12 days in Maldives Itinerary

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

To find other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Hulhumale trip builder.

Jaipur, India to Hulhumale is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 0.5 hours traveling from Jaipur to Hulhumale. When traveling from Jaipur in January, plan for a bit warmer days in Hulhumale, with highs around 36°C, while nights are warmer with lows around 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Wed) to allow enough time to ride a ferry 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.

Go for a jaunt from Male to Furanafushi Island to see HP Reef about 1h 10 min away. Next up on the itinerary: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, admire the striking features of Hukuru Miskiiy (Old Friday Mosque), steep yourself in history at Mulee Aage, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers.

To find photos, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Male trip planner.

Ride a ferry from Hulhumale to Male in an hour. In January, daytime highs in Male are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to ride a ferry to Veligandu.

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

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Tue): kick back and relax at Veligandu Island Beach.

To find more things to do, maps, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Veligandu route site.

You can ride a ferry from Male to Veligandu in 2.5 hours. January in Veligandu sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 30°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Tue) to allow enough 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.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Wed): have unforgettable encounters with a shark diving experience and then enjoy the sand and surf at Bikini Beach.

To see ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Rasdhoo day trip tool.

Rasdhoo is very close to Veligandu. In January, daytime highs in Rasdhoo are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. You'll set off for Maafushi Island on the 17th (Thu).

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

On the 18th (Fri), look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.

For traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Maafushi Island vacation builder tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Rasdhoo to Maafushi Island. In January, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 30°C. You'll set off for home on the 19th (Sat).