After arriving at Male International Airport, take a speedboat to reach your resort in the Maldives. On your first day, take a leisurely stroll along the shoreline, savor the most exquisite seafood on the island, and enjoy the spectacular blue lagoon views in the evening.
The Banana Reef is globally renowned for its stunning coral formations and is a paradise for snorkeling enthusiasts. Expect a diverse and colorful ocean full of turtles, colorful fish, and reef sharks. You can indulge in scuba diving as well, but it's best to be a certified diver.
Visit a sandbank getaway for the day where you can enjoy solitude and relax, surrounded by a breathtaking view of ocean and sky. If you're lucky, you may witness schools of dolphins playfully jumping around while on the way back to your resort.
Unwind and treat yourself to an indulgent Spa day at one of the top-rated resorts in the Maldives. Enjoy a variety of treatments; body scrub, facial, massage, and soak in scenic hot sauna or steam rooms.
Experience absolute relaxation from an unhurried day at the beach. Read your favorite book, bask under the sun, relax and take in the magnificent surrounding views. Savor local delicacies for lunch, swim or take a snorkeling session, watch the sunset on this unforgettable journey.
Travelers can reach the Maldives through Male International Airport. From there onwards to resort islands, you need to take a speedboat, domestic flight, or seaplane. A typical round trip journey in a speedboat typically costs around $200-250 and takes about 30-45 minutes.
If you have more time, add a day trip to a nearby island, take part in water sports, or learn to surf. In case of less time, consider scaling down snorkeling and sandbank getaways into a half-day trip each, or consider island-hopping instead of unwinding on various resort islands.
The main entry point for international flights is the Velana International Airport, previously known as Male International Airport, located in Hulhule. It is situated on the island of Hulhule, 2km northeast of the capital island Male. The airport has direct air connections to major cities throughout Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.