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Essential India & Maldives Sailing
14 days, Delhi to Malé
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Want a colourful experience through northern India and Rajasthan combined with the white sands, blue skies, and crystal-clear waters of the gorgeous Maldives? You found it. Travel through Delhi immersed in the city’s bustling pace then head to Agra to uncover the grandness of the Taj Mahal. Jaipur will offer you a sense of rural life before you board a traditional dhoni to sail through the turquoise lagoons and pristine beaches of the Maldives' tropical paradise.
14 days
Delhi to Malé
From$2932USD
was
$3449
Valid on
Jan 30 2026
Trip Code: AHDM
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Expires on Oct 01, 2025 03:59 UTC
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Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 3 - Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 18
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Itinerary Notes
Want to experience the sights and sounds of Holi? Make sure you’re in India on March 14, 2025 or March 4, 2026 for the nation’s most colourful festival.
Itinerary
Day 1Delhi
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included through the G Adventures-supported Women With Wheels project.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Your G for Good Moment Women With Wheels Transfer| Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupDay 2Delhi/Āgra
Enjoy a youth-led walk through the backstreets of Delhi with G Adventures-supported project, City Walk. Observe a different perspective of Delhi while supporting at-risk youth in the community. Later, explore Old Delhi and travel onward to Agra, home of the Taj Mahal.
Day 3Āgra
Set eyes on the sparkling Taj Mahal at sunrise before exploring more of this famous landmark. In the afternoon, visit the I'timad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj) and the Agra Fort.
Day 4Āgra/Dhula Village
Stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the now-deserted former capital of the Mughals, and a stunningly preserved UNESCO site. Visit the Abhaneri Stepwell and marvel at this uniquely Indian water harvesting system. In the afternoon, travel to Dhula Village and get a closer look at rural life in Rajasthan. Tonight, settle in to your cozy tent then opt to relax by the fire and take in the starry night sky.
Day 5Dhula Village/Jaipur
Continue to the pink city of Jaipur. Along the way, try your hand at block printing with the women of the Anoothi Project before arriving at your hotel. Built according to Hindu architectural principles, Jaipur utilizes a unique organization unlike anywhere else in India.
Day 6Jaipur
Enjoy a visit to the Amber Fort, famous for its mixture of Hindu and Muslim architecture. After, visit the City Palace and have a photo opportunity at Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds).
Day 7Jaipur/Delhi
If you aren't afraid of heights, opt for a morning hot air balloon ride over Jaipur. Return to Delhi in the afternoon and enjoy free time to explore more of the bustling city.
Day 8Delhi/South Malé Atoll
Fly from Delhi to Malé this morning and board a traditional dhoni and your accommodation in the Maldives. Enjoy an included snorkelling excursion.
Days 9–13South Malé Atoll/Felidhu Atholhu
Spend the next five days cruising around the South Malé and Felidhu atolls, disembarking to visit islands and sandbars along the way. Snorkel ship wrecks and reefs and Bodu Moro Island is home to idyllic uninhabited beaches – the perfect photo opt.
Aboard the dhoni, spend free time as you please – lounge on the sundecks and take in the views, relax with a good book, or socialize with fellow travellers as you enjoy delicious local seafood.
Off the boat, opt to swim and enjoy snorkelling about twice a day amongst the spectacular marine life of the Maldives. The shallow islands and amazing coral reefs make it a key feeding ground for many species of tropical fish. Keep an eye out for turtles, reef sharks, stingrays, and octopuses.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 14South Malé Atoll/Malé
In the morning, make the short crossing to Malé. The tour ends on arrival at Malé International Airport.
Meals included:
BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Women With Wheels Transfer, Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Your G for Good Moment: City Walk, Delhi
- Your G for Good Moment: Anoothi Block Printing Experience, Jaipur
- Your G for Good Moment: Maldives Plastic Clean Up
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Women on Wheels arrival transfer
- Old Delhi walk with stops at the Jama Masjid, Gurduwara, Chandni Chowk, and Connaught Place
- Agra Fort visit
- Taj Mahal visit
- Fatephur Sikri visit
- Village stay
- I'timad-ud-daulah (Baby Taj) entrance
- Jaipur City Palace entrance and guided tours
- Amber Fort
- Abhaneri stepwell visit
- Flight between Delhi and Malé
- Transfer from Malé airport to dhoni pick-up point
- Fulidhoo Island visit and Bodu Beru performance
- Felidhu Island visit
- Bodu Mora Island visit
- Snorkelling equipment
- Beach time in the Maldives
- Seven days aboard a traditional dhoni boat
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (6 nts), comfortable tented camp (1 nt), Traditional dhoni boat (6 nts).
Meals
6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
Allow USD220-290 for meals not included.
Transportation
Private vehicle, taxis, auto-rickshaw, cycle-rickshaw, traditional dhoni boat.
Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer), local guides in India & Skipper/CEO (Chief Experience Officer), crew in the Maldives.
Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)
Jaipur Balloon Ride - From $280.00
Begin your day at dawn, just as the sun starts to rise. As you drift into the sky, enjoy the silence and serenity of the morning, watching as the day starts for the colourfully dressed inhabitants below. From high in the sky, you may float over rolling hills, villages teeming with life, and a small monastery. You may even spot elephants—if luck is on your side. Available September 1 - April 30.
Jaipur Cooking Class with a local family - From $25.00
Join a local family in Jaipur as they welcome you into their home and share their recipes and best-loved dishes with you. Get hands-on with the ingredients and learn how to prepare Pakoda (Pakora), vegetable dishes and Indian breads such as chapatis and puris. Once the hard work is done, get to know your hosts over lunch. Savor the flavours of your creations with the additions of other vegtable dishes, daal and raita, and finish the meal with a sweet treat.
Jaipur Cycle Tour - From $35.00
With its many lanes and organized layout, Jaipur is the perfect location to explore by bicycle. Choosing to cycle through the city on this morning tour will introduce you to sights, sounds and smells that a vehicle just can't match, so grab a helmet and jump on your bike! Navigate the streets of the 'Pink City' with the help of your experienced guide, starting the day with a traditional Indian yoghurt drink of Lassi. Marvel at the architectural wonders as you enter the walled part of the city and stop at the City Palace to visit the Govind Dev temple. Wander through the historical spices and sweets market, stopping for tea and a tasty snack of pakoras before heading towards the majestic Albert Hall Museum where the tour ends. Taxi transfers from the hotel to the starting point and from the finishing point back to the hotel are included in the price of this cycle tour.
Departures
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