Day IFlight: Singaporeto Male, MaldivesFlight No : TR 2502Departs: Singapore Changi International AirportTerminal 2 at 9.50 AMArrives: Male Ibrahim International Airportat 11.25 AM
The hotel provides freespeedboat transfers from Ibrahim Nasir International Airport, a 7-minute rideaway.
Check-In Hotel: The SomersetHotelAddress: Keneree Magu, 20191 Male CityPhone: +9603009090
B & C: National Museum & Sultan ParkOpening hours are from Saturday – Thursday 9am – 5pm.The NationalMuseum located inside the Sultan Park houses acollection of traditional antiques, artifacts, royal regalia and oldphotographs. The museum costs US$3 or RF 38. Entrance to the adjoining sultanpark is free.
The US$7.8 million Maldives National Museum,built and financed by the Chinese government and presented to Maldiveson July 10, 2010, was officially opened two weeks later by President MohamedNasheed on Independence Day July 26.
D: Mulee-Aage (The PresidentialPalace)Built by Sultan Shamsuddeen in the year 1906 andlocated behind Medhuziyaaraiy. This premise was first used by President MohamedAmin Didi of the first republic in 1953. The Presidents of the 2ndand 3rd republics (President Ibrahim Nasir and President MaumoonAbdul Gayyoom respectively) used Mulee-aage as the official presidentialresidence as well. The years 1998-2008 saw the former president Gayyoom departto Theemuge. However, Mulee-aage has once again become the official residenceof the Maldivian President.
E: Friday Mosque (Hukuru Miskiiy) This ancient mosque was built in 1656 during the reignof sultan Ibrahim Iskandar I. The interiors and exteriors of this mosque areintricately carved with Arabic writings and omamental patterns. Unfortunatelynon-Muslims are not allowed inside without prior permission.
F: Lunch at Thai Wok Restaurant
Medhuziy AaraiyThis is the tomb of the Moroccan traveler Abu- alBarakaath-UI Barbary, the scholar responsible for the mass conversion of the Maldivesto Islam. This tomb is located near the Friday Mosque.
G: Islamic Center (Mosque)Opened in 1984, this is Male’s largest and best-knownarchitectural landmark. The complex contains the largest mosque in the Maldives,topped with a golden dome and capable of accommodating 5, 000 people. Visitorsare welcome inside outside prayer hours, but no interior photographs areallowed. Entrance is free.
H: Theemuge (The Former PresidentialPalace and Current Supreme Court)Located in “Orchid Magu”, Theemuge was the massiveresidence of the former president from 1988 onwards up until the year 2008. Thecurrent president Mohamed Nasheed transferred the Supreme Court of the Maldivesand offices to Theemuge. This is a worthy sight with a design boasting of amagnificent mixed look of traditional and modern elements.
I: The Fish Market & Local MarketJust west of Independence square (Jumhooree Maidhan)and with a group of fishing boats docked just opposite, this is where fishwhich includes mainly Tuna varieties such as skip-jack tuna and yellow-fin tunaare brought, gutted and sold for consumption of the locals of Male.
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4.30pm – 7.30pm - Dolphine &Sunset Cruise – US$37 per personA popular and recommended way to conclude yourmemories of the Maldivesislands is to head out to see at the close of day and enjoy a perfect momentwhen the sinking sun kisses the horizon, lighting the waves aflame in brilliantcolors of gold and orange.
Day II 9am –1.30pm Snorkeling Adventures – US$30 per personWhether you wish to justrent equipment and snorkel in Hulhumale lagoon or wish to take a guided snorkeltour you can be assured of discovering the beauty of the underwater world ofthe Maldives.
3pm Takingthe ferry to Stingray Beach Inn – US$2 per personTravel by ferryboat takes1.5 hours and costs only USD2 per person. Ferryboat is available from Male’ andleaves Male’ at 3pm daily. Return ferry from Maafushi leaves at 7.30am daily. * Take a taxi to goVillingili Ferry Terminal* The schedule ferry toMaafushi is just next to Villingili Ferry Terminal
Check-In Hotel: StingrayBeach InnAddress: Ziyaarai Magu, K.Maafushi, 08090, MaldivesPhone: +9607781068
Time to be confirmed Night fishing (2hours) – US$25 per person +US$8 (BBQ Dinner)Fishing is in the Maldivian blood. It is so entwinedin the lives of Maldivians that there are celebrations when a good catch iscaught and complaints when fish is scarce at our dinner tables. Maldivianfishermen wake up to the dawn call of island roosters, using the artful poleand line method of fishing.
Day III SanbankTrips (Furafathi) – US$12 per personFurafathi orcommonly known as Sexy Beach is a deserted sandbank near Maafushi Island.With nothing but a few birds it sight, you are left on your own to enjoy theamazing waters surrounding the sandbank. JumeirahVittaveli – US$60 (Including lunch ) + US$50 (Transport)JumeirahVittaveli, a captivating island resort escape surrounded by white sandy beachesand crystal clear blue waters. They offer wide range of cuisines and spafacilities, swimming pool and different clubs for everyone to enjoy. Explorethe beautiful coral reefs surrounding the island BoduBeru (Traditional Music)Bodu Beru is oneof the most popular forms of folk music and dance that is found in theinhabited islands of Maldives.People of all age groups participate enthusiastically in Bodu Beru folk music.The musical instruments that are used consist of three or four drums made fromhollowed coconut wood and a variety of thumping instruments. Spectators join toclap and dance. Day IV Flight:Male, Maldivesto Singapore
Flight No : TR 2503Departs: Male Ibrahim International Airportat 12.15pmArrives: Singapore Changi International Airport Terminal 2 at7.40pm
