Island hopping in the Maldives: an expedition in the Ari atoll

Arrive at Malé International Airport to begin your South Malé island tour. You will be met by your guide and transferred to your guesthouse in Hulhumale, where you can relax after your flight before taking your first steps onto the sand of this tropical urban paradise. At Leisure in Hulhumale Island Spend your day relaxing at the beach, which is few steps away from the guest house.
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After breakfast, explore Hulhumale Since you have some free time before transferring by local ferry to the local island of Rashdoo, Hulhumale city at your own pace have a little taste of Maldivian life for a start and is a perfect mix of city life and island life. With a scenic local ferry you will be transfer from Male to Rashdoo Island (approximately 2 hrs). Rasdhoo is a small island in Northern Ari Atoll (also known as Alif Alif Atoll). Rasdhoo is surrounded by excellent coral reefs that provide a superb delectation for snorkelers. The region nearby, sometimes called Rasdhoo Atoll, is famed among divers and connoisseurs of the underwater world as great giants like mantas, hammerhead sharks and myriads of colorful fish, sea turtles, dolphins and harmless reef sharks. Divers have even dubbed the atoll ‘fish soup’ for its sheer variety of underwater creatures.
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After breakfast, this morning head out for 2-3 hours of guided snorkelling and sandbank trip. Visit a reef that offers the strong possibility of several turtle sightings. The reef is shallow but dense with corals which provide turtles with an abundant food source. Explore Rashdoo by foot. As the afternoon cools down, we invite you to explore Rashdoo with the opportunity to learn about the local way of life. Explore the mosque, island harbour and chat with locals on your way.
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Local Ferry transfer from Rasdhoo to Ukulhas Island. Ukulhas, one of the inhabited islands of Alif Alif Atoll, is a uniquely featured, environmentally friendly island in the Maldives. Ukulhas is well known for its cleanliness, well-maintained waste management system and also known as first systematically waste managed island in the history of Republic of Maldives. The beach is the main attraction of Ukulhas. Its length is almost 1 km! Therefore, it occupies almost the entire western part of the island. Some hotels have direct access to the beach, but there is no sea view from the room. There are a lot of sunbeds and umbrellas. You can comfortably be under the shade of trees. Snorkeling on Ukulhas opposite the bikini-beach, there is a long and beautiful house reef with live soft and hard corals. Many fish, including huge schools of parrotfish, can be seen during a snorkel. Also, almost every day you will see stingrays, small cuttlefish, turtles, and octopuses.
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Once a life time adventure!
Snorkelling with Whale sharks near Dhigurah in South Ari Atoll. One of the hardest creatures to find in Maldivian waters is also the biggest. Our whale shark expedition will take you to the nearest point in South Ari Atoll, where you will be able to swim with the ‘gentle giants’ of the sea. It is something you will treasure for many years. They are huge, majestic, yet innocent and unique. Don’t miss the chance of a lifetime. Late afternoon as the day cools takes a walking tour of the island finishing with the chance to sample traditional Maldives evening tea known as ‘hedikaa’ or ‘short eats’-small savoury and sweet bites accompanied with black tea.
Overnight in Ukulhas. (B, -, -)

Guided reef snorkelling tip to Ukulhas house reef. Soak in The Adventure of Ukulhas House Reef Snorkeling in The Maldives! Ukulhas house reef snorkelling is an experience not to be missed by any water enthusiasts. The Ukulhas house reef is an entirely beautiful underwater world of a variety of fishes and corals which take you to a different place altogether. The water is clear and showcases along the reef the abundant marine life of Ukulhas comprising of turtles, fishes, rays, sharks, and the picturesque corals. The extraordinary ocean life that awaits you during Ukulhas snorkelling includes a long list of perch, starfish, shells, eagle rays, manta rays, moray eels, sea anemones, lobsters, molluscs, shrimps, squids, fish-surgeon, giant jellyfish, parrotfish, butterflyfish, even sharks, and octopuses. Evening at leisure or your choice of excursion/ activity or explore the island barefoot.
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Scenic Local Ferry Transfer from Ukulhas to Male. Depart from Ukulhas by public ferry to Male city (expected time duration: 01 hr 30 min). Male City Tour covers tourist attractions include the well-known Hukuru Miskiiy which is regarded as the oldest mosque in the Island. A place of worship established in 1656 boasts of intricate wood carvings and solid coral structures which will leave visitors awe-struck. Dominating the skyline of the city is the Grand Friday Mosque and Islamic Centre, the largest mosque located in the city and attended by many locals daily, a must visits on your list. After exploring the majestic places of worship heading to the National Museum and the National Art Gallery that showcase artefacts and paintings one must examine if interested in understanding the roots of the Maldivian local culture. After covering main sightseeing in Male City, next will be the local Fish Market and the Vegetable Market as well as the souvenir shops to take back home some mementos. And if you need a quick refreshing drink or a bite to eat, head to one of the cafes in the nearby streets.
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Private transfer from your hotel in Male City to Male International Airport City Hotel will arrange your departure transfer by car/van to reach Male International Airport (estimated transfer time 10 minutes).