Ari Atoll seaplane resort with whale sharks · 7 nights

Day 1: Arrive in Ari Atoll resorts

Ari Atoll resorts

• Seaplane flight over Ari Atoll · 0.75 h. Included in the resort transfer. Seaplanes fly in daylight only, so late international arrivals overnight near the airport. Soft bags and baggage limits of about 20–25kg apply.
• Undersea restaurant lunch or dinner · 2 h. A few Ari resorts have dining rooms below sea level; lunch costs less than dinner and sells out weeks ahead. Some set a minimum age.

Local tip: Included in the resort transfer. Seaplanes fly in daylight only, so late international arrivals overnight near the airport. Soft bags and baggage limits of about 20–25kg apply.

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Day 2: Explore Ari Atoll resorts

Ari Atoll resorts

• Whale shark excursion from the resort · 4 h. South Ari resorts are closest to the whale shark area. Follow the MPA code: 3m from the shark, 4m from the tail, no touching or flash.

Local tip: South Ari resorts are closest to the whale shark area. Follow the MPA code: 3m from the shark, 4m from the tail, no touching or flash.

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Day 3: Explore Ari Atoll resorts

Ari Atoll resorts

• House reef snorkelling · 2 h. Reef-safe sunscreen or a rash vest; never stand on coral.
• Manta snorkel or dive · 3 h. Ari's cleaning stations are most reliable about December–April.

Local tip: Reef-safe sunscreen or a rash vest; never stand on coral.

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Day 4: Explore Ari Atoll resorts

Ari Atoll resorts

• Overwater spa treatment · 2 h
• Sunset dolphin cruise · 2 h

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Day 5: Explore Ari Atoll resorts

Ari Atoll resorts

• Fun dives in Ari Atoll · 4 h. Thilas and channels with reef sharks, eagle rays and mantas in season.

Local tip: Thilas and channels with reef sharks, eagle rays and mantas in season.

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Day 6: Explore Ari Atoll resorts

Ari Atoll resorts

• Private sandbank picnic · 4 h

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Day 7: Explore Ari Atoll resorts

Ari Atoll resorts

Free day in Ari Atoll resorts — wander, café-hop, or ask us to add something.

Day 8: Depart from Ari Atoll resorts

Ari Atoll resorts

Keep a buffer before your flight; check-out is usually noon.