Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Hulhumalé
You'll touch down at Malé International Airport where your tour leader meets you for a short 15-minute transfer to your guesthouse in Hulhumalé. Once you've settled in, the public beach sits right across the road with local cafes and a water sports center close by. If your flight gets in before 5pm, there's a chance to grab coffee with your guide at a beachside cafe.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer by vehicle to guesthouse in Hulhumalé
Optional Activities
- Coffee at beachside cafe with tour guide (available if arrival before 5:00pm)
- Explore public beach
- Visit local cafes and restaurants
- Water sports activities at nearby center
Landmarks Malé International Airport - Day 2
Hulhumalé to Guraidhoo
After breakfast at the guesthouse, you'll head to Malé for a guided tour of the capital, checking out the Friday Mosque, local markets, and Sultan Park while learning about the country's culture. The narrow streets tell their own stories. Later you catch a public ferry to Guraidhoo in South Malé Atoll, a scenic two-hour journey where you'll likely spot dolphins among the scattered islands. Once settled at your guesthouse, you can watch the sunset from the roof terrace or relax on the beach. Your tour leader discusses the environmental pressures affecting Maldives' marine life.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at guesthouse), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Malé capital
- Visit Friday Mosque
- Visit local markets
- Visit Sultan Park
- Explore narrow streets of Malé
- Public ferry to Guraidhoo in South Malé Atoll
- Information session on environmental challenges facing Maldives marine life
Optional Activities
- Dolphin spotting during ferry journey
- Sunset views from roof terrace
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks Friday Mosque Sultan Park 
- Day 3
Guraidhoo
This morning starts with traditional Maldivian breakfast, then a speedboat takes you to two top snorkeling reefs for turtles, sharks, and rays. Your leader briefs you on responsible snorkeling and helps anyone less confident in the water. In the afternoon, walk around Guraidhoo to see the local mosque, harbor, children playing, and native fruit trees. Stop at a local cafe to try hedika with black tea, then dinner happens under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional Maldivian breakfast), Snack (Hedika - variety of sweet and savory Maldivian snacks with black tea at local cafe), Dinner (Dinner under the stars)
Included Activities
- Traditional Maldivian breakfast
- Speedboat transfer to snorkeling reefs
- Snorkeling at two coral reefs
- Briefing on responsible snorkeling
- Walking tour of Guraidhoo
- Visit local mosque
- Visit harbour
- Explore sandy lanes and native fruit trees
- Hedika experience at local cafe with black tea
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Assist from tour leader for less confident swimmers
Landmarks Guraidhoo - Day 4
Guraidhoo to Maafushi
An early start and 20-minute public ferry gets you to Maafushi. After checking in, you'll have a relaxed breakfast and time to explore the island for lunch spots. Visit Renee's Coral Garden to learn about coral rehabilitation and snorkel over seagrass beds. Your leader explains why seagrass matters to marine health. Later, after dinner at a local cafe, you'll hear about the Olive Ridley Project and their turtle conservation work.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Relaxed breakfast), Dinner (Dinner at local cafe)
Included Activities
- Public ferry to Maafushi
- Visit Renee's Coral Garden
- Snorkeling over seagrass beds
- Information on seagrass ecosystem and marine health
- Introduction to Olive Ridley Project and turtle conservation work
Optional Activities
- Explore island to find lunch or drink spots
Landmarks Renee's Coral Garden - Day 5
Maafushi
You'll head out searching for turtles on soft coral reefs, with your leader covering the snorkeling code of conduct first. A nearby sandbank stop lets you swim, snorkel, or just relax on white sand with a picnic lunch. On the return across the Indian Ocean, watch for dolphins while your guide talks about local species and their role in the ecosystem. Back on Maafushi, you can plant a coconut palm as a contribution to the island.
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch at sandbank), Dinner
Included Activities
- Turtle snorkeling at reef
- Briefing on turtle snorkeling code of conduct
- Stop at sandbank for swimming and snorkeling
- Picnic lunch at sandbank
- Dolphin watching cruise on Indian Ocean
- Information on local dolphin species and their ecosystem role
- Coconut palm planting on Maafushi
Optional Activities
- Relax on sandbank instead of swimming or snorkeling
Landmarks Maafushi - Day 6
Maafushi to Gulhi
Early breakfast, then a short speedboat ride to Gulhi. Your guide walks you through the boatyard, chats with local women, and offers a refreshing coconut drink. Learn about plastic waste challenges and Parley for the Oceans work. The rest of the day you can relax on the bikini beach or join your leader for snorkeling on the house reef. An optional beach clean gives you a chance to help out, followed by a swim.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast)
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer to Gulhi
- Walking tour of Gulhi
- Visit boatyard
- Chat with local women maintaining the streets
- Refreshing coconut drink
- Information on plastic waste challenges in the Maldives and Parley for the Oceans work
Optional Activities
- Relax on bikini beach
- Snorkel on Gulhi's house reef with tour leader
- Beach clean activity
- Refreshing swim after beach clean
Landmarks Gulhi - Day 7
Gulhi
Gulhi is yours to enjoy. Spend the day relaxing on the bikini beach or trying optional water sports if that interests you. In the evening, a local family hosts dinner with traditional Maldivian meals served Maldivian-style, often without cutlery, for an authentic experience.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Maldivian dinner hosted by local family, served Maldivian-style without cutlery)
Optional Activities
- Relax on bikini beach
- Water sports activities
- Day 8
Gulhi to Departure
After breakfast, you'll take the public ferry back to Malé, transfer across town, and head to Malé International Airport for your onward journey. Your tour ends here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Public ferry return to Malé
- Transfer to Malé International Airport
Landmarks Malé International Airport
