14 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.

Head to Male Fish Market and Island Bazaarfor some retail therapy. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Grand Friday Mosque and Medhu Ziyaarath. There's still lots to do: examine the collection at National Museum, stroll around Sultan Park, soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, and steep yourself in history at Mulee Aage.

To see reviews, maps, photos, and tourist information, read Male holiday planner.

Dammam, Saudi Arabia to Male is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Dammam to Male is 2 hours. Expect colder weather when traveling from Dammam in September: highs in Male hover around 36°C, while lows dip to 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Hulhumale.

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

Start off your visit on the 30th (Fri): kick back and relax at Hulhumale Beach and then meet some fierce fish with Dune Maldives.

For photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Hulhumale itinerary maker.

Hulhumale is just a stone's throw from Male. In September, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) early enough to travel to Furanafushi Island.

Sparkling turquoise water, soft white sand, and swaying palm trees induce many visitors to take a Furanafushi Island vacation.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Sat): meet some fierce fish with Euro-Divers Kurumba - Scuba Diving Maldives and then explore the gorgeous colors at HP Reef.

For ratings, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Furanafushi Island travel route planning tool.

Furanafushi Island is just a stone's throw from Hulhumale. In September, daily temperatures in Furanafushi Island can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (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.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): soothe aching muscles at Oak Spa and then get close to the beloved marine mammals with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon): kick back and relax at Bikini Beach and then stop by Angolo Souvenir shop.

For other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Maafushi Island trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Furanafushi Island to Maafushi Island. In October in Maafushi Island, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 30°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Vaavu Atoll.

Also known as Felidhoo Atoll, Vaavu Atoll regularly ranks among tourists' favorites in the Maldives, thanks to its untouched nature and fantastic diving sites.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Tue): take a memorable tour with Muraka Diving. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: head off the coast to Alimatha Island and then enjoy the sand and surf at Bodu Mora.

To find photos, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Vaavu Atoll online trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Maafushi Island to Vaavu Atoll with the Route module. In October in Vaavu Atoll, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 30°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Rasdhoo.

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

On the 6th (Thu), enjoy the sand and surf at Bikini Beach and then surround yourself with nature on Rasdhoo Dive Centre.

To see more things to do, photos, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Rasdhoo trip itinerary builder.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Vaavu Atoll to Rasdhoo. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in October, and nighttime lows around 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to travel to Ukulhas.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): get a new perspective on things with Murakabay Maldives Dive Center.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Ukulhas trip itinerary tool.

Traveling by car from Rasdhoo to Ukulhas takes an hour. Alternatively, you can travel. In October, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Fri) to allow time for travel back home.