Slow North Ari: Ukulhas and Rasdhoo · 8 nights

9 days, 8 nights: Hulhumalé (1N), Ukulhas (4N), Rasdhoo (3N). Best time to go: Best Dec–Apr (manta season in North Ari).

Day 1: Arrive in Hulhumalé

Hulhumalé

Sunset dolphin cruise from Hulhumalé · 2 h. Spinner dolphins are seen on most trips but not guaranteed; boats should not chase or circle them.

Local tip: Spinner dolphins are seen on most trips but not guaranteed; boats should not chase or circle them.

Ukulhas · Hulhumalé to Ukulhas, Shared speedboat ~1.5–2h (about US$45–60)

Ukulhas bikini beach · 3 h. A long, well-kept beach with a house reef; cover up away from the designated area.
Ukulhas village and island walk · 1 h. The island is known locally for its waste-sorting and clean streets; a slow loop takes under an hour.

Local tip: A long, well-kept beach with a house reef; cover up away from the designated area.

Ukulhas

Manta snorkel trip in North Ari · 3 h. Best about December–April; operators check recent sightings before going.
Sunset dolphin cruise · 2 h

Local tip: Best about December–April; operators check recent sightings before going.

Ukulhas

Ukulhas

Dives at Maaya Thila and Fish Head · 4 h. Two well-known North Ari thilas with reef sharks; Maaya Thila is also a classic night dive.

Local tip: Two well-known North Ari thilas with reef sharks; Maaya Thila is also a classic night dive.

Rasdhoo · Ukulhas to Rasdhoo, Speedboat ~30 min; public ferry on set days

Turtle and reef snorkel trip · 3 h. Turtles and reef sharks are common around the atoll rim; reef-safe sunscreen only.

Local tip: Turtles and reef sharks are common around the atoll rim; reef-safe sunscreen only.

Rasdhoo

Rasdhoo

Rasdhoo

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

Hulhumalé (1 night): Hulhumalé beachfront hotels. Sea-view rooms on the beach road near cafés; easy first or last night. B&B.
Ukulhas (4 nights): Ukulhas beachfront boutique hotels. Sea-facing rooms near the bikini beach; half board available.
Rasdhoo (3 nights): Rasdhoo beach hotels. Rooms near the bikini beach; resort islands visible across the lagoon.