Kayaking in Maldives

Maldives has long made a name for itself as one of the top destinations in the world for water sports. With its incredible natural beauty and perfect conditions for almost any water sport this comes as no surprise. With the right amount of mix of both pleasure and activities, Maldives has the right balance to make your vacation one to remember. While the underwater activities like snorkelling and diving are popular for the close proximity they offer to the stunning marine life, there are plenty of water surface activities that offer a different level of excitement.

Water-skiing, wind surfing, kite surfing and surfing are more of the exciting activities. Bound to get your adrenaline pumping and your heart pounding, they are offered by almost all the major hotels. Arranging for them from your hotel also means that you don’t have to worry about equipment or an instructor.

Kayaking is another of the most popular activities and promises to be an unforgettable memory. Maldives has both tandem and single kayaks; both come with glass bottoms for those who want to occasionally gaze in to the water while paddling. This is most preferred especially in shallow waters as you can watch the breath-taking schools of colourful fish as well as corals all glide by under you.

Kayaking is also offered by island resorts in Maldives. For those looking for private retreats, the luxury resorts in Maldives have private lagoons or beaches. Maalifushi Maldives is located in the archipelago’s southwest regions and has one of the most beautiful beaches. With a number of uninhabited private islands, excellent breaks and the occasional sighting of sharks, it is the ideal retreat for honeymooners, families and adventure seekers.

The resort has a fine selection of overwater villas as well as on land accommodation. All of them have private pools and are cocoons of luxury and comfort. What makes the resort distinct is that it is in an otherwise undeveloped stretch of islands and also has its own culture. 18th century African slaves who settled here developed a dance to celebrate their new-found freedom and to date this ritualistic dance is performed during Eid festival.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry. Google+