the following offers.

Room Only: RO, room rate only

Bed&Breakfast: B&B, room rate includes breakfast

Halfboard: HB, room rate includes breakfast and dinner

Fullboard: FB, the price includes three meals a day

All-Inclusive: AI, the price includes three meals + drinks (non-motorized items) (one price all-inclusive)

Provided by most hotels The basic quotes are B&B (breakfast included); considering that you get up late during vacation and may go diving at noon, the hotel also offers HB (breakfast and dinner included), which is a more affordable option. The price difference between B&B and FB is about US$40~150/person/day.

Drinking water is provided free of charge by hotels on the island, but various drinks (such as juices, cocktails, etc.), exclusive dining, and beach activity equipment need to be purchased separately. At this time, the advantages of AI are highlighted. . You need to consult the resort specifically before going to see what meals are included in the hotel room rate.

Since it is easy to get hungry due to a lot of diving, we recommend the full-meal FB or all-inclusive AI. Judging from online reviews, it seems that the affordable half-meal HB will feel more difficult in the afternoon.

D. Entertainment activity fees

The usual prices are: SPA ranges from 90 to 800 US dollars. They generally charge according to the duration of different parts; Male capital tour 25 to 35 US dollars; sea tour Fishing costs 60 to 70 US dollars; island tours cost 30 to 50 US dollars; submarine + first trip costs 90 to 100 US dollars. You can sign up for these activities on the island, usually one day in advance. Some activities have minimum number of people or time restrictions.

If you want to hold a wedding, the cost will be calculated separately

E. Hidden costs

Tax: Booking directly with the hotel requires a bed tax of US$8 per person per day , some hotels will transfer guests who book directly to a cooperative agent, and the agent will calculate this fee into the room price. Regardless of whether you book through a travel agency, hotel, or agency, you need to pay taxes.

Tipping: Tips range from 1 to 5 US dollars per day. Generally, tips are given to waiters who carry luggage and clean up the room. The actual situation shall prevail. Remember to change a certain amount of U.S. dollars in small denominations for later use.

Note: Maldives hotel and air ticket prices often change. If you want to know the latest Maldives hotel prices or book hotels + air tickets, it is best to consult customer service staff to obtain the latest quotations and the latest hotel activity information.

※Factors affecting hotel prices in the Maldives

Time factor:

From a price point of view, there is almost no off-season in the Maldives during the year. For Chinese tourists , the winter and summer vacations are the peak seasons. The Spring Festival, May Day, National Day, and Christmas are the peak seasons among the peak seasons for Chinese tourists. Especially Japan also has a Golden Week system from April 29th to May 5th, so they should try to avoid it. When I went there at this time, the flight seats and room types in the water houses on the island were very tight, and the prices were extremely high (rooms on May Day and National Day are not high, but air tickets are very expensive, and rooms are tight), and it was overcrowded.

In addition, prices in the Maldives are greatly affected by European tourists. November to the end of March is the peak season in Europe. Around Christmas (mid-to-late December) is the worst time to book a room. Generally, you have to book a room two to three months in advance, but generally you can't book a room. These rooms are all Booked by European and American customers for ten days or half a month. And Easter in March or April will make the Maldives a little "busy". May and June are the off-season in Europe, and prices go down. In August, many European countries go on summer vacation, so prices are slightly higher. In September and October (except for the National Day holiday), prices go down again.

Seasonal factors:

From a weather perspective, May to July is the rainy season, and the climate is very good at other times. This is another reason why the price is cheap, but this is only a rough division. Thunderstorms will come even in the dry season, and it is often sunny and windy even in the rainy season. Therefore, many hotels launch special offers from May to July or September, which is especially suitable for honeymooners who are on wedding leave and can often save more than 2,000 yuan compared to normal travel, let alone the Golden Week.

Island level factors:

Usually Maldives islands are divided into six-star luxury, five-star luxury, and four-star comfort. The prices are from high to low, and there are also all-inclusive packages. This type is relatively cost-effective, with meals and drinks costing nothing. Here I roughly list the grades of some brand islands for reference.

Six-star islands

White Horse Manor, Villa Private Island, Amira, Kiri Lanka Fuji Island, JD Island, Jihawa Island, Fuhuafen Island, Serenity Island, JV Island, Four Seasons Lanta Five-star Islands

Density Paru Island, Robinson Island, Bodu Hiti Island, Pisces Island, Dunikelu Island, Mofuji Island, Weerasalu Island, Vadu Island, Residence Island Island, Maafushivaru four-star island

Sun Island, Hakula Island, Platinum Island, Angaga Island, Blue Canna Island, Biadu Island, Melulifu Island, Bandu Ranking of Maldives all-inclusive islands such as Shijiazhuang Island, Coconut Island, and Fantasy Island?

Robinson Island, Denparu Island, Lily Island, Central Grande, Moofushi Island, and Kuramati Island , Diamond T Island, Diamond A Island, Hakula Island, Maafushi Varu Island, Kani Fuji Island, Vadu Island, Jihad Island, Platinum Island, Brilliant Island, Kani Island

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