Trip Highlights
This is more than a holiday it’s a shared escape designed for women who want time to reconnect with nature, with others, and with themselves.
Experience the Best of Both Worlds: Local Island Life and Resort Living
This journey has been carefully designed to show you two very different sides of the Maldives. Begin on a welcoming local island, where you’ll experience authentic Maldivian culture, warm hospitality and peaceful island rhythms, before transitioning to a beautiful beachfront villa at a resort.
Swim, Snorkel and Discover the Maldives’ Incredible Marine Life
Step straight into crystal-clear lagoons and explore vibrant coral reefs filled with tropical fish, rays and possibly even turtles. Guided snorkelling sessions give you the chance to experience the magic of the Indian Ocean’s underwater world .
Sunset Dolphin Cruise
Go in search of wild dolphins in the ocean at sunset watching them play in the golden light.
Stay in a Boutique Island Hotel on a Beautiful Local Island
Your time on the local island offers a rare opportunity to experience the Maldives beyond the typical resort setting. Wake each day to turquoise views, enjoy fresh island-inspired meals and spend your time swimming, relaxing on white-sand beaches or exploring the surrounding lagoon at your own pace.
Transition Seamlessly into 4* Resort Living
Midway through the trip, you’ll move effortlessly from local island charm to resort-style comfort at Sun Siyam Olhuveli (or similar). Think beachfront villas, beautiful beaches and ocean views in every direction.
Dedicated Time for Relaxation, Wellness and Connection
This trip has been thoughtfully paced to allow space to truly unwind. Whether that means reading on the beach, journalling beside the ocean, enjoying slow conversations with like-minded women or simply switching off from everyday life, there is time here to rest, reset and reconnect.
Enjoy Sundowners from a Unique Floating Bar Boat
While alcohol isn’t served on local inhabited islands, we will have access to a dedicated floating bar boat each evening. It’s the perfect setting to enjoy sunset drinks together while watching the sky change colour over the Indian Ocean.
Scenic Flights and Speedboat Transfers Through the Atolls
Travel between islands becomes part of the adventure itself, with breathtaking domestic flights over coral atolls and smooth speedboat journeys across turquoise waters. These seamless transfers add to the sense that you are truly exploring one of the most beautiful island destinations on Earth.
A Hosted Small-Group Experience with Support Throughout
As with all Wild Hearted Adventures journeys, you’ll travel with a supportive group of like-minded women and have on-ground guidance throughout the trip. Everything is organised for you, allowing you to relax completely and focus on enjoying the experience from the moment you arrive.
Discover the True Rhythm of Island Life in the Maldives
Staying on a local island gives you the rare chance to experience the Maldives beyond the resort setting. Enjoy peaceful beach walks, watch daily island life unfold, sample fresh local cuisine and connect more deeply with the culture and community that make this destination so special. It’s a slower, more meaningful way to experience the Maldives before transitioning into the comfort and elegance of your luxury resort stay.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Malé: Welcome & Unwind
Arrive in the Maldives and transfer to your airport hotel in Malé where we will spend the night before transferring to our first Island.
This first evening is intentionally gentle, allowing you to unwind, meet your fellow travellers, and begin forming connections in a relaxed setting.
Meals included: None
Hotel: Airport hotel Male
Day 2-6 - Local Island Luxury Escape (4 Nights, Full Board)
Begin your local island adventure with a scenic internal domestic flight (additional cost), followed by your onward transfer to the local island by boat.
Prepare to fall in love with the Maldives in its most authentic form. Staying on a local island offers a rare opportunity to experience the true rhythm of island life – where warm hospitality, turquoise waters, and untouched beauty come together effortlessly.
Here, the Maldives reveals its magic: powder-soft white sands, crystal-clear lagoons, and vibrant house coral reefs teeming with marine life. Every day brings a new shade of blue, a new moment of wonder, and a deeper sense of calm.
You will be staying on a beautiful local island. The resort offers 25 spacious air-conditioned tented lodges with ensuite outdoor bathrooms, which sits beautifully on a private beach surrounded by lush vegetation.
Your Experience Here Includes:
Guided Snorkelling (2 sessions included): Swim through thriving coral gardens, encountering colourful fish, possibly rays, and turtles in their natural habitat.
Dolphin Cruise
Slow Island Living: Spend your days beachside, reading, swimming, or simply soaking in the beauty around you.
Wellness & Connection: Optional journaling moments, or group conversations designed to reconnect and recharge.
Cultural Immersion: Experience local life, from optional island walks to glimpses of Maldivian traditions and community.
