Things to do in Maldives

Where to go in Maldives, when to visit, and what a trip costs.

Places to visit in Maldives

When flights to each destination are cheapest.

Maldives: Flying to the Maldives in the low season (May-July, the onset of the wet season) can cut airfare and accommodation by 25-40% versus the peak December-March dry season. Tuesdays and Wednesdays tend to offer cheaper fares, and booking 8-12 weeks out typically yields the best prices.

A day on the ground for one person travelling alone, before flights: somewhere to sleep, food, something to do and getting around.

Set your dates, budget and home airport on any destination below for a total that includes flights.

Bikini Beach, Maafushi The designated tourist beach on this local island is free, pristine, and social, the backpacker hub of the Maldives.
Male City Walk Wander the colorful painted streets, snap the Grand Friday Mosque, and browse the local market for zero cost.
Sunset at Hulhumale Beachfront A long, uncrowded public beach on the reclaimed island just minutes from the airport with spectacular sunset views.
Snorkeling off Local Island Jetties Many guesthouses on Thoddoo, Dhigurah, or Fulidhoo have direct reef access from the jetty, no boat needed.
National Museum, Male Tiny but fascinating museum housing pre-Islamic coral carvings and royal artifacts from Maldivian history.

Seagull Café, Male, Mas huni (tuna and coconut breakfast) with roshi flatbread Plates $2-5
Local Cafés (Sai Hotels) on Maafushi, Garudhiya (tuna broth soup) with rice and lime Plates $3-6
Thoddoo Island Guesthouses, Fresh grilled reef fish with coconut rice, farm-to-table from the island's own gardens Plates $5-8