Itinerary
- Day 1
Male
You'll arrive at Male International Airport and get transferred to your guesthouse on Hulhumale. After settling in, there's time to walk around the nearby public beach, check out local cafes, and see what the water sports centre offers. If you arrive before 5pm, your guide can meet you for coffee at one of the beachside cafes.
Optional Activities
- Beachside cafe visit for coffee with guide (if arriving before 5pm)
Landmarks/POIs Hulhumale Public Beach - Day 2
Male to Guraidhoo
Breakfast happens at the guesthouse, then you'll head to Male for a guided tour of the capital. You'll see the Friday Mosque, wander through local markets, and visit Sultan Park. After lunch, take a local ferry to Guraidhoo island in South Male Atoll, and keep an eye out for dolphins during the journey. Once you arrive, relax on the roof terrace or beach. Over dinner, your guide will talk about marine conservation challenges in the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Served at the guesthouse), Dinner (Served at the guesthouse with marine conservation education session)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Male including Friday Mosque, local markets, and Sultan Park
- Local ferry journey to Guraidhoo with dolphin spotting opportunity
- Marine conservation education session after dinner
Landmarks/POIs Friday Mosque Sultan Park - Day 3
Guraidhoo
Head out early by speedboat to nearby coral reefs for snorkeling. You'll see colourful fish, corals, turtles, sharks, and rays, and your tour leader will give guidance on responsible snorkeling and help anyone who's nervous in the water. In the afternoon, explore Guraidhoo island itself, walking through the mosque area, harbour, and local streets. Try some traditional hedika snacks with black tea at a local cafe. The day ends with a beach BBQ under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Local style breakfast), Dinner (Maldives style beach BBQ under the stars)
Included Activities
- Speedboat snorkeling tour to coral reefs with guide and equipment
- Guided exploration of Guraidhoo island including mosque and harbour visits
- Traditional hedika (Maldivian savoury and sweet short eats) tasting with black tea
- Maldives style beach BBQ
Landmarks/POIs Guraidhoo Mosque Guraidhoo Harbour - Day 4
Guraidhoo to Maafushi
You'll take an early local ferry to Maafushi. After checking in, have a relaxed breakfast and walk around to get familiar with the island layout. Your tour leader shares the history of local island tourism. That afternoon, visit Renee's Coral Garden coral rehabilitation site and snorkel in seagrass beds to understand why they matter ecologically. Dinner is at a local cafe, followed by an introduction to the Olive Ridley project and turtle conservation efforts.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Relaxed breakfast after checking in), Dinner (Dinner at a local cafe)
Included Activities
- Local ferry transfer to Maafushi
- Guided island exploration and orientation
- Coral Garden and coral rehabilitation site visit
- Seagrass bed snorkeling with guide
- Olive Ridley project presentation
Landmarks/POIs Renee's Coral Garden - Day 5
Maafushi
A speedboat takes you to an idyllic sandbank where you can swim, snorkel, or just relax on white sand. Picnic lunch gets served right there on the sandbank. In the afternoon, snorkel while searching for turtles, and you'll get a briefing on the turtle snorkeling code of conduct beforehand. On the return journey to Maafushi, watch for dolphins. Your tour leader will share stories about regional dolphin species and their role in the ecosystem.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch on sandbank)
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer to sandbank
- Sandbank swimming and snorkeling access
- Picnic lunch on sandbank
- Turtle snorkeling with guide
- Dolphin spotting cruise on return journey
Landmarks/POIs Maafushi Sandbank - Day 6
Maafushi to Gulhi
An early speedboat journey takes you to the quiet island of Gulhi. After checking in, explore the island, see the boat yard, and meet some locals over a refreshing coconut drink. Learn about plastic waste management and Parley of the Oceans conservation work. You have a choice in the afternoon: relax on bikini beach or snorkel the house reef with your tour leader. There's also an optional beach clean-up followed by an ocean swim. Dinner is prepared by a local family and eaten the traditional way, without cutlery.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast), Dinner (Prepared by local family, traditional meal eaten without cutlery)
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer to Gulhi
- Guided island tour including boat yard visit
- Plastic waste management and Parley of the Oceans education
- House reef snorkeling (optional afternoon activity)
- Beach clean-up and ocean swim (optional afternoon activity)
- Dinner prepared by local family
Optional Activities
- House reef snorkeling
- Beach clean-up and ocean swim
Landmarks/POIs Gulhi Boat Yard Gulhi Bikini Beach Gulhi House Reef - Day 7
Gulhi
This is your rest day to relax on the bikini beach. If you're feeling energetic, there are optional watersport activities available. The day wraps up with a farewell dinner in the peaceful courtyard of your guesthouse.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner in guesthouse courtyard)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner in guesthouse courtyard
Optional Activities
- Various watersport activities
- Day 8
Gulhi to Male
After breakfast, take a public ferry back to Male, then head across town to Male airport. The tour ends with your expected arrival at the airport around 10am.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Early speedboat transfer from Gulhi to airport (at extra cost, for early departures)
