Family-Friendly 4-Day Chennai to Maldives Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Male City Tour
    15 minutes (6.8 km) from Velana International Airport

    Start your trip with a tour of the capital city of Maldives. Visit the famous Hukuru Miskiy Mosque, which dates back to the 17th century and features intricate coral stone carvings. Stroll along the waterfront and stop for lunch at The Sea House Maldives for some delicious local seafood. After lunch, visit the National Museum of Maldives to learn more about the country's history and culture. End the day at the Sultan Park and relax in the beautiful gardens.

  2. Day 2: Island Hopping
    2 hours (78 km) from Male City via speedboat

    Experience the exotic beauty of Maldives' islands by taking a full-day tour of nearby islands. First, visit the colorful Maafushi Island and enjoy the stunning beaches complete with turquoise waters and white sand. Next up, Rasdhoo Island offers the perfect opportunity to snorkel and witness an array of marine life. Finally, visit Ukulhas Island, where you can witness green sea turtles and enjoy some mouth-watering local cuisine.

  3. Day 3: Adventure Day
    30 minutes (15.8 km) from Raa Atoll

    Spend the day enjoying the best of Maldives' adventurous activities. Head to Raa Atoll and go on a dolphin watching or sunset cruise. After that, enjoy a thrilling jet-ski ride at Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi. Finally, end the adventurous day by going scuba diving at Addu Atoll and explore the stunning coral reefs and colorful marine life.

  4. Day 4: Relaxation Day
    30 minutes (17 km) from Male City via speedboat

    End your trip on a high note by spending a full day relaxing at Paradise Island Resort & Spa in Lankanfinolhu. Spend time at the resort's luxury spa, where you can indulge in various spa treatments and soak up the tranquility. If you're in the mood for some water activities, the resort offers amazing snorkeling and diving opportunities, or simply relax on the private beach and admire the scenic sunset views.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Hukuru Miskiy Mosque (1 hour, free)
  • The Sea House Maldives (1 hour, MVR 600 - MVR 800)
  • National Museum of Maldives (1 hour, MVR 20 - MVR 100)
  • Maafushi Island (4 hours, MVR 200 - MVR 800)
  • Rasdhoo Island (3 hours, MVR 300 - MVR 600)
  • Ukulhas Island (3 hours, MVR 200 - MVR 1000)
  • Dolphin & Sunset Cruise (2 hours, MVR 2000 - MVR 4000)
  • Jet Ski Ride (1 hour, MVR 3000 - MVR 5000)
  • Scuba Diving (5 hours, MVR 2000 - MVR 4000)
  • Paradise Island Resort & Spa (Full Day, MVR 5000 - MVR 9000)

  • Total Estimated Costs: MVR 16, 420 - MVR 23, 400

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can add a day trip to the picturesque Biyadhoo Island or explore the rich marine biodiversity at Baa Atoll. However, if you have less time, you can drop the "Adventure Day" and include water activities as part of your island-hopping tour.

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