Addu stay guide Where to Stay in Addu Atoll A local guide to choosing between guesthouses, holiday homes,...
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Island stays, guided experiences, transfers, and complete Maldives travel planning from a team based in Addu.
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This experience combines lagoon views, guided snorkeling, dolphin cruising, island history, local food, and easy airport transfers.
5 Nights / 6 Days
Explore Addu’s southern dive region with guided dives around reef walls, channels, coral gardens, marine life, and historic wreck sites.
10 Days / 3 Dives per day
Experience the best of Addu Atoll with a split-stay holiday combining 3 nights at Sansara Maldives and 4 nights at Canareef Resort Maldives.
7 Nights / 8 Days
Addu is calm, spacious, and different from the usual Maldives image. Three main islands are connected by a long causeway, forming five distinct districts, while Meedhoo and Hulhudhoo sit just across the lagoon, a short boat ride away. With one of the country’s largest sheltered lagoons, a protected marine environment, and lush green islands, it is perfect for travelers who want beaches and reefs, but also culture, history, food, and real island life.
Guesthouses, holiday homes, hotels, and resorts can all become part of a custom Addu trip.
Discover the places, flavors, routes, and local experiences that make Addu different from the usual Maldives trip.
Gan arrivals, transfers, island routes, and what to prepare before your trip.
Island meals, cafes, seafood, and local flavors shaped by southern Maldives culture.
How to choose between connected islands, guesthouses, hotels, and resorts.
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EXCELLENT Based on 9 reviews Posted on FionaDecember 2, 2025Verified Incredible local guides At very short notice Fayaz and Shiraf arranged to take me on a tour of Meedhoo. I didn't know what to expect but it turned out to a fantastic few hours and being local and passionate about their island made the trip very special. We whizzed around in their speedy electric vehicle visiting a great variety of sights both natural (such as the Hulhudhoo Mangroves), historical and cultural (such as the incredible traditional buildings made from coral, that are very sadly disappearing) to innovative small farms to supply other Maldivian islands with fresh vegetables and fruit, rather than relying on imports. Not to mention a selection of delicious local snacks to finish the tour off! I highly recommend Addu Travel and Tours because of the enthusiasm and knowledge of Shiraf and Fayez and their wish to give travellers an authentic taste of the many aspects of life on the beautiful island of Meedhoo in the very south of the Maldives.Posted on FlorenceNovember 18, 2025Verified Trust them!! Amazing experience with Addu Travel tours! We first visited the island with our two guides, where we learned a lot about Maldives culture and life on the spot. We were very well received and we are feasting at the meal! The second experience was snorkelling and dolphins. Another unique moment Many thanks to you both for your kindness, advice and passion 🫶🏽Posted on Tom hMarch 18, 2025Verified A perfect snorkeling trip with great local guides! Fantastic snorkeling trip with local guides who go above and beyond to make the day special. A must if you're staying at the Canareef resort! We were picked up in the morning and taken to the boat for a 3 hour snorkeling trip, with 2 locations and dolphin sightings in between.The amount of fish amongst the coral was unbelievable. We were very lucky that the weather and visibility were perfect so clownfish, dolphins, rays, a lobster, and a turtle were not hard to spot.When snorkeling we had freedom to explore and didn't feel rushed by the guides, and they pointed out cool things we never would have seen and we learnt so much about the local area from them.Fayaz sent over loads of footage from the trip and some incredible underwater go pro shots of the amazing things we saw. It was so easy to communicate through whatsapp, they accommodated our group of 6 adults and allowed us to rearrange the day we booked without any trouble.We cannot recommend them highly enough, they exceeded every expectation and made the trip a fun and authentic morning in a beautiful part of the Maldives.Posted on Rarey1March 12, 2025Verified Great trip Booked direct with Fayaz and communicated through WhatsApp. The whole process was seamless … from the taxi pickup to the return at the end of the day.Went to 2 different reefs, saw the dolphins and had a great morning.Never felt rushed or pressurised whilst snorkelling and enjoyed the experience.Would 100% recommend.Posted on Vicky BMarch 10, 2025Verified 100% recommend … fantastic experience Today we did the dolphin and snorkelling experience and what a fantastic expedience it was , Fayaz and the captain of the boat really took care of us and showed us some beautiful places , the snorkelling was breathtaking and I’m no expert but it’s a whole new world under there so would strongly recommend anyone of any level to have a go , the dolphins watching was spectacular , we saw so many and I’m sure Fazal and the captain would have continued to search for them until we found them , what also stood out to us was the knowledge and passion these guys have for the sea life and the job they do, we’d highly recommend it … thank youPosted on Jessica JMarch 6, 2025Verified Loveliest Maldives experience! Oh my gosh!!! Best tour ever. We went to snorkel, saw a turtle, a shark, plenty of beautiful colourful fish and corals. So pretty! Then we went to see the dolphins and oh my Gosh! There was soooo many and they came right up to the boat! It was magical. Fayaz and captain Shiyaan were phenomenal, took us everywhere we wanted, alerted us of all the animals, plaid some tunes and even took us to an uninhabited island where we ate the most delicious papaya, mango, and all the lovely local island fruits. Can’t recommend enough, so much better than booking through a resort and getting crammed in with 30 other people for double the price. Great day thanks again!Posted on Clayton CFebruary 20, 2025Verified 10/10 experience, snorkling with turtles and watching the dolphins We had an amazing experience with Addu travel and tours. We randomly met the guide, Fayaz, the day before, and told him that the dolphin watching we were thinking about was fully booked, and we were leaving in two days. He kindly said that even if they didn't have any other bookings the next day (they usually have 4+ pax on the trip) they would make sure we got to see the dolphins. So the next day we had 4+ hours with him and his crew, snorkeling with turtles, watching dolphins play and eat lunch on a local island (Kandyhera). 10/10 experience, and to a price that's unmatchable. I recommend this trip to everyone who travels to Gan!Thank you Addu travel and Tours!Posted on Stacia WFebruary 10, 2025Verified Unforgettable experiences 😍 I had an incredible experience with Addu Travel and Tour on their dolphin and snorkeling trip! From start to finish, the entire day was unforgettable. The crew Fayaz, Choppa and the boat capt. was welcoming, friendly, and professional, ensuring that everyone felt comfortable and safe throughout the adventure. We had the chance to see dolphins in their natural habitat, which was absolutely magical. The snorkeling spots were beautiful, teeming with vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life. The equipment provided was top-notch, and the guides were knowledgeable, offering tips and insights along the way. If you're looking for an amazing ocean adventure, I highly recommend this trip with Addu Travel and Tour. It was an absolute highlight of my vacation!Posted on Gloria FFebruary 10, 2025Verified BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE Amazing organization and experience in small group. We had a half day trip with dolphins watching, we swam with turtles and we snorkeled in two beautiful points with an amazing reef and so many fishes. The guys are very happy to guide you in their bay. They know what to do and where to go. They organized also a perfect lunch on a private Island. Very very reccomended for people who wants to see the real side of Maldives.
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