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Three price tiers, decoded

Every Maldives package falls somewhere on the same depth scale — shallow lagoon (budget guesthouse) to deep atoll (private-island luxury). Here's what each tier actually buys you in 2026.

Shallow · Budget

Local-island guesthouse

₹45,000 / person, 4N5D

  • Guesthouse on a local island (Maafushi, Hulhumale)
  • Speedboat or public ferry transfer
  • Breakfast included, meals à la carte
  • Bikini beach + snorkelling day trips
Mid-depth · Popular

3–4★ resort, all-inclusive

₹1.1L / person, 4N5D

  • Private resort island, beach or garden villa
  • All-inclusive meals + a few water activities
  • Speedboat transfer from Velana airport
  • Best value-for-money tier for couples and families
Deep atoll · Luxury

5★ overwater villa

₹3L+ / person, 4N5D

  • Overwater villa with private pool
  • Seaplane transfer, butler service
  • Full-board or all-inclusive premium dining
  • Honeymoon and anniversary favourite

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