A New Year's fairy tale
on the ocean shore
When
26/12/2026 – 08/01/2027
Duration
13 days / 12 nights
Price
€1290 / person
Not just a New Year. A new beginning.
Return to Joy · Maldives 2027 · 26 December 2026 – 8 January 2027
Imagine spending the last days of 2026 barefoot on a small island in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Turquoise lagoons. Warm sand. Uninhabited islands. Music under the stars. And people you didn’t know just days before.
And the adventures? You’ll swim among colourful fish and turtles, meet dolphins and graceful mantas, and if you’re up for a bit of adrenaline — even sharks. You’ll snorkel over vibrant reefs and discover a whole different world beneath the surface of the ocean.
And on the last night of the year, two magnificent opera voices will ring out under the Maldivian sky. Picture it — bare feet in the warm sand, stars above us, music, dancing and the ocean just a few steps away. Ready to swap the usual “Cheers!” for a toast under the stars and the sound of the waves?
We welcome 2027 with the feeling that something new is beginning. Start it with a promise to yourself — to live more freely, more truly and with more joy. Maybe sometimes we don’t need to search for joy. We just need to return to it.
Ocean. Adventures. Music. New friendships. And a New Year unlike any other.
The Maldives from Within
Not just seeing the Maldives. Experiencing them from within.
The island is our home. But the real adventure begins the moment we step onto the boat.
You laugh. You swim. You dance. You live.
One island is our home. The whole atoll is our adventure.
Maafushi
Our island. Our base for the ocean.
Just about 25 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, Maafushi puts us right at the heart of the adventure. Here we live to the rhythm of a real Maldivian island — barefoot on the sand, among locals, small restaurants and the ocean just a few steps away.
But the most important thing is this: this is where we come home to. From here we set out to discover the Maldives — beyond the familiar. To colourful reefs, sandbanks, uninhabited islands and encounters with the wild ocean.
Your island home
4★ beachfront hotel by the ocean
After a day full of ocean adventures we return to our home on Maafushi — a comfortable beachfront hotel just steps from the beach and the Indian Ocean.
The hotel is where we rest. The Maldives are what we came to experience.
12 nights with breakfast. All local taxes and the Green Tax are included in the package price.
Special guests: Ilina Mihaylova & Deyan Vatchkov
Two magnificent voices. Two artists of the international stage. And part of our Maldivian story.
Ilina Mihaylova
Opera singer • Soloist of the Varna State Opera
Ilina began her musical journey at just 4 years old. She is a winner of the prestigious As.Li.Co. competition in Italy and has performed roles in operas such as “Rigoletto”, “La Traviata”, “The Barber of Seville” and “Lucia di Lammermoor”.
Beyond the classical stage, her talent extends to musical theatre — from “The Count of Monte Cristo” to “Zorro”.
Deyan Vatchkov
Internationally acclaimed bass
Deyan is a graduate of the prestigious Academy of Teatro alla Scala in Milan and a winner of international awards including the Iris Adami Corradetti Prize and the Verdi Prize.
His repertoire includes leading bass roles from Verdi, Mozart, Donizetti and the bel canto tradition, and his career has taken him to theatres and festivals across Europe and around the world.
But Ilina and Deyan bring far more than music. They are the kind of people who turn a trip into an experience — with good spirits, spontaneity, laughter and that infectious energy that makes you say “yes” to the next adventure.
And when the last night of the year arrives… that’s when the real magic begins. ✨
What awaits you
Encounters with the wild ocean
Dolphins, turtles, tropical fish, stingrays and sharks.
The underwater world of the Maldives
Snorkelling among colourful reefs and coral gardens.
Islands beyond the hotel
Sandbanks, local and uninhabited islands.
Magic under the stars
Music, dancing, fire and Maldivian nights by the ocean.
A New Year unlike any other
A celebration on the shore with live performances by Ilina Mihaylova and Deyan Vatchkov.
People who become part of the story
New friendships, laughter and shared adventures.
