Maldives in August

May through November is monsoon season in the Maldives, and there are two distinct monsoons, with highs of 32 ° C (90 ° F). September sees rainfall of 200 mm, though diving conditions are good most of the year, with sightings of manta rays almost guaranteed. Hammerheads and reef sharks are most common during June. Even during the rainy season, when you can expect frequent downpours, the rain comes in brief spurts, making way for sunny skies and postcard sunsets. May through September is the best time for kite-surfers, as conditions are generally cloudy with strong winds. Surfing season is March through October, with the shallow waters making it perfect for beginners wishing to hang ten.

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Marine Conservation in the Maldives

Dive deeper into the Maldives’ underwater world and contribute to marine conservation. Get involved with the Maldivian Sea Turtle Conservation Program, dive the Maldives’ first and only UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and aid The Manta Trust in critical manta ray research.

Interests Beaches, Responsible, Wildlife

Duration: 10 days / 9 nights

Price Per Person: From $13,400

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The Ultimate Indian Ocean Adventure: India, Sri Lanka and Maldives

Spend nearly an entire month - 26 days - traveling in luxury through India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. You’ll visit religiously-important and UNESCO-listed sites including temples and palaces, watch baby sea turtles hatch in Tangalle, and relax at your luxury beachside resort on the stunning Kaafu Atoll.

Interest Romance

Duration: 26 days / 25 nights

Price Per Person: From $30,100

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Travelogues

An Asia-focused magazine brought to you by Remote Lands - a platform for adventure, luxury, and authenticity from experts and explorers around the continent.

Anantara’s Giles Selves on Travel in the Maldives in the Post-COVID World

Author: Travelogues

As the Maldives takes tentative steps toward reopening, Anantara’s Giles Selves speaks to Remote Lands on the future of travel in Asia’s island paradise.

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Remote Lands Favorites: 7 Luxury Resorts in the Maldives

Author: Travelogues

The Maldives is all about the resort. It is where you are going to eat, sleep, and go on excursions — and these seven are Remote Lands favorites.

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Another Day in Paradise: Things to Do in the Maldives

Author: Remote Lands

Here are our suggestions for keeping busy in the Maldives, hand-selected by Remote Lands’ team of expert itinerary planners.

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Here is a small selection of the kind words our clients have said about us recently.

A family from New York

Everything came off smoothly as planned. All the Remote Lands guides were excellent, polite and attentive to our needs.

Vietnam

Couple from St. Louis

Remote Lands' commitment to superior service ensured our trip to India and Sri Lanka was a great one, even in the face of force majeure...we are already thinking of where to go next in Asia.

Sri Lanka, India

A couple from Germany

Remote Lands was absolutely first rate. Everything went very smoothly and more than fulfilled our expectation.

Myanmar

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Aman Jet Expeditions

You are invited to Remote Lands’ signature Aman Jet Expeditions, in partnership with our friends at Aman. These are small group journeys designed for people who usually travel independently.