Tours to Ari Atoll
- Without a visa
Since most of the coral archipelago islands are uninhabited, you have a fantastic opportunity to spend an entire day on a deserted island! Here, you'll feel in harmony with nature and escape the bustle of crowds, accompanied only by the sound of waves and the swaying of palm trees. On Ari Atoll, you can also stay in a comfortable hotel and enjoy all the available activities: water sports, yacht cruises, snorkeling, and more.
- Visit an uninhabited island
- Explore marine life
- Ride a yacht
Hotels Ari Atoll
Interesting in Ari Atoll
- Dhivehi (Maldivian) language
Ari Atoll consists of about 70 islands, 28 of which are resort islands. It offers excellent hotels with great service, perfect conditions for diving, snorkeling, and other water activities. Some islands are connected by bridges, providing space for walking and cycling.
Weather
The atoll's proximity to the equator blurs the boundaries between seasons. It is always hot here: +30°C air temperature, and the water warms up to +26°C. However, the best time for diving is from November to February, when water clarity is at its peak, with no winds, waves, or rain. Humidity is low during this period, making the high air temperature more bearable.
Hotels
Almost all hotels are luxury category, offering water bungalows, private beaches and pools, and traditional dhoni boat taxi services. Each hotel has its own focus. Some cater to families with children and operate on an all-inclusive basis. Others attract active travelers with amenities like golf, billiards, and volleyball. Many hotels have their own dive centers where you can rent equipment, take diving lessons, or book trips to dive sites.
Activities
There are many types of activities available on Ari Atoll in the Maldives:
- boat trips to nearby islands, including uninhabited ones;
- sunset cruises on yachts;
- fishing picnics on local islands;
- romantic dinners on the ocean shore;
- a whole day of solitude on a deserted island;
- air tours offering stunning views of the unique atolls and the beauty of the Indian Ocean;
- visits to Dhangethi Island — the cultural center of South Ari, where you can spot reef sharks, moray eels, Napoleon fish, turtles, and feather stars;
- excursions to Thoddoo Atoll, famous for its Maldivian dance school that performs shows at many Ari resorts.
Available water sports include windsurfing, parasailing, jet skiing, and banana boat rides.
Diving
There are many diving spots on the atoll, but you should choose based on your experience, interests, and conditions. For example, beginners should avoid sites with strong currents.
The Fish Head reserve is known for its unique underwater terrain and sharks; Maaya Thila with its vibrant flora is only suitable for experienced divers due to strong currents. Orimas Thila reserve is famous for canyons and soft corals; Panetone for grottos and barracudas. You can also explore sunken ships — stingrays inhabit the Halaveli wreck, and eels live at Fesdu. Rasdhoo Atoll with hammerhead sharks is suitable for beginners.
Tours to Ari Atoll provide the opportunity to take unique underwater and above-water photos. The turquoise ocean, vibrant flora, white sand, and tropical vegetation create the perfect setting for exotic photo shoots, a chance most visitors take advantage of.