Jifuti

Baa Atoll

Dharavandhoo

5.157°N, 73.130°E

How to reach

  • Manta Air — Domestic flight

    25 m · Several daily flights — 25 minutes each way

    The airport is on Dharavandhoo itself — quickest route to the Baa atoll.

    Book through Manta Air or your guesthouse. 20 kg + 5 kg cabin.

    Domestic flight from Malé (MLE → DRV) (sample)

    $200 per person, return

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  • Atoll Transfer — Speedboat

    2 h · On request — typically morning departures

    Two hours across open water — usually pre-arranged by the guesthouse.

    Speedboat from Malé (sample)

    $95 per person, one way

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Where to stay

Guesthouses on Dharavandhoo are coming soon.

Activities

Things to do

  • Hanifaru Bay manta snorkel (sample)

    Guided snorkel in the UNESCO biosphere when mantas are feeding.

    Permits required — your guesthouse handles them. May–November is the season.

    Hanifaru Bay manta snorkel (sample)

    $80 per person, half day

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Sights & spots

  • Hanifaru Bay biosphere (sample)

    World's largest known feeding ground for reef mantas, 15 minutes by boat.

    Hanifaru Bay biosphere (sample)
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Where to eat

  • Hanifaru Bistro (sample)

    Sea-view dining with grilled fish, curries and fresh juices.

    Hanifaru Bistro (sample)
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Shops & essentials

  • Manta Trust info & souvenir shop (sample)

    Conservation info, manta merch and locally-made souvenirs.

    Manta Trust info & souvenir shop (sample)
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