From CAD 3,036 Was CAD 4,049
Guarantee
Small Group
Light
Rating
(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
Take a whirlwind tour in Sri Lanka, throw in a cruise on a traditional dhoni boat and beach time in the Maldives, and mix together for good vibes and great memories. You'll cross white sand beaches, snorkel amongst spectacular corals, discover beautiful ruins, and so much more. Join this adventure with a group of like-minded travellers and you'll head home with some new friends and new perspectives.
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
Trip Details
Product Code: 1558
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Private vehicle, walking, traditional dhoni boat.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
18 - 35 Year Olds Only
Supplier Code: ASLA
Starts: Negombo, Sri Lanka
Finishes: Malé, Maldives
Duration: 18 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- 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: 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
Accommodation
- Hotels/guest houses (11 nts), Traditional dhoni boat (6 nts).
- 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
Transport
- Private vehicle, walking, traditional dhoni boat.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) in Sri Lanka, Skipper/CEO (Chief Experience Officer), crew in Maldives.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 3036 (CAD 169 /day)
Itinerary
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 optional 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
Visit a medicinal spice garden en route to Digana. After, enjoy lunch before embarking on a guided village walk for insight into rural daily life. Maybe stop at the home of a crafter who hand-makes delicate Kandyan jewellery or the cottage of a local woman making incense. Later, learn how to cook Sri Lankan bread or sweets while helping out with dinner.
Day 5: Digana/Kandy
Enjoy breakfast 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 the 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.
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 creatures, 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 13-17: South 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. On Fulidhu, mingle with locals and experience a traditional drumming performance. 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.
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 Malé Atoll/Malé
In the morning, make the short crossing to Malé. The tour ends on arrival at Malé International Airport.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Brooke W - Traveled, December 2023
Great way to see lots in a small amount of time without the chore of planning
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/28/2023
Jane B - Traveled, December 2023
I had a great time, the trip felt like a fair value, and I felt safe.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/28/2023
Lauren P - Traveled, October 2023
Good tour but no information given in advance for the Maldives part of the tour. Itinerary for Sri Lanka was complete out of date, one of the hotels was absolutely disgusting
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/16/2023
Victoria C - Traveled, October 2023
Brilliant organisation and itineraries
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/02/2023
Nicole O - Traveled, September 2023
Amazing trip. Great itinerary and accommodations through Sri Lanka. We all had our own room on the boat so was nice, but would've been tight with two people
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/19/2023
Jasmine D - Traveled, September 2023
Always a great experience
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/19/2023
Kate R - Traveled, September 2023
I personally love that G Adventures has a strong focus on sustainability while travelling and gives back to the community.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/05/2023
Natalie C - Traveled, September 2023
A few activities we did were not listed on the itinerary and extended our budget. Some of the accommodation options could',ve been better
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/21/2023
Melissa F - Traveled, August 2023
It was really good value for money and a fantastic experience
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/24/2023
Jason L - Traveled, August 2023
Overall had a pleasant experience
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/24/2023
Shannon D - Traveled, July 2023
Great organisation and it takes away any stress or worries that you may have if you arranged this yourself. You visit/see more places and get to experience places more authentically and in more detail. The guides give you a lot more information than if you tried to arrange a trip on your own. You also get to meet people from different countries and backgrounds and share experiences with them.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/10/2023
Laurence B - Traveled, June 2023
Great enthusiasm and proactivity of CEO
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/29/2023
Amy O - Traveled, March 2023
It was very well organised and I had an fantastic experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/04/2023
Paige E - Traveled, April 2023
Very convenient especially for solo travellers, easy going
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/20/2023
Kirsty R - Traveled, March 2023
This is my second trip with G Adventures and it was as amazing and as well organised as my first trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/20/2023
Fabienne B - Traveled, March 2023
It was my second tour and I really enjoyed it.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/20/2023
Fabian B - Traveled, March 2023
Have done it so many times
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/23/2023
Ellen Paulina Ottilia L - Traveled, March 2023
Good tour guide with a lot of knowledge about the country and fun activites.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/23/2023
Alan P - Traveled, February 2023
Good pace of tour, great choice of locations to visit and experiences.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/23/2023
Natalia G - Traveled, February 2023
Good paced diverse itinerary which has flexibility.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/09/2023
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