Tourists visit Ari Atoll primarily for its 20 island resorts, resplendent natural extravagance, intriguing marine life and historical remnants of the past. Ari Atoll has so much to offer that the traveller is spoilt for choice. South Ari Atoll is famous for its historical sites and diving spots.  The Angaga Thila and the Mayaa Thila make for interesting diving locations, of South Ari Atoll. Whereas the former is for the professional diver, the latter is appropriate for the beginners to explore. Colourful corals, a large variety of sea fishes and sparkling reef fishes offer a lot for the marine adventurer to explore in Ari Atoll. The Fenfushi Islands of Ari Atoll is visited for ancient mosque whereas the Ariodhoo Islands house a Buddhist Temple and also a Buddhist Stupa which contains ancient relics. Hence, Ari Atoll offers a unique confluence of religions which make it an inetersting place for historical visits.

North Ari Atoll is visited for its spectacular diving sites. You can experience the manta rays from December to March. A rich assortment of reef fish and marine creatures like sharks, snappers, tuna and glassfish greet you amidst the turquoise blue sea waters of North Ari Atoll. The Halaveli wreck, situated 28 metres below sea level makes for an interesting and intriguing site to visit in North Ari Atoll. It houses millions of corals and marine creatures which are breathtaking to watch. The Thoodoo Islands of North Ari Atoll houses some ancient Buddhist relics.   A huge statue of Lord Buddha was found buried here in North Ari Atoll which bears evidence of the ancient Buddhist culture predominant here. Thoodoo is also famous for its fresh watermelons which are worth giving a try after a long tiring  day out  in the sea.