16 days in Maldives Itinerary

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

Spend the 1st (Fri) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Next up on the itinerary: hit the best photo ops around with Shadowpalm Tours, relax and rejuvenate at Oak Spa, look for gifts at Angolo Souvenir shop, and enjoy the sand and surf at Bikini Beach.

For where to stay, maps, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Maafushi Island tour builder app.

New Delhi, India to Maafushi Island is an approximately 9-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time to Maldives Time is minus 0.5 hours. Traveling from New Delhi in September, expect nights in Maafushi Island to be about the same, around 30°C, while days are slightly colder, around 36°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Sun) to allow enough time to travel 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.

Male is known for shopping, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take a memorable tour with Tours, admire the striking features of Hukuru Miskiiy (Old Friday Mosque), browse the eclectic array of goods at Male Fish Market, and contemplate the long history of Mulee Aage.

To find where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Male holiday planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Maafushi Island to Male. In September, daytime highs in Male are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) to allow enough time to ride a ferry 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 7th (Thu), enjoy the sand and surf at Bikini Beach and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To find traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Rasdhoo online travel planner.

Traveling by ferry from Male to Rasdhoo takes 2.5 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Veligandu.

Crisp white sands merge into transparent, exotic waters at Veligandu, one of the many atolls that make up the Maldives.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Fri): tour the pleasant surroundings at Veligandu Island Beach.

To find reviews, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Veligandu online driving holiday planner.

Veligandu is very close to Rasdhoo. In September, daily temperatures in Veligandu can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Kuredu.

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

Start off your visit on the 9th (Sat): get interesting insight from Prodivers Maldives.

For more things to do, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Kuredu trip planning tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Veligandu to Kuredu. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to travel to Kanifinolhu Island.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Sun): have unforgettable encounters with Euro-Divers Club Med Kani.

To see where to stay, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Kanifinolhu Island journey planning website.

Explore your travel options from Kuredu to Kanifinolhu Island with the Route module. In September in Kanifinolhu Island, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 30°C at night. You will leave for Vihamanafushi on the 11th (Mon).

A private tropical island in the North Male Atoll, Vihamanafushi contains a high-end resort complex appealing to visitors from distant corners of the world.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Tue): look for all kinds of wild species at Euro-Divers Kurumba - Scuba Diving Maldives and then soothe aching muscles at Veli Spa at Kurumba Maldives.

For ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Vihamanafushi day trip planning website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Kanifinolhu Island to Vihamanafushi. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in September, and nighttime lows around 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Hulhumale.

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

Hulhumale is known for beaches, wildlife, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: enjoy the sand and surf at Hulhumale Beach, soothe aching muscles at Sheri HMC Salon & Spa, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hulhumale Mosque, and immerse yourself in nature at Hulhumale Central Park.

To see more things to do, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read Hulhumale journey planner.

Getting from Vihamanafushi to Hulhumale by car takes about an hour. Other options: travel. In September in Hulhumale, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 30°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.