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Island Facts:

Island Size: Length 1.300 km (0.808 mi) • Width 0.690 km (0.429 mi)
Island Population: 783 (including foreigners)
Distance from International Airport: 269.5 km
By Boat from Male': Around 14 hrs (over night travel) & is cheapest means of transport available
By Speedboat from Male': Around 05 hours
By Domestic flight: 55 minutes to Kulhudhuffushi Airport & then by zone Ferry Boat
 

Island Description

VAIKARADHOO is a beautiful local island lying in the Haa Dhaalu Atoll with a population of 900 people living in the island.  The island is surrounded by crystal clear lagoon and white sandy beach. Lots of new growing colorful corals with plenty of colorful various types of fishes to explore during snorkeling. The people of the island are friendly. There are lots of green beautiful Palm trees around the island with other vegetations inside on the mini farms; water melon, papaya, chilies growing in some parts of the islands. 

Ideal local island for Tourists to spend holiday who would like to discover the local people and how they live and then to enjoy snorkeling, sun tanning. Experience a real Maldives holiday and discover the true Maldivian lifestyle and culture. Talk to the friendly people, join with them in cafes and talk about the lifestyle of the people and tradition, about food or enjoy taking photos or walking through the island.

You can simply relax on the beach under shades of the trees, read a book, watch Sunrise & Sunset & listen to the sound of the sea breeze or waves that will refresh your mind. Enjoy snorkeling, sun tanning, fishing on the beach and then make own BBQ. Fishing lines and hooks are available to buy from the local shops at minimal price.

There are few Shops where you can buy soft drinks, biscuits and also there are few local Cafe's from where you can enjoy local and some international dishes at low price including Hedhi-ka which is name for local short eats which the cafes serve at low price including Coffee, tea varieties of juices.

Do not forget to bring your own snorkeling gears & suntanning lotions though they are available to buy from local shops in the island. Water Sports facilities & Diving facilities are available for rent from some of the Guest Houses. It is advisable to check type of water sports facilities available at the time of booking.

During the festive periods  like Eid, Independent day holiday period, Republic day holiday period, school holidays & during new year period most of the islands will celebrate special traditional dance, sports, live-music; traditional dances, cooking traditional local foods. If you plan to make holiday during any of the Festive Period, it is advisable to check in advance any special events scheduled in the island during these special holiday period. It is advisable to check Weather Forecast always before you begin your travel

A Standard Health Center is available on the island where Tourists can easily consult the Doctor if any consultation is required

 

Accomodations to Book

Classified
VARUVAA BOUTIQUE
VARUVAA BOUTIQUE (✸✸✸)
Vaikaradhoo

Transportation to Choose

Speed Boat

Speed Boat

Speed Boat is a little fast mode of travel to the island. Equipped with L-Jackets. A small bottle of Water & vomiting bag will be provided on board

Boat Ferry - low budget

Boat Ferry - low budget

For budget traveler’s cheapest way is by Fiber-Boats (Cargo-Ferry). Strong to sea wt L-Jackets. It is adventure & for couples it can be a rom- journey as it travel thru atolls - enjoy watching mnight waves, sunrise n morning mist. Boat provides sleeping area in gen-compart where fan or AC fixed. Some serve free Local food wt free juice/coffee. Do pack S/drinks, water bot n biscuits to add joy n energy. Rem to bring anti-vomit tab incase

Domestic Flight

Domestic Flight

A comfortable and convenient way to travel to distant local island is by Domestic flight