Maldives Island Hopping: Whale Sharks, Manta Rays & Resort Visit
This 8-day Maldives trip combines stays on local islands with guided boat days across South Ari and Vaavu atolls. You will base yourself in Fulidhoo and Maafushi, with time for whale shark and manta ray viewing, snorkelling at a shipwreck, a turtle stop, and a visit to an island resort. The route is designed for travellers who want a social beach trip with shared boat transfers, group meals and several free moments to rest between activities. Along the way, you will also have time for beaches, local island life and optional activities that can be added during the trip.
Key details
8 days
7 nights
Route
Maldives
Tour type
Beach escapes
Available departures
Dates available
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Male, Fulidhoo, Dhigurah Island, Maafushi
Travel style
Beach escapes
Market
Global
Highlights
- Multi-day tour
- Island hopping
- Beach stay
- Group travel
Itinerary
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Fulidhoo
Arrival in Fulidhoo
Arrive in Malé, meet the group and travel by private speedboat to Fulidhoo. After a welcome briefing and time to settle in, head to the beach for a swim at sunset and a first dinner by the sea.Dinner - 2
Fulidhoo
Whale shark day
After breakfast, head into South Ari Atoll in search of whale sharks. Stop near Dhigurah for lunch on a sandbank, then return to Fulidhoo for dinner and a night visit to the jetty for manta ray spotting.Breakfast, lunch, dinner - 3
Fulidhoo
Nurse sharks and the shipwreck
Start with a nurse shark encounter and breakfast on a sandbank, then continue to the Vaavu shipwreck for snorkelling. Back on Fulidhoo, the afternoon is free before the option to join a beach BBQ and bonfire in the evening.Breakfast
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- 7 nights accommodation on a twin-share basis on local islands
- Guided activities and local guides
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
- Boat transfers between islands and airport transfers
- Breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
- Optional vegetarian, vegan and halal meal options on request
What's not included
- Flights not included
- Travel insurance is compulsory and not included
- Optional activities are not included
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Single room upgrades
Dates & availability
Select departure month and travellers.
Upcoming departures
1 date · 2 optionsImportant information
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.