Programme
26 December 2026 – 8 January 2027 · day by day
Flight · 26 December
Depart
Flight to the Maldives
Departure from Sofia to the Maldives. For the programme dates there is a direct GullivAir charter flight, with which the programme is synchronised — on 27 December we land at Velana International Airport in Malé.
The flight ticket is not included in the package price. On request we assist with information and booking.
Day 1 · 27 December
Arrive
Welcome to Maafushi
Leave the world behind you.
Arrival at Velana International Airport in Malé and speedboat transfer to Maafushi.
The afternoon is yours — for rest, a first walk around the island, the beach and a first meeting with the ocean.
In the evening we gather, get to know each other and discover what awaits us over the coming days.
Day 2 · 28 December
Discover
Ocean Discovery
Your first meeting with the underwater magic of the Maldives.
We’ll snorkel at three different spots – among colourful tropical fish, sea turtles and a beautiful coral garden.
For lunch we’ll stop on a sandbank in the middle of the ocean, surrounded by crystal waters in every shade of blue. And if the ocean is kind to us, we may meet wild dolphins along the way.
✔ The excursion, lunch and equipment are included in the package price.
Day 3 · 29 December
Dare
Ocean Legends Safari – meeting the guardians of the ocean
Sometimes the greatest transformation begins where fear ends.
After breakfast we sail out to one of the most thrilling encounters in the Maldives – swimming with nurse sharks, the elegant guardians of the lagoon. Your heart beats faster, but within moments fear gives way to awe. Finding yourself alongside these majestic ocean dwellers is an experience that changes the way we see nature.
Then we land on the island of Fulidhoo, where we feel the authentic rhythm of local life. On the shore another unforgettable encounter awaits – dozens of majestic stingrays calmly gliding up to the people. We’ll watch them up close and take some of the most emotional photos of the trip.
For lunch we stop on a sandbank in the middle of the ocean – a Maldivian paradise surrounded by every shade of blue. On this route we often meet pods of wild dolphins. If conditions allow and they stay around us, we may get the chance to swim with them.
One adventure. Five unforgettable encounters. One day that will stay in your heart forever.
+ Extra charge: €70
Day 4 · 30 December
Play
Jungle Tribe Experience – awaken the wild in you
Some adventures can’t be told. They have to be lived.
A full-day adventure awaits us on Bodumohura – a small uninhabited island with lush tropical vegetation, where nature still rules and time seems to stand still. On the way, if sea conditions allow, we’ll visit a sunken ship that has become an artificial coral reef and home to hundreds of tropical fish.
On the island, surprises await us: a hidden-treasure hunt and fun team challenges. There will be laughter, high spirits and that wonderful feeling that, for a few hours, we’ve forgotten our age and our everyday worries.
For lunch we’ll enjoy fresh fish caught by our guides and delicious local dishes prepared especially for us on the island.
The Jungle Tribe Experience is an original Global Adventures concept – an experience you won’t find in standard Maldives tour programmes.
✔ The excursion is a full-day trip and is included in the package.
Day 5 · 31 December
Wonder
Fish Tank Experience + Gulhi island
Dive into a living aquarium. Our suggestion is to start the last day of 2026 underwater.
In the natural “Fish Tank” of South Malé Atoll, thousands of tropical fish swim around us — calm, free and so close that it feels like being inside an enormous natural aquarium. This isn’t just a spot for a beautiful photo. This is the moment you become part of the ocean.
After the underwater adventure we visit the local island of Gulhi — one of the most beautiful and peaceful corners of South Malé Atoll. We’ll stroll along the wide white beach, enjoy the turquoise lagoon and find the iconic swing in the ocean — a wonderful spot for unforgettable photos.
Sometimes one day is enough to fill a photo album. And sometimes — the heart, too.
+ Extra charge: €70
Day 5 · evening · 31 December
Celebrate
New Year's Eve gala dinner
One unforgettable night. Two magnificent voices. The start of a wonderful New Year.
On the last evening of the year we gather for a festive gala dinner with refined flavours, a great atmosphere and music that touches the heart.
Our special guests will be the soprano Ilina Mihaylova and the internationally acclaimed bass Deyan Vatchkov. We’ll enjoy famous opera arias and beautiful Spanish, English and Italian songs in their performance.
