Author: Irina
Official assistants who will make the already luxurious vacation on the islands even more carefree are, of course, tour operators. The Maldives are much more often visited on a pre-formed tour package, because here you do not want to bother with a transfer, timely check-in at a hotel and food. People expect an all-inclusive paradise vacation. 🙂 We did a detailed review of prices in the Maldives in a separate article.
Therefore, determining who is the best tour operator in the Maldives is one of the main tasks before planning your dream trip. This is important, especially since recently there have been quite a few bankruptcies of tour operators in Russia.
We doubt the purchase of vouchers through travel agencies or travel agencies (the commission for their work significantly affects the cost!). Therefore, we book tours exclusively online on proven sites, where offers from all tour operators are collected at once:
- Travelata
- Level.Travel
- Onlinetours
On these services, the travel companies themselves are trying to "please" and draw our attention to their product among hundreds of others - competition! 🙂 So you can buy a tour to the Maldives in early December (just the opening of the season) and celebrate the New Year in the Maldives for 80,000 rubles per person!
Tour operators in the Maldives in Moscow
We have compiled a list of reliable and cheapest tour operators in the Maldives, organizing tours to the islands in 2021 from Moscow and other cities of the country. Tours they have been ready for a long time and are already recruiting tourists! On average, prices start at 100,000 rubles and go indefinitely 🙂 Let's present you with the top three:
- Intourist
- TEZ TOUR
- Biblio globus
They offer clients both economical and respectable travel programs for all tastes. At the same time, a cheap cost does not mean a low quality of rest, as evidenced by numerous reviews of tourists who have already rested in the paradise of the Indian Ocean over the past few years (we were guided by trips in 2018-2019)
These popular tour operators in the Maldives also organize travel from St. Petersburg and other capitals of the regions of Russia. But from the regions, prices are usually higher than those in the capital. Therefore, when booking early, we advise you to watch tours with a departure from Moscow.
A little motivation for action: some scientists argue that in less than half a century, the beautiful atolls of the Republic of Maldives will disappear under the waters of the ocean. This is due to global warming. You only have about 40 years left to visit the resort. 🙂 Have time!
View from the pier just three minutes from the hotel
(Photo courtesy of Stazran traveler - tripadvisor)
Reliability rating of tour operators in the Maldives. TOP 5
Who can you contact for the selection of a tour to be sure of a great trip that will not bring any unpleasant surprises? After comparing tour operators in the Maldives, as well as checking their positions in the general TOP of tour operators in Russia, the following reliability rating was compiled:
- NTK Intourist, in its present form, has existed since 2007. But the history of the company is much more - it is based on the Intourist society, which has been operating in the USSR since 1929. The tour operator calls its concept to provide clients with rest that meets international standards. And he does it very well: the company rightfully took first place in the rating.
- TEZ TOUR, operating since 1997. Today it organizes tours of various price categories to foreign countries, including the Maldives.
- Biblio Globus is another major tour operator on the Russian market. It specializes in the sale of "last minute" tours almost all over the world, but works in all price categories and with a large number of cities. On the forums, reviews about this company are mostly positive. We ourselves have repeatedly flown tours from this company and our review of Biblio Globus was written in a separate article.
- ICS Travel Groupoperating for 26 years. He selects interesting programs and tours in foreign countries for his clients, and there are more than 60 of them for a second.
- Coral Travel is also one of the tour operators, sending thousands of tourists to the Maldives every year.
On the forums, reviews of these companies are mostly positive. Although, if you wish, you can find a bunch of negative reviews about any tour operator. True, most of them are associated with the carelessness of people - they missed the flight, sold an expensive excursion, etc. We generally advise taking excursions either through online services or on site.
Tours to the Maldives from Moscow from a tour operator
Tours to the Maldives from tour operators are popular with vacationers who want to go from Moscow to warm exotic countries with the ocean. The islands attract with snow-white sandy beaches (did you know that sand is crushed coral?), Tropical nature and a high level of service.
