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Sri Lanka & Maldives Adventure
14 days, Negombo to Male
Itinerary
Day 1Negombo
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the 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.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Spice Plantation Tour
Visit the herbal centre of spices for an interactive session with students of Ayurveda. Learn all about the medicinal uses of various herbs used by the people of Sri Lanka in their massages and treatments.
Your G for Good Moment: Lunch at Sthree Craft Shop and Café
Stop for a delicious traditional Sri Lankan lunch prepared by Sthree Craft Shop and Café. This social enterprise offers opportunities for local women and youth living with disabilities, through handicraft and hospitality training.
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Tour
Enjoy a tour of the Temple of the Tooth, which houses an important relic – a tooth of Lord Buddha kept in a well-preserved golden casket. Learn about the importance of this site from local guides.
Kandyan Cultural Dance
Be swept away by an entertaining performance that will provide insight into the local culture in Kandy.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 3Kandy
Explore Kandy with a free day.
Free Time
Get out and explore more of Kandy.
Optional Activities - Day 3 HideShow
Royal Botanical Gardens Visit
10USD per personEnjoy a leisurely walk in the colourful Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya. See 300 varieties of orchids of Sri Lanka as well as a range of other plants.
Ayurvedic Center
Visit an Ayurvedic Center to learn about the history behind Ayurveda and the role it plays in Sri Lankan society. Gain an understanding of Ayurvedic oil massage treatments and its various benefits.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 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.
Livelihood opportunities in the valley of Bandarawela, Sri Lanka are limited for low income community members. Many rely on agricultural work, especially in the tea plantations, which can be arduous with little financial gain. Amba Estate came to the area with the purpose of promoting economic growth through their organic tea plantation, paying fair wages, sharing their profits with their workers, and creating opportunities for growth. Having established its place in the travel market, Amba is now ready to support community cooperatives as a means of better spreading the income of tourism throughout the valley.
Planeterra is working alongside Amba Estate by supporting the initial investment for the first community-led microenterprise that will work in partnership with Amba. Planeterra’s catalyst grant covers the equipment, training and setup costs for a group of six women to formally become a chutney co-operative. The chutney will be sold back to Amba Estate for travellers to consume, as well as sold to guests and in markets throughout Sri Lanka. G Adventures travellers began visiting Amba in July 2018. They now have the opportunity to eat the delicious chutneys, meet the women and see how it’s made!
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Lakeside Picnic
Sit down, relax, and enjoy a lakeside picnic of traditional Sri Lankan food while surrounded by the greenery of Nuwara Eliya.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Local Train
Climb aboard, take your seat, and get around like the locals do.
Tea Plantation Tour
Learn about one of Sri Lanka’s most exported commodities with a visit to a local tea plantation. Meet a local tea expert who will enlighten you on how the leaves are harvested and processed. Enjoy a taste of pure Sri Lankan tea direct from the factory, and experience a cup of truly fresh tea from one of the world’s most renowned tea regions.
Free Time
Get out and explore Ella.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 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.
Free Time
Discover all Ella has to offer with a free afternoon.
Little Adam's Peak Trek
Enjoy a hike up Little Adam's peak to catch stunning views of the town below.
Optional Activities - Day 5 HideShow
Spice Garden Cooking Class
2500LKR per personTake a tour of the spice garden, then learn some of Sri Lanka's culinary traditions with this authentic cooking class.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 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.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Udawalawe Reserve Safari
Drive through this massive nature reserve and keep an eye out for the mighty Sri Lankan elephants – they live in abundance here and often wander along the road. Make several stops to observe these beautiful animals.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 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.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Galle Fort and City Tour
Visit the Galle Fort, a 16th-century fort first built by the Portuguese, and later occupied by the Dutch. The ramparts are still standing even after being battered by Mother Nature, including the 2004 tsunami. Explore more of the beautiful capital, taking in the Dutch architecture and lively atmosphere. The Dutch Hospital shopping complex is a great place to scoop up some souvenirs.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 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.
You will be met by airport representatives who will transfer you to the Malé town waterfront to meet our boat captain and crew. Once settled into our cabins, we will depart.
Cruise south for 2-3 hours through the Vaadhoo Canal to a nearby island in South Malé Atoll; probably Guraidhoo, a small inhabited island where the plan is to moor in (or just outside) the small harbour for the first night on board.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
11m (37 ft) Converted Dhoni
Climb aboard this converted Maldivian fishing boat and float on to the next stop.
