Maldives Trip Planner — 5-Day Itinerary

Overview

The Maldives is a one-resort-island trip more often than a multi-stop itinerary — most visitors pick a single atoll resort (or two, split across a stay) and build the days around the house reef, water sports, and spa time rather than day-tripping between sights.

Budget swings enormously by resort tier: a guesthouse on a local island (like Maafushi) with day-trip snorkelling costs a fraction of an overwater-villa resort — both are valid ways to do the Maldives depending on the trip you want.

Highlights

• 📍 Snorkelling the house reef straight off your villa
• 📍 Sandbank or sunset dolphin cruise
• 📍 Overwater villa breakfast
• 📍 Night fishing excursion
• 📍 Local-island day trip (budget option via Maafushi)

Best time to visit

November–April (dry season) for the calmest seas and best visibility; May–October is the monsoon season with more rain but lower resort prices.

Budget breakdown (5 days, per person)

Flights (India round-trip)

₹25,000–₹40,000

Resort stay (4 nights, overwater villa)

₹1,80,000–₹2,30,000

Seaplane/speedboat transfers

₹25,000–₹40,000

Excursions & spa

₹20,000–₹30,000

Sample 5-day itinerary

This is a starting point — Wanderplanner's AI concierge Anya personalises pacing, budget, and activities to your actual dates, group, and interests.

Frequently asked questions

How many days do you need in the Maldives?

4–5 days is typical for a resort stay; shorter trips feel rushed given transfer time.

Do Indians need a visa for the Maldives?

No — Indian passport holders get a free 30-day visa-on-arrival.

Can the Maldives be done on a budget?

Yes, via guesthouses on local islands like Maafushi with day-trip excursions instead of an overwater resort.