Adrenaline junkies may not think of the Maldives as their first choice while speaking about adventure sports. However, global tourism has made these islands a hotspot and the offerings as far as thrilling encounters are concerned are growing in number.

Scuba diving is a very popular activity for tourists while visiting these islands. The rich biodiversity nestled in the coral reefs are a sight to see while diving under. There are many training institutes that can help you get up to speed before taking the plunge.

Although, if you're an explorer who prefers to go solo, snorkelling is a great option. It requires minimal equipment but quite a bit of experience. You can take up training lessons for this as well.

Kite and windsurfing are also some of the popular sports at all beaches all over the world. The strong trade winds and shallow waters near the beach make for an amazing experience which combines water and air. Surfers also prefer the Maldives, due to its consistent waves and warmer waters. The north and south Malè atolls attract many surfers from all over the globe.

Above land, you can partake in activities like mountain biking, zip-lining, quad biking, trekking, hiking and skydiving.