Maldives Budget Travel Guide w/ Costs + Itinerary • Affordable Maldives Tour 2024

We took on the challenge of exploring the Maldives for 6 DAYS w/ under $1000 per head (inclusive of Hotel, Food, Transpo, Tours, Activities) ❤️
In this video, we share with you 10 Budget Travel Tips for an Affordable Maldives Trip, and stick until the end because we show you HOW MUCH WE SPENT, our cost breakdown for our flights, hotel, food and activities.
We want to prove to you that travel does NOT have to be expensive, so watch the whole thing because all the COSTS & EXPENSES are listed throughout the video. *Disclaimer: prices may have changed as time goes by.
▬ Contents of the Video ▬
0:00 - Intro
1:28 - Tip 10: Cheap flights to the Maldives
2:59 - Tip 9: When to book your trip
3:49 - Tip 8: BEST affordable hotel to book in the Maldives
4:43 - Tip 7: Affordable Luxury resort in the Maldives
5:34 - Tip 6: Luxury Resort Maldives Day Tour
6:14 - Tip 5: How to get to Maafushi Island
7:12 - Tip 4: Cheap places to eat in Maafushi
7:37 - Tip 3: Cheap tours in the Maldives
8:28 - Tip 2: FREE beaches in the Maldives
8:55 - Tip 1: THE ULTIMATE MALDIVES HACK!
10:52 - Sad Truth about the Maldives
11:22 - Cost Breakdown
13:28 - Why we do what we do
⬇ 6 DAY 5 NIGHTS MALDIVES ITINERARY ⬇
Day 1
10AM - Flight Manila to the Maldives via Scoot Air w/ layover in Singapore
2PM - Arrive in Singapore (Explore Changi Airport during 4-5hr layover)
6:30PM - Hop on flight to the Maldives
8PM - Arrive at Maldives airport, buy a sandwich :P
9PM - Take a bus from the airport to Hulhumale that runs 24/7. You can pay in US dollars about $1 per journey. Get off at first stop. Walk to Turquoise Residence by UI (BOOK HOTEL HERE: bit.ly/TurquoiseResidence)
10AM - Check in. Sleep.
Day 2
7AM - FREE Buffet breakfast at hotel
9AM - Walk around Hulhumale, (tbh, not much to see in town, it’s quite residential) FREE DAY
10AM - Visit public tourist beach here (Bikinis are not allowed in most beaches since the Maldives is a Muslim nation, so only wear your Bikinis if you are on “Tourist Bikini Beach”) We mostly killed time in our hotel (we only booked this place is only because it was accessible to the airport)
5PM - Found cheap roti + curry early dinner
6PM - Walk back to hotel
9PM - Call it a night
Day 3
7AM - FREE Buffet Breakfast at Hotel
8AM - Take Early Bus from hotel to Airport - $1 (or P60-80) / pax
9AM - Visit the Villa Hotels counter outside the main terminal where the staff will help you join the boat to Paradise Island Resort (*UPDATE: Paradise Island Resort has changed their name to Villa Nautica*) (BOOK Luxury Resort HERE- bit.ly/VillaNauticaResort)
11AM - Hop onto the speedboat to Villa Nautica (20 min ride)
12NN - Check in early, and pre-arrange transfer back to the airport for tomorrow
1PM - Explore resort, take photoshoots (water villa room tour, bathtub, walkway photoshoot)
7PM - Eat at resort resto for dinner
8PM - Watch stingray feeding at resort beach
9PM - Sleep
Day 4
6AM - Wake up early & explore resort / photoshoot (Bike along the villas, photoshoot at the bathtub, photos on resort beach, photos along walkways)
10AM - FREE breakfast at resort
12NN - Checkout
12:30PM - Speedboat back to the Airport (20 min)
1PM - Take taxi to Villingili Ferry Terminal
3PM - Take ferry from Male to Maafushi Island (1.45hrs boat ride)
5PM - Arrive at Maafushi & walk to Nala Island Village Hotel (BOOK HERE: bit.ly/NalaIslandVillage)
6PM - Walk to iCom tours & prebook Shark + Dolphin tour for tom
6:30PM - Watch sunset at beach
7PM - Have dinner at Hot Bite restaurant
9PM - Sleep
Day 5
7AM - Wake up
8AM - FREE Breakfast at Hotel
9:30AM to 5PM - Shark + Dolphin tour ($50 tour w/ FREE buffet lunch)
6PM - Visit Bikini Beach / sunset
7PM - Dinner at Harbour cafe
9PM - Sleep
Day 6
7AM - Wake up
8AM - FREE Breakfast at Hotel
10AM - Walk around Maafushi
12NN - Lunch at Hot Bite restaurant
2PM - Buy samosas Fine Bake by Suzy (Get takeout for the ferry back to the Airport)
3PM - Take ferry back to Velana airport (Male Airport)
5PM - Check in for flight
8PM - Flight to Singapore
5AM - Arrive in Singapore (9hr Layover)
3PM - Flight back to Manila
BOOK HOTELS MENTIONED
Male Hotel - bit.ly/TurquoiseResidence
Luxury Resort - bit.ly/VillaNauticaResort
Maafushi Hotel - bit.ly/NalaIslandVillage
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[@arianegracelemana7647]

