Maldives Eco-Luxury Experience

This program has been designed to experience in a 7-day escape, an enchanting stay on an exclusive island in the Maldives archipelago. This island lies in the stunning southern waters of the Baa Atoll. The 30-minute journey by seaplane from Velana International Airport will give you a stunning bird’s eye view of the azure lagoons and curling atolls. It’s a taste of the natural reality that comes with your Maldives vacation. As you land, you are entering one of the world’s essential havens – a designated UNESCO biosphere reserve and home to incredible marine life and reefs. The style of the selected resort is rustic yet luxurious, organic yet elegant. Traditional craft blends with the ease of contemporary comfort. This is a soulful Maldives vacation spot where the everyday stresses of life are left behind, and you can reconnect with nature. During your stay you will have the possibility to relax, on white sands, swim and snorkel in crystal-clear waters and participate in many sustainable, cultural and conservation activities of the eco-resort. This will give you the opportunity not only to experience a deep relaxation in a tropical paradise, but also to discover the biological, natural, and cultural environment of this wonderful archipelago. In our resort, you will have the possibility to participate in many responsible activities for the environment, such as: Responsible Snorkelling, guided by a marine biologist, exploring the amazing Maldivian reefs and learn all about the different species that live in the waters around us. See the myriad characterful, colourful reef fish and the much-spotted timid Blacktip reef sharks; coral nursing, joining the marine biologists that since 2012 has taken naturally broken pieces of coral and planted them in the island’s lagoon, in areas where the corals flourish. Besides these environmental responsibility activities, there will be the opportunity to participate in activities in close contact with local culture and communities, such as meeting with the crafters at Thulhaadhoo in Baa Atoll, (30 minutes from Dhuni Kolhu), a famous destination for the work skills of its residents. These artisans are preserving a craft brought to the Maldives in the 17th Century. The pots, vases, ornaments, and boxes are exquisite examples of indigenous artistry. Watching the makers work their creative magic is a fascinating insight into ancient craftsmanship. As you tour the island, taking in the many shops and mosques, you are bound to see locals preparing and cooking classic Maldivian delicacies. Essentially, taking a trip to Thulhaadhoo will give you the chance to experience how Maldives locals genuinely live. While in Thulhaadhoo, if you would like to join a local family for afternoon tea, we can arrange in advance for you to be hosted. In the home of a Maldivian family, you will receive genuine welcoming warmth, traditional sweet black tea and delightful snacks known as Hedhikaa. For those who want to discover the Maldivian cuisine, there is the opportunity to experience the “Garden cuisine”, a signature Maldivian dinner at the garden, with our chefs taking you through each course as they explain the inspiration behind the exclusive menu. Learn more about traditional Maldivian cuisine as you toast to tastes you have never encountered before. You can find fresh ingredients such as where fresh basil, rosemary, eggplant, Scotch bonnet chilli and a selection of other herbs and vegetables are grown in the very own garden located in the middle of the island. This is such a great experience for food lovers and for chefs who wants to improve their skills introducing traditional Maldivian flavours in their cuisine. Also, for honeymooners, there will be the possibility to experience the Embudhoo escape. Embudhoo is a private deserted island, located just 15 minutes away from resort and it is home to a single traditional hut. Rustic and romantic, running away to this exclusive retreat for a few hours or an overnight stay is both a thrill and a privilege. Our chefs will prepare picnics so that your time on Embudhoo is delicious. Barbecues and group celebrations can also be arranged on Embudhoo, for the ultimate private party.