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Central Maldives Discovery - 8 days

8 days
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Start and end in Male
4.6
2,255 traveler reviews
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Ages 13+
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Highlights

  • Maaenboodhoo – Travel by speedboat, enjoy a sunset swim, and learn about marine conservation before exploring the island’s fishing culture
  • Rinbudhoo – Visit skilled jewellers, admire vibrant street murals, learn to make mashuni and roshi, and try the traditional game of Bashi
  • Kudahuvadhoo – Explore ancient Buddhist mounds and mosque ruins with detailed coral-stone carvings
  • Buruni – Discover historical sites linked to the Dhonhiyala and Ali Fulhu romance, including Kamana Beach and Koamas fields
  • Gaadhiffushi – Paddle to an uninhabited island for a Robinson Crusoe experience, enjoy a beach picnic, and help clean the island
  • Thimarafushi – Discover a developing island with a fish processing factory, snorkel a young shipwreck, and join a whale shark safari with research insights

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Male & Transfer to Maaenboodhoo
  2. Day 2 Snorkelling Safari & Island Exploration
  3. Day 3 Rinbudhoo Craft, Culture & Heritage
  4. Day 4 Dhaalu Atoll to Thaa Atoll Island Journey
  5. Day 5 Uninhabited Island Exploration & Maldivian Picnic
  6. Day 6 Gaadhifushi to Thimarafushi & Snorkelling
  7. Day 7 Whale Shark Expedition & Snorkelling
  8. Day 8 Thimarafushi to Male
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Number of tours

1,663

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

11 hours

Response rate

88%

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    · June 5th, 2025
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  • Patrick
    · April 28th, 2025
    Very enjoyable! Had a great time seeing a lot of different places in Japan and got to eat some fantastic food along the way.
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Dates & Availability

8 days
Central Maldives Discovery - 8 days
From Male to Male

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Tour ID: 316777

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