i just did, february of 2024… i followed your advices and i did had a great time but on a budget. it was a decent and value for money trip. cheers you two 😊btw i did swim with the sharks and it was an amazing experience 🎉

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed your trip. Thanks so much for watching:) - Angelica

[@isidrojrcaballero9898]

Hi can you share your itinerary

[@cheriboom03]

please share your itenirary or travel agency..

[@drks1987]

how much was the cost for speed boat to villa nautica from male?

[@sophiamariam6403]

Thank you your video is so reliable more videos to watch🎉🎉🎉🎉❤️❤️❤️

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching! 💛 - Aileen

[@joshuacerteza3021]

Thanks a lot! Your video is very helpful for my travel to Maldives tomorrow.

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

So happy you like the video! Thank you so much for watching! :) - Angelica

[@lenovogalleon1481]

Quality content. So excited for my trip next year. Thank you for sharing practical budget tips!!! ✈

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

So happy you like it 🥹 thank you for watching! 💕 Yes we want to explain everything in Layman’s terms as much as possible. enjoy your trip! - Angelica

[@annestoriesph]

Good job ladies! Content is 🔥🔥

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Thank you so much! Glad you like the video :) - Angelica

[@rogergonzales1968]

Thank you, I keep learning for you ❤

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Aaww thank you for watching! 💕 - Aileen

[@sidehustlevikki1066]

OMG so glad I found this page. I want to go to the Maldives next year. If you look at social media it looks super expensive bc all you see are luxury resorts. I was surprised to find that the more modest hotels are actually super cheap in american dollars when I was searching for places to stay. This has me excited bc I will definitely be planning a 2 week trip next year!!!!!!!

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Yayyy excited for you! I hope you have a great time! Thank you for watching! 💛 - Aileen

[@SunlightMurderMystery]

Coming up with a photo itenerary makes sense. Your photo gallery looks amazing, by the way. :)

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Yaayy thank you for watching! 💕 - Aileen

[@BrandonSKW]

Great video! Wanted to go to the Maldives but all the prices were at least $500/night!

[@marccolomayt82094]

Aesthetic, relaxing, luxurious, expensive and affordable Maldives vlog ever! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Thank you for watching! 💕🫶🏻 - Angelica

[@birgitbinninger6893]

Filipinas and Filipinos are the nicest and loveliest people on earth ❤ love you 🥰

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Thank you for watching! 💕 - Aileen

[@girlslovebeaches]

SAVED this video. I'm going to the Maldives for a few days with my partner. Excited! Definitely visiting your budget resto suggestions. And might just do a day tour to a luxury resort. USEFUL TIPS! I'm so happy I came across this video. Thanks Angelica & Aileen!

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Glad you like it :) thank you so much for watching! Enjoy your trip to the Maldives 🇲🇻 🫶🏻💕 - Angelica

[@janemendoza7941]

Yay! Thank you for sharing. We will be there in our honeymoon 🥰

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching :) enjoy your trip! - Angelica

[@dream.lifestyle]

Greetings from Australia and keep up the great work ladies

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Hello 👋 Thank you for watching! - Angelica

[@safaestyle1]

Beautiful thank you for sharing

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Happy you liked it! Thank you for watching! 💛 - Aileen

[@AyeschAIschER]

Lots of Love ❤ from Maldives Just subscribed 🎉

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Wow thank you for subscribing! ❤️🇲🇻🫶🏻💕 - Angelica

[@PhotoStoryChannel]

Imposible for me to go...but i could know it better by watching ur vid...great virtual tour

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Thank you for watching! - Angelica

[@Followyoutothemoon]

Made me want to go to the Maldives asap!

