Itinerary
- Day 1
Male to Goidhoo
You'll arrive at Male International Airport and connect with your local representative for the two-hour speedboat ride northwest to Goidhoo island in Baa Atoll. Once you get settled into the guesthouse, head over to a local café for hedhika, the traditional Maldivian afternoon treat with bite-sized savouries and sweets paired with strong black tea. Swim at the beach as evening rolls in, then sit down for dinner while learning about marine conservation efforts in the region.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Airport transfer by scheduled speedboat to Goidhoo
- Check-in at guesthouse
- Hedhika experience at local café (3pm-5pm traditional afternoon snack)
Optional Activities
- Evening swim at beach
Landmarks/POIs Male International Airport Goidhoo Island Baa Atoll - Day 2
Goidhoo
After breakfast, you'll join a guided snorkeling trip that starts with a safety briefing and responsible snorkeling guidance. Keep an eye out for turtles, reef sharks, and tropical fish throughout the morning. The afternoon brings a walking tour of Goidhoo where you'll visit cultural sites and hear about the island's unique Afro-Maldivian heritage, including stories about forest crabs and the history of Horsburgh Atoll. Later in the evening, head back to the beach for stargazing and enjoying the night sky.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided snorkeling tour (2 point snorkeling) including equipment
- Safety briefing and responsible snorkeling guidance
- Island tour - cultural sites exploration
- Learn about Afro-Maldivian heritage and local history
Landmarks/POIs Horsburgh Atoll - Day 3
Goidhoo
Start your day at a local farm learning about small-scale agriculture in the Maldives and helping harvest fresh produce. Then you'll join a local family for hands-on cooking where you'll pick up traditional techniques like grating coconut with a huni gondi and prepare a home-cooked meal with local ingredients. After lunch, kayak through Goidhoo Koaru mangrove ecosystem, one of the largest fringing mangrove habitats here and home to migratory birds. The evening wraps up with an introduction to Manta Trust conservation efforts.
- Meals
- Lunch (Farm to Table home-cooked meal with local family featuring tuna, coconut, and chilli), Dinner
Included Activities
- Farm visit and fresh produce harvesting
- Hands-on cooking experience with local family (Farm to Table)
- Mangrove kayaking through Goidhoo Koaru with paddling tips and guidance
- Introduction to Manta Trust conservation efforts
Landmarks/POIs Goidhoo Koaru - Day 4
Goidhoo
The morning is spent snorkeling in coral gardens filled with fish and marine life, and your guide will go over the manta ray snorkeling code of conduct before you enter the water since manta rays are often spotted in this area. In the afternoon, you'll explore seagrass habitats to understand their role in protecting marine and coastal ecosystems. After snorkeling, you'll return to Goidhoo with the rest of the afternoon free to relax by the water, try optional watersports, or watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Manta Ray snorkeling including snorkeling equipment
- Manta ray snorkeling code of conduct briefing
- Sea grass snorkeling including snorkeling equipment
- Guide-led seagrass habitat exploration
Optional Activities
- Optional watersports
Landmarks/POIs Coral Gardens - Day 5
Goidhoo to Male
After an early breakfast, you'll transfer by scheduled speedboat back to Male International Airport for your onward travel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer by scheduled speedboat from Goidhoo
Landmarks/POIs Male International Airport
