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Highlights of Sri Lanka + Maldive Dhoni Cruise (West Coast)

14 days
From Negombo to Male
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Negombo

    Start point
    No.209, Lewis Place, Negombo 11500, Sri Lanka (Catamaran Beach Hotel, Hotel reception, 18:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Earls Regent Hotel), Hotel (Earls Regent Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the fish market
    • Watch sunset at the water and observe locals bringing in the day's catch
    • Explore the beach
    • Use hotel swimming pool
    Landmarks
    Negombo Fish Market
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  2. Day 2

    Negombo - Anuradhapura

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lakeside at Nuwarawewa), Hotel (Lakeside at Nuwarawewa (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park
    Landmarks
    Wilpattu National Park
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  3. Day 3

    Anuradhapura - Sigiriya

    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan lunch of various curries and rice in Hiriwaduna village)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Acme Hotel), Hotel (Acme Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Climb Mihintale mountain
    • Travel by tractor-drawn cart to Hiriwaduna village
    • Traditional Sri Lankan lunch in Hiriwaduna village
    • Visit Dambulla cave temples (five caves with Buddha images and Hindu god sculptures)
    Landmarks
    Mihintale
    Dambulla Cave Temples
  4. Day 4

    Sigiriya - Kandy

    Meals
    Breakfast (Late breakfast at hotel after climbing Sigiriya)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Casamara Kandy), Hotel (Hotel Casamara Kandy (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Climb Sigiriya (Lion Rock) to the summit at sunrise

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Temple of the Tooth (Dalada Maligawa)
    • Tuk-tuk ride to Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya
    Temple of the Tooth (Dalada Maligawa)
    Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
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  5. Day 5

    Kandy - Koggala

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Koggala Beach Hotel), Hotel (Koggala Beach Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit tea factory and learn about tea production process
    • Tea tasting
    • Visit Galle Fort
    Landmarks
    Loolecondera Estate
    Galle Fort
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  6. Day 6

    Koggala

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Koggala Beach Hotel), Hotel (Koggala Beach Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the coastal town of Galle
    • Ayurvedic massage with natural, aromatic herbal oils
    • Whale-watching trip (seasonal, December to April only)
    Landmarks
    Galle
    Koggala Beach
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  7. Day 7

    Koggala - Male

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mookai Hotel), Hotel (The Somerset Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Male including Mosque, fish market, and waterfront
    Landmarks
    Male Mosque
    Male Fish Market
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  8. Day 8

    Hulhumale to Vavuu Atoll

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast onboard dhoni), Lunch (Likely to include freshly caught fish, curries and pasta), Dinner (Likely to include freshly caught fish, curries and pasta)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast onboard dhoni
    • Four-hour cruise to Vavuu Atoll via South Male Atoll and Vaadhoo Canal
    • Island exploration of Kudiboli
    • Snorkelling from beach or sand bar in calm waters
    • Afternoon relaxation onboard dhoni

    Optional Activities

    • Additional snorkelling from the boat over reefs and deeper waters
    • Purchase of alcoholic drinks onboard
    • Purchase of soft drinks onboard
    Landmarks
    Hulhumale Marina
    Vaadhoo Canal
    South Male Atoll
    Vavuu Atoll
    Kudiboli
  9. Day 9

    Vavuu Atoll - Meemu Atoll

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast onboard dhoni), Lunch (Lunch onboard dhoni), Dinner (Barbeque beach banquet)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Snorkelling at turtle reef (if staying in Vaavu Atoll)
    • Snorkelling at Loabi Faru (if weather prevents Meemu crossing)
    • Late afternoon beach time at Bongo Veli sandbank
    • Swimming and sunset watching
    • Barbeque beach banquet
    • Lunch onboard dhoni
    • Dinner (barbeque beach banquet)
    Landmarks
    Meemu Atoll
    Vaavu Atoll turtle reef
    Loabi Faru
    Bongo Veli
  10. Day 10

    Meemu Atoll - Felidhoo

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast onboard dhoni), Lunch (Lunch onboard dhoni), Dinner (Dinner onboard dhoni)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Snorkelling at Ruhhuri Hura
    • Snorkelling at Acho Kacho Reef
    • Swimming at Acho Kacho Reef
    • Visit Felidhoo village
    • Meet island inhabitants and learn about their traditional way of life
    • Lunch onboard dhoni
    • Dinner onboard dhoni
    Landmarks
    Ruhhuri Hura
    Acho Kacho Reef
    Felidhoo
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Felidhoo - Fulidhoo

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast onboard dhoni), Lunch (Lunch onboard dhoni), Dinner (Dinner onboard dhoni)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Snorkelling over shipwreck
    • Second snorkel at sheltered location
    • Visit Fulidhoo Island village
    • Meet local inhabitants
    • Bodu Beru performance (traditional folk music)
    • Breakfast onboard dhoni
    • Lunch onboard dhoni
    • Dinner onboard dhoni
    Landmarks
    Shipwreck snorkel site
    Fulidhoo Island
  12. Day 12

    Fulidhoo - South Male Atoll

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast onboard dhoni), Lunch (Lunch onboard dhoni), Dinner (Dinner onboard dhoni)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Early morning snorkel at Nurse Shark Reef
    • Snorkel at sheltered spot in South Male Atoll
    • Breakfast onboard dhoni
    • Lunch onboard dhoni
    • Dinner onboard dhoni
    Landmarks
    Nurse Shark Reef
    South Male Atoll
  13. Day 13

    South Male Atoll - Male

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast onboard dhoni), Lunch (Lunch onboard dhoni), Dinner (Farewell meal with boat crew)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Snorkelling at Maafushi Coral Garden
    • Snorkelling at Stingray Point
    • Swimming at Maafushi Coral Garden and Stingray Point
    • Farewell meal with boat crew
    • Breakfast onboard dhoni
    • Lunch onboard dhoni
    • Dinner (farewell meal with crew)
    Landmarks
    Maafushi Coral Garden
    Stingray Point
    Gulhi Falhu Marina
  14. Day 14

    Male

    End point
    Airport Main Rd, Malé 22000, Maldives (Male Airport, Departures Hall, 07:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast onboard dhoni)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast onboard dhoni

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