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

You should visit! Thanks for watching 🫶🏻👌 - Angelica

[@Randy30165]

You guys are like professional travel agents, really loved the shots swimming with the sharks 😧 . Thanks A&A Travel Agency 😁

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Aww I appreciate it! :) thanks for watching hihi - Angelica

[@RenzoMaano]

Ang gandaaaa 🔥🔥🔥

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Thanks!! 💕🙏

[@maxxmaxilom]

Nice contents! New subscriber! 😻👍

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Hi Max! Thanks so much for subscribing ❤️🇵🇭 - Angelica

[@aldesoleil]

Grabeng ganda!😍😍😍

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

It really is! 🥰🥰

[@kalborger21]

nice makapag maldives na nga

[@ralphcristianlemi7298]

Hey great video! Any advice on what to bring for taking photos like action cam / dslr etc. ?

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

A perfectly good iphone and a gopro would do just fine and it’s light to pack 👌 thanks for watching! - Angelica

[@cheongsongyi7019]

i wanna go on july, i will be coming from Doha , thanks for ue video, I'm from philippines also

[@Pepperpotts31]

Hi girls! Planning a Maldives trip soon. Which airport shld we get? Very helpful video and i thank you for this!

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Hi! We arrived at velana international airport - Angelica

[@jaysam5019]

What is your recommended number of days to stay in Maldives? Btw, love watching your vlogs! I’m a fan!

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

We stayed 6 days and it seemed more than enough. :) Maybe 5 would be ok :) - Angelica

[@mikamaws]

Great video!! Quick question, how do you transfer from Maafushi island to the resort and vice versa? Thanks!

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Hello! You'll have to take a passenger ferry to Male and from there take another ferry/sea plane to your resort. Most resorts offer boat transfers too. Happy traveling! 💕 - Aileen

[@sadiaislammouri7734]

Which agency did you book for scuva diving? Its amazing scenery to swim with sharks😍😍

[@BasiHangs-zp6pb]

Great trip tips.. kudus

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Yayy thank you for watching! 💛 - Aileen

[@helloworld7796]

Hey, great content really. I am traveling very soon, this will help a lot. Question, how did you take a shoots on luxury island inside the houses? Did you book over night or it was a visit only? If it was a visit only, do they allow to shoot video at the guest houses? Also, question for sharks tours, do they shoot video from dron or someone else needs to do it?

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Hello 👋 We booked overnight in their overwater bungalow. Regarding the shark drone shots you have to take them. Just ask beforehand if it’s allowed but for underwater shots they will take them for you. Enjoy your trip! Thank you for watching! 💕 - Aileen

[@helloworld7796]

@@AngelicaandAileenWanders Awesome! Thank you a lot.

[@hidysatorre561]

How much did you pay from male to villa nautican boat transfer?

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

According to ABC News, the Maldives may no longer exist by the year 2050 due to rising sea levels and global warming! So if the Maldives is on your budget list, this may be the perfect time to book your flights and hotels. ❤🙏

[@crishroms28]

Big help

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Thank you for watching! 💛 - Aileen

[@rjmag-isa95]

How much for the speedboat transfer from Airport - Villa Nautica(roundtrip)? I saw on their website its $185 per person.. that's $370 for both.. it's almost half the price of water villa per night.. is there a speedboat that goes there for a cheaper price? Thanks!

[@irubuview]

Which hotel u stayed in the island

[@karen2095]

Please do Santorini Greece 🇬🇷 🥰

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Thats a dream destination! Will consider this. Thank you! 😍 - Angelica

[@LovelynReyes-yw9xh]

Dahil gusto ko mag maldives alone nakita ko vedio nyo hehe ma papa sub. Narin ako pra sa future trip ko

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Niiice I love Maldives 😍 Enjoy po! Thank you for watching and subscribing! 💕 - Aileen

[@LovelynReyes-yw9xh]

@@AngelicaandAileenWanders ask ko Lng po kung ano need if galing ka po NG doha sana tanx po if ma read nyo😍

[@randylee2310]

Hi Aileen and Angelica. Love your video on Maldives Budget Travel Guide. Nice and helpful content. Actually, my high school barkadas are planning a trip outside Philippines this year. Honestly, they are letting me choose since I am the one who travels lesser than my barkadas. Maldives has long been in my bucket list. And I think now is the time for me to go there. We are looking at planning our next trip in August. I know you mentioned in your video that the best time to go to Maldives is between November to April. But, may I know your thoughts on going to Maldives in August? Thanks!

