Addu Atoll itinerary

Plan 01

1 day in Addu Atoll

1. 01

   Day 1: Gan and the Link Road

   Start on Gan with a slow walk or cycle round the old RAF area near Equator Village, including the Commonwealth war graves and the old cannon and cinema relics. Ride or take a taxi along the Link Road over the Sunset Bridge towards Feydhoo and Maradhoo, stopping for tea at a local cafe. Rest through the hot early afternoon and use the last light for the causeway views.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Equator Village	Overnight or longer	Easy	November to April for calmer seas

   Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.

Plan 02

2 days in Addu Atoll

1. 01

   Day 1: Gan and the causeway

   Explore Gan's RAF remains in the morning, then travel along the Link Road to Maradhoo and Feydhoo for a fishing-village feel. Keep the evening free for the Sunset Bridge.

2. 02

   Day 2: Hithadhoo's nature

   Go to Hithadhoo for the Addu Nature Park, the Eydhigali Kilhi wetlands and the walkways. Add the quiet beach at Koattey if the sea is calm. Arrange transport back to Gan well before dusk.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Koattey	1 to 2 hours	Easy	Early morning, calm sea

   Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.

Plan 03

3 days in Addu Atoll

1. 01

   Day 1: Gan heritage

   Ease in with Gan's RAF heritage and the Link Road. No dives or long excursions on the first day.

2. 02

   Day 2: Reef and wreck

   Book a dive or snorkel day with a local dive centre. Certified divers can ask about the British Loyalty wreck and Addu Manta Point; non-divers can ask about a snorkel or lagoon boat trip instead.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   British Loyalty wreck	Half a day with the boat transfer	Moderate	December to April for calmer seas

   Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.

   With parents at British Loyalty wreck: The boat ride is the main effort. Older travellers who do not dive can skip the wreck and take a lagoon or snorkel trip instead; get medical clearance for any diving.

3. 03

   Day 3: Hithadhoo and Meedhoo

   Spend the morning in the Addu Nature Park and at Koattey, and return for a rest. If energy allows, take a late-morning visit to Meedhoo for the old Koagannu cemetery, dressed modestly.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Koattey	1 to 2 hours	Easy	Early morning, calm sea

   Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.

Read before you go

Guides for the stops on these routes

Pacing

Pacing a Addu Atoll trip for parents and children

• Do outdoor sights in the first hours after sunrise; midday sun and humidity on the open causeway are tiring.
• Ride a bicycle only on the flat Link Road in cool hours; use a taxi or bus for the full length of about 14 to 16 km.
• Dress modestly outside resorts and on local beaches: cover shoulders and thighs, including when you swim.
• Take travel insurance and a few days of regular medicines. Addu has a regional hospital and some clinics, but serious cases go to Malé or overseas.
• Ask your resort or guesthouse for a written vegetarian or Jain meal plan before arriving, and pack snacks for flights.
• Sea trips for the wreck and mantas can be rough in the wetter months; if you are unsure on boats, ask for a calm-day snorkel instead.

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