How much does it cost for 2 people to go to the Maldives?

How much it costs for 2 people to go to the Maldives depends on which hotel you choose. The unique one-island-one-hotel model in the Maldives results in different islands being managed by different hotels. The costs of different hotels vary greatly due to various reasons such as star rating, style, facilities, convenience, etc.

1. Components of travel expenses

The cost of travel to the Maldives generally consists of air ticket prices, hotel prices, tips, and catering expenses (all-inclusive islands, islands with three meals are generally There is no need to pay for catering separately (if you need to order food, you will need to pay extra), shopping (depending on the needs of tourists), SPA, sea diving, fishing and other self-paid entertainment items.

2. Travel expenses items

1. Air ticket prices

1) Direct flights: At present, the main airlines from China that fly directly to the Maldives are: Meijia, Hainan, Sichuan, Eastern, and Southern Airlines can depart from Chengdu, Beijing, Kunming, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. The air ticket prices of various airlines are affected by national statutory holidays and will fluctuate to a certain extent.

◆ Mega Airlines mainly departs from Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and other three major cities. The usual air ticket price is generally 6,000~7,000 yuan/person. The air ticket price of Hainan Airlines, which flies directly from Beijing to the Maldives, is about the same. The air ticket price for flights departing from Hong Kong is slightly cheaper, about 5,000 yuan per person.

◆ China Southern Airlines is the only airline offering direct flights from Guangzhou to the Maldives. The air ticket price during normal times is roughly 5,000 to 6,000 yuan per person. Airlines with the same price include Sichuan Airlines departing from Chengdu, China Eastern Airlines departing from Kunming, and Maldives National Airlines departing from Chongqing.

2) Outbound transfers: Currently, the main Chinese airlines flying to the Maldives via overseas transfers are: Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Sri Lankan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Emirates Airlines, etc.

◆ Singapore Airlines’ domestic departure cities mainly include Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Chengdu, Xiamen, Wuhan, Changsha, Macau and Nanjing. Singapore Airlines' service is good and its flights are on time. Of course, its air tickets are also relatively expensive. The average price is generally 6,000 to 7,000 yuan per person. The air tickets are almost different in different departure cities. Airlines with the same price also have connecting flights in Dubai. of Emirates Airlines.

◆ Sri Lankan Airlines and Malaysian Airlines mainly depart from Shanghai, Beijing, and Hong Kong. The usual air ticket prices of these two airlines are generally around 5,000~6,000 yuan per person. Sometimes there are special air tickets for sale. Special air tickets The price is generally around 3,000~5,000 yuan/person.

* Price description: The above airline ticket prices to the Maldives generally include taxes, construction fees, insurance, and round-trip air tickets; direct flights to the Maldives do not fly every day, about 1 per week -2 flights; flights that require outbound transfers to the Maldives are generally available every day, and there are sufficient flights. Specific ticket price information for different departure times can be found on the official websites of major airlines.

2. Hotel price

The hotel price in the Maldives is generally composed of the room price, the catering fee included in the package and the transportation fee to the island from Male to the resort.

1) House prices

Currently, hotels in the Maldives are divided into four-star, five-star, and six-star grades. Generally speaking, the higher the star rating, the higher the room price. Four-star hotels The price range for a two-person hotel room generally ranges from RMB 6,000 to 15,000 yuan. The price range for a two-person hotel room in a five-star hotel ranges from RMB 15,000 to 30,000 yuan. The price range for a two-person hotel room in a six-star hotel ranges from RMB 30,000 to 80,000 yuan. RMB varies.

2) Meal-inclusive fees

Maldives resort hotels usually provide tourists with package packages. The packages of different resort hotels include different meals. There are usually the following meal-inclusive methods:

RO (Room Only): only the room price, the room price does not include any food and beverage expenses.

BB (Bedamp; Breakfast): Breakfast is included in the room price.

HB (Halfboard): The price includes breakfast and dinner

FB (Fullboard): The price includes three meals

AI (All-Inclusive): The price Including three meals and drinks

* Price description: Generally speaking, the price difference between B&B and FB is about US$40~150/person/day. Meals included in the hotel package are included in the hotel price , the hotel will charge additional fees for meals and drinks before tourists leave the island.

3) Transportation costs to the island

The main modes of transportation to the island from Male to the resort include inland planes, seaplanes, and speedboats.

◆ Inland plane: Islands far away from Male will choose to go to the island by inland plane and speedboat. Inland planes use radar navigation and can fly 24 hours a day. They fly to the inland airport and then transfer to a speedboat. The cost is usually US$200-300 per person.

