Multi-Day Maldives Island Hopping Tour, Hulhule Island

About this activity

This Maldives island-hopping tour offered by TripAdvisor's leading Hulhumale based tour company since 2012, allows you to immerse yourself in the culture and tradition of the Maldives. Travel privately or as part of a small group by public ferry and stay in local island guesthouses. Engage with the local community and discover local life. Snorkel beautiful reefs and encounter colorful marine life, turtles and reef sharks. With plenty of time just to sit back and relax this is the perfect tour for discovering the real Maldives.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Secret Paradise Maldives

Ages: Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 7 nights accommodation
Included: Lunch
Included: Round-trip shared transfer
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: Experienced & Certified Tour Guide
Included: Local Tax

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: International Flights
Not included: Travel Insurance
Not included: Meals: 1 Dinner & 6 Lunches from $10 and are taken independently

Itinerary

Day 1 · ARRIVAL AND SETTELING IN AT HULHUMALE

Stop 1

2 hours

Upon arrival at Male International Airport you will be greeted and transferred to your guesthouse on Hulhumale.
Hulhumale

12 hours

After settling in, the rest of the day is yours to explore Hulhumale where the public beach is only a few steps away and plenty of local cafes and water excursion providers are close by.

Planktons Beach

Day 2 · MALE TOUR AND TRANSFER TO GURAIDHOO

Male

2 hours

This morning your guide will accompany you on a tour of the capital city
Stop 2

2 hours

Transfer by afternoon local ferry to the local island of Guraidhoo, South Male Atoll.

Upon arrival, settle in at your guesthouse and relax at the local beach while watching the sun go down.

Dinner this evening is served at the guesthouse following which your guide will discuss the harmful practices that are pushing the balance of the ecosystem and what we can do to limit the impact.

Ocean Retreat & Spa

Day 3 · SNORKELLING, ISLAND TOUR AND HEDHIKA EXPERIENCE

Guraidhoo Island

3 hours

Following breakfast accompanied by your tour leader, take a few steps from the beach into the ocean for an acclimatization snorkel exploring the house reef of Guraidhoo providing your first underwater encounter! Your tour leader will provide a briefing on responsible snorkeling and act as your ‘spotter’ pointing out marine life that may not have caught your eye.

Coral reefs are fragile ecosystems so learning how to snorkel responsibly can help minimize your impact on the marine environment and protect the delicate balance of marine life. They will assist less confident or inexperienced snorkelers, ensuring your equipment is comfortable and you feel safe in the water.
Guraidhoo Island

3 hours

As the afternoon cools down accompanied by your tour leader time is spent exploring Guraidhoo with the opportunity to learn about the local way of life including a visit to the Mosque. Visit the harbour, maybe there will be fishermen with their catch. Watch children playing in the street. Discover local fruit trees as you wander the narrow maze of sandy roads. Finally, stop by a local cafe to sample traditional ‘hedika’ - Maldivian savoury and sweet short eats served with black tea.

This evening enjoy dinner under the stars.

Ocean Retreat & Spa

Day 4 · DISCOVERING MAAFUSHI AND SNORKELLING

Maafushi Island

one day

Starting off the day early, transfer to Maafushi where after checking in to your guesthouse you have your breakfast.

Your guide will then accompany you on an island tour, explaining the history of local island tourism including the positive and negative impacts on the islands and local communities.

In the afternoon, join your guide on a snorkelling tour to discover Renee's Coral Garden and learn about the importance of seagrass ecosystems.

After dinner at a local cafe, your guide will introduce you to the works of Olive Ridley Project and their studies of turtles to prepare you for a possible turtle encounter during tomorrow's snorkelling.

Triton Beach Hotel

Day 5 · SANDBANK, SNORKELLING AND SUNSET CRUISE

Maafushi Island

one day

Following breakfast, it's time to head off to the ocean once again.

You will be taken by speedboat to an idyllic sandbank just a

short distance from Maafushi. Here you have the opportunity to swim, snorkel or just lie back and relax. A picnic lunch will be served before we head off to snorkel in search of turtles.

On the return journey to Maafushi cruise the Indian Ocean and hopefully spot dolphins.

Dinner is served at your guesthouse.

Triton Beach Hotel

Day 6 · DISCOVER GULHI AND DINNER WITH LOCAL FAMILY

Gulhi Island

one day

Following an early breakfast we take a short speedboat journey to the quiet local island of Gulhi. Once checked in to

your guesthouse, your guide will accompany you on a tour of the island. Visit the boat yard to stand in awe at the size

of the boats under renovation, chat with the locals and finally refresh yourself with a cool Kurumba (coconut).

Over your refreshment, your tour leader will inspire and educate on how plastic is being dealt with in the Maldives and the work being done by Parley of the Oceans.

Ready for relaxation you can choose to head to the bikini beach or for the more energetic join your tour leader for a

snorkeling opportunity on the house reef of Gulhi.

As the afternoon cools down there is the option to support a beach clean, giving back to the community that has welcomed us.

Dinner this evening is prepared by a local family, just don’t expect silver service as traditionally meals are eaten without the aid of a knife and fork!

Tropic Tree

Day 7 · FREE DAY

Gulhi Island

one day

Today is a rest day! Relax on the bikini beach, or for those feeling energetic participate in the various optional watersport activities on offer.

This evening enjoy a farewell dinner in the peaceful courtyard of your guesthouse.

Tropic Tree

Day 8 · DEPARTURE

Male

6 hours

After breakfast transfer back to Male by public ferry, across town, and on to Male airport where the tour ends.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Using your ticket

Arrival at Male airport, Customs and Immigration:

No prior visa arrangements are required. Tourists are issued a 30-day visa on arrival. A passport valid for 6 months and travel documents (flight tickets) are necessary. You will need to present a landing card which should be distributed by the crew of your flight. Alternatively you can find cards immediately before the immigration booths. To obtain immigration clearance it is a requirement to indicate on the landing card an address or provide proof that you have a booking at a resort, guest house or safari boat.

As from 29th January 2016 in accordance with ICAO, all passengers arriving to the Maldives must be in the possession of a machine-readable passport in order to be allowed entry.

Arrival procedures:

On arrival please proceed through immigration and security and customs before passing through an automatic sliding door into the main arrival area, here look out for representative who will be positioned on the left hand side holding a Secret Paradise signboard. You will then be taken on a short transfer by transfer vehicle to your first night's guesthouses based in Hulhumale.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 6 days before	100%
At least 2 days before	50%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The Maldives is a Muslim country and therefore alcohol is not available on local islands. Subject to availability day/evening, visits to resorts can be arranged.
The Maldives is a Muslim country and care needs to be taken in relation to the dress code on local islands. Whilst it is acceptable for men to wear T Shirts and shorts or swim shorts; females should avoid causing offence by maintaining a more conservative approach to clothes by wearing T Shirts, loose shorts or sarongs. Whilst the islands we visit are more tolerant of guests wearing traditional beachwear, females should avoid wearing bikinis and swimwear unless on an uninhabited island, picnic island, sandbank, screened off tourist beach, dive boat or resort island.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Itinerary subject to change due to weather conditions
No prior visa arrangements are required. Tourists are issued a 30-day visa on arrival. A passport valid for 1 month and travel documents (flight tickets) are necessary
Safety has always been important to our business, this is why our guides are Emergency First Responders & Life Guard Certified. We are pleased to offer safe travel and hygiene standards as required by the World Travel & Tourism Council and Maldives Safe Tourism Guidelines. Private tours available upon request.
The online travelerh declaration form IMUGA must also be completed within the 96 hour period prior to arrival in the Maldives

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