[{"title":"Day 1: Join trip in Male","name":"Malé","description":"Our adventure begins in Male at the hotel where we spend the night. The circumference of the island is little more than 5 kilometres so it's very easy to explore on foot, and is a hive of activity, in stark contrast to the laid-back islands of the archipelago that we will be exploring in the coming days.<br/><br/> <br/><br/> If you would like to receive a complimentary airport transfer today, you'll need to arrive into Male International Airport (MLE). For those arriving on time our representative will meet you in the hotel reception at 4pm for the initial tour briefing and to take us on an orientation walking tour of the town, taking in the Mosque, to the fish market and strolling along the water's edge to watch the ferries coming and going.<br/><br/> <br/><br/> Please note that if you wish to join the orientation tour today, you must arrive at the hotel by 4pm. If you are booking your own flights, we recommend giving yourself at least one hour to clear the airport and the short transfer to the hotel. Therefore the latest your flight can arrive is 3pm. Should you miss the meeting, our rep will leave you information giving the meeting time for the next day in the hotel reception and will inform you of any essential information as soon as you catch up.","lat":"4.175496","lng":"73.509347"},{"title":"Day 4: Cruise to Dhiggaru Island for a Bodu Beru display","name":"Dhiggaru","description":"After a relaxed start, we head east to the inhabited island of Dhiggaru. Here, we drop our anchor by a particularly good snorkelling reef. Later in the afternoon, when it has cooled down a bit, we plan to go ashore to meet the island's inhabitants. We may be struck by the traditional, yet relaxed, way of life in the island's lively village. Very few tourist groups visit and we must remember to dress and act respectfully, removing our shoes when visiting a house or a mosque.","lat":"3.111647","lng":"73.566038"},{"title":"Day 5: Visit the traditional village of Felidhoo","name":"Felidhoo","description":"Today, we head back to Felidhoo Atoll and its administrative centre, Felidhoo. With a population of about 400, this is the least populated of all the country's administrative centres. Again, we take time to visit the village and have the opportunity to enjoy a Bodu Beru performance in the evening, the traditional folk music of the country.","lat":"3.472024","lng":"73.546898"},{"title":"Day 6: Discover Hulhidhoo reef before sailing to Fulidhoo","name":"Fulidhoo","description":"By now, we are likely to be feeling completely relaxed, as our routine of reading, sunbathing and napping between island stops and snorkelling spots has become second nature. With a subtly different name to our previous day's stop-off, we break today's journey with a visit to Fulidhoo Island. Once again, we meet the locals and gain more of an appreciation of their life in this tropical paradise. After a further visit to the island of Hulhidhoo, we anchor by a large reef, where we can spend time snorkelling.","lat":"3.680182","lng":"73.415811"},{"title":"Day 7: Sail to Male stopping to snorkel at Embudhoo Reef","name":"Male","description":"Our last day on the boat sees us cruising back towards Male. We take the opportunity for some final snorkelling and swimming, before enjoying a farewell meal with our boat crew.","lat":"4.175496","lng":"73.509347"},{"title":"Day 8: Trip ends in Male","name":"Male","description":"The trip ends after breakfast on our dhoni in Male.<br/><br/> <br/><br/> There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Male at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at the airport for a cost of $6 per item. If you would like an airport transfer today, you need to depart from Male International Airport (MLE).","lat":"4.175496","lng":"73.509347"}]
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