Overview
Experience a week-long snorkelling adventure at Noomuraka Inn, where you’ll explore vibrant marine life, stunning coral formations, and unique underwater sites. Enjoy a mix of guided snorkelling trips, cultural activities, and relaxation on pristine beaches. Each day offers a new adventure, culminating in a memorable farewell dinner.
Highlights
- Private Beach Access
- Private Beach Access
- Local Hospitality
- Excursions and Activities
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Noomuraka Inn, you’ll check into your cozy room and attend a briefing session to learn about the best snorkeling spots around the island. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner featuring fresh seafood and local delicacies, setting the tone for an exciting week ahead.
Start your adventure with a snorkeling session at the nearby house reef, located less than 1 km from the inn and teeming with vibrant marine life. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the pristine beach or taking a leisurely swim. As the sun sets, join a beach BBQ to share experiences with fellow guests.
Embark on a snorkeling trip to the Coral Gardens, approximately 2 km by boat, famous for its stunning coral formations and colorful fish. Afterward, enjoy a free afternoon to explore the island or partake in water sports. Conclude the day with a traditional Maldivian dinner at the inn.
Visit Turtle Reef, about 1.5 km by boat, known for frequent turtle sightings and diverse marine species. After a morning snorkeling session, return to the inn for rest and relaxation. In the evening, experience a cultural night featuring local music and dance.
Join a snorkeling safari to multiple top-rated spots, covering a total distance of approximately 5 km by boat. Enjoy a picnic on a secluded beach, taking in the tranquil surroundings. End the day with an evening dinner under the stars at the inn.
Snorkel at the Blue Hole, a unique underwater formation with spectacular marine life, located about 3 km by boat. Spend the afternoon at leisure, perhaps treating yourself to a spa session. In the evening, savor a farewell dinner with a special Maldivian feast.
On your final day, enjoy a last snorkeling session at your favorite spot, typically within 1 km of the inn. Pack up and prepare for departure, soaking in the last views of the island. Check out and bid farewell to Noomuraka Inn, leaving with unforgettable memories.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
- Transportation to and from!!
- Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
- All the required permits and paperwork
The Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Visa Charges
- Hotel Expenses(In Kathmandu, some packages do include hotel expenses)
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
