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Maldives Relaxed Group Island Hopping 8D/7N

8 days
Start and end in Male
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Hulhumale

    You'll land at Velana International Airport and get a transfer to your accommodation on Hulhumale Island. After you check in, the afternoon and evening are open for whatever you'd like to do. There's a walking tour option over to nearby Vilimale Island if you're feeling active, or you can just kick back and relax on the beach.

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from Velana International Airport to Hulhumale

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour to Vilimale Island
    Landmarks
    Velana International Airport
    Vilimale Island
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  2. Day 2

    Male to Rasdhoo Island Tour

    Head back to Male in the morning and catch a ferry to Rasdhoo in the North Ari Atoll. Once you settle in and grab lunch, a local guide takes you around the island. You'll see the mosque, meet people from the community, and try some local food while soaking up how things work here. If diving interests you, there's an optional trip to Hammerhead Point you can book for tomorrow, and manta rays show up regularly between November and April.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer from Male to Rasdhoo
    • Guided island tour of Rasdhoo
    • Visit to local mosque

    Optional Activities

    • Hammerhead Point diving excursion (available November to April)
    Landmarks
    Rasdhoo
    Hammerhead Point
    North Ari Atoll
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  3. Day 3

    Snorkel Tour and Sunset Kayak in Rasdhoo

    After breakfast, you're heading out on a snorkeling tour to see the colorful fish and coral. Your guide gives you safety tips about responsible snorkeling, helps point out the creatures, and assists if you're new to it. By evening, you'll go out for a sunset kayak to finish the day.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided reef snorkeling tour
    • Sunset kayak
    Landmarks
    Rasdhoo Reef
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  4. Day 4

    Ferry to Ukulhas

    The public ferry takes you to Ukulhas, which has nice beaches and a welcoming local community. Timing works out so you arrive right around lunch. After getting information about the island and what's available, the rest of the day is yours to fill. A complimentary island tour is there if you want to learn about Maldivian fishing traditions, or just wander around on your own.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer from Rasdhoo to Ukulhas
    • Complimentary local island tour
    Landmarks
    Ukulhas
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  5. Day 5

    Free Day in Ukulhas

    Today is completely flexible. If you want action, there's diving, snorkeling, and water sports to choose from. If you'd rather relax, find a quiet beach spot, have a picnic, and spend time in the sun. There's also an optional whale-shark trip to South Ari Atoll where you can see these gentle creatures and snorkel with them.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Diving excursion
    • Snorkeling excursion
    • Water sports activities
    • Beach picnic
    • Whale-shark day trip to South Ari Atoll
    Landmarks
    South Ari Atoll
  6. Day 6

    Ferry to Mathiveri and Dolphin Cruise

    You've got a free morning to do whatever feels right. After lunch, take the local ferry to Mathiveri, your third island. You'll get a rundown of what's available there. An included island tour is an option, or spend the afternoon however you prefer, whether that's shopping, grabbing coffee at a local cafe, or sitting by the water. Later on, head out for a dolphin cruise to catch these creatures as the sun sets.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer from Ukulhas to Mathiveri
    • Complimentary local island tour
    • Dolphin cruise
    Landmarks
    Mathiveri
  7. Day 7

    Free Day in Mathiveri

    The day after breakfast is yours to shape. You can go on a guided snorkeling tour to check out the underwater scenery, or visit Mathiveri Finolhu, a private uninhabited island with white sand and clear water that's ideal if you're looking for some quiet time.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Guided snorkeling tour
    • Visit to Mathiveri Finolhu private island
    Landmarks
    Mathiveri Finolhu
  8. Day 8

    Return to Male and Departure

    Start early with breakfast, then board the ferry back to Male, landing by 2:00 PM. From there, a transfer takes you to Velana International Airport where your time in the Maldives wraps up.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer from Mathiveri to Male
    • Airport transfer from Male to Velana International Airport
    Landmarks
    Velana International Airport
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Customer Reviews

  • ShariMadison
    · May 2nd, 2019
    Tour had great mix of activities included, plus enough free time to relax. Coco (tour manager), and team at our guest house - Lily Rest were amazing! Always available to help with any assistance needed. Hope to go back to Maldives to visit more islands in future.
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  • Susan
    · January 2nd, 2019
    The mathaveri Inn manager was 17 years old and not very organized. Does not show up on time and very detached.
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  • Nicole
    · April 19th, 2018
    We had a great time but didn’t get what we signed up for. Firstly we paid extra for our first night in Hulhumale to get a balcony and ocean view. When we got there, we were sent to a completely different hotel with no balcony or ocean view. Then the tour we went on was completely different to what we signed up for. We still had a great time but it definitely wasn’t what we were expecting. We are not sure what happened or where communication fell over. Our guide told us the tour we signed up for didn’t exist and that this had happened before with Bamba. Haven’t had a chance yet to contact Bamba and see what happened but I won’t be using them in the future.
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