Itinerary
- Day 1
Male to Hulhumale
You'll land at Male International Airport and get a 15-minute transfer to your hotel in Hulhumale. Once you've settled in, the rest of the day is yours to spend however you like. Relax on the nearby beaches, wander through local cafes, or try out some water sports if that appeals to you. If your flight gets in before 5pm, your guide can meet you for coffee at a beachside cafe to get oriented.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from Male International Airport to Hulhumale accommodation
Optional Activities
- Relax on nearby beach
- Visit local cafes and restaurants
- Water sports at nearby center
- Beachside coffee with guide (for arrivals before 5pm)
Landmarks Male International Airport 
- Day 2
Hulhumale to Mathiveri
A speedboat takes you out to Mathiveri in North Ari Atoll this morning. After lunch, you'll head into the water for your first guided snorkel on the house reef with a safety briefing and information about the marine life around you. Your guide covers the Manta Trust's conservation efforts as well. Later in the afternoon, you'll snorkel again and might see turtles, reef sharks, or even manta rays if you're lucky. The rest of your time is free to explore the island and try hedika, which are traditional Maldivian sweets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer to Mathiveri
- Guided snorkelling on house reef with equipment
- Guided snorkelling boat trip with equipment
- Introduction to Manta Trust marine conservation work
- Local island exploration
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Hedika tasting at local café
Landmarks North Ari Atoll Mathiveri - Day 3
Mathiveri
The morning starts with a snorkel through vibrant coral reefs where tropical fish are everywhere. You'll look for turtles, reef sharks, and manta rays while your guide goes over the manta ray code of conduct with you. When afternoon arrives, you have free time to relax or visit the uninhabited Mathiveri Finolhu island nearby (bikinis are allowed there). After dinner, your guide walks you through the environmental challenges the Maldives faces and what's being done to help.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided snorkelling boat trip with equipment
- Manta ray code of conduct briefing
- Environmental presentation by Tour Leader on conservation efforts
Optional Activities
- Visit Mathiveri Finolhu uninhabited island
- Relax at accommodation
Landmarks Mathiveri Finolhu - Day 4
Mathiveri to Ukulhas
After breakfast you'll leave Mathiveri and head to Ukulhas. Once you arrive, your guide shows you around the island so you can learn about the traditional fishing culture and local environmental work happening there. You'll get information about the Olive Ridley Project, which does turtle conservation and marine research. In the afternoon, you go on a guided snorkel along Ukulhas' house reef to spot sea turtles and other marine creatures.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer to Ukulhas
- Guided island tour with cultural and environmental insights
- Introduction to Olive Ridley Project turtle conservation work
- Guided snorkelling on house reef with equipment
Optional Activities
- Underwater photography for research contribution
Landmarks Ukulhas - Day 5
Ukulhas
This day is mostly yours to plan. You can pick from several options depending on what interests you: try diving or water sports, relax on a nearby sandbank with a picnic lunch, or do a house reef snorkel with your guide. If you're feeling adventurous, there's a full-day whale shark trip to South Ari Atoll available for an extra fee (though it depends on availability). Later in the afternoon, you might add a sunset kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding tour through the lagoon if you book that separately.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided snorkelling on house reef (optional participation)
Optional Activities
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Water sports
- Outing to nearby sandbank with picnic lunch
- Full-day whale shark trip to South Ari Atoll
- Sunset kayaking tour through lagoon
- Stand-up paddleboarding tour
Landmarks South Ari Atoll - Day 6
Ukulhas to Rasdhoo
You'll travel to Rasdhoo, your final island stop. Depending on how the sea looks that day, you'll snorkel at a nearby reef and watch for batfish, tuna, and parrotfish. Rasdhoo is known for blacktip and whitetip reef sharks, so you might see them up close while drifting along the reef edge. The afternoon gives you time to explore the island with your guide, sit at a local cafe, or just take in the ocean views. As the sun starts to set, you join a dolphin-spotting trip where you can watch them do acrobatic jumps and learn about the local dolphin species and their role in the ecosystem.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Speedboat transfer to Rasdhoo
- Guided snorkelling boat trip with equipment
- Local island exploration
- Dolphin-spotting excursion
Optional Activities
- Refreshment at local café
Landmarks Rasdhoo - Day 7
Rasdhoo
After breakfast on your last morning, your guide takes you on two final snorkel sites that showcase the incredible biodiversity and beauty of Maldivian waters. When you're back in the afternoon, you can choose to help with a beach cleanup to give back to the island community. Then you'll finish up with fresh coconut water and a relaxing swim before your time here ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided snorkelling at two sites with equipment
Optional Activities
- Beach clean-up activity
- Kurumba (fresh coconut water)
- Swimming in the ocean
- Day 8
Rasdhoo to Male
You'll have an early breakfast, then catch a public speedboat back to Male. Once you arrive, transportation takes you to Male International Airport, where you'll arrive around 10 AM. There you'll meet your guide and the rest of the group before heading to your flight out.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Public speedboat transfer to Male
- Airport transfer from Male to Male International Airport
Landmarks Male International Airport
