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Greater Malé Discovery Tour

Malé, Vilimalé and Hulhumalé Phase 1 & 2

Journey through the past, present and future of the Maldives’ capital region in one guided experience.

  • City and culture
  • Meal included
  • By boat
Adult price
$150 per adult
Duration
5 hours
Times
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Starts from
Malé City
Minimum booking
2 guests · $300 minimum
Age
Child fare for ages 3–12

About this experience

Most visitors pass through Malé on the way to somewhere else. This tour is the case for stopping: five hours across three very different islands that together tell the story of the capital region.

You start in Malé itself — mosques, markets, the fish market, the harbour and the streets in between. Then the ferry to Vilimalé, where there are no cars to speak of, a public beach, and views back across the water to the city skyline.

After lunch in Malé or Hulhumalé, depending on the route that day, you cross the bridge to Hulhumalé: Phase 1 with its beachfront, parks and planned neighbourhoods, then Phase 2, built on newly reclaimed land and still filling in. Past, present and future, in that order.

Highlights

  • Malé landmarks, mosques, markets, waterfronts and local streets
  • Vilimalé neighbourhoods, public beach, Malé skyline views and conservation stories
  • Included lunch in Malé or Hulhumalé
  • Hulhumalé Phase 1 beachfront, public spaces and modern neighbourhoods
  • Hulhumalé Phase 2 reclaimed land, newer residential districts and coastline
  • Local transport experience including ferry and your chosen road transport

Itinerary and route

The stops below are the plan for the day. The map shows where they are; offshore activity points are shown as indicative areas because they are chosen on the day.

  1. 1Malé City — history, culture and capital life

    10:00 AMOn foot

    Republic Square area, the historic mosque district, Sultan Park, local markets, the Malé Fish Market, the waterfront and harbour, and the streets and neighbourhoods in between. Access to religious and restricted locations depends on opening times and local rules.

  2. 2Vilimalé — local island life and nature

    By ferry

    Ferry across from Malé to quiet residential streets, the public beach, views of the Malé skyline, beach and reef conservation areas, the Lovers Beach area and the southwest beach and local recreation area.

  3. 3Lunch break

    Included lunch at a selected restaurant in Malé or Hulhumalé, depending on the route that day.

  4. 4Hulhumalé Phase 1

    By road

    Beachfront, the Central Park area, the Grand Mosque area, planned residential neighbourhoods, local cafés and commercial areas, and the seaside promenade.

  5. 5Hulhumalé Phase 2

    By road

    Newer residential districts, high-rise communities, reclaimed urban areas, wide roads, developing neighbourhoods and the coastline.

  6. 6Return and end of tour

    3:00 PM

    The tour finishes at the designated point after approximately five hours.

Pricing and minimum booking

  • Adults are $150 per person and children $125 per child, ages 3–12.
  • This trip runs with a minimum of 2 guests. Smaller groups can still book, but the trip is charged at the minimum of $300 in total.
  • For example: 2 adults costs $300. A smaller group of two would come to $300 at the per-person rate, but the trip is charged at the $300 minimum.
  • Transport is charged separately and added to your estimated total.
Transport options and prices
TransportPriceCharged
Ferry$5Per person
Bus$10Per person
Car / taxi$30Per vehicle, flat
Van or larger vehicle$50Per vehicle, flat

What's included

  • Professional local tour guide
  • Guided sightseeing in Malé, Vilimalé and Hulhumalé
  • Lunch at a selected restaurant in Malé or Hulhumalé
  • Visits to the public sightseeing locations described in the itinerary

What's not included

  • Additional food and beverages outside the included lunch
  • Personal expenses
  • Shopping and souvenirs
  • Entrance fees for paid attractions unless specifically stated
  • Optional museum entrance fees
  • Optional activities not included in the itinerary
  • Gratuities
  • Transport charges, which are listed and added separately

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Lightweight modest clothing
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat or cap
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera or smartphone
  • Personal spending money for optional souvenirs, snacks and extra drinks

Important information

  • Itinerary order may change due to ferry schedules, traffic, weather, opening hours and local conditions.
  • The lunch location may be in Malé or in Hulhumalé.
  • Some religious and government locations may only be viewed from outside.
  • Please dress respectfully in local communities and religious areas.
  • Vilimalé and Hulhumalé public beaches are on inhabited local islands, so local customs and dress rules apply.
  • This is primarily a cultural and sightseeing tour, not a swimming or beach-activity excursion.

Gallery

Photography of this kind of trip. Conditions, wildlife and light vary from day to day.

Cancellation, in short

  • 48 hours or more before departure — full refund
  • 24 to 48 hours before departure — 50% refund
  • Less than 24 hours before departure, or no-show — no refund
Read the full cancellation policy

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