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8-DAY ITINERARY · MALDIVES

8 days in the Maldives

📅 8 days · 7 nights💵 ≈ US$3,095 per person with flights✈️ Priced for December 2026💑 Couples🗓 Best: Dec–Apr
💵 About US$3,095 per person with flights from Toronto (US$6,189 for 2 adults)

Priced for travel in December 2026. Prices change with dates: peak holidays cost more, quieter months less. Pick your own dates with “Customise this trip” and the planner shows prices for them.

Experience the stunning beauty of the Maldives with a mix of local island charm and luxury resort relaxation. Enjoy activities like snorkelling, a sandbank picnic, and a sunset dolphin cruise during your unforgettable 8-day trip.

DAY 1Fly to Maldives
17:45🚆

Travel to the airport in Toronto

Taxi, ride-share or transit · arrive 3 hours before the flight · cost depends on where you live

21:30✈️

Flight from Toronto to Malé

Overnight flight · lands the next day at 10:40

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≈ US$847 pp
DAY 2Explore Malé≈ US$138 pp
11:25🚆

Speedboat transfer to Malé guesthouse

About 30 min from the airport

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US$18 pp
11:55🛏

Check-in at Hotel Octave (1 night)

1 night in Malé · ~US$148 per night · Arriving before check-in time: leave your bags and explore · Malé

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US$74 pp
12:55🍽

Lunch at The Sea House Maldives

Enjoy local cuisine with a view of the ocean.

US$21 pp
14:00📍

Malé Fish Market

Experience the hustle and bustle of local fishing culture.

Free
15:30📍

Hukuru Miskiy Mosque

Visit the oldest mosque in the Maldives, a stunning architectural gem.

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Free
16:45⭐

Rest after travelling

Free time to rest at the hotel or wander nearby

Free
18:30🍽

Dinner at Kebab & Kurry

Savor delicious Indian and Maldivian dishes.

US$25 pp
DAY 3Exploring Maafushi Island & Snorkelling≈ US$318 pp
07:40🍽

Breakfast at Hotel Octave

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:20⭐

Check-out from Hotel Octave

Check out

Free
09:30🚆

Speedboat to Maafushi

About 0.5 hours

US$14 pp
10:15🚆

Speedboat transfer from Malé

About 30 min

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US$7 pp
10:45🛏

Check-in at Kaani Village & Spa (4 nights)

4 nights in Maafushi · ~US$127 per night · Arriving before check-in time: leave your bags and explore · Maafushi

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US$254 pp
13:30🍽

Lunch at The Lighthouse Restaurant

Enjoy local seafood with a view of the ocean.

US$18 pp
14:45⭐

Rest after travelling

Free time to rest at the hotel or wander nearby

Free
19:00🍽

Dinner at The Ocean Restaurant

Savor delicious Maldivian cuisine by the beach.

US$25 pp
DAY 4Sandbank Picnic & Dolphin Cruise≈ US$148 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Kaani Village & Spa

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:45🚆

Bicycle rental

For getting around today

US$4 pp
09:30⭐

Snorkelling trip

Explore vibrant coral reefs and marine life.

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US$42 pp
12:30🍽

Lunch at Kaani Village & Spa Restaurant

Enjoy local Maldivian cuisine in a cozy setting.

US$21 pp
14:00⭐

Sandbank Picnic

Relax on a beautiful sandbank with a picnic.

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US$53 pp
18:00🍽

Dinner at Hot Spot Grill

Savor grilled seafood and local dishes.

US$28 pp
DAY 5Relax on Maafushi≈ US$64 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Kaani Village & Spa

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:45🚆

Bicycle rental

For getting around today

US$4 pp
12:30🍽

Lunch near your sightseeing in Maafushi

Pick a local spot along the way

US$21 pp
14:00⭐

Free time to explore Maafushi

Wander a neighbourhood, shop or rest — ask us for ideas

Free
19:15🍽

Dinner in Maafushi

Ask your hotel for a favourite nearby

US$39 pp
DAY 6Luxury Resort Experience≈ US$131 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Kaani Village & Spa

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:45🚆

Bicycle rental

For getting around today

US$4 pp
09:15⭐

Resort Amenities - Relax by the Pool

Enjoy the luxury pool and sun loungers.

