Maldives Itinerary 1

North Male Atol,

Shaviyani Atoll, &

Haa Alif Atoll

8 nights

T r u s t e d i n s i d e r k n o w l e d g e f r o m

h a n d p i c k e d e x p e r t s

Price:

On Request

During this 8-night itinerary, you will get to

experience three magnificent luxurious

resorts. Starting off in the beautiful North

Male Atoll, guests can enjoy the rich marine

wildlife and natural beauty and a variety of

wonderful activities plus a day visit to Male

city. Following this you will enjoy three nights

at the luxury all-villa resort located in the

Shaviyani Atoll, featuring one of the largest

lagoons in the Maldives and the opportunity

to visit the Coralarium at Fairmont and

Maroshi Island. After this, guests will

experience the lush vegetation and tropical

waters of Haa Alif Atoll at the Hideaway

Beach Resort and Spa. Mesmerizing sunsets

and bespoke hospitality awaits guests as

they end their Maldivian experience visiting

Kanditheemu Island and Utheema Island as

well as embarking on local traditions such a

longline fishing, Maldivian style!

Explore the Maldivian capital Male, immersing

yourself in the diverse artefacts & antiquities of the

National Museum of Maldives and the unique dry

coral architecture of the Friday Mosque.

Enjoy a variety of underwater adventures including

lazing on white-sand beaches, snorkelling through the

rich marine wildlife of the turquoise waters and

swimming in blue lagoons.

Discover the ancient woods & 500-year-old wooden

interiors of Gandavaru Palace, the birthplace of one of

the most revered heroes in Maldivian history.

Revel in some seaside activities such as fly fishing,

surfing and diving tours of coral art exhibition at the

Coralarium at Fairmont.

2 nights | Gili Lankanfushi

3 nights | Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi

3 nights | Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa

Families | Couples | Active Individuals | Photographers,

Birders & Naturalists | Outdoor Enthusiasts | Watersport

Enthusiasts | Marine Life Enthusiasts

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Located 20 minutes away by speedboat, Gili Lankanfushi is a stone throw away from Velana International Airport

and 25 minutes away by speedboat from Male City. On arrival, you will be greeted by our airport representative

who will escort you to our jetty for that speedboat transfer.

Gili Lankanfushi Maldives is an eco-resort located on Lankanfushi Islands, North Malé Atoll. The resort is

surrounded by natural beauty and rich marine wildlife. Guests may enjoy activities in the surrounding area such

as diving, snorkelling and surfing. Accommodation features 45 rustic-chic thatched villas, many of which include

wooden jetties. Each is equipped with modern amenities such as a TV, a minibar and air conditioning. Guests may

enjoy tasty meals at any of the on-site restaurants and refreshing drinks at the hotel bar. Leisure facilities include

a spa and wellness centre.

Welcome to North Malé Atoll… Situated in the beautiful Maldives, North Male Atoll makes up the northern part

of the larger natural Male Atoll. It is home to the city of Male which serves as the national capital of the Maldives

and the transport hub of the islands. The well-developed North Male Atoll is known for its many resorts, hotels

and guesthouses. Visitors can look forward to a variety of wonderful activities including: swimming in blue

lagoons, diving and snorkelling through abundant coral reefs, lazing on pristine white-sand beaches and enjoying

excellent surfing along its eastern coast which is said to have the best waves in the Maldives.

Arrive: Velana International Airport

Transfer: By speedboat from Malé

Depart: Velana International Airport | Arrive: Gili Lankanfushi

2 nights at Gili Lankanfushi

Inclusions: Bed and breakfast

45 rustic-chic thatched villas located on the Lankanfushi Islands, North Malé Atoll.

Each equipped with modern amenities such as a TV, minibar and air conditioning, many of which

include wooden jetties.

Surrounded by natural beauty and rich marine wildlife, guests can enjoy many activities as well as

leisure and spa facilities.

Guests avail of bed and breakfast while meals and refreshing drinks are provided by the on-site

restaurants and the hotel bar.

Gili Lankanfushi Fast Facts:

Day Visit to Male City. A tour of Male includes a visit for the National Museum

of Maldives, Friday Mosque, The tomb of Al Babary and Mohamed

Thakarfaanu, Fish market, and lunch at the seagull cafe.

Male City - One of the most densely populated cities in the world. Traditionally the Kings island Home to 227

000 Maldivians - where most Maldivians live and work and where politics takes place.

National Museum of Maldives (designed and built by the Chinese government - Pre Islamic artefacts including

a Coral stone Buddhas head from the 11th century, the skeleton of a now extinct species of Whale - Diverse

artefacts and Royal antiquities.

The Friday Mosque - one of the oldest Mosques in Maldives and on the Unesco World Heritage list as an

example of sea culture architecture being built from dry coral.

The Tomb of Al Babary - The Hafiz, Islamic Scholar

responsible for converting Maldives to Islam in 12th

Century

The Tomb of Mohammed Thakarfaanu - In the 16th

century Mohamed Thakurufaanu, along with his brothers

fought an eight-year-long war to drive out Portuguese

invaders and remove their regent Puppet on Male who

was trying to convert the Maldives to Christianity. Along

with his 3 brothers he landed on a different island every

night to drum up support on his way to Male. The

Utheema brothers along with the Maldivian people

overwhelmed the Portuguese Garrison and gained

independence for the Maldives nation. The Northern Alif

Atoll houses Utheema Ganduvaru which is his palace and

he is regarded as a National hero.

