Explore the Maldives in Style (Four Seasons Kuda Huraa to Four Seasons Land Giraavaru)
Bespoke Holiday Itinerary / Experience Tour

Most visitors only see one resort in the Maldives; this itinerary is a superb way to capture the essence of the archipelago in a little more depth without compromising on luxury. You’ll combine stays at the wonderful Four Seasons Kuda Huraa and Four Seasons Landa Giraavaru with 4 days travelling through the Male and Baa Atoll’s aboard the Four Seasons Explorer, a deluxe “liveaboard” catamaran.

Highlights include

• Two days at the 5 star Four Seasons Kuda Huraa, a beautiful “garden island” with white sand beaches, just 25 minutes by speedboat from Male Airport.
• Four days at the equally luxurious Four Seasons Landa Giraavaru, a larger island with a more remote, jungle feel and one of the Maldives largest natural lagoons.
• A Four day  marine and cultural odyssey aboard the Four Seasons Explorer sailing between the Male and Baa Atoll.  
• Learn to dive or just snorkel
• Discover untouched reefs and shipwrecks.
• Swim, snorkel or dive with exotic marine life such as reef fish, turtles and maybe even Manta’s and Whale Sharks.
• Visit remote local islands, a side of the Maldives rarely seen by tourists.
• Sunset Jacuzzis and remote island picnics.
• Indulge in innovative treatments at the resort Spa’s, on board the boat or even on remote desert islands.
• Dine in style at one of the eight island restaurants.  The Maldivian feasts and Indian restaurant are highly recommended. 

• International flights (usually with BA or Emirates)
• 2 nights at Four Seasons Kuda Huraa in a Sunrise Bungalow with Pool on Half Board basis
• 3 nights on Four Seasons Explorer in a stateroom on a Full Board basis (some drinks are included too)
• 4 nights at Four Seasons Landa Giraavaru in a Sunrise Water Bungalow on a Half Board basis
• Speedboat transfers between Male and Four Seasons Kuda Huraa
• Seaplane transfers between Four Seasons Landa Giraavaru and Male

Day 1 Depart the UK

Depart the UK for the Maldives. Flights are available from various UK airports including a direct service from Heathrow with British Airways. 

Day 2 Arrive in The Maldives – Four Seasons Kuda Huraaa

On arrival in Male you will be met by a Four Seasons representative who will assist with your bags and take you to the speedboat. The journey across to Kuda Huraa is just 25 minutes, if you’re lucky you might see dolphins on the way.

Check into your Sunrise Beach Bunaglow with private pool and spend the rest of the day relaxing on the beach, swimming in the crystal clear water or maybe luxuriating in the Island Spa. Enjoy dinner in one of the hotels excellent restaurants.

Day 3 Four Seasons Kuda Huraaa

Today is free to enjoy this “garden island”, explore the small island on foot, visit the turtles at the marine discovery centre, or simply enjoy the sun, sand and excellent facilities!

Day 4 Four Seasons Explorer

After breakfast at Kuda Huraa you’ll board the fantastic Explorer boat to begin your cruise through the Atolls to Landa Giraavaru. As you set sail, lunch will be served on board and the afternoon will give you time to settle into your cabin and meet fellow passengers. As the boat moors for the evening, cocktails and a welcome dinner with the captain and crew will be served. Dine Al fresco, the clarity of the stars in this remote part of the world is quite breathtaking.

Day 5 Four Seasons Explorer

Divers and snorkelers can choose to take an early morning dip and explore the spectacular reef and marine life around them. This is followed by breakfast on board the boat followed by further opportunities to explore the marine life or enjoy other water sports around the boat throughout the day. Alternatively spend the day relaxing with a book in the sun.

Day 6 Four Seasons Explorer

There will be further chances to snorkel and dive throughout the morning and the chance to take a trip to a nearby island and meet its local community. After lunch the boat will drop anchor at an uninhabited pristine island where you are free to explore. Before returning to the boat there is chance to enjoy a relaxing massage on the island, the spa therapists from the boat will set up a temporary massage pavilion in a location of your choice (as pictured).  Tonight there will be a barbecue dinner served on the desert island.

 Day 7 Four Seasons Explorer to Four Seasons Landa Giraavaru

After breakfast and optional morning dives and snorkelling, your boat will take you to Landa Giraavaru. Here you’ll check into your Sunrise Water Villa. Spend the rest of the day enjoying your water villa, swimming in one of the Maldives largest lagoons or enjoy more snorkelling off the shore.

At dusk we recommend heading to Seabar where you can watch the sunset with a cocktail whilst spotting lemon sharks.

Dine in your choice of restaurant, there are several excellent options including Arabian, Italian, Japanese and Indian.

Day 8 Four Seasons Landa Giraavaru

Enjoy the islands 44 acres of unspoilt jungle wilderness and expansive lagoon.  Maybe even learn a little about the conservation projects and research run by the Marine Research Centre.

The size and layout of Landa Giraavaru allows you to immerse yourself in activity or retreat and unwind, perhaps even do some yoga or visit the Ayurverdic Spa.  Landa is similarly suited to guests who want action and those who seek complete relaxtion.  

Day 9 Four Seasons Landa Giraavaru.

Another day enjoying the sun, sand, pristine sea and fantastic facilities of Landa.

Day 10 Four Seasons Landa Giraavaru

Your last full day enjoying the glorious Maldives. Perhaps this evening is the time to treat yourselves to a romantic private dinner on a remote sandbank in the Indian Ocean, after sunset the stars light up the sky and the phosphorescence lights up the water, the perfect ending to an incredible holiday.

Day 11 Fly Home

Depending on your flight schedule today you may have time for a last snorkel, swim or spa treatment before your seaplane flight back to Male. The seaplane itself provides a great opportunity to see the unique geography of the Maldives from the air. On arrival in Male you’ll board your flight back to the UK.