11 days in Maldives Itinerary

Hulhumale, a reclaimed island, recently developed to meet additional industrial, commercial, and housing demands.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sun): get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour. On your second day here, tour the pleasant surroundings at Hulhumale Beach and then explore the gorgeous colors at Banana Reef.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Hulhumale trip planning tool.

Budapest, Hungary to Hulhumale is an approximately 120-hour travel. The time zone difference when traveling from Budapest to Hulhumale is 4 hours. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Budapest in January: high temperatures in Hulhumale hover around 36°C and lows are around 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Male.

The tiny but densely populated city of Male represents a contrast to the laid-back beach resorts found in much of the rest of the Maldives.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at HP Reef and Sinamale Bridge. Get in touch with nature at Scuba & Snorkeling and Artificial Beach. There's lots more to do: admire the striking features of Hukuru Miskiiy (Old Friday Mosque), hunt for treasures at Male Fish Market, see the interesting displays at National Museum, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Grand Friday Mosque.

For more things to do, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, use the Male holiday builder tool.

Male is just a short distance from Hulhumale. In January, daytime highs in Male are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) so you can catch the ferry to Rasdhoo.

As the only inhabited island in the Rasdhoo Atoll, Rasdhoo serves as a basecamp of sorts for vacationing in the area.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Fri): kick back and relax at Bikini Beach and then get interesting insight from Tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: step off the mainland to explore Sand Bank and then kick back and relax at Veligandu Island Beach.

For traveler tips, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read Rasdhoo route builder website.

You can ride a ferry from Male to Rasdhoo in 2.5 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can travel to Maafushi Island.

With plenty of things to do, Maafushi Island has a bustling, upbeat atmosphere and a holiday resort vibe.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Sun): enjoy the sand and surf at Bikini Beach, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and then look for gifts at Angolo Souvenir shop.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, use the Maafushi Island trip planning website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Rasdhoo to Maafushi Island. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in January, and nighttime lows around 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sun) early enough to travel to Gulhi Island.

On the 1st (Mon), kick back and relax at Gulhi Beach.

For reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Gulhi Island online itinerary builder.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Maafushi Island to Gulhi Island. In January, daytime highs in Gulhi Island are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Tue) to allow time for travel back home.