Local Village Trips

Most resorts will offer a trip to a local village. Often as part of a tour of local islands. For most tourists this is the only chance to get a look at the local culture as the Maldavian government does not allow independant travel without permits.

The villages that are visited are used to tourists coming though and you will get a bit of an idea of what it is like to live there. Beaware though, that these trips always end up at the local tourist shops, so be prepared to barter for the things you like.