Baa Atoll mantas: Dharavandhoo plus a resort · 8 nights

Day 1: Arrive in Dharavandhoo

Dharavandhoo

• Hanifaru Bay manta snorkel · 3 h. Season about June–November, peaking with plankton blooms around the tides. Snorkelling only, with limited boats and timed slots under ranger supervision; book a licensed Dharavandhoo operator, which also covers the bay entry fee.

Local tip: Season about June–November, peaking with plankton blooms around the tides. Snorkelling only, with limited boats and timed slots under ranger supervision; book a licensed Dharavandhoo operator, which also covers the bay entry fee.

Open day 1 route in Google Maps

Day 2: Explore Dharavandhoo

Dharavandhoo

• Turtle reef snorkel trip · 3 h
• Dharavandhoo bikini beach · 3 h
• Sunset dolphin cruise · 2 h

Open day 2 route in Google Maps

Day 3: Explore Dharavandhoo

Dharavandhoo

• Sandbank picnic in Baa Atoll · 4 h
• Fun dives in the Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve · 4 h. Diving is not allowed inside Hanifaru Bay; nearby thilas have mantas on cleaning stations in season.

Local tip: Diving is not allowed inside Hanifaru Bay; nearby thilas have mantas on cleaning stations in season.

Open day 3 route in Google Maps

Day 4: Resort day pass in Baa Atoll

Dharavandhoo

• Resort day pass in Baa Atoll · 7 h. Some Baa resorts sell day passes to guesthouse guests; ask your host and book ahead.

Local tip: Some Baa resorts sell day passes to guesthouse guests; ask your host and book ahead.

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Day 5: Dharavandhoo → Baa Atoll resorts

Baa Atoll resorts · Dharavandhoo to Baa Atoll resorts, Resort speedboat ~10–30 min from Dharavandhoo airport

• Seaplane flight over Baa Atoll · 0.75 h. Included in the transfer; ask for a window seat on the right-hand side on the way out. Daylight flights only.
• Hanifaru Bay manta excursion from the resort · 3 h. About June–November; resorts send boats when mantas are feeding, sometimes at short notice. Snorkelling only, with timed slots and rangers.

Local tip: Included in the transfer; ask for a window seat on the right-hand side on the way out. Daylight flights only.

Open day 5 route in Google Maps

Day 6: Explore Baa Atoll resorts

Baa Atoll resorts

• House reef snorkelling · 2 h. Reef-safe sunscreen; don't touch or stand on coral.
• Overwater or beach private dinner · 2.5 h
• Overwater spa treatment · 2 h

Local tip: Reef-safe sunscreen; don't touch or stand on coral.

Open day 6 route in Google Maps

Day 7: Explore Baa Atoll resorts

Baa Atoll resorts

• Sunset dolphin cruise · 2 h
• Fun dives in the Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve · 4 h

Open day 7 route in Google Maps

Day 8: Explore Baa Atoll resorts

Baa Atoll resorts

• Private sandbank picnic · 4 h
• Local island visit in Baa Atoll · 3 h. Trips visit islands such as Dharavandhoo or Eydhafushi; cover shoulders and knees ashore.

Local tip: Trips visit islands such as Dharavandhoo or Eydhafushi; cover shoulders and knees ashore.

Open day 8 route in Google Maps

Day 9: Depart from Baa Atoll resorts

Baa Atoll resorts

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