Daily Sundowners on a Bar Boat: As this is a local island, alcohol is not served within the hotel*. However, a dedicated bar boat is available each evening offering the perfect setting to enjoy sunset drinks over the ocean. Drinks are not included and will be charged.
*Please note: Due to local regulations on inhabited islands, alcohol is not available on the island itself. The nearby bar boat provides a relaxed and scenic alternative for those who wish to enjoy drinks.
Hotel: The Maverick Beach Tipi (or Similar)
Meals: Full board
Please note: The flight is not included in the price but it will be organised by us at an additional charge of £325.
Day 6 - Transition to a New Island Resort
After breakfast, depart your local island and take a domestic flight back to Malé, followed by a speedboat transfer to your luxury resort.
This smooth transition marks the shift from cultural immersion to elevated indulgence, offering a new perspective on the Maldives.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Hotel: Sun Siyam Olhuveli Beach Villa (or similar)
Days 6-9 - Resort Indulgence (3 Nights)
After experiencing the charm of local island life, elevate your journey with a seamless transition into 4* resort living. This is where the Maldives becomes pure indulgence.
Picture waking up in a stunning villa surrounded by endless ocean views, stepping directly into warm, crystal-clear water, and spending your days in complete freedom.
Highlights Include:
Elegant Villas: Beachfront accommodation with access to the ocean.
Uninterrupted Relaxation: Lounge by beautiful pools, stroll along pristine beaches, or simply enjoy the privacy of your surroundings.
Spa & Wellness (additional): Indulge in soothing treatments designed to rejuvenate body and mind.
Dining Experiences: From casual beachfront meals to refined dining, enjoy a variety of culinary options.
Freedom & Flexibility: Whether you prefer total relaxation or light activities, this portion of the trip is yours to design.
This phase is all about slowing down, and fully immersing yourself in the beauty of your surroundings.
Meals: Full board
Hotel: Sun Siyam Olhuveli Beach Villa (or similar
PLEASE NOTE:
The itinerary is subject to change. Whilst we do our best to follow the published itinerary, activities, timings and locations may be amended due to weather conditions, sea conditions, operational requirements or circumstances beyond our control.
Accommodation, room sizes and facilities may vary between resorts and room categories – We reserve the right to substitute accommodation with an alternative of a similar standard should circumstances require.
Images used on this website and in promotional materials are for illustrative purposes only and do not guarantee specific rooms, views, marine life sightings or experiences.
Marine life sightings cannot be guaranteed. Encounters with whale sharks, manta rays, dolphins, turtles and other species are dependent on seasonality, weather conditions, ocean conditions and natural animal behaviour.
Coral reefs, beaches and natural environments are subject to seasonal and environmental changes. Conditions may differ from those shown in photographs or promotional materials.
Internal Flights – You are required to take return internal flight to get to the Island. We will arrange this so that we all travel together but there is an additional charge of £325 which will be added to your account at a later date.
Island life forms part of the Maldives experience. Infrastructure, services and facilities may differ from those typically experienced in the UK, Europe or North America.
Most activities and transfers will be conducted as a group; however, this is dependent on group numbers and operational requirements.
Snorkelling, diving and water-based activities involve inherent risks. Participants are responsible for ensuring they are medically fit and comfortable participating in such activities.
Prices quoted in USD are subject to exchange rate fluctuations and may vary at the time of booking.
- Booking fees apply on the We Travel booking site.
Information published on this website is believed to be accurate at the time of publication but may be updated or amended without notice.
What's Included
- 9 nights accommodation (Malé, local island, and resort)
- Meals as on the main itinerary
- Speedboat transfers
- 2 guided snorkelling excursions with expert guides + Dolphin cruise
- Dedicated host support throughout your trip
- On-ground coordination and assistance
What's not included
- Air travel. Neither iternational or internal flights are included. Internal flights are organised by us but paid for separately (£325)
- Alcohol and soft drinks
- Travel insurance – Compulsory
- Personal allowances
- Tips – we recommend you budget for $20 a day
Your hosts
Anna, or one of her team will guide you on a journey of connection and discovery in the breathtaking surroundings of the Maldives, where turquoise lagoons, white-sand beaches and the gentle rhythm of island life create the perfect setting to slow down, recharge and reconnect with yourself and the world around you.
Host TBC
At times, unforeseen circumstances may require a change in your assigned host. However, rest assured that you’ll always be in the capable hands of a passionate, knowledgeable, and exceptional host from the Wild Hearted team, ensuring an unforgettable experience.