9 days in Maldives Itinerary

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.

Step out of Male with an excursion to Veli Spa at Kurumba Maldives in Vihamanafushi--about 44 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hukuru Miskiiy (Old Friday Mosque), examine the collection at National Museum, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Male Fish Market.

To see ratings, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Male trip builder.

Kolkata (Calcutta), India to Male is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of flight and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Kolkata (Calcutta) to Male is minus 0.5 hours. When traveling from Kolkata (Calcutta) in August, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Male: temperatures range from 36°C by day to 30°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to 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.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour and then stroll through Veligandu Island Beach.

To see traveler tips, photos, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Rasdhoo travel planner.

Traveling by ferry from Male to Rasdhoo takes 2.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can travel to Hulhumale.

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

On the 27th (Thu), get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour and then stroll through Hulhumale Beach.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Hulhumale day trip planner.

You can drive from Rasdhoo to Hulhumale in 6 hours. In August in Hulhumale, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 30°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Kuredu.

You'd be forgiven for thinking that Kuredu, a small resort island on Lhaviyani Atoll, is heaven on earth.

On the 28th (Fri), get a new perspective on things with Prodivers Maldives.

To find ratings, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Kuredu day trip planning website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Hulhumale to Kuredu. On the 29th (Sat), you'll 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 30th (Sun): stop by Angolo Souvenir shop, then see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Bikini Beach. Keep things going the next day: soothe aching muscles at Oak Spa.

To find where to stay, photos, ratings, and tourist information, use the Maafushi Island sightseeing planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Kuredu to Maafushi Island. In August in Maafushi Island, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 30°C at night. On the 31st (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.