Maldives Island Hopping 8 Days: Male, Hulhumale, Guraidhoo, Maafushi, Gulhi
This private Maldives island-hopping trip links Male, Hulhumale, Guraidhoo, Maafushi and Gulhi over eight days. It is set up for your own party, with a local guide included as listed in the program. The route combines time on the beach, boat transfers between islands, and guided stops that introduce daily life in the atolls. Some meals are included, while other meals are left open so you can choose where to eat. If you are travelling with four or more people, the trip can be priced according to group size. If the standard plan does not suit your interests, preferences or budget, the itinerary can be adjusted before travel.
Key details
8 days
7 nights
Route
Maldives
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Travel style
Small groups
Trip length
8 days
Service type
Private, partially guided
Market
Global
Highlights
- Multi-day tour
- Island Hopping
- Family
- Private
Itinerary
- 1
Male
Arrival in Male and transfer to Hulhumale
Meet your guide at Velana International Airport and transfer to your guesthouse in Hulhumale. If you arrive early enough, the afternoon is free for the beach or a coffee stop nearby. - 2
Male
Hulhumale visit and boat transfer to Guraidhoo
After breakfast, join a guided visit in Hulhumale that includes the fish market, a local fair, the President’s Palace and the Friday Mosque. After lunch, travel by boat to Guraidhoo, check in, then spend the rest of the day by the beach. Dinner is shared with a local family.Breakfast, Dinner - 3
Male
Snorkeling around Guraidhoo
Start the day with snorkeling near the house reefs, with safety guidance from your local guide. In the afternoon, walk through the island, visit a mosque and a shipyard, and learn about the making of a dhoni. Tea with hedikaa is included later in the day.Breakfast, Dinner
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- 7 nights at well-selected hotels: 1 night in Hulhumale, 3 nights in Guraidhoo, 2 nights in Maafushi, and 1 night in Gulhi or similar
- English-speaking local guides as per the itinerary
- 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 5 dinners
- Entrance fees for the listed sights in the itinerary
- Private ground transport, boat transfers, and ferry fees as listed
What's not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses, including drinks and camera fees
- Gratuities
- Maldives visa fee
Dates & availability
Updating availabilitySelect departure month and travellers.
Upcoming departures
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Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.