Overview
A fly-and-flop week done properly. You'll spend seven nights in an overwater villa on a private island in South Ari Atoll, with a house reef that starts a few steps from your deck.
The rate includes half board, two guided dive or snorkel days, a private sandbank picnic and a sunset dolphin cruise. Everything else — spa, watersports, cooking classes — you can arrange on the island.
Trip highlights
- Seven nights in an overwater villa with private deck
- Two guided dives or snorkel trips, incl. whale sharks in season
- Private sandbank picnic with a chef-prepared hamper
- Sunset dolphin cruise
- Seaplane transfer with aerial views of the atolls
Day by day
8 days1Day 1Arrival in Malé
Met at Velana International and transferred by seaplane to your island. Sunset cocktails on arrival.
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2Day 2Reef and rest
Full day at leisure. Snorkel the house reef with a marine biologist in the morning.
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3Day 3Whale shark safari
Morning boat trip to South Ari Atoll's whale shark feeding grounds, with snorkelling stops along the way.
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4Day 4Sandbank picnic
Private drop-off on a deserted sandbank with a chef-prepared hamper, umbrellas and snorkelling gear.
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5Day 5Dive day
Two guided dives on the atoll's reefs and channels, or a second snorkel day if you prefer to stay shallow.
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6Day 6Free day
Nothing arranged. Spa, paddleboard, or simply stay on your deck.
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7Day 7Dolphins and farewell dinner
Sunset dolphin cruise, followed by a farewell dinner on the beach.
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8Day 8Departure
Seaplane back to Malé for your onward flight.
What's included
- Hand-picked accommodation as listed
- Private airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Daily breakfast, plus meals shown in the itinerary
- Local English-speaking guides throughout
- All entrance fees for included activities
- 24/7 support from your dedicated travel planner
Not included
- International flights (we can quote these separately)
- Travel insurance
- Visa and entry fees where applicable
- Personal expenses, drinks and gratuities
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Departures & availability
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Traveller reviews
Write a reviewAbsolutely faultless from start to finish
Ten years married and we finally did the overwater villa. The seaplane transfer was an experience in itself, and the sandbank picnic was the most romantic thing we have ever done. The team responded to every question within minutes, even at the weekend.
Tom & Rachel Byrne
Dublin, Ireland
Good to know
Best time to visit
November–April (dry season)
Currency
Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR)
Language
Dhivehi, English
Time zone
Indian/Maldives (UTC+5)