However there is more to the Maldives than just that. The main commercial area of Male’ is located on the northern waterfront of Male’. This area is the main hub of trade and is a hive of activity through out the day. The waterfront and the by-lanes in the area are crowded with shops stocked with a variety of goods. Also in the area are the Male’ Fish Market and the Local Market selling a range of local produce. While some ‘dhonis’ from all corners of the country unload dried fish, fresh fruits and vegetables from the atolls others are seen loading everything from foodstuffs to construction materials. The pace increases in mid-afternoon as fishing ‘dhonis’ start returning with their day’s catch. The catch, mainly tuna are carried across the road into the open-sided market and laid out on the tiled floors. As fast as the fish are brought in they are bought and taken away by men from all walks of life. The market is kept scrupulously clean, washed down each day and disinfected.
Upon arrival, meet the representative, transfer to the Resort. Overnight at resort.
Day 2 - BEACH
Leisure day on Island to explore the beauty and relax. The Maldives is famed for its rare underwater beauty. The profusion of psychedelic colours and the abundance and variety of life underwater have fascinated divers and snorkellers since Maldives was discovered as a diving destination. The highest level of visibility that one could expect- sometimes exceeding 50 metres - and warm temperatures throughout the year makes diving in the Maldives a delight you would want to experience over and over again.
Day 3 - BEACH
Leisure.
Shopping is the favorite activity for the locals especially in the evenings, when it is cooler. The Majeedhee Magu, which is the main road on the island, has along its sides various shops selling goods from the smallest commodities to virtually everything you could think of. The shops are well stocked with garments, perfumes and cosmetics, jewelry, watches or electronics, to name just a few. Many find it a pleasant experience to join the throngs of shoppers on the main shopping streets in the evenings. All shops are open until 11.00 in the night, except for prayer times, when they are closed for 15 minutes.
Day 4 - Depart
After breakfast transfer to the airport for flight to India.
Once services are finally confirmed and paid, further changes can be done once before 14 days prior to arrival without any penalty.
The Tour Agency will have to pay the difference of amount between the actual cost of services and initially raised invoice 7 days prior to arrival.
Tour Operator is obliged to provide the clients all services prior reserved and can provide changes and additional services not booked by Tour Agency prior to the tour on tourists' request if available.
Tour Operator shall notify Tour Agency on the changes and shall collect payment from the tourists directly. In case of cancellation, a written notice must be received by the Tour Operator at least 30 days prior to the tourist’s arrival. The date on receiving the request for cancellation will be considered as date of cancellation of the booking.
Cancellation charges for air tickets will be based on the airline policy.
Reconfirmation of the tickets for the tourist will be done only at additional payment, and will be collected directly from the tourist.
Cancellation charges for FIT bookings for hotels only for High Season:
30 to 21 working days prior to arrival - no charge.
Less than 21 days prior to arrival – the penalty in amount of one room/night or according to the contract between the Tour operator and a hotel.
Less than 14 days prior to arrival – the penalty in amount of three room/nights or according to the contract between the Tour operator and a hotel, and 100% for any other services apart from accommodation.
7 days prior to arrival and No-Show – the penalty in amount of 100%.
Cancellation charges for FIT bookings for hotels only for Peak Season:
60 to 45 working days prior to arrival - no charge.
Less than 45 days prior to arrival and No-Show –the penalty in amount of 100%.
Cancellation charges for FIT bookings for hotel only for Low Season:
21 to 15 working days prior to arrival - no charge.
14 - 7 days prior to arrival – the penalty in amount of one room/night or according to the contract between the Tour operator and a hotel, and 100% for any other services apart from accommodation.
Less than 7 days and no show prior to arrival – the penalty in amount of 100%