Under the starry Maldivian sky we’ll bid farewell to the old year with gratitude and welcome 2027 with music, dancing, smiles and the feeling that all the good things are still to come.
✔ The gala dinner is included in the package price.
Day 6 · 1 January
Rejoice
A new beginning under the Maldivian sky
The first day of the new year starts slowly. No alarm clocks. No rush. Time for a late breakfast, one more swim, a walk along the beach and a little more ocean.
Around 13:30–14:00 we sail to the neighbouring island of Guraidhoo, where we’ll spend our last hours together. We’ll walk to the beautiful palm-lined beach with a view of the nearby resorts — one more perfect spot for our last Maldivian photos.
Then we head to one of our favourite restaurants on the island — a little Spanish corner in the middle of the Maldives, where everyone can choose their lunch from the menu.
The boat trip to Guraidhoo is our gift to you. Lunch is your choice from the menu and is paid on the spot.
But the day isn’t over yet. We’ve prepared one more little surprise for you… ✨
The first day of 2027 ends the way we want the whole year to continue — with ocean, good people and joy.
Days 7 – 11 · 2 – 6 January
Your Maldives
More days. More islands. More stories to tell.
The middle of the trip is yours. Choose your adventure — the ocean will take care of the rest.
These days are for whatever brings you the most joy: free time on the beach of Maafushi, or one of the optional experiences below – a whale shark expedition, a coral garden with an “ocean-to-table” lunch, island hopping, a day at a resort, scuba diving, sunset fishing or water sports.
The optional experiences are chosen on the spot according to the group’s wishes, weather conditions, availability and current prices.
You can add more adventures
Days 7 – 11 · Choose your adventure. The ocean will take care of the rest.
Whale Shark Expedition
120 €
A full-day sea expedition in search of the gentle giant of the ocean. If nature grants us this gift, we’ll have the chance to swim alongside a whale shark – a moment you remember for a lifetime.
Coral Garden & Ocean-to-Table
50 €
While we explore the coral garden, our local guides will catch fresh fish. Then we land on a sandbank where the catch is cooked right in front of us – a true Maldivian lunch straight from the ocean to the table. An original experience only with Global Adventures.
Thinadhoo & Keyodhoo Island Hopping
80 €
Two beautiful local islands, two different worlds. Authentic Maldivian life, wonderful beaches, snorkelling and delicious local cuisine await us.
Gulhi Island Escape
20 €
The island of the white beach, the turquoise lagoon and the iconic swing in the ocean – made for carefree moments and beautiful photos.
Resort Day Experience
150 €
A day without a clock at a beautiful Maldivian resort (Olhuveli Resort, All Inclusive) – a flawless beach, pool, comfort and lunch with an ocean view.
Sunset Fishing & BBQ
35 €
We’ll follow the sunset out into the ocean, try traditional Maldivian fishing and end the evening with freshly cooked fish under the stars.
Scuba Diving Experience
70 €
Beneath the surface, coral reefs and amazing marine life await – for certified divers or a first dive with a professional instructor.
Water Sports & Beach Days
depending on the chosen activity
Jet skis, parasailing, kayak, SUP or simply a book under the palms – adrenaline or total relaxation, the choice is yours.
The optional experiences are chosen on request and paid separately. Whether they take place depends on weather conditions, availability and current prices. Ocean Legends Safari (29 December) and Fish Tank Experience (31 December) are also optional – €70 per person each.
Day 12 · 7 January
Together
Bonfire Bliss – our last Maldivian night under the stars
There are evenings that need no programme. Just ocean, fire, music and the people you’ve shared an unforgettable adventure with.
On our last evening in the Maldives we sail to a secluded spot by the ocean, where our Bonfire Bliss awaits.
Fire under the stars. Music. Dancing. Laughter. And that special feeling when you know a beautiful journey is coming to an end, but its stories are only just beginning to be told.
Last night. Last barefoot dance in the sand. And one more moment that will stay with us. 🔥✨
✔ Bonfire Bliss is included in the package price.
Day 13 · 8 January
Return
See you soon, Maldives!
