Discover the Maldives on a budget-friendly journey, uncovering hidden treasures from bustling Male to serene Maafushi and laid-back Hulhumale. Watch as I surprise my mom with an affordable roundtrip ticket, demonstrating how luxury experiences can be enjoyed without overspending. Join us as we share tips on budget accommodations, local cuisine, and unforgettable activities while preserving the magic of this tropical paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning landscapes, clear waters, vibrant culture, and marine life, all while keeping your wallet happy.

Special thanks to Arun for capturing our journey's essence with mesmerizing drone shots—follow his Instagram for more (IG:   / krad_luos   ).

Timestamps
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▸ Day 1 Male
0:00 - Introduction
0:35 - Arrival at Velana International Airport & Male.
▸ Day 2 Male - Maafushi
1:19 - Exploring Male on Foot. (Coral Stone Mosque, Muliaage Palace & Male Art Museum) First Impressions
6:17 - Navigating from Male to Maafushi affordably.
8:16 - Arrival at Maafushi Island: Touring Kaani Beach Resort, Purchasing a USD45 Nurse Shark Excursion & Swimming in Bikini Beach
11:15 - Discovering Maafushi's Local Essence. (No Bikini Beach & Maafushi Prison)
14:40 - Finding Alcohol in Maafushi: Party Boat of Maafushi
▸ Day 3 Maafushi
16:57 - Seadrops Nurse Shark Excursion Begins
17:13 - Kuda Giri (Small Corals)
17:33 - Gulhi Island
18:11 - Secret Point Swimming with Nurse Sharks
20:27 - Sandbank Lunch
▸ Day 4 Maafushi - Male & Hulhumale
22:12 - Return from Maafushi to Male via cost-effective ferry routes.
23:24 - Simcard Tips: Do you need one?
24:25 - Hulhumale Exploration: Discovering the man-made paradise. (Hulhumale Beach, Sinamale Bridge/ChinaMaldives Friendship,)
30:08 - Tsunami Monument
31:57 - Exploring Male on Foot
34:19 - Fish Market
35:06 - Republic Square
36:04 - Sultan Park
37:44 - Artificial Beach

Click on the timestamps to dive straight into the specific parts of our budget travel guide to the Maldives. Join us on this adventure where luxury meets affordability!

📃[ FINANCE REPORT]
▸ Expense Report & 4D3N Itinerary Plan link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

📱[ TICKET LINKS ]
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1. Kaani Beach Hotel, Maafushi - https://bit.ly/3VlcllO

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📱[ S O C I A L M E D I A ]
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📃[ A B O U T ]
▸Born Malaysian, Filipino Irish Spanish Descent | Boxing Coach | Finance | Swings | Globetrotter #26 | Polyglot UK English, Bahasa Malaysia, Tagalog, & Spanish

🎥[ C R E D I T S ]
▸Edited by - Sheila Mariz Gae & Farell Salvador
▸Drone Pilot - Arun   / krad_luos