8 days in Maldives Itinerary

The tiny but densely populated city of Male represents a contrast to the laid-back beach resorts found in much of the rest of the Maldives.

Male is known for shopping, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, hunt for treasures at Male Fish Market, see the interesting displays at National Museum, and indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour.

To find reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Male travel itinerary planner.

New York City, USA to Male is an approximately 21.5-hour combination of flight and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 10 hours traveling from New York City to Male. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from New York City in December: high temperatures in Male hover around 87°F and lows are around 78°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to travel to Maafushi Island.

With plenty of things to do, Maafushi Island has a bustling, upbeat atmosphere and a holiday resort vibe.

On the 6th (Wed), take a memorable tour with Tours.

For where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Maafushi Island trip maker website.

Explore your travel options from Male to Maafushi Island with the Route module. December in Maafushi Island sees daily highs of 87°F and lows of 78°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to travel to Kuredu.

You'd be forgiven for thinking that Kuredu, a small resort island on Lhaviyani Atoll, is heaven on earth.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Thu): discover the deep blue sea with Prodivers Maldives.

To see reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Kuredu online trip itinerary maker.

Explore your travel options from Maafushi Island to Kuredu with the Route module. On the 8th (Fri), you'll travel back home.