Maldives Friends’ Maafushi Watersports & Sandbank Party
A budget-smart Maldives on a budget trip for a group of friends — Maafushi local island, jet-skis and parasailing, a snorkel safari and a sunset sandbank party.
Overview
Four nights of the Maldives without the resort price tag. Base on Maafushi, the liveliest local island, in a comfortable guesthouse and pack the days with jet-skis, parasailing, a snorkel safari to find turtles and reef sharks, and a sunset sandbank party with a barbecue. Shared transfers and meals on the island keep this firmly a Maldives-on-a-budget trip for friends.
- 🏨 Hotels3 Star Guesthouses
- 🎯 Activities5 activities
- 🚐 TransportPrivate transfers included
- 📅 Best monthsNovember – April (best visibility for watersports)
Day-by-day Maldives itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival & ferry to Maafushi
Land at Velana (MLE) and take a speedboat to Maafushi; settle into the guesthouse and an evening on the bikini beach.
- Day 2
Watersports day
Jet-skis, parasailing and a banana-boat ride, with downtime at a beach café between sessions.
- Day 3
Snorkel safari
A boat safari to three sites for turtles, reef sharks and a coral garden, with a fresh-fish lunch on board.
- Day 4
Sandbank party
A free morning, then an afternoon-to-sunset trip to a private sandbank for swimming and a barbecue.
- Day 5
Departure
Last swim and souvenir shopping before the speedboat back to Velana (MLE).
What's included
- 4 nights Maafushi guesthouse
- Return shared speedboat transfers
- Jet-ski & parasailing session
- Snorkel safari with lunch
- Sunset sandbank trip with barbecue
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Alcohol (dry local island — buy on a floating bar)
- Some meals
Where you'll stay
- Maafushi: 3-star beachside guesthouse
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Maldives Friends’ Maafushi Watersports & Sandbank Party cost?
The Maldives Friends’ Maafushi Watersports & Sandbank Party starts from ₹58,000 per person for 4 nights, covering 3 star guesthouses, 5 activities and private transport. International flights are extra and the trip is fully customisable.
How many days is this Maldives itinerary?
It runs for 4 nights across Malé, Maafushi. A LokaTours expert can extend or shorten it to match your dates.
What is the best time to do this trip?
November – April (best visibility for watersports).
Is the Maldives Friends’ Maafushi Watersports & Sandbank Party customisable?
Yes. Every sample itinerary is a starting point — your travel style, budget, hotel tier and group size are reshaped by a LokaTours expert within 24 hours of your request.