🗓️ Day 1: Arrival in Malé & Speedboat Transfer to Maafushi Island
🏝️ Welcome to the Maldives!
Your adventure begins as you land at Velana International Airport in Malé.
🔹 Activities:
- 🛥️ Take a speedboat to Maafushi Island (approx. 45 mins)
- 🍹 Check into a beachfront guesthouse or boutique hotel
- 🏖️ Relax on Bikini Beach and enjoy your first island sunset
- 🍛 Dine at a local café (try Garudhiya, a local fish soup)
📸 Tip: Capture the turquoise lagoon with your feet in the sand!
🗓️ Day 2: Water Adventures in Maafushi
💦 Let the island fun begin!
🔹 Activities:
- 🤿 Morning snorkeling trip to Turtle Reef and Shark Point
- 🐬 Afternoon dolphin cruise
- 🏝️ Visit a nearby sandbank for a private picnic lunch
- 🌌 Night: Stargazing on the beach with mocktails in hand
📍 Optional: Book a scuba diving session if you’re certified!
🗓️ Day 3: Transfer to Luxury Resort – Ari Atoll
🌊 Time to treat yourself to some overwater luxury.
🔹 Activities:
- 🛥️ Speedboat or seaplane transfer to your resort in Ari Atoll (e.g., Centara Grand, LUX South Ari Atoll)
- 🍾 Welcome drinks & check in to your overwater villa
- 🛏️ Afternoon: Relax in your private plunge pool
- 🌅 Dinner at an oceanfront restaurant with sunset views
📸 Instagram moment: Floating breakfast the next morning 🥐🍓
🗓️ Day 4: Explore the Underwater World
🐠 Dive into the vibrant marine life of the Maldives!
🔹 Activities:
- 🐋 Snorkeling safari or scuba diving at Maamigili to see whale sharks
- 🧖♀️ Enjoy a relaxing spa massage by the sea
- 🏄♀️ Try paddleboarding or kayaking over the crystal-clear waters
- 🌃 Evening: Beach BBQ or private candlelit dinner
💬 Pro tip: Ask about a marine biologist-led tour to learn about conservation.
🗓️ Day 5: Island Hopping Adventure
🌴 See more than just one slice of paradise!
🔹 Activities:
- 🚤 Join a half-day island-hopping tour to visit 2–3 nearby islands
- 🛍️ Stop at a local island for crafts, souvenirs, and coconut water 🥥
- 🏝️ Visit an uninhabited island for swimming and sunbathing
- 📷 Sunset cruise with dolphins (again? It’s never enough!)
🎁 Optional: Book a photo session for those unforgettable travel shots
🗓️ Day 6: Relaxation & Lagoon Living
💆 Just you, the sea, and serenity.
🔹 Activities:
- 🧘♀️ Sunrise yoga session or beach walk
- 🍉 Enjoy a slow breakfast and lounge all day on your deck
- 📚 Read a book, take a nap in a hammock, sip a mocktail
- 🐠 Snorkel off your villa — spot rays and colorful reef fish
- 🍷 Farewell dinner under the stars with a Maldivian Bodu Beru show
🕯️ Romantic tip: Book a floating rose petal bath or couple’s massage
🗓️ Day 7: Return to Malé & Departure
💼 Goodbye, paradise… but memories last forever.
🔹 Activities:
- 🧳 Check out and take your seaplane/speedboat back to Malé
- 🛍️ Quick souvenir shopping if time allows (local handicrafts, coconut oil, etc.)
- ✈️ Depart from Velana International Airport with a sun-kissed glow 🌞
🌟 Final Tips:
✅ Best Travel Months: November to April
✅ Currency: Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR), but USD is widely accepted
✅ Packing Musts:
- Reef-safe sunscreen ☀️
- Waterproof phone pouch 📱
- Light clothes & swimwear 👙
- Flip flops, hat, sunglasses 👒
