Looking for affordable Maldives day tours? Check for options around public islands. While there are over a thousand islands in The Maldives, only about 200 of these are inhabited. The local island of Maafushi is a great starting point for a Sandbank tour that won’t burn a hole in your pocket.

For as little as USD 25 per person, you can take a speedboat tour to Furafathi. This small patch of land is a sandbar with nothing but powdery, soft sands to fill its entire area. Also known as Sexy Beach, this Sandbank does not have any vegetation on it, making it a nice place to spread your beach towel, lie down and practise the art of doing nothing.

The surrounding lagoon is quite shallow and blessed with a bio-rich coral reef. Carry your snorkelling gear along with you to dip into the cool sea and admire the colourful fish which thrive in the reef ecosystem. Choose from Maldives vacation packages that include pre-packed snacks and cocktails packed in ice boxes which can be enjoyed on the Sandbank.