{"product_id":"drift-thelu-veliga-retreat-maldives","title":"Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Island\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrift Thelu Veliga Retreat is a private island located 90 kilometres southwest of Malé, in the South Ari Atoll. Just over a hectare (10,000 sq. metres) in size, the island has its own house reef and offers an intimate, exclusive escape in the heart of the Maldives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuests may travel to the island in two ways: via a 35-minute seaplane journey from Malé International Airport, or via a 35-minute domestic transfer from Malé International to Maamigili Local Airport followed by a 30-minute speedboat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAccommodation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe island offers \u003cstrong\u003e10 Beach Villas (39 sq. m) and 20 Water Villas (54 sq. m)\u003c\/strong\u003e, all designed to create a traditional Maldivian environment with rustic thatched roofs and drift-wood styled furniture, complemented by beautiful printed fabrics and modern-day touches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-Villa amenities: air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, mini bar, hair dryer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural beauty products in bathrooms derived from organic teas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeds: 180 cm x 200 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeach Villas offer a semi outdoor shower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater Villas offer a bathtub and separate shower, with direct access to the sun deck via sliding doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFacilities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-air restaurant specialising in authentic and locally inspired dishes using only the freshest ingredients — seats up to 64 guests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeachfront lounge and bar with lagoon views and comprehensive all-day dining menu — seats up to 51 guests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoutique spa with 3 over-water treatment rooms, specialising in natural and organic products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActivities \u0026amp; Excursions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMotorised \u0026amp; Non-Motorised Water Sports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnorkelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWind Surfing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKayaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaddle Boarding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatamaran Sailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater Skiing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKite Surfing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWake Boarding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScuba Diving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiving at Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA specialised dive centre offers lessons, certifications, and an array of diving trips. The House Reef is just 50 metres from the island's beach, and whale shark spotting is 20 minutes away by speedboat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePopular dive sites nearby:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheluveligau Giri — 10 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiaru Thila — 25 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLilly Beach Thila — 25 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVilamendhoo Thila — 30 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuda Thila — 30 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoogiri — 30 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDhangethi Thila — 40 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrimasfaru Thila — 40 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRanveli Rock — 40 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDhangethi Beyru — 50 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHudhuthila — 50 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroken Rock — 1 hour 15 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMacchafushi Rock — 1 hour 20 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShared Experiences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunset Fishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunrise Breakfast Cruise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDhoni Snorkelling Trip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnorkelling \u0026amp; Picnic on Desert Island\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal Village Discovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnique Experiences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Morning Fishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-Villa Champagne Breakfast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-Villa BBQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunset Cruise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDinner on the Beach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig Game Fishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBBQ on a Desert Island\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWeekly Activities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaldivian Night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeafood BBQ on the Beach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCinema under the Stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActivities \u0026amp; Pricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll prices are in US Dollars, inclusive of Service Charge and GST. All activities are subject to weather conditions. For bookings and enquiries, please contact your hosts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDolphin Cruise — $85 per adult \/ $35 per child\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunrise Fishing — $155 per adult \/ $65 per child\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunset Fishing — $95 per adult \/ $45 per child *(included once in All Inclusive bookings)*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnique Experiences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaldivian Family Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e — $250 per couple\u003cbr\u003eA full-day experience offering a glimpse of the Maldivian way of life. A local guide takes you on a village tour, followed by cooking a meal with a local family using traditional methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsland Hopping Adventure\u003c\/strong\u003e — $120 per adult \/ $55 per child *(min. 4, max. 10 persons)*\u003cbr\u003eExplore Ari Atoll by boat, visiting a local fishing village and a deserted island for sunbathing, snorkelling, and a special BBQ beach lunch prepared by the chef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Village Discovery\u003c\/strong\u003e — $75 per adult \/ $35 per child *(min. 4, max. 20 persons)*\u003cbr\u003eA half-day journey to Dhangethi, one of the Maldives' local islands. Explore the village and cultural centre, and enjoy local shopping. 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