A 6-Day Relaxing Getaway in the Maldives

  1. Day 1: Veligandu Island Beach
    2 hours and 30 mins (74 km) from Male International Airport

    Start your vacation at Veligandu Island Beach, one of the most picturesque beaches the Maldives has to offer. Enjoy sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling or read a book on a hammock.

  2. Day 2: Hulhumale
    3 hours (31km) from Veligandu Island Beach

    Visit the stunning Hulhumale island, this artificially reclaimed island is the place to be for a relaxing stroll, enjoying the sunset, admiring the crystal-clear sea, and grabbing a bite to eat at one of the many cafes and restaurants overlooking the ocean.

  3. Day 3: Underwater Spa
    1 hour and 45 mins (24 km) from Hulhumale

    Pamper yourself at the underwater spa, Huvafen Spa, and indulge in lavish treatments with a backdrop of coral gardens and marine life.

  4. Day 4: Male Local Market
    2 hours (70 km) from Underwater Spa

    Explore Maldives' largest city, Male, and visit the local market to buy souvenirs, and experience native life.

  5. Day 5: Maafushi Island
    2 hours and 15 mins (33 km) from Male Local Market

    Visit Maafushi Island to revel in a dreamy escapade. Go kayaking in the sea, swim, or just lay back on the white sandy beaches.

  6. Day 6: Spa by Clarins
    1 hour and 30 mins (28 km) from Maafushi Island

    Wrap up your vacation by experiencing exceptional rejuvenation treatments at a Thalasso wellness center, the Spa by Clarins, before heading back home.

Time and Cost Estimate

  • Veligandu Island Beach (Free)
  • Hulhumale (Free - $50 for food and drinks per person)
  • Underwater Spa ($100 - $500 per person)
  • Male Local Market (Free - $100 for souvenirs)
  • Maafushi Island (Free)
  • Spa by Clarins ($250 - $1000 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs ($350 - $1650 per person)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can add day trips to Desert Island Resort & Spa or the Villingili Resort & Spa. If you have less time, you can skip Maafushi Island and add more time to any of the other island destinations. Remember to pack sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats. Also, be prepared for unpredictable weather, so pack a light rain jacket too.

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