7 days in Maldives Itinerary

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

On the 17th (Wed), take in the spiritual surroundings of Hulhumale Mosque and then enjoy the sand and surf at Hulhumale Beach.

To see photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Hulhumale online route planner.

Cairo, Egypt to Hulhumale is an approximately 13.5-hour combination of flight and car. You'll lose 3 hours traveling from Cairo to Hulhumale due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Cairo in October, Hulhumale is somewhat warmer at night with lows of °C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (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.

Male is known for shopping, wildlife, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, pause for some photo ops at Tsunami Monument, relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, and hunt for treasures at Male Local Market.

To see maps, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Male trip planner.

Getting from Hulhumale to Male by ferry takes about an hour. In October, daily temperatures in Male can reach °C, while at night they dip to °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (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.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Sun): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To see maps, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, use the Maafushi Island trip planning website.

Explore your travel options from Male to Maafushi Island with the Route module. October in Maafushi Island sees daily highs of °C and lows of °C at night. On the 21st (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.