◆ Seaplane: Suitable for islands at a medium distance from Male. The first flight is at 5:30 in the morning and the last flight is at 5:00 in the evening. It is navigated by naked eyes and only flies during the day. Generally, a seaplane can seat up to 16 people. Luggage is limited to 20 kilograms per person. Hand luggage does not exceed 2 kilograms per person. Overweight charges are US$2/kg. Seaplane round-trip costs range from US$200 to US$600.

Warm reminder: If your flight arrives in Male late and you need to take a seaplane, you can choose to stay in Male for one night. Generally speaking, the accommodation fee in Male is 800/1,000 yuan. If you don’t wait, you can also inform the agent to help you book in advance. The boat ride from the airport to Male' city takes about 20 minutes and costs US$2.

◆ Speedboat: For islands closer to Male, you usually choose a speedboat to get to the island. The speedboat fee depends on the round-trip distance, and it usually costs US$50~300.

*Price description: The above transportation costs to the island are usually included in the agency's package price. For completely self-guided travelers, the transportation costs to the island will be charged additionally.

4) Prices of hotels and in-hotel activities

Madai hotels are classified into six stars, five stars, and four stars. Generally speaking, the higher the star rating, the higher the price of the island hotel. . The price is 10,000-25,000 yuan in the off-season, and the price rises more in the peak season (holidays), about 15,000-35,000 yuan. In addition, there are all-inclusive islands in Maldives. In addition to accommodation, meals are also included, so you don’t have to worry about meals and drinks. The Maldives is "one island, one hotel". Choosing an island means choosing a hotel.

Prices vary greatly in off-peak and peak seasons. Generally speaking, the off-season is from May to October. The cheapest prices throughout the year are in May, June, July and September, and from November to January of the following year. Peak season, the most expensive time of the year is December, January and February. Off-season prices are 20 to 30 RMB lower than peak season prices. Regardless of the level of the hotel, room types are usually divided into two categories: beach houses and water houses. Each type has different grades. For example, beach houses can be divided into ordinary rooms and superior rooms. Beach houses are more affordable, while water houses are more expensive. Generally speaking, water houses are $200 more expensive per night than beach houses. Transfer fee from airport to resort

After getting off the plane, there are three options to get to the hotel (seaplane, domestic plane and speedboat), which are determined by the distance between the island and Male. See the Maldives map for island locations.

Don’t underestimate the cost of round-trip transfers. If you have to arrive at a distant island by seaplane, it usually costs 300 to 600 US dollars per person, and since seaplanes only fly during the day, Most flights arrive at night, so if you choose this type of resort, you will need to stay in Male for 1 night.

In addition, inland planes are for islands farther away. Generally, the flight time of inland planes is 30-60 minutes, and then transfer to the speedboat to the island. Inland planes fly to the inland airport and then transfer to speedboat. of. The cost is usually US$200-300 per person, which is for islands very far from Male Airport.

If the islands can be reached by speedboat, it will be much cheaper. The price is about US$50 to 200 per person. The resorts accessible by boat are concentrated in South Male Atoll (South Male Atoll) and North Male. Atoll (North Male Atoll); most other islands need to be reached by seaplane.

As mentioned above, if the resort you want to go to is far away and you need to take a seaplane, you may need to stay in Male for one night. Airport hotels are more expensive, about US$180 per night; hotels in Male' city are less than half the price. The boat ride from the airport to Male' city takes about 20 minutes and costs US$2. Due to the price, many tourists choose to stay in Male and take a tour along the way.

3. Tips

Leave $1 on the bedside every day and pay the bellman $1 when checking in and leaving. When dining, if the restaurant charges a service charge, you don’t need to tip. If you are particularly satisfied with the service, you can tip, usually US$1 per person. When participating in activities such as fishing outings, sometimes there are too many crew members on the boat, so tips will depend on their service and the environment at the time.

4. Shopping expenses

In Maldives, duty-free shops, souvenir shops, bookstores, fashion stores, and fish markets are all good shopping places. In addition, each resort island in the Maldives has There are shops where tourists can buy goods. The business hours are from 8:30 to 23:00 from Saturday to Thursday; from 13:30 to 23:00 on Friday; at the same time, shops on the island usually have 15-minute prayer times five times a day. In the duty-free shop at Male Airport, a handmade soap costs about US$10, a postcard usually costs US$1, and a simple beach-shaped photo frame costs about US$20.

5. Entertainment project costs

The Maldives has a rich variety of entertainment projects, including sunset sea fishing, snorkeling, capital Male tour, sailing, motorboats, etc. Generally speaking, you can sign up for these activities on the island one day in advance. Some activities have restrictions on the number of people and time. For detailed price information of each entertainment item, please refer to what is announced on the island.