Reissun pääpiirteet (Malediivit)

Eilen kirjoittelin vähän yleisesti Malediiveista, mutta tajusin tossa, että en ole edes kirjoittanut oman reissuni kohteista vielä lainkaan. Tässäpä siis hiukan esimakua siitä, minne meikäläinen matkustelee noin kuukauden päästä!

Reissukuvaus G Adventuresin nettisivuilta:

White sands, blue skies and crystal-clear waters—cruise the extraordinary islands of the Maldives by traditional dhoni. Experience the turquoise lagoons and perfect beaches that make these islands famous. Learn the local way and dive the spectacular corals of the Indian Ocean. Every day offers relaxing sea breezes and countless photo opportunities. Indulge yourself in this tropical paradise.

Kohteethan ovat hiukan "epäselviä" periaatteessa vielä. Ilmeisesti mennään vähän sinne sun tänne minne mieli (ja kapteeni) johdattaa. Pysähdellään matkanvarrella eri riutoilla ja saarilla jos siltä tuntuu. Ainakin tässä ymmärryksessä olen tällä hetkellä. Sehän selviää sitten paikalla miten toi homma toimii.

Kuva G Adventuresin sivuilta

Reissu alkaa pääkaupunki Malésta ja päättyy myös sinne. Reissuohjelmaa G Adventuresin nettisivuilta.

Päivä 1: Veneeseen majoittuminen ja lähtö Malesta
We will cruise south for 2 to 3 hours through the Vaadhoo Canal to a nearby island in South Malé Atoll; probably Guraidhoo, a small inhabited island where we plan to moor in (or just outside) the small harbour for our first night on board. 

Päivä 2: Ambaraa
After a relaxed start this morning, we continue to the southernmost point of South Male Atoll before crossing the channel to Felidhoo Atoll. Whilst South Male Atoll is within the ‘tourist zone’. The main industry is fishing and there is a good chance that we will see traditional boat-building on at least one of the islands.

Our total travelling time will be about 3 to 4 hours, depending on how many times we stop off en route. We should reach the idyllic uninhabited island of Ambaraa by early afternoon, with the remainder of the day free to enjoy the beach and snorkel in the crystal clear waters around the island.

Päivä 3: Fenboa Finolhu ja Meemu
Today we cruise south for a further 2-3 hours, crossing to Meemu Atoll. As with the rest of the journey, we are hardly ever out of sight of land (weather permitting) and we actually cruise very close to many of the islands.

Meemu Atoll has 34 islands of which 25 are uninhabited. Some of the uninhabited ones grow yams, and all of them are almost totally dependent on fishing. Here more than anywhere, we are likely to experience the true Maldivian way of life. Shortly after entering the atoll we arrive at Fenboa Finolhu, another beautiful uninhabited island where we aim to base ourselves for the night– again with plenty of time to enjoy the beach and to snorkel amongst the reefs.

Päivä 4: Dhiggaru
After a relaxed start we head east to the inhabited island of Dhiggaru. Here we drop anchor outside the reef, a great area for snorkelling. Late afternoon is a good time to visit this lively village, which often has large dhonis under construction and very few tourist groups visiting it. We enjoy the laid back pace and traditional way of life of its people. We hope to be invited in the evening to a performance of Bodu Beru (Big Drum), the traditional folk music of the country.

Päivä 5: Felidhoo
Today we head back to Felidhoo Atoll and its administrative centre Felidhoo. This is the least populated of the administrative centres with a population of about 400 people. Again, we take time to wander through the village; every visit ashore shows us something new and different about the lives of the islanders. Again, this is a great place to enjoy a Bodu Beru performance.

Päivä 6: Emboodhoo Finolhu
Our journey today is the longest of the trip and takes us right back through the islands of Felidhoo and South Male Atolls. There are plenty of opportunities to stop and swim and snorkel or to explore the islands en route. Our destination tonight is Emboodhu Finolhu, one of the northernmost islands of South Male Atoll.

Päivä 7: Paluu Maleen ja jokainen jatkakoon matkaansa minne haluaa. Itsehän jään Hulhulmalen saarelle Beach Palace-hotelliin.

Lopuksi vielä kuva, jonka toivon näkeväni myös omin silmin reissuni aikana :)