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Maldives

Turquoise lagoons and overwater villas

Hundreds of islands set in a turquoise ocean, overwater villas and some of the most beautiful reefs in the world: the Maldives is the dream destination for a honeymoon, an anniversary or a moment of pure relaxation.

CapitalMalé
LanguagesDhivehi; English widely spoken
CurrencyRufiyaa (MVR); US dollars widely accepted
Time difference4 hours ahead of Kinshasa
From KinshasaOne or two stopovers (Addis Ababa, Dubai, Doha…)
ClimateTropical, 28 to 31 °C all year round

When to go?

November to April

Dry season: calm sea and lots of sunshine, ideal.

May to October

South-west monsoon: passing showers and gentler prices.

All year round

Warm water, perfect for diving and snorkelling.

Must-sees

Overwater villas — Maldives
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Overwater villas

Sleep above the lagoon, with direct access to the sea.

The sunsets — Maldives
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The sunsets

Unforgettable evenings facing the Indian Ocean.

The underwater world — Maldives
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The underwater world

Corals, manta rays, turtles and tropical fish.

Also worth discovering

Sandbanks

A picnic on a deserted islet in the middle of the lagoon.

Malé

The capital, its markets and local life.

Itinerary idea: 7 nights

  1. 1

    Arrival in Malé and transfer to your resort

  2. 2

    Lagoon relaxation and first snorkelling (2 days)

  3. 3

    Boat trip: dolphins and sandbank

  4. 4

    Diving or spa (2 days)

  5. 5

    Sunset dinner and departure

Every trip is tailor-made to your dates, budget and wishes.

ALL-INCLUSIVE STAY

Maldives: 7 nights from $3,890

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Maldives

from $3,890 / person
  • Return economy-class flight from Kinshasa
  • 7 nights in a 4-star resort, half board
  • Speedboat or seaplane transfers, depending on the resort
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa issued free of charge on arrival, with our help for the formalities
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Indicative "from" prices, per person in a double room, in low season, subject to availability at the time of booking and to the visa being granted by the competent authorities. The final price is confirmed in your personalised quote.

Formalities from the DRC

A free 30-day tourist visa is issued on arrival, subject to a valid passport, a return ticket, a confirmed accommodation booking and sufficient funds.

An online travel declaration (IMUGA) must be completed within 96 hours before arrival.

Entry requirements, fees and processing times change regularly: always check the latest information on official websites. Wanderlust helps you prepare your file; the decision rests solely with the competent authorities.

Our advice

  • Seaplane transfers only operate in daylight: watch your arrival times.
  • On inhabited islands, dress modestly away from the beaches.
  • Choose your resort according to your priorities: reef, beach or all-inclusive.

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Flights, hotel, formalities, insurance: we organise your stay from start to finish.