The Fish Market - A hive of activity - Pick up some fresh

fish and take it back to the resort to cook for you

Seagull Cafe - An Oases of calm in bustling Male - Great

for a coffee, ice cream and a snack.

Transfer: by seaplane or domestic flight and speedboat

Depart: Gili Lankanfushi | Arrive: Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi

3 nights at Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi

Inclusions: Bed and breakfast

Today you will be transferred to your next home in the

Maldives, the Fairmont Maldives, Sirru Fen Fushi.

Fairmont Maldives is a 120 luxury all-villa resort that offers

exactly as its name translates – Secret Water Island. The

island covers approximately 160,000 sqm (16 hectares) of

land and features one of the largest lagoons in the Maldives,

while the resort includes a 200-metre long swimming pool

which traverses the length of the island, reinvigorating

destination spa and an intricate open air bamboo bar created

by Balinese artisans who did not use any man-made

materials in the structure.

This luxury 120 all-villa resort is located on the beautiful

Shaviyani Atoll.

Featuring one of the largest lagoons in the Maldives,

guests can enjoy the amenities such as the open air

bamboo bar, spa and swimming pool.

Guests can enjoy exceptional dishes at the on-site bar

and restaurants all the while availing of bed and

breakfast.

Guests can embark on underwater adventures such as

snorkelling and diving tours that showcase the specially

grown coral.

Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi Fast Facts:

Explore The Coralarium at Fairmont - Unique to the Maldives - A coral art exhibition - they give snorkelling and

diving tours around it - specially grown coral which can resist warmer sea temperatures and avoid coral bleaching -

each piece of coral grown on the island with different sized holes for marine life to live in and thrive.

Visit Maroshi Island - Mangroves where Thakarufaanu hid his boat

Kalhuohfummi from the Portuguese on the journey south - Home to the oldest tree in Maldives the Thaani tree

where Thakarufaanu rested. It's also a lovely local island and very different from the hustle and bustle of Male

Transfer: by seaplane or domestic flight and speedboat

Depart: Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi | Arrive: Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa

3 nights at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa

Inclusions: Bed and breakfast

Today you will be transferred over to your final home here in the Maldives. On the way you will get to enjoy a few

exciting excursions!

Visit Kanditheemu Island - Another beautiful local island and the supposed birthplace of the Maldivian

language. It is a nice stop on the way to Hideaway Beach.

Discover the Thaani script - dating back to 1558 is found engraved on the door of the islands mosque.

Nestled in lush vegetation surrounded by crystal water, the spacious villas with unmatched privacy, mesmerizing

sunset and a bespoke hospitality awaits you at Hideaway Beach Resort and Spa.

The Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa is located on the crescent-shaped island of Dhonakulhi in the north of the

Maldives, 180 miles from the capital Malé and belongs to the Haa Alifu Atoll. The 103 spacious all villas and suite

concept are scattered through the evergreen tropical vegetation and the turquoise blue lagoon. A personal

butler is available 24/7 in almost all categories and fulfills all guests’ wishes.

Characterized by its intimate ambiance and remote location, the Island resort stays true to its name and offers

guests a "true Hideaway".

This resort features 103 spacious villas nestled in the tropical vegetation and surrounded by crystal clear

water, located in the Haa Alifu Atoll.

Guests can avail of a personal butler, matching the wishes of each guest to ensure the perfect getaway.

This intimate and remote location offers guests bed and breakfast, mesmerising sunsets and enjoyable

activities such as fly fishing.

Guests can immerse themselves in the local history by visiting the Utheema Island, home to the most

revered heroes in Maldivian history.

Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa Fast Facts:

Meet & greet at airport

Bed & breakfast at Gili Lankanfushi,

Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi,

Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa

Transport between all resorts

All tours as specified in the itinerary

Includes:

International Flights

Visas

COVID test cost

Gratuity

Additional meals and drinks not specified

Extra activities not mentioned in itinerary

Excludes:

Price from: ON REQUEST

Visit Utheema Island - Gandavaru Palace -

Utheemu Ganduvaru is the birthplace and home

of Sultan Mohamed Thakurufaanu, one of the

most revered heroes in Maldivian history.

The wooden palace in which Sultan Mohamed

Thakurufaanu lived and grew up is well

preserved and evokes more than any other

existing building in the Maldives, the lifestyle of

the rich, centuries ago. The ancient woods used

in the building date back from than 500 years and

come from India. Visitors are escorted around the

complex by a museum staff member to see the

fascinating 500-year-old wooden interiors,

including swing beds (used to keep cool in the

heat), lamps that burn coconut palm oil and

elaborate wooden carvings, plus a large palm-

thatch shed used as a sleeping room for guests.

Try some Fly Fishing or longline fishing

Maldivian Style!

End of Itinerary... Today you will be transferred

back to Velana International Airport in time to

connect with your onward flight home.

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