Meals included:
DinnerDay 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.
Continue to the southernmost point of South Malé Atoll before crossing the channel to Felidhoo Atoll. The main industry here is fishing and there is typically an opportunity to see traditional boat-building on at least one of the islands.
11m (37 ft) Traditional Dhoni
Climb aboard this traditional Maldivian fishing boat and float on to the next stop.
Free Time
Enjoy the beach and snorkel in the crystal-clear waters around the island.
Snorkelling in the Maldives
The Maldives offer some of the most amazing snorkelling and marine life viewing opportunities in the world. The shallow islands and plentiful coral reefs make it a key feeding ground for many species of tropical fish. 70 different species of colourful corals make up the flora of this underwater city, with more than 700 species of fish and other marine life making up its fauna. Snorkelling is one of the simplest ways to experience this impressive underwater world.
Optional Activities - Day 9 HideShow
Ambara Snorkelling
Grab a snorkel and mask and see what you can find in the turquoise blue waters. Keep an eye out for sea turtles, and the famous Napoleon Wrasse!
Ambara Swimming
Enjoy the idyllic uninhabited island of Ambara; the white-sand beaches and turquoise water are perfect conditions for a swim.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 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.
Cruise south for 2-3 hours, crossing to Meemu Atoll. As with the rest of the journey, stick close to shore (weather permitting) and cruise close to many of the stunning islands.
Meemu Atoll has 34 islands of which 25 are uninhabited. Here more than anywhere, we are likely to experience the true Maldivian way of life.
11m (37 ft) Traditional Dhoni
Climb aboard this traditional Maldivian fishing boat and float on to the next stop.
Snorkelling in the Maldives
The Maldives offer some of the most amazing snorkelling and marine life viewing opportunities in the world. The shallow islands and plentiful coral reefs make it a key feeding ground for many species of tropical fish. 70 different species of colourful corals make up the flora of this underwater city, with more than 700 species of fish and other marine life making up its fauna. Snorkelling is one of the simplest ways to experience this impressive underwater world.
Optional Activities - Day 10 HideShow
Fenboa Finolhu Snorkelling
Grab a mask and fins and check out what lives in the crystal waters around Fenboa Finolhu.
Fenboa Finolhu Swimming
Jump in and enjoy a swim in this beautiful, crystal-clear water.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 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.
11m (37 ft) Traditional Dhoni
Climb aboard this traditional Maldivian fishing boat and float on to the next stop.
Fulidhoo Island Visit
Spend time with the local community and see their way of life. Enjoy an evening performance of Bodu Beru, the traditional folk music of the country. Bodu beru means "big drum" and involves a group of people sitting and singing to the rhythmical beat of drums.
Optional Activities - Day 11 HideShow
Snorkelling
Diving right off the boat with your mask and fins on, search for tropical fish and other marine life at a large coral reef.
Swimming
Take a cool dip in the crystal clear waters -- it's paradise on earth.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 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.
11m (37 ft) Traditional Dhoni
Climb aboard this traditional Maldivian fishing boat and float on to the next stop.
Optional Activities - Day 12 HideShow
Snorkelling
Grab a mask and fins and get to know the local marine life.
Swimming
Jump in and enjoy the water with a refreshing swim.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 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.
11m (37 ft) Traditional Dhoni
Climb aboard this traditional Maldivian fishing boat and float on to the next stop.
Snorkelling in the Maldives
The Maldives offer some of the most amazing snorkelling and marine life viewing opportunities in the world. The shallow islands and plentiful coral reefs make it a key feeding ground for many species of tropical fish. 70 different species of colourful corals make up the flora of this underwater city, with more than 700 species of fish and other marine life making up its fauna. Snorkelling is one of the simplest ways to experience this impressive underwater world.
Optional Activities - Day 13 HideShow
Snorkelling
Grab your mask and check out the sea life in the area.
Swimming
Jump in, the water's fine!
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 14Eboodhoofinolhu/Male
In the morning, make the short crossing to Malé. The tour ends on arrival at Malé International Airport.
Your CEO can offer assistance with any onward travel you may require.
11m (37 ft) Converted Dhoni
Climb aboard this converted Maldivian fishing boat and float on to the next stop.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.