Pre-book a taxi or private car to Jaipur International Airport — allow 90–120 minutes for check-in and security for international connections. Leave early to cover traffic and baggage checks.
Take a short domestic flight or a through-ticket connection via Delhi to connect to an international Malé flight; many itineraries route Jaipur -> Delhi -> Malé. Book through-ticket so baggage is checked through to MLE.
Typical non-stop flights from Delhi to Malé take ~5.5–6.5 hours; aim to arrive Malé by early afternoon so you can complete island transfers (seaplane/speedboat) on the same day.
Clear immigration and collect luggage; local SIM and cash (USD/INR accepted in some places but use USD or card) are available in arrivals. Confirm your resort transfer desk location in arrivals hall.
Bandos is ~15–20 minutes by speedboat from Malé; if you choose a farther resort you may need a seaplane (operates ~06:00–15:00) — seaplane must be pre-booked and times vary. If you miss seaplane window, opt for resorts reachable by speedboat or stay in Malé/Hulhumalé overnight.
Enjoy a relaxed buffet dinner with Maldivian seafood and international dishes; resort restaurants typically open for dinner by 19:00–21:30. Good early night to recover from travel.
Start with a hearty breakfast buffet with fruit, eggs to order, pancakes, and Maldivian local options; most resort restaurants open 07:00–10:30 for breakfast.
Half-day guided snorkel at the resort house reef to see reef fish, turtles and corals; easy introduction to Maldives marine life and great for non-divers. Snorkel centers typically operate 08:00–17:00.
Boat excursion to a private sandbank with snorkeling stops, swimming and a BBQ picnic; most boats return by mid to late afternoon. Excursions typically run 08:00–15:00.
Resort beach BBQ events are common a few nights a week — ask reception and reserve in advance. These often include live music and fresh catch-of-the-day.
Transfer to Malé to see the National Museum (09:00–16:00), Grand Friday Mosque (view from outside during prayer times), local market and fish market; return to resort by evening. Note museum hours are typically 09:00–16:00 but check locally; mosque has restricted access during prayers.
Early breakfast, settle bills and pack for a speedboat transfer to Maafushi. Confirm your Maafushi guesthouse booking and speedboat times the day before.
A direct speedboat or transfer via Malé takes ~30–90 minutes depending on service; public ferry is cheaper but takes 1.5–2 hours. Private speedboats are faster and reliable for luggage.
Check into a local guesthouse in Maafushi for an authentic island experience and more budget-friendly prices than resorts; guesthouses usually have comfortable rooms and local tours.
Maafushi offers water sports (snorkel, jet-ski, surfing trips) and a compact island walk to local shops and cafés; water-sport centers operate typically 08:00–18:00.
Relax on Maafushi's bikini-designated beach area or take photos at sunset; the beach is open anytime but dress codes vary off-beach (cover-ups required in public island areas).
Breakfast at your guesthouse and check-out; arrange morning speedboat to Hulhumalé so you're close to the airport for your international flight next day.
Transfer back to Malé or Hulhumalé (Hulhumalé is a short taxi/ferry from Hulhulé where the airport is) — travel time ~40–90 minutes depending on service. Confirm arrival at Hulhumalé to check into airport-area hotel.
Short sunset cruises and local fishing trips depart from Hulhumalé; schedule depends on operator but many run late afternoon to early evening. Good last-night activity for sunset photos.
Check-out and taxi (or hotel shuttle) to the airport allowing 2.5–3 hours before international departures (Maldivian customs & security can take time).
Short layover in Delhi; if booked through the same ticket your baggage should be checked through, else collect and re-check at domestic terminal for Jaipur.
Arrive back in Jaipur, collect luggage and take a taxi home. Trip concludes — keep boarding passes and receipts for any reimbursement or travel records.