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Hello 👋 Thank youuu! Happy you liked our vlog! Regarding going there in August hmm it's still part of their rainy season but prices might be a little cheaper since it's off-season. If you don't mind some rain then go for it! Maldives is beautiful so just do some sun dance and pray for sunshine if ever haha I hope you will have a great trip wherever you choose to go. Thank you for watching! 💛 - Aileen

[@randylee2310]

Thanks Aileen 😊 I shared this video and the itinerary to my barkadas and they are considering Maldives 🤞. Btw, any suggestion where we can buy Maldivian Rufiyaa at a cheaper rate? Thanks!

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Oh niiice! I hope you all push through with it. We brought some peso/usd and exchanged in money changers there since we couldn’t find any in the PH. You can also withdraw in their atms. I hope this helps 😊 - Aileen

[@randylee2310]

@@AngelicaandAileenWanders Thanks Aileen!

[@kurtlawrenceetrata2133]

❤❤❤

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Thank you for watching! Hope you liked the video 💕- Angelica

[@vineethacchacko1316]

Pls mention the Resort water villa.....u people stayed.....

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

It’s in the description 🙂 We stayed at Paradise Island Resort Maldives (changed their name to Villa Nautica). - Aileen

[@rydachaudhary]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

❤️ thank you for watching! - Angelica

[@katrinamaecorpuz1528]

hi may I know what camera you used in the water to take videos?

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Hi! We just used a GoPro :)

[@AngelicaWanders]

✨

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

🇲🇻🇵🇭

[@drks1987]

how much was the speedboat cost from male to villa nautica.? can i take ferry to paradise island ?

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Hello 👋 you may coordinate directly with the resort for speedboat/ferry transfers. Thank you for watching! 💛 - Aileen

[@katmaranda2070]

What camera did you use underwater?

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Hii we used gopro. Thank you for watching! 💛 - Aileen

[@vtoxmays9164]

Where did you book Water Villa at the Paradise Island resort with round trip speed boat transfer that costs only 680 USD? When I check the price for speed boat transfer, it costs 185 USD round trip per persons. So it already costed 370 USD for the transfer. You booked the Water Villa only for 310 USD per night including taxes with full board? Could you please tell me how and where can I book ? I am still searching for the price and couldn't found one. it's over 650 USD per night without transfer

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Hello 👋 we went to Maldives before the pandemic so prices may have changed a lot now. We booked directly with the resort. Thank you for watching! 💛 - Aileen

[@johnbenedictligero7892]

Hello po, san po kayo nagbook ng speed boat going to paradise island po?

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Hello 👋 we booked with the resort through email. Thank you for watching! 💕 - Aileen

[@crishroms28]

Can I ask about the visa????

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

PH citizens don’t need to apply for a visa. You’ll be issued a visa on arrival for free. Thank you for watching! 💛 - Aileen

[@joybellepalanca1402]

💖💚💛💖

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Thank you for watching! 💕🇲🇻🫶🏻 - Angelica

[@annzponce4915]

How about the visa?

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

For PH citizens, it’s visa on arrival for free. If you’re not a PH citizen you might have to check if there’s a fee. Thank you for watching! 💛 - Aileen

[@cheongsongyi7019]

they only have money changer at the airport?

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

They also have outside and in other touristy areas. You might have to ask around. Thank you for watching! 💛 - Aileen

[@roldanreal2534]

Kaano-ano niyo po Wander Family?

[@TwinBanker]

Hi girls, I am a TRAVEL-NICHED video editor and I am curious if I can edit for you. I emailed you but haven't got a reply yet. First video is in the house so it's worth giving a try I guess! B.T.W. I love your content, hope you GROW much much faster:)

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Thank you! We’ll very much consider and let you know :) - Angelica

[@annzponce4915]

What is the name of luxury hotel?

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Hello 👋 we stayed at Paradise Island Resort. Thank you for watching! 💛 - Aileen

[@EmperorLimQiye]

Eto pangarap ni mama puntahan. Sabi ko sa knya mag Siargao muna sya or Batanes baka mag Maldives 😂

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Yesss! All are must-visits 😍 thank you for watching 🫶🏻 - Angelica

[@monu10826]

Lakshadeep is much more beautiful than Maldives................................go lakshdweep instead of maldives

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Noted! Will keep this in mind for our next trip :) - Angelica

[@bradnovlesky8764]

Are y’all married ? Or sisters ?-

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Girlfriends! 👯‍♀️ 💕

[@katmaranda2070]

What camera did you use underwater?

[@AngelicaandAileenWanders]

Hii we used gopro. Thank you for watching! 💛 - Aileen