By the way, in 2019, 40% more Russian tourists went to the Maldives Paradise than in 2018. And in 2020-2021, the Maldives became even more popular, since many other destinations were closed. I wonder what will happen this year. Can you guess what this is talking about? The islands are slowly (okay, very slow, but still) becoming more budgetary. There is no comparison with Tai and Turkey, but there is a downward trend in prices. 🙂
The price is indicated for one person when buying a tour for two
Popular resorts and hotels in the Maldives in 2021:
- Ari Atoll, consisting of 70 islands. One of them, Maamigili, hosts the Sun Island Resort & Spa - a 4-star hotel on the first line of the beach. The cost of a voucher for 8 nights is from 140,000 rubles (price for two) with a flight.
- Lhaviani Atoll is considered one of the most picturesque islands among tourists and locals. You can stay on it at 4 * Palm Beach Resort & Spa. A tour to the Maldives from Moscow from a tour operator to this hotel costs from 203,000 rubles for the all-inclusive system. The price shown is for two for 7 nights.
- Maafushi, an island located near the airport, is considered one of the cheapest places to stay in the Maldives and is very convenient for excursions to neighboring resort islands. Good reviews about 3 * Fihalhohi Island Resort. A voucher for two starts from 184,000 rubles with breakfasts and dinners.
Having looked closely at the offers of tours to the Maldives from tour operators with a departure from Moscow and other cities of the Russian Federation, you can find more interesting options with a departure, for example, from St. Petersburg.
Tours to the Maldives from St. Petersburg in 2021
There are also flights to the Maldives from St. Petersburg. The city on the Neva has representative offices of all major tour operators in Russia. There is no significant difference in flight duration for Petersburgers and Muscovites: from 13 hours to a day with a transfer in Doha or Dubai.
For risk-lovers - swimming with whale sharks right in the ocean
(Photo courtesy of traveler Ali A - tripadvisor)
What is the cheapest tour operator?
According to price analysis, NTK Intourist has the most affordable packages in 2021. The cost of tours to the Maldives from a tour operator for two people starts at about 125,000 rubles, including a flight from Moscow. Moreover, the quality of travel does not deteriorate from this: vacationers comfortably spend their holidays by the Indian Ocean with all the amenities in the same hotels.
It is possible to fly to the islands inexpensively thanks to a share of fortune - see if there are last-minute tours to the Maldives on your dates. Offers from all tour operators are collected on the aforementioned websites. The purchase of such a voucher helps to significantly save money, but often you need to wait until the last moment and literally sit on ready-made suitcases. 🙂 Lucky or unlucky - there are no guarantees, but if you see a tour with a discount, book immediately!
Another option for a budget holiday in the Maldives is early booking of the tour. Having decided on the dates, for example, of the December trip right now, you can save up to 20-30% of the cost of the ticket in the season.We usually use this option - proven and guaranteed to give a discount!
Maldives Frequently Asked Questions
Tourists traveling to the Maldives are interested in many questions about the order and life of the island state. Here are the answers to the most popular of them:
- Do you need a visa?
No, you do not need a visa for a trip up to 30 days. - How do locals relate to tourists?
Tourists are the main source of income for local residents, so they are welcoming. But do not abuse your position. Most of them are Muslims, and this must be borne in mind when going to public places. - What language do the hotel staff speak?
The staff speaks Arabic and English. - Is this country dangerous for visitors?
Crime in the Maldives is low. The waters of the Indian Ocean are much more dangerous, which must be remembered when deciding to swim and always be vigilant. - What is the best time of the year for a beach holiday?
The high season in the Maldives is from November to April. Therefore, tours during these months are more expensive. You can save money by making an early booking online.
Having decided to choose the Maldives for your vacation, we recommend buying a tour from reliable tour operators. It will help to make your trip pleasant and unforgettable in a good way.