Last breakfast. Last swim. Last barefoot walk on the sand.
Then we pack our bags and head by speedboat to Velana International Airport for the evening flight home.
But there are things we don’t pack in the suitcase.
The Maldives stay behind us. The joy we take with us.
A New Year you'll remember for a long time
€1290 / person
12 nights on Maafushi • New Year 2027
Not just a hotel. A whole Maldivian experience — from the first “Wow!” in front of the ocean to the last “I don’t want to leave!”
The package includes
- Your island home: 12 nights with breakfast
- All local taxes and Green Tax
- The experiences: Ocean Discovery – snorkelling at three spots and lunch on a sandbank
- Jungle Tribe Experience – Bodumohura
- New Year's Eve gala dinner with Ilina Mihaylova and Deyan Vatchkov
- Boat trip to Guraidhoo
- Bonfire Bliss – fire under the stars
- Snorkelling equipment
- Photos and videos during the included ocean adventures
- We take care of the rest: return transfers airport – Maafushi – airport
- Local guide and Bulgarian-speaking tour leader
- Medical travel insurance with coverage up to €10,000
And something more that doesn’t fit in a list: the special moments, the surprises, the people you meet, and the stories you bring home.
The price does not include:
- Air ticket
- Personal expenses
- Water sports
- Additional excursions
- "Trip Cancellation" insurance
✈ Direct charter flight. The flight ticket is not included in the package price. For the programme dates there is a direct GullivAir charter flight from Sofia to the Maldives, with which the programme is synchronised. On request we assist with information and booking of flight tickets.
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One of the most precious things about our journeys is the connection with kindred spirits – the enrichment, the love, the friendship. We welcome solo travellers: people are only alone at the start, after that we all become family. Together we create memories, friendships and experiences for a lifetime.
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Frequently asked questions
One of the most precious things about our trips is the connection with kindred spirits, the enrichment, the love, the friendship. We welcome solo travellers – people are alone only at the start; after that we all become a family. Together we create memories, friendships and experiences for a lifetime.
A passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure. You need to fill in the following online declaration: https://travel.immigration.gov.mv/. You will receive more guidance when you book.
No, it is issued automatically on arrival at the airport.
300 – 500 US dollars.
The reservation is held for 72 hours after signing the organised travel contract and is considered confirmed once the flight ticket has been purchased.
Final payment is due up to 30 days before the departure date. Travel documents are provided up to 7 days before departure.
- Up to three working days after making the reservation – no cancellation fee.
- From 90 to 60 days before the departure date – 30% of the total trip price.
- From 59 to 31 days before the departure date – 50% of the total trip price.
- Cancellation 30 days or less before the departure date – the customer owes 100% of the price of the travel package.
Bulgarian citizens must hold a valid international passport with at least 6 months’ validity after the date of entry into the country. The tour operator reserves the right to make changes to the order of the programme. Medical “Travel Assistance” insurance with coverage up to €10,000 is taken out for every traveller. “Trip Cancellation” insurance is paid separately and taken out at the client’s request.
Global Adventures is a travel agency created with a lot of love, to bring joy. We offer you a unique combination of wild adventure, connection with nature and an experience for the soul – something that can’t be described, it has to be lived. A celebration of life with all our senses! Our trips are not ordinary tourist trips; they always take the form of a retreat, to rejuvenate your heart, mind and body. Our tours offer access to guest experts who bring our destinations to life – from bestselling authors, life coaches, psychologists, motivational speakers, singers, magicians, musicians, dancers and yoga teachers to entertainers, respected faith leaders and gurus. We take care of every special detail, leaving you free to immerse yourself in your experience. On our trips we usually dive deeper into the truth of who we are and what we want in our own lives; we touch the depths of our wholeness and activate the maximum of our potential to achieve everything we dream of in the most sensual and juicy way! To awaken the adventurous spirit sleeping within you, the thirst to unleash the immense life force you were born with, to touch the boundless possibilities of the spirit… We take you to places and events, and introduce you to teachers, healers, sages and spiritual guides who help you go deep into your soul and heart.
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