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Sri Lanka with Maldives Cruise: Spice Gardens & Seasides

1N Negombo , 2N Sigiriya , 2N Kandy , 1N Nuwara Eliya , 2N Ella , 3N Hikkaduwa , 6N South Male and 1N Maldives
19 days

From

NZD 3,539

per person

Operated by G Adventures

About the trip

Hotels/guest houses (10 nts), homestay (1 nt), Traditional dhoni boat (6 nts). with Room Only Your G for Good Moment: Tamarind Gardens Farm, Digana Your G for Good Moment: Breakfast at Sthree Craft Shop and Café, Kandy Your G for Good Moment: Maldives Plastic Clean Up Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Big Night Out Moment: Hikkaduwa Beach Bar, Hikkaduwa. Local Village lunch. Spice garden visit. Tea factory tour. Little Adam's Peak hike. Galle Fort tour. Arrival transfer in Male. Fulidhoo Island visit and Bodu Beru performance. Felidhu and 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.Hotels/guest houses (10 nts), homestay (1 nt), Traditional dhoni boat (6 nts). with Room OnlyHotels/guest houses (10 nts), homestay (1 nt), Traditional dhoni boat (6 nts). with All MealsHotels/guest houses (10 nts), homestay (1 nt), Traditional dhoni boat (6 nts). with BreakfastHotels/guest houses (10 nts), homestay (1 nt), Traditional dhoni boat (6 nts). with Room OnlyHotels/guest houses (10 nts), homestay (1 nt), Traditional dhoni boat (6 nts). with Room OnlyHotels/guest houses (10 nts), homestay (1 nt), Traditional dhoni boat (6 nts). with BreakfastHotels/guest houses (10 nts), homestay (1 nt), Traditional dhoni boat (6 nts). with Breakfast

Meals
8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
Max. Group Size
8
Guide Languages
English

Highlights

  • Uncover isolated beaches, swim and snorkel the vibrant coral reefs of the Indian Ocean, trek through luscious green hills, inhale local flavours at a spice garden, savour local cuisine

Meals

8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners

Accommodation

Hotels/guest houses (10 nts), homestay (1 nt), Traditional dhoni boat (6 nts).

Included in the price

Negombo

  • Your G for Good Moment: Tamarind Gardens Farm, Digana
  • Your G for Good Moment: Breakfast at Sthree Craft Shop and Café, Kandy
  • Your G for Good Moment: Maldives Plastic Clean Up
  • Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: Hikkaduwa Beach Bar, Hikkaduwa. Local Village lunch. Spice garden visit. Tea factory tour. Little Adam's Peak hike. Galle Fort tour. Arrival transfer in Male. Fulidhoo Island visit and Bodu Beru performance. Felidhu and 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.

Day-wise Itinerary

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Day 1: Negombo

  • Arrive at any time and welcome to Negombo, know for its lazy beach, wandering canals, and fresh seafood markets.
  • Get to know your fellow travellers over dinner and drinks at a favourite local restaurant. Soak up the lively atmosphere as you're introduced to Sri Lankan delicacies, and cheers to new adventures and friends!

Day 2: Negombo/sigiriya

Travel to the centre of the island to explore the UNESCO World Heritage City, Sigiriya. Opt to visit the Dambulla Cave Temple or the ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

Day 3: Sigiriya

Spend the day freely exploring more of this ancient yet luscious region. Opt to visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, view elephants on a safari drive in Minneriya national park, or go back in time at the Anurhadhapura historical site.

Day 4: Sigiriya/digana

Accommodations at Tamarind Gardens Farm homestay are simple and authentic. You and your fellow travellers will spend the night in twin and triple-share rooms. The perfect time to get to know each other and tell spooky stories.

Day 5: Digana/kandy

Early birds can opt to get a productive start to the day by joining the Tamarind hosts for first-hand experience with farm life and get up close with the animals. Enjoy breakfast at the Gardens and soak in the views of the Victoria Reservoir over tea before departing for Kandy. Have an afternoon of free time to explore the sweet city, opting to visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth, view a traditional Kandyan cultural show, or root for a team at a cricket match.

Day 6: Kandy/nuwara Eliya

Enjoy a traditional breakfast prepared by women and youth living with disabilities at G Adventures-supported Sthree Craft Shop and Café. Travel on to the rolling hills and luscious forests of Nuwara Eliya. Visit a tea plantation and opt to explore the beauty on foot.

Day 7: Nuwara Eliya/ella

If you want to experience morning mist flowing through the valley, wake early and trek the serene trails of Horton Plains National Park. In the afternoon, cruise to the laid-back village of Ella and enjoy a free evening to explore or relax. If you are feeling foodie, opt to participate in a Sri Lankan cooking class.

Day 8: Ella

Spend the morning trekking Little Adam's Peak to get a 360-degree view of Sri Lankan countryside encompassing the giant Ella Rock and textured green mountains. For the rest of the day, enjoy the freedom to explore scenic Ella more in-depth. Opt to trek Ella Rock, venture to the iconic Nine Arches Bridge, or hunt for some waterfalls with your fellow explorers.

Day 9: Ella/hikkaduwa

Set off towards the southern coast stopping en route to explore the indestructible Galle Fort. Finish the day's journey oceanside on the white sand beaches of Hikkaduwa.

Day 10: Hikkaduwa

Enjoy a free day to bliss out on the beach sipping your favourite drink or jump on a boat in search of whales and dolphins. For your big night out, follow your CEO to the best beach bar in town, enjoy a drink on us, and dance under the stars. Perhaps take a night swim, who knows, see where the night takes you.

Day 11: Hikkaduwa

Another day in paradise to recover from last nights fun. Relax on the beach, snorkel with sea creators, or wander through the bustling beach town. Pick a local restaurant with your buds and reminisce about all the awesome adventures you've experienced over a farewell dinner.

Day 12: Hikkaduwa/south Malé Atoll

Travel to Colombo to hop a flight down to the tranquil blue haven of the Maldives. Board your traditional Dhoni boat and after a brief meeting with your CEO, settle in, and set sail on a voyage of discovery.

Day 13: South Malé Atoll/felidhu Atholhu

Cruise to the southernmost point of South Malé Atoll before crossing the channel into Felidhu 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.

Day 14: South Malé Atoll/felidhu Atholhu

Cruise to the southernmost point of South Malé Atoll before crossing the channel into Felidhu 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.

Day 15: South Malé Atoll/felidhu Atholhu

Cruise to the southernmost point of South Malé Atoll before crossing the channel into Felidhu 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.

Day 16: South Malé Atoll/felidhu Atholhu

Cruise to the southernmost point of South Malé Atoll before crossing the channel into Felidhu 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.

Day 17: South Malé Atoll/felidhu Atholhu

Cruise to the southernmost point of South Malé Atoll before crossing the channel into Felidhu 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.

Day 18: South Male - Male

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NZD 3,539

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