Male Trip Overview
Your 4-night Maldives experience provided by TripAdvisor’s leading Hulhumale based tour company, allows you to travel inexpensively or combine a local island stay with a traditional resort holiday.
View the beauty of the Maldives islands, snorkel, enjoy optional water sports, and become acquainted with local customs through food and interaction with locals. Your tour offers an excellent way to combine both styles of vacation, particularly because your tours begins and ends at the Male International Airport. Your guided small-group tour can accommodate 6 guests. Round-trip shared transfer from Male International Airport included.
Private tours available upon request.
Additional Info
Duration: 5 days
Starts: Male, Maldives
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Male, , Maldives
Your 4-night Maldives experience provided by TripAdvisor’s leading Hulhumale based tour company, allows you to travel inexpensively or combine a local island stay with a traditional resort holiday.
View the beauty of the Maldives islands, snorkel, enjoy optional water sports, and become acquainted with local customs through food and interaction with locals. Your tour offers an excellent way to combine both styles of vacation, particularly because your tours begins and ends at the Male International Airport. Your guided small-group tour can accommodate 6 guests. Round-trip shared transfer from Male International Airport included.
Private tours available upon request.
Itinerary
Day 1: ARRIVAL & EXPLORE MAAFUSHI
Stop At: Maldives, Maldives
Arrive Velana International Airport (MLE) where you will be greeted by your guide, who will assist you with your public ferry transfer to your local island in South Male Atoll. The ferry takes 90 minutes to journey across the Indian Ocean to Maafushi and you can choose to sit up top and view the beauty of the many Maldives islands that pass you by, keeping your eyes open for dolphins or sit inside and chat with the locals.
Upon arrival at your guesthouse you will have time to settle in before exploring the island with your guide to get yourself acquainted with the layout and to observe Maldives local life. Experience traditional ‘hedikaa’ – Maldivian savoury and sweet snacks served with black tea at a local cafe. Dinner will be served at your guesthouse.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Nala Island Village, Stingray Beach or Kurumba Villa
Selected to provide comfort, local feel and value for money.
Day 2: SNORKEL TOUR & LOCAL DINNER
Stop At: Maafushi Island, Maafushi Island
Breakfast this morning is served at your guesthouse before being taken out by boat to enjoy a 90 minute guided snorkeling trip to nearby reefs to discover the underwater world of the Maldives.
The afternoon is yours to relax or for those feeling a little more energetic take advantage of the many water sport options available including kayaking and diving. This evening enjoy the unique experience of eating dinner with a local family allowing you to true access to Maldives home life.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Nala Island Village, Stingray Beach or Kurumba Villa
Day 3: SNORKELING, SANDBANK AND PICNIC LUNCH
Stop At: Maafushi Island, Maafushi Island
Following breakfast you will be taken by speedboat to an idyllic sandbank just a short distance from Maafushi. Here you have the opportunity to swim, snorkel or just lie back and relax. A picnic lunch will be served before we head off to snorkel in search of turtles. The soft corals available on this reef usually mean its lunchtime all the time for turtles! On the return journey to Maafushi cruise the Indian Ocean and hopefully spot dolphins. This evening subject to weather conditions dinner will be served on the beach under the stars!
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Nala Island Village, Stingray Beach or Kurumba Villa
Day 4: GULHI ISLAND VISIT
Stop At: Gulhi Island, Gulhi Island
Following an early breakfast we take a short journey to the quiet local island of Gulhi where your guide will accompany you on a tour of the island. Visit the boat yard to stand in awe at the size of the boats under renovation, chat with the ladies sweeping the streets and finally refresh yourself with a cool Kurumba (coconut) watching the comings and goings at the harbour. Ready for relaxation you can choose to head to the bikini beach or for the more energetic join your guide for a final snorkeling opportunity on the house reef of Gulhi.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Nala Island Village, Stingray Beach or Kurumba Villa
Day 5: MALE CITY TOUR & DEPARTURE
Stop At: Male, Male
Your guide will accompany you on a city walking tour.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