Free
12:30🍽

Lunch at Kaani Restaurant

Try local Maldivian dishes and fresh seafood.

US$21 pp
14:00⭐

Water Sports Activities

Engage in jet skiing or paddle boarding.

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US$42 pp
17:00📍

Sunset Dolphin Cruise

Watch dolphins at sunset, a magical experience.

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US$35 pp
19:30🍽

Dinner at The Lighthouse

Dine with a view of the sea, great seafood.

US$28 pp
DAY 7Baa Atoll - Fly Home≈ US$586 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Kaani Village & Spa

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:50⭐

Check-out from Kaani Village & Spa

Check out

Free
10:00🚆

Speedboat to resort

About 0.5 hours

US$21 pp
10:45🚆

Speedboat transfer from Maafushi

About 15 min

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US$11 pp
11:00🛏

Check-in at Dusit Thani Maldives (1 night)

1 night in Baa Atoll · ~US$423 per night · Arriving before check-in time: leave your bags and explore · Baa Atoll

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US$212 pp
12:00🍽

Lunch at Cielo

Enjoy a delicious meal with ocean views.

US$28 pp
13:30📍

Overwater Bungalow Experience

Relax in your luxurious overwater bungalow.

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US$212 pp
15:30⭐

Resort Amenities - Spa Treatment

Indulge in a rejuvenating spa experience.

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US$71 pp
16:45⭐

Rest after travelling

Free time to rest at the hotel or wander nearby

Free
18:30🍽

Dinner at The Lagoon

Savor fresh seafood in a stunning setting.

US$32 pp
DAY 8Back home≈ US$18 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Dusit Thani Maldives

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:45⭐

Check-out from Dusit Thani Maldives

Check out

Free
09:00🚆

Speedboat transfer to Malé Airport

Arrive 3 hours before the flight

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US$18 pp
12:30✈️

Flight from Baa Atoll to Toronto

Flight home

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≈ US$847 pp
🚆

Travel home from the airport

Taxi, ride-share or transit · cost depends on where you live

Prices are estimates per person, checked November 2026, for 2 travellers sharing, shown in US$. Times are a guide: check opening hours before you go. Booking links go to our travel partners; we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Planned with the Nanajee AI trip planner and reviewed by Nanajee Travels.

Questions about this trip

How much does a 8-day trip to Maldives cost?

About US$3,095 per person (US$6,189 for 2 adults) for this 8-day plan travelling in December 2026, including return flights from Toronto (about US$1,694) and 7 nights in a mid-range hotel, sharing a room. Without flights it is about US$1,401 per person. These are estimates checked in November 2026; prices change with dates, and peak holidays cost more.

What is the best time to visit Maldives?

December to April is the dry season with calm, clear water; May to November is cheaper but wetter.

How many days do you need in Maldives?

8 days (including travel days) covers the highlights: Explore Malé; Exploring Maafushi Island & Snorkelling; Sandbank Picnic & Dolphin Cruise; Relax on Maafushi. For a slower pace or more day trips, add a day or two with “Customise this trip”.

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. Press “Customise this trip” and the free Nanajee planner opens with this trip filled in. Change the length, dates, budget, who is coming or your home city, and you get a new day-by-day plan with costs in about a minute.

How do you get around Maldives?

This plan uses taxi, boat and domestic flight to get between places; local transport costs about US$99 per person for the whole trip. Each journey is shown on the day it happens, with its time and cost.

Where should you stay in Maldives?

This plan uses Hotel Octave (Hotel Octave, Malé), then Kaani Village & Spa (Kaani Village & Spa, Maafushi), then Dusit Thani Maldives (Dusit Thani Maldives, Baa Atoll) (or similar), 6 nights in total, chosen to be close to the places you visit. Hotels cost about US$540 per person for the trip, sharing a room. You can pick a different hotel or area with “Customise this trip”.

Can I do this trip with kids?

Yes, with a few changes. This plan is written for 2 adults. Press “Customise this trip”, choose “We have kids” and add their ages: the planner adjusts the pace, the stops and the costs for your family.