We did the half-day tour to Huraa to see the mangroves. The tour guides were informative and friendly. I would use their services again.
Daily Departures
Travel By Boat
Explore Island Life
Explore Island Life & Mangroves on Huraa
Set sail through the Indian Ocean from Malé to Huraa. We’ll spend the day chatting to local islanders, learning about their way of life, and sampling local delicacies. After lunch, finish your eco-tour by taking a dip in the sea and relaxing on the beach.
Trip Details
Trip Details
Price
- USD 120 per person
Departure time
- Daily 09:30 – 13:30 Except Friday
Meeting point
- Westside jetty Hulhumale (adjacent to the ferry terminal).
- Collection from the airport, hotels in Malé, Hulhumale or the cruise tender jetty available upon request and is offered free of charge.
We are only able to collect from private resort islands in North and South Male Atolls. Permission must be gained from the resort to enable us to use their private jetty. Not all resorts will allow this service so please do confirm with the resort prior to booking. Charges for return transfer will be based on the distance the resort is located from Male.
Duration
- 4 hours
Group size
- Minimum 2 persons – Maximum 8 persons
Included
- Private speedboat, captain and crew
- Local style lunch
- Island tour
- Services of a Secret Paradise guide
- Local taxes (10% service charge, 16% GST)
Not included
- Personal expenditure eg souvenirs and snacks
What to bring
- Hand Sanitizer, Re-fillable water bottle, insect repellent, camera, money for personal expenditure.
YOUR IMPACT
- Your travel spend sustains the local economy and the livelihoods of locals, including your tour leader and our local suppliers.
- Support a local cafes, helping to sustain the livelihoods of residents and support the island economy.
- Become an advocate for the protection of vital ecosystems, helping preserve mangroves and their crucial role in mitigating climate change.
- Kayaking is a non-motorized activity that causes minimal disturbance to the delicate mangrove ecosystem, helping to preserve its natural state.
- Through interactions with local communities help preserve traditional customs, crafts, and cuisines.
Carbon Footprint
110Kg of CO₂e – average carbon emission per person
Find our more about our Carbon Management here
About your guide
One of our experienced and professionally trained Maldivian tour guides will accompany you for the duration of the activity. All our guides hold First Aid and Lifeguard qualifications and have completed Travelife Sustainable Tourism training.
Highlights
Learn about the culture and history of this island nation.
Explore and learn about the Maldives’ mangrove ecosystems.
Discover local life, learn how dry fish is prepared, and taste other local delicacies.
Keep your eyes peeled to spot dolphins on the return journey.
What to Expect
Boarding the speedboat in Malé, sit back and take in the beauty of the many Maldives islands that pass you by, keep your eyes open for dolphins, or sit and chat with the locals.
Arriving in Huraa, accompanied by your guide, gain insights into the simple life led by the villagers; discover the mangrove swamps and freshwater lake, and learn more about this fragile ecosystem. Discover how fish is dried and cured and taste fresh rihakaru paste, a love-it-or-hate-it delicacy!
Take lunch at a local cafe and spend some time relaxing on the beach before returning to Malé.
Be prepared! Learn more about mangroves and their importance here
Hear From Our Previous Guests
The trip included a walking tour of each island as well as lunch and an afternoon snorkeling stop. This trip was one of the highlights of our current vacation.
I did the local islands (Himmurfushi and Huraa) day trip and it was just an outstanding experience! I absolutely enjoyed every single bit of it from the amazing snorkeling spots, beautiful beaches, meeting the locals to the delicious lunch.
