Maldives South Male Island Hopping 7 Nights
Stay on local islands in South Malé Atoll and see a different side of the Maldives, with guesthouse accommodation, island transfers and guided time on the water and ashore. The route includes Hulhumale, Guraidhoo, Maafushi and Gulhi, with a visit to Malé along the way. Each stop shows a different pace of island life. Hulhumale is used as an arrival base near the airport. Guraidhoo offers a working island setting with narrow roads, small cafés and time by the public beach. Maafushi adds coral nursery and seagrass visits, plus snorkeling and sandbank time. Gulhi is quieter, with a village atmosphere, a boat yard and local routines that are easy to observe on foot. The trip includes local guide support, shared ferry travel, selected meals and activities such as snorkeling, a Malé city tour, a beach clean, and visits linked to marine conservation. It is suited to travellers who want to combine local island stays with practical guided sightseeing in the central atolls.
Key details
8 days
7 nights
Route
Maldives
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Duration
8 days
Travel style
Small groups
Destination
Maldives
Highlights
- Multi-day tour
- Island Hopping
- Family
- Group
Itinerary
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Hulhumale
Arrival in Hulhumale
Arrive at Male International Airport and transfer to your guesthouse on Hulhumale. Settle in, then make your way to the public beach, local cafés or nearby restaurants. If arrival time allows, there may be time to join your guide for coffee by the sea. - 2
Guraidhoo
Male City Tour and Ferry to Guraidhoo
After breakfast, travel to Malé for a guided city tour with stops at places such as Friday Mosque, local markets and Sultan Park. After lunch, continue by scheduled public ferry to Guraidhoo in South Malé Atoll. Settle in and enjoy the evening at the guesthouse or by the beach. - 3
Guraidhoo
Snorkeling and Island Time in Guraidhoo
Join a guided snorkeling outing by speedboat to nearby reefs, with equipment provided and support in the water. In the afternoon, explore Guraidhoo on foot and see daily life on this fishing island, with time to visit the public beach and local cafés.
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- 7 nights standard deluxe accommodation
- English-speaking tour leader
- Airport and domestic transfer assistance
- Snorkeling, sandbank and dolphin cruise including equipment
- Snorkeling tours including equipment
- Beach clean, seagrass and coral nursery visit
- Male tour and local island tours
- Local tax
- Return transfer by scheduled public ferry
- 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners
What's not included
- Flights before and after the tour
- Additional activities not listed under inclusions
- Gratuities
- 6 lunches
Dates & availability
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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.