Villimalé & Day Trips★
Villimalé, Kaafu Atoll
Fähre Malé → Villimalé: alle 15–30 Min., 6:00–24:00
Fähre: 5 MVR (0,30 €), Ausflüge: ab 25 $
Villimalé is only 2 km west of Malé and can be reached by public ferry in 10 minutes (5 MVR / 0.30 €). The small island has retained the charm of a fishing village that Malé has long lost: narrow alleys, colorful houses, children playing soccer in the street. There is a beautiful beach on the west side, popular with locals and almost unknown to tourists — perfect for a quiet afternoon.
Day Trips from Malé & Hulhumalé
From Malé, various day trips can be organized to bridge the wait for the resort transfer or enrich a stay on Hulhumalé:
Half-Day Trips
| Trip | Duration | Price/Person | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snorkeling Safari | 3–4 hours | 35–50 $ | 3 reef stops in the North Malé Atoll, turtles, rays |
| Sandbank Trip | 3–4 hours | 25–40 $ | Uninhabited sandbank, picnic, snorkeling |
| Dolphin Sunset Cruise | 2 hours | 30–45 $ | Spinner dolphins, sunset, often 50–100 animals |
| Malé Food Tour | 2–3 hours | 25–35 $ | Hotaa cafés, fish market, tasting local snacks |
| Villimalé Visit | 2–3 hours | 0.30 $ (ferry) | Authentic village life, quiet beach |
Full-Day Trips
| Trip | Duration | Price/Person | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maafushi Day Tour | 6–8 hours | 40–60 $ | Bikini Beach, water sports, guesthouse lunch |
| Fishing + BBQ | 5–6 hours | 50–70 $ | Traditional fishing, catch grilled on sandbank |
| Private Island | 5–6 hours | 80–120 $ | Uninhabited island exclusive, snorkeling, picnic |
Bookable through guesthouses in Hulhumalé or local tour providers like Island Hopping Maldives or Maldives Best Trips. Most trips start from the jetty in Hulhumalé or the speedboat terminal at the airport.
