Comprising 26 coral atolls and over 1200 islands, the overall land area of the Maldives archipelago is just twice the size of Washington DC. But with some of the finest deep sea diving on the planet (with visibility of up to forty metres), palm-fringed beaches, and the absence of any agriculture or industry, the Maldives has become the ultimate island getaway.
With spectacular dive and snorkel sites, as well as dozens of island resorts to choose from, the Maldives make the perfect beach extension to your tailor-made trip to Sri Lanka. Get in touch with a local expert today to plan, book, and execute your own tailor-made trip.
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Rough Guides connects you with vetted Maldives travel agents who create personalized trip plans from scratch based on your travel style, pace, interests, and budget. Instead of choosing from fixed packages, you can receive up to 3 different itinerary proposals, compare approaches from different local agents, and refine the preferred trip together until it fits the way you want to travel.
written by
Franzi Wirth
updated 06.03.2025
