MALDIVES
Who visits us?
Secret Paradise tours are for everyone! Traveling with Secret Paradise means as a responsible traveler you support steps to improve the impact of travel on the destination. What makes Secret Paradise different and should appeal to you a responsible traveler is that we offer educational opportunities while out exploring the ocean or tropical islands. Gain knowledge about corals, marine-life, mangroves, and ocean plastics pollution, through presentations and story-telling by our qualified guides.
What to do here?
Traveling with local sustainable tour company Secret Paradise, isn’t just about exploring the Maldives and enjoying the beautiful beaches and tropical waters. It’s about discovering authentic experiences and off-the-beaten-path locations that you didn’t even know were there to discover. Secret Paradise local guides enable you to connect safely with both Maldivian culture, local communities and the environment, going beyond the realms of a traditional Maldives holiday. Secret Paradise believes that the foundation of Sustainable Tourism is people, communication and we believe it is our responsibility as a tour company to make travel more ethical, inclusive, and eco-friendly. Day tours Whether you are looking to explore Male city or escape city life and discover the natural beauty of the Maldives, our day tours are designed for you to experience the best of the Maldives through the eyes of a local. Join with one of our fun and accredited guides who all have insider knowledge. Group tours Traveling with Secret Paradise isn’t just about exploring the Maldives and enjoying the beautiful beaches and tropical waters. It’s about discovering authentic experiences and off-the-beaten-path locations that you didn’t even know were there to discover. Private tours The Maldives is such a diverse country with so many fascinating aspects to explore, from incredible natural beauty to its rich history, that you may find yourself wanting to get creative and design your own, personalized tour.
Top 3 reasons to visit
- Local experiences led by locals
- Small group and private tours
- Award winning local tour company
Our Story
Secret Paradise Maldives
I discovered the Maldives almost 20 years ago, visiting as a scuba diver in search of mantas and whale sharks. I was fortunate and found a reasonably priced resort that allowed me to stay and indulge in my hobby. But then came along development and my well-loved resort went luxury and beyond my price range. So I moved to diving from a boat which also enabled me to gain an understanding of local island life. I always consider myself lucky to have found a group of Maldivian friends who would invite me to their family homes for dinner, share afternoon hedhika, and invite me for coffee and beetle nuts! My love and appreciation of this country, its people, its culture, and its traditions were almost immediate and resulted in me visiting the archipelago on over 30 occasions. In 2012, the opportunity to relocate arose. I had at that point worked for UK retailer British Home Stores for over 25 years and felt it was time for a change so, with the support of a local businessman, Ziyad Mohamed, we formed Secret Paradise. Our mission is to introduce the real Maldives to guests and support local communities. Maldivians are known for their friendliness and hospitality and nothing is too much trouble for them. It was my own experience of Maldivian hospitality and their eagerness to please that gave rise to the cultural aspects of our tours which allows us to engage with local families, communities, and businesses.
Our Activities
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Tourism has seen an increase in demand for experiential travel opportunities. Meeting and travelling with local people and seeing the Maldives through their eyes allows guests to connect with locals and enhance their trip. No one should know the Maldives better than a Maldivian and hence why with the exception of the boss, the Secret Paradise team is 100% local. All our guides are certified Emergency First Responders, International Life Guards and have completed the Be a Better Guide Training Academy. We provide ongoing training and development, the opportunity to travel, a fair wage and performance reviews for all our employees. Our guides also achieve personal development through interaction with guests from different cultures and backgrounds. They also have the opportunity to participate in tour leader development programs available from our international partners.