Maldives Tour Guide
A real, source-verified guide to the Maldives
Atolls, islands, resorts, hotels and guesthouses, activities, diving, fishing, surfing, transfers and travel packages — researched and kept up to date, not generated.
- Administrative atolls
- 21 atolls
- Inhabited islands
- 191 inhabited islands
- Places to stay
- 136+ resorts listed
Destinations
Explore the Maldives
26 natural atolls, grouped into administrative atolls — each with its own inhabited islands.
Places to stay
Resorts, hotels and guesthouses
Real, individually verified accommodation across the Maldives.
- Aaaveee Nature's Paradise Island Resort Maldives
DhooresFrom $437 / night
- Adaaran Club Rannalhi Island Resort Maldives
RannalhiFrom $302 / night
- Adaaran Prestige Vadoo Island Resort Maldives
VadooFrom $620 / night
- Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi Island Resort Maldives
LhohifushiFrom $320 / night
- Yuvi Blue Maldives
HimmafushiFrom $81 / night
- casa-retreat
HulhumaleFrom $67 / night
Things to do
Activities, diving, fishing and surfing
Real operators and activities, sourced island by island.
- Big Game Fishing Trip
Fishing42 locations4 hrbeginnerFrom $1,200 - Snorkeling Trip to Turtle Point
ExcursionHimmafushiFrom $47 - Male City Car Tour
Excursion43 locations2 hrFrom $150 - Snorkeling Trip to Shark Point
ExcursionHimmafushiFrom $58 - Vaavu Atoll Excursion
Excursion44 locations9 hrFrom $150 - Nurse Shark Snorkeling
Watersports43 locations4 hrFrom $80
Places to visit
Maldives Attractions
Real, individually documented landmarks, museums, monuments and public beaches — not bookable, but part of any Maldives trip.
- Artificial Beach
BeachMaleA popular man-made beach on the eastern side of Male, used for swimming, water sports and community events.
- Hanifaru Bay
Marine & wildlife siteA UNESCO biosphere reserve in Baa Atoll, one of the world's best-known places to snorkel with manta rays and whale sharks.
- Hukuru Miskiy (Old Friday Mosque)
Religious siteMaleA UNESCO-listed 17th-century coral-stone mosque in Male, famed for its intricate carvings and lacquer work.
- M6m Underwater Restaurant, Ozen Life Maadhoo
LandmarkA fine-dining restaurant six metres beneath the Indian Ocean at Ozen Life Maadhoo, Kaafu Atoll.
- Maafushi Bikini Beach
BeachMaafushiMaafushi's designated tourist beach in Kaafu Atoll, where Western swimwear is permitted on a local island.
- Maldives Islamic Centre
Religious siteMaleA prominent Male landmark topped by a large golden dome, home to the largest mosque in the Maldives.
Getting around
Maldives Transfers
Real airport, speedboat, resort and island transfer routes from Velana International Airport, with source-verified prices.
- Guraidhoo to Male
2.3 hrFrom MVR 22 - Maafushi to Male
1.5 hr27 kmFrom MVR 22 - Male to Guraidhoo
2.3 hrFrom MVR 22 - Male to Himmafushi
40 minFrom $2
Packages
Maldives holiday packages
Multi-day itineraries built from real accommodation, activities and transfers — honeymoon, family, diving, fishing, surfing, luxury and budget.
MaamendhooFishing Holiday Packages2 Nights / 1 DaysFrom $870 per person- Stay at Maldives Fishing and Holidays Lodge
- Private Half-Day Fishing Charter
- Based in Maamendhoo
MaafushiBudget Holiday Packages4.3(71)5 Nights / 4 DaysFrom $799 per person- Local island stay, real Maldivian life
- Sunset fishing trip included
- A fraction of resort-island prices
HimmafushiDiving Packages2 Nights / 1 DaysFrom $453 per couple- Stay at Yuvi Blue Maldives
- Snorkeling Trip to Coral Garden
- Snorkeling Trip to Turtle Point
OlhuveliLuxury Packages4.8(27)5 Nights / 4 DaysFrom $3,899 per couple- Overwater villa with house reef access
- Domestic flight + speedboat transfer
- A quieter, less-visited atoll
HimmafushiSurfing Packages2 Nights / 1 DaysFrom $527 per couple- Stay at Yuvi Blue Maldives
- Surf Lesson at Himmafushi
- Based in Himmafushi
MaafushiBudget Holiday Packages4.4(34)4 Nights / 3 DaysFrom $649 per person- Advanced Open Water course included
- Local island budget stay
- Easy to extend or shorten
Travel Guide
In-depth Maldives travel guides
Real, researched guides to islands, atolls, diving, weather and culture.
- 100 Best things to Do in the Maldives: An Ultimate Guide
Best things to Do in the Maldives
18 min read - Fishing in Gaafu Atoll: A Guide to Maldives Fishing and Holidays Lodge on Maamendhoo
The charter boat, pricing and multi-night packages run by Maldives Fishing and Holiday Pvt Ltd from its lodge on Maamendhoo, Gaafu Alifu Atoll.
Fishing5 min read - Maldives Fishing Techniques: Trolling, Jigging, Popping and Handline Fishing Explained
A plain guide to the main fishing techniques used around Maldivian atolls — trolling, jigging, popping and handline fishing — and which species each one targets.
Fishing6 min read
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