I'm Ruth,and I discovered the Maldives over 20 years ago, visiting as a scuba diver in search of mantas and whale sharks! I always consider myself lucky to have made a group of Maldivian friends who would invite me to their family homes for dinner, share afternoon hedhika, coffee and betel nuts! My love and appreciation of this country resulted in me visiting the archipelago on over 30 occasions, before co-founding Secret Paradise in 2012. It was my own experience of Maldivian hospitality that gave rise to the community aspects of our tours which allows you to engage with local businesses, families and NGOs. I feel privileged to call the Maldives my home, and in the spirit of being a considerate guest, I hold deep respect for the country, its communities, and of course its beautiful and diverse natural environment, which I am excited to share with you'.
Whether you are a solo traveller, couple, family with children or friends seeking a new adventure, we would be delighted to assist in planning your trip. Our style of guided tour offers much more than a conventional beach holiday and will immerse you in the culture and traditions of the Maldives, its amazing marine life, friendly local communities and provide you with a greater understanding and knowledge of our fragile environment.
One of our local tour leaders accompanies you throughout the tour allowing access to experiences most guests visiting the Maldives will not encounter. You can travel safely in the knowledge that you are in capable hands, all our team are certified in the care and safety of guests holding First Emergency Response, PADI Snorkeling Guide and Lifeguard certification.
Our guests travel responsibly, absorb, engage and explore, leaving the Maldives having trodden lightly on its environment and contributed in a meaningful way.
Secret Paradise Maldives is an award winning, positive impact tour company based in the Maldives. We are a certified Travelife Partner and Climate Literate company. In 2025 we were shortlisted for the World's Leading Small Sustainable Organization in the 2025 World Sustainable Travel and Hospitality Awards. In 2024 we were finalists in the Regenerative Travel Impact Awards in the education category. In 2023 we were awarded silver at ICRT Responsible Tourism Awards in the category Best for Nature-Positive Tourism. In 2022 Wanderlust ranked us in their Top 10 Sustainable Initiative Tour Operators. In 2020 we were commended in the ‘Meaningful Connections’ category World Responsible Tourism Awards and long listed for the 2015 'Best for engaging people and culture' category, World Responsible Tourism Awards.
