Day Visit to Male City

A tour of Male includes a visit for the National Museum of Maldives, Friday Mosque, The tomb of Al Babary and Mohamed Thakarfaanu, Fish market, and lunch at the seagull cafe.

Male City - One of the most densely populated cities in the world. Traditionally the Kings island Home to 227 000 Maldivians - where most Maldivians live and work and where politics takes place.

National Museum of Maldives (designed and built by the Chinese government - Pre Islamic artefacts including a Coral stone Buddhas head from the 11th century, the skeleton of a now extinct species of Whale - Diverse artefacts and Royal antiquities.

The Friday Mosque - one of the oldest Mosques in Maldives and on the Unesco World Heritage list as an example of sea culture architecture being built from dry coral.

The Tomb of Al Babary - The Hafiz, Islamic Scholar responsible for converting Maldives to Islam in 12th Century

The Tomb of Mohammed Thakarfaanu - In the 16th century Mohamed Thakurufaanu, along with his brothers fought an eight-year-long war to drive out Portuguese invaders and remove their regent Puppet on Male who was trying to convert the Maldives to Christianity. Along with his 3 brothers he landed on a different island every night to drum up support on his way to Male. The Utheema brothers along with the Maldivian people overwhelmed the Portuguese Garrison and gained independence for the Maldives nation. The Northern Alif Atoll houses Utheema Ganduvaru which is his palace and he is regarded as a National hero.

The Fish Market - A hive of activity - Pick up some fresh fish and take it back to the resort to cook for you.

Seagull Cafe - An oasis of calm in a bustling mall, greet for a coffee, ice cream, and a snack.

Explore The Coralarium at Fairmont

Unique to the Maldives - A coral art exhibition - they give snorkelling and diving tours around it- specially grown coral which can resist warmer sea temperatures and avoid coral bleaching - each piece of coral grown on the island with different sized holes for marine life to live in and thrive.

Transfer: by seaplane or domestic flight and speedboat

Transfer: by seaplane or domestic flight and speedboat
Depart: Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi
Arrive: Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa 3 nights at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa
Inclusions: Bed and breakfast

Today you will be transferred over to your final home here in the Maldives. On the way you will get to enjoy a few exciting excursions!

Visit Kanditheemu Island - Another beautiful local island and the supposed birthplace of the Maldivian language. It is a nice stop on the way to Hideaway Beach.

Discover the Thaani script - dating back to 1558 is found engraved on the door of the islands mosque. Nestled in lush vegetation surrounded by crystal water, the spacious villas with unmatched privacy, mesmerizing sunset and a bespoke hospitality awaits you at Hideaway Beach Resort and Spa.

The Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa is located on the crescent-shaped island of Dhonakulhi in the north of the Maldives, 180 miles from the capital Malé and belongs to the Haa Alifu Atoll. The 103 spacious all villas and suite concept are scattered through the evergreen tropical vegetation and the turquoise blue lagoon. A personal butler is available 24/7 in almost all categories and fulfills all guests’ wishes. Characterized by its intimate ambiance and remote location, the Island resort stays true to its name and offers guests a "true Hideaway".

Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa Fast Facts:

- This resort features 103 spacious villas nestled in the tropical vegetation and surrounded by crystal clear water, located in the Haa Alifu Atoll.

- Guests can avail of a personal butler, matching the wishes of each guest to ensure the perfect getaway.

- This intimate and remote location offers guests bed and breakfast, mesmerising sunsets and enjoyable activities such as fly fishing.

- Guests can immerse themselves in the local history by visiting the Utheema Island, home to the most revered heroes in Maldivian history.

Visit Utheema Island

Gandavaru Palace - Utheemu Ganduvaru is the birthplace and home of Sultan Mohamed Thakurufaanu, one of the most revered heroes in Maldivian history.

The wooden palace in which Sultan Mohamed Thakurufaanu lived and grew up is well preserved and evokes more than any other existing building in the Maldives, the lifestyle of the rich, centuries ago. The ancient woods used in the building date back from than 500 years and come from India. Visitors are escorted around the complex by a museum staff member to see the fascinating 500-year-old wooden interiors, including swing beds (used to keep cool in the heat), lamps that burn coconut palm oil and elaborate wooden carvings, plus a large palmthatch shed used as a sleeping room for guests.