Sri Lanka & Maldives Adventure

14 days, Negombo to Male

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This 14-day combo trip brings together the best of Sri Lanka's cultural highlights and the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sail the islands of the Maldives aboard a traditional dhoni boat. Experience a safari in Udawalawe National Park, discover cultural treasures of Negombo and Kandy, and then spend an entire week sailing from one tiny and perfect atoll island to another, snorkelling in crystal-clear waters and stretching out on blazing white-sand beaches. From culture to paradise, this tour's got it all.

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Trip Code: ASSM

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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 15 (land), 8 (boat).

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Trip Code: ASSM

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Trees planted for this trip: 14

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Ripple Score for this trip: 95

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Itinerary

Day 1Negombo

Arrive at any time.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2Negombo/Kandy

Drive to Kandy, visiting a spice plantation en route. Enjoy lunch at G Adventures-supported Sthree Craft Shop and Café. Later, explore Temple of the Tooth.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Lunch at Sthree Craft Shop and Café

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 3Kandy

Explore Kandy with a free day.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 4Kandy/Ella

Depart Kandy by private vehicle and arrive in the historic town of Nuwara Eliya. Stop for a scenic lakeside picnic lunch. Head to Haputale train station from Nuwara Eliya and resume the journey to Ella via local train. Upon arrival, learn about one of the nation's most popular exports with a guided tour of a tea factory.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 5Ella

Spend the morning getting active with a hike to Little Adam's peak. Enjoy free time in the afternoon. Opt to take a cooking class with spice garden tour.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 6Ella/Unawatuna

Depart early this morning for Udawalawe National Park and enjoy a wildlife safari through the reserve. Afterwards, head to the beach town of Unawatuna.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 7Unawatuna

In the morning travel to Galle for a tour of the fort and the city. Later, return to Unawatuna for more beach time and a final night with the group.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 8Unawatuna/South Malé Atoll

Hop on a flight to Malé for the Maldives portion of your trip. Transfer to South Malé Atoll. Settle in, and set sail on a voyage of discovery.

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 9South Malé Atoll/Ambara

After a relaxed start, continue to the southernmost point of South Malé Atoll before crossing the channel to Felidhoo Atoll. Reach the idyllic uninhabited island of Ambara by early afternoon. Enjoy the rest of the day at the beach or snorkelling the crystal-clear waters around the island.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 10Ambara/Fenboa Finolhu

Cruise across the Meemu Atoll and arrive to Fenboa Finolhu, another beautiful uninhabited island. Stay the night with plenty of time to enjoy the beach and snorkel amongst the reefs.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 11Fenboa Finolhu/Dhiggaru

Head east towards the island of Djiggaru, stopping along the way to snorkel on a reef, arriving in the late afternoon. Spend the evening enjoying the laid back pace and traditional way of life of the locals. With some luck, get an invitation for an evening performance of Bodu Beru (Big Drum), the traditional folk music of the country.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 12Dhiggaru/Felidhu Atholhu

Head back to Felidhoo Atoll and its administrative centre, Felidhoo. Take time to wander through the village and learn something new about the lives of the islanders.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 13Felidhu Atholhu/Eboodhoofinolhu

Enjoy the longest journey of the trip back through the islands of Felidhoo and South Malé atolls. There are plenty of opportunities to swim and snorkel or to explore the islands en route. The day's destination is Emboodhu Finolhu, one of the northernmost islands of South Malé Atoll.