Itinerary
- Day 1
Male to Hulhumale
You'll arrive at Male International Airport and get transferred to your accommodation in Hulhumale, which takes about 15 minutes. After settling in, the rest of the day is yours to do as you like. Walk along the beach, check out some local cafes, or try the water sports centre if you're feeling active. If your flight gets you there before 5 PM, your guide can meet you for coffee at a beachside cafe to help you ease into the island rhythm.
Included Activities
- Airport arrival transfer
Optional Activities
- Relax on nearby beach
- Visit local cafes and restaurants
- Visit nearby water sports centre
- Beachside coffee with guide (for arrivals before 5 PM)
Landmarks/POIs Male International Airport 
- Day 2
Hulhumale to Mathiveri
You'll meet your guide and head out on a speedboat to Mathiveri in North Ari Atoll. After lunch, you'll get a safety briefing and do your first snorkel on the house reef. Your guide will share information about the Manta Trust's conservation work in the area. Later that afternoon, another snorkel session takes you through coral reefs where you might spot turtles, reef sharks, and manta rays. You'll have free time after to wander around the island and try hedika, traditional Maldivian snacks usually served with black tea.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer to Mathiveri
- First snorkel on house reef with safety briefing and guide assistance
- Afternoon snorkel adventure by boat
- Introduction to Manta Trust marine conservation work
- Guided snorkel including equipment
Optional Activities
- Explore island at own pace
- Local lunch spot discovery
- Hedika (traditional Maldivian sweet and savoury bites) at local cafe
Landmarks/POIs North Ari Atoll Mathiveri 
- Day 3
Mathiveri
This morning starts with a snorkel through vibrant coral reefs full of tropical fish and marine life. Keep an eye out for turtles, reef sharks, and possibly manta rays. Your guide will cover the manta ray code of conduct before you enter the water. The afternoon is free, so you can relax or visit Mathiveri Finolhu, an uninhabited island nearby with soft white sands and places where swimwear is allowed. After dinner, you'll learn about environmental challenges the Maldives faces and hear about local conservation groups like Save the Beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning snorkel adventure by boat
- Manta ray code of conduct review
- Dinner at guesthouse
- Environmental education session with Tour Leader
Optional Activities
- Visit Mathiveri Finolhu (uninhabited island)
- Relax or explore at own pace
Landmarks/POIs Mathiveri Finolhu - Day 4
Mathiveri to Ukulhas
You'll leave Mathiveri and travel to Ukulhas. Walking around the island with your guide, you'll learn about traditional fishing practices and local environmental projects happening there. You'll meet people from the Olive Ridley Project who work on turtle conservation and can prepare you for underwater encounters. In the afternoon, a guided snorkel along the house reef starts right from the beach. This is a good chance to watch for sea turtles and see the rich marine life around the island.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer to Ukulhas
- Guided island exploration with focus on fishing culture and environmental initiatives
- Introduction to Olive Ridley Project turtle conservation work
- Afternoon guided snorkel on house reef including equipment
Optional Activities
- Bring underwater camera for Olive Ridley Project research database
Landmarks/POIs Ukulhas - Day 5
Ukulhas
This day is flexible and shaped around what you want to do. You can go for something active like diving or water sports, or keep it low-key with a boat trip to a sandbank or uninhabited island where you'll have a picnic lunch. Your tour leader can take you on a guided snorkel of the house reef. If you're interested and it's available, there's an optional full-day whale shark trip to South Ari Atoll for an extra cost. Later in the afternoon, you might try sunset kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding through the lagoon (also at additional cost).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Optional guided snorkel along house reef
Optional Activities
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Various water sports
- Peaceful outing to nearby sandbank or uninhabited island with picnic lunch
- Full-day whale shark trip to South Ari Atoll (bookable at additional fee, subject to availability)
- Sunset kayaking tour through lagoon (bookable at additional fee)
- Stand-up paddleboarding tour through lagoon (bookable at additional fee)
Landmarks/POIs South Ari Atoll - Day 6
Ukulhas to Rasdhoo
You're heading to Rasdhoo, your final island. A boat takes you out to snorkel at a nearby reef, depending on sea conditions. The reef has schools of reef fish, batfish, tuna, and parrotfish, and Rasdhoo is particularly known for blacktip and whitetip reef sharks. After that, you'll explore the island with your tour leader. Grab a drink at a local cafe or just relax by the ocean. As evening comes, you'll head out on a dolphin-spotting excursion with experienced crew members who can teach you about local species and their place in the marine environment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer to Rasdhoo
- Snorkel at nearby reef (depending on sea conditions) including equipment
- Guided island exploration with Tour Leader
- Dolphin-spotting excursion at sunset
Optional Activities
- Refreshing drink at local cafe
- Unwind by the ocean
Landmarks/POIs Rasdhoo - Day 7
Rasdhoo
After breakfast, you'll have your final snorkelling experience visiting two different sites that show off the Maldives' incredible marine biodiversity. In the afternoon, you have the option to join a beach clean-up and give back to the island community. Afterwards, drink some fresh Kurumba (coconut water) and take a relaxing swim in the ocean.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Two final snorkelling sites with guide including equipment
Optional Activities
- Beach clean-up with island community
- Kurumba (fresh coconut water)
- Relaxing swim in ocean
- Day 8
Rasdhoo to Male
You'll have an early breakfast and then catch a public speedboat back to Male. After arriving, you'll be transferred to Male International Airport around 10 AM where you'll connect with your guide and other travellers before your flight. Safe travels home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early breakfast
- Public speedboat transfer to Male
- Airport departure transfer
Landmarks/POIs Male International Airport
