Maldives Combo: Authentic Local Experience - Explore 3 Local Islands - 3-Star Hotels

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVE IN MALE (CAPITAL OF MALDIVES)

Main activities: Hello Maldives

• Guests arrange their own flight to Velana International Airport; a Vietravel representative meets guests and takes them to the 3* Coconut Tree Hulhumale hotel.
• After check-in and settling in, guests are free to explore Hulhumale island, with a public beach just steps from the accommodation and many local cafes nearby (dinner at own expense)
• Male City Tour experience (free): Depending on the flight schedule, Vietravel offers a walking tour of the capital Male on the afternoon of Day 1 or Day 4. The route takes guests to the local fish market, learning about culture and history and feeling the daily rhythm of Maldivian life.
• Overnight at the 3* Coconut Tree Hotel on Hulhumale Island.

DAY 2: GULLI ISLAND - SNORKELLING AND ISLAND EXPLORATION (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: Island hopping journey.

• Breakfast. The guide takes guests to the local island to check in and leave luggage.
• At 09:30, depart to explore the ocean by speedboat (shared boat): dolphin watching; guided snorkelling at the coral reef (equipment provided); a Sandbank picnic – a white sand strip in the middle of the sea.
• Lunch is served on Gulhi Island, with a stroll through the village and souvenir craft workshop, and free time for photos.
• In the afternoon, return to the hotel and check in.
• Dinner at the hotel.
• Overnight at the 3*+ Triton Beach Hotel on Local Island – Maafushi Island.

DAY 3: MAAFUSHI ISLAND - ROMANTIC CANDLELIT DINNER (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: Free time to explore local life and a romantic candlelit dinner.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Free time to explore the local island: Bikini Beach, village stroll, jetty; optional extras: diving, jet ski, sunset fishing, visiting a nearby resort (at own expense).
• Lunch at a restaurant. Free time to swim in the afternoon.
• In the evening, Vietravel offers a romantic candlelit dinner set-up for couples at the hotel.
• Overnight at the 3*+ Triton Beach Hotel on Local Island – Maafushi Island.

DAY 4: MAAFUSHI – MALE (Breakfast)

Main activities: Farewell Maldives

• Free time to relax at the hotel. Check-out before 12:00.
• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Depending on the flight time, a speedboat takes guests to Velana International Airport, about 45 minutes.
• Guests handle their own airline check-in and depart for home. End of the honeymoon journey in the Maldives.

About travel distances:

• Velana – Hulhumale 10 minutes by car.
• Hulhumale – Maafushi ~45 minutes by speedboat (combined with a sea tour).
• Maafushi – airport ~45 minutes by shared speedboat on schedule.

SPECIAL NOTES

Services on the Local Island:

• Accommodation: A boutique hotel/guest house on an inhabited island; local 3-star standard, not an isolated resort.
• Room standard: Clean, with basic amenities (air conditioning, hot water, wifi); moderate size and layout, no luxury grounds or large swimming pool.
• Self-guided Free & Easy tour, with no Vietravel tour guide from Vietnam; city tours and sea tours go on shared boats and the main language used is English.

Strict Islamic rules (compliance compulsory):

• Alcohol strictly banned: Wine, beer and alcoholic drinks are not allowed to be sold, consumed or brought onto the inhabited island (including inside the hotel).
• Dress code: Bikinis are allowed only at the designated Bikini Beach. When walking on the street or in the hotel lobby, modest clothing is required (covering shoulders and below the knees).

Food & sea activities:

• Meals (Full Board): Served as a set menu or small-scale buffet at a local restaurant; dishes follow local tastes with a basic Asian–European mix, not as lavish or varied as a 5-star resort.
• Weather & schedule: Diving, dolphin watching and Sandbank trips may be rescheduled or cancelled depending on actual weather conditions to ensure safety.

Pricing for Children

● Under 2 years old: 30% of the adult tour price
● From 2 to under 12 years old: 90% of the adult tour price (no private bed; 100% of the adult tour price with an extra bed)
● 12 years old and above: 100% of the adult tour price
● Note: If you travel with 01 adult and 01 child under 12, please pay the child price with a bed in order to have 01 room.

Tour Change and Cancellation Policy

- Services are non-refundable, non-cancellable and non-changeable.
- Services are non-refundable, non-cancellable and non-changeable.