North Ari Island Hopping - 8 Days

Upon arrival at Male International Airport you will be greeted and transferred to your guesthouse on Hulhumale. Settle in after your flight before taking your first steps on the sands of this tropical urban paradise.

This morning your tour leader will accompany you to Male to transfer by early morning public speedboat to the local island of Rasdhoo, North Ari Atoll.

Spend time exploring Rasdhoo, we recomend you stop by a local cafe to sample traditional ‘hedika’ - Maldivian savory and sweet short eats served with black tea. Rasdhoo is close to some of the best dive sites in the Maldives so if you’re a diver get yourself signed up at the local dive centre. Divers may wish for an early start tomorrow and opt to join a dive to Hammerhead Point (at own cost). During the manta season (November to April) there are opportunities for spectacular close encounters with these majestic large rays.

Free day to relax on the beach or participate in excursions on offer. Late afternoon you will head out for unguided sunset kayaking. Kayak through the beautiful lagoon to a nearby sandbank from where you can enjoy the sun set in the ocean.

Today transfer by public ferry late morning to the next local island destination of Ukulhas. Not only does Ukulhas have some beautiful beaches, the local community here are particularly friendly and will be delighted to engage in conversation with you and show off their home island.

Following breakfast, the day is yours to do as you please. For the energetic, enjoy the many excursions available including diving, snorkeling and a variety of watersports. For those less active, perhaps an excursion with a picnic lunch to a nearby sandbank or uninhabited desert island suits. The house reef at Ukulhas is worth getting in the water for and can be accessed easily from the beach. All the suggested experiences are paid locally.

Today the morning is yours to enjoy as you please. Lunch can be taken before boarding the local ferry to head to our third island destination of Mathiveri. Visit a local cafe or just relax by the ocean listening to the gentle lap of the waves on the shore. This evening before the sun sets we head out in search of dolphins which can often be seen jumping and spinning as the sun sinks on the horizon.

Today is yours to do as you please. Perhaps visit Mathiveri Finolhu, a private uninhabited island fringed with a white sandy beach and surrounded by crystal clear water. As this is an uninhabited island, it is possible to wear a bikini.

Following an early breakfast join the public speedboat for the return journey to Male. Arriving back in Male at 10:00. End of itinerary.

All the suggested experiences are not included, and are to be paid locally. Included activities can be found in What's Included.

Ramadan will take place during the period of 07 February - 08 March 2027, and might affect services within this package.

Local islands are very different from the picture-perfect resort images you may have seen. These are living and working island communities, where daily life is shaped by Islam, family, and in today’s world, tourism. You’ll hear the call to prayer five times a day. On islands closer to Male, you will notice ongoing construction and development for both island infrastructure and new guesthouses or hotels. Every island has its own unique character and charm, offering something different in terms of culture, community, and natural environment.

Return transfers by speedboat
Airport & domestic transfer assistance
7 nights accommodation including breakfast
Inter-Island Transfers by public ferry
1-hour sunset kayaking rental (unguided) on Rasdhoo
Dolphin cruise on Mathiveri
24/7 in-country guide
All local taxes