This is the complete Maldives itinerary — thoughtfully designed for travellers who want to experience the country’s biggest icons in one smooth and well-paced journey. Begin in Malé for heritage streets and local culture, witness the glowing "Sea of Stars" at Vaadhoo, and elevate your journey with a stay on a 5★ Baa Atoll resort island beside the famous Hanifaru Bay.
Continue to the southern Addu Atoll for Equatorial reefs and the British Loyalty wreck, then step into the local-island charm of Maafushi. Finally, unwind on the beaches of Hulhumalé and add a tranquil Huvadhoo Atoll lagoon excursion — the perfect finale for first-time Maldives travellers.
Ideal for: First-time travellers to the Maldives, couples, families, and those who want a premium all-in-one Maldives highlights route.
A complete Maldives journey featuring Malé’s culture, Vaadhoo’s glowing "Sea of Stars", a 5★ Baa Atoll resort stay with Hanifaru Bay snorkelling, Addu Atoll diving, local-island Maafushi, Hulhumalé beaches, and a Huvadhoo Atoll lagoon escape.
Coral-stone mosques, the National Museum, and timeless Malé energy — from iconic photo spots to local cafés and the waterfront fish market that define the capital’s charm.
Arrive at Velana International Airport, where our representative will welcome you and arrange your transfer to your Malé hotel.
After check-in, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. You may explore the capital’s lively streets, take a walk along the waterfront, or relax at local cafés and markets at your own pace.
Meals today are not included. Return to your hotel for a comfortable overnight stay in Malé.
After breakfast, discover Malé’s key sights, where heritage and local life come together beautifully.
Visit the coral-stone Hukuru Miskiy (Old Friday Mosque), the golden-domed Grand Friday Mosque, the Maldives National Museum, and the bustling fish market. There will also be time for shopping and short-eats corners.
Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Malé.
After breakfast, set out by speedboat to the island of Vaadhoo in Raa Atoll, famed for its glowing "Sea of Stars" bioluminescence and pristine beaches.
Snorkel the house reef and relax on the sand, then — conditions and season permitting — witness the magical blue glow of bioluminescent plankton along the shoreline after dark before returning to Malé.
Overnight stay at your hotel in Malé.
After breakfast, transfer by seaplane to a luxury 5★ resort island in Baa Atoll and settle into your villa.
Snorkel the vibrant house reef and, in season (roughly May to November), join a guided trip to the world-famous Hanifaru Bay, where manta rays and whale sharks gather to feed.
All meals are included on full board today. Relax overnight in your villa amidst the magical beauty of Baa Atoll.
Wake up to the peaceful beauty of Baa Atoll and enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a final morning snorkel from your villa.
After check-out, transfer by seaplane to Malé and connect for your domestic flight to Gan in the southern Addu Atoll. Please note that the domestic flight cost is not included unless specifically mentioned in your final quotation.
Upon arrival in Addu Atoll, transfer to your hotel and enjoy an overnight stay.
After breakfast, set out on a full day exploring Addu Atoll’s renowned dive and snorkel sites, including the famous British Loyalty wreck and Equatorial coral reefs.
Glide over channels rich with manta rays, turtles, and reef sharks; snorkellers and non-divers can enjoy the shallow reefs and a sandbank stop in the calm, unspoilt southern Maldives.
Return to your hotel in the evening for an overnight stay in Addu Atoll.
After breakfast, enjoy a day exploring Addu Atoll’s cultural and natural highlights, from the historic British-era sites on Gan to the lush Eydhigali Kilhi wetland with its birdlife and walking trails.
Cycle the scenic link road between the islands, relax by the lagoon, and soak up a glowing southern sunset before returning to your hotel.
Overnight stay at your hotel in Addu Atoll.
After breakfast, transfer to Gan Airport for your domestic flight north to Velana International Airport, then cross the bridge to Hulhumalé. The domestic flight cost is not included unless specifically mentioned in your final quotation.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure. You may stroll the long public beach, relax at a seafront café, or take an evening swim in the calm lagoon.
Overnight stay at your hotel in Hulhumalé.
After breakfast, set out by boat for a relaxed day on the lagoons near Malé, experiencing a different side of the Maldives.
Visit a local island such as Maafushi or Gulhi, snorkel a vibrant coral reef, and enjoy a beach picnic on a dazzling sandbank, with the chance to spot dolphins along the way, before returning to Hulhumalé by evening.
Overnight stay at your hotel in Hulhumalé.
Enjoy some leisure time depending on your flight schedule.
Later, you will be transferred to Velana International Airport for your onward departure.
Leave the Maldives with wonderful memories of Malé, Vaadhoo’s Sea of Stars, Baa Atoll, Addu Atoll, local-island life, and Hulhumalé.
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Yes. Airport pickup and drop are included as per the itinerary.
Inter-atoll seaplane and speedboat transfers are arranged as per the itinerary. Domestic flights (such as Malé to Gan, Addu Atoll) are not included unless mentioned in your final quotation; we can add them on request.
A 1-night full-board stay on a 5★ Baa Atoll resort island is included, with house-reef snorkelling and (in season) a Hanifaru Bay excursion as per the itinerary.
Yes. You can choose 3★, 4★, or 5★ hotels and resorts, upgrade to water villas, add extra nights on a local island such as Maafushi, or include additional experiences such as more diving.
Yes. We can keep the sightseeing relaxed, add family-friendly timings, and arrange family rooms where available.
Yes. Vegetarian meals can be arranged. Please share your dietary preferences at the time of booking.
Generally, November to April offers the most comfortable weather across Maldives. Shoulder months can also work well depending on your travel style.
Travel insurance is not included unless explicitly listed under inclusions. We recommend adding it for greater peace of mind.
