Maldives Culture & Beach Island Hopping
This 8-day island-hopping trip in the Maldives combines time on the beach with a closer look at local life in the South Malé Atoll. Start in Hulhumale, continue to Guraidhoo, Maafushi and Gulhi, and spend time in Malé along the way. The program includes ferry travel between islands, guesthouse stays, and a mix of guided visits and free time. Plans range from market visits and a family meal to snorkelling, a sandbar outing, a dolphin cruise and relaxed evenings by the sea. This tour suits travellers who want a straightforward way to see several Maldivian islands without rushing through them.
Key details
8 days
7 nights
Route
Maldives
Tour type
Beach escapes
Available departures
Dates available
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Travel style
Beach escapes
Destination
Hulhumale, Malé, Guraidhoo, Maafushi, Gulhi Island, Maldives
Tour type
Group departures
Highlights
- Multi-day tour
- Island hopping across several Maldivian islands
- Beach time on local islands
- Family-friendly travel style
Itinerary
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Hulhumale, Maldives
Arrival in Hulhumale
Arrive at Velana International Airport and transfer to your guesthouse on Hulhumale. Use the rest of the day to settle in and get your first look at the island. If you arrive early, there is time for an optional evening visit to Malé. - 2
Guraidhoo, Maldives
Malé and Guraidhoo
Start with a guided visit to Malé, including the fish market, local market, President's Palace, Sultan Park and Friday Mosque. Later, travel by local ferry to Guraidhoo in South Malé Atoll. Settle in and enjoy the evening at the guesthouse or on the public beach before dinner with a local family.Breakfast, dinner - 3
Guraidhoo, Maldives
Snorkelling near Guraidhoo
After breakfast, head out by speedboat for a snorkelling trip to nearby coral reefs. Look for colourful fish, coral gardens and other marine life in the clear water. The afternoon is free, with optional water activities available locally.Breakfast, dinner
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- 7 nights in guesthouses
- English-speaking guide throughout the tour
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
- Snorkelling day trip
- Island life tour
- Sandbar day tour and dolphin cruise
- Airport pick-up and drop-off at Velana International Airport
- Airport transfers and ferry transport as per itinerary
What's not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Other meals and drinks
- Optional activities and upgrades
- Any services not mentioned in the itinerary
Dates & availability
Select 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.