Itinerary
- Day 1
Negombo
- Start point
- No.209, Lewis Place, Negombo 11500, Sri Lanka (Catamaran Beach Hotel, Hotel reception, 18:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jetwing Sea (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit to Negombo fish market
- Sunset viewing at the beach
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks Negombo Fish Market - Day 2
Negombo to Anuradhapura
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lakeside at Nuwarawewa (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to traditional fishing village with outrigger canoes
- Jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park
Landmarks Wilpattu National Park 
- Day 3
Anuradhapura
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lakeside at Nuwarawewa (or similar))
Included Activities
- Climb to Mihintale mountain peak
- Explore ancient city of Anuradhapura
Landmarks Mihintale Sacred Bodhi-Tree Brazen Palace Samadhi Buddha Ruvanvalisaya Dagoba - Day 4
Anuradhapura to Giritale
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan curry and rice)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Giritale Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Standing Buddha of Aukana
- Explore Dambulla cave temples
Landmarks Standing Buddha of Aukana Dambulla Cave Temples - Day 5
Giritale
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sigiriya Jungles (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore ancient city of Polonnaruwa
Optional Activities
- Jeep safari in Minneriya National Park to spot wild elephants
- Jeep safari in Kadaula National Park to spot wild elephants
Landmarks Polonnaruwa Ancient City Quadrangle Galvihara Minneriya National Park Kadaula National Park 
- Day 6
Giritale to Kandy
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Casamara Kandy (or similar))
Included Activities
- Climb Sigiriya fortress to summit
Optional Activities
- Visit to woodcarving centre at Naula
- Visit to spice garden
Landmarks Sigiriya Naula Woodcarving Centre 
- Day 7
Kandy
- Meals
- Lunch (Meal at social enterprise café run by women who are either differently abled or from economically disadvantaged backgrounds)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Casamara Kandy (or similar))
Included Activities
- Attend Temple of the Tooth Ceremony
- Visit Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya
- Lunch at social enterprise café run by women
- View on-site workshop for handmade product crafting
Optional Activities
- Evening performance by Kandyan dancers with traditional costumes and drumming
Landmarks Temple of the Tooth (Dalada Maligawa) Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya - Day 8
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Blackpool Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Glenloch Tea Estate
Landmarks Glenloch Tea Estate - Day 9
Nuwara Eliya
- Meals
- Breakfast (Packed breakfast for the trek)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Blackpool Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Trek in Horton Plains National Park
Optional Activities
- Free day in Nuwara Eliya as alternative to trek
Landmarks Horton Plains National Park Baker Falls World's End - Day 10
Nanu Oyu - Demodara - Ella
- Meals
- Breakfast (Relaxed breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Train journey from Nanu Oyu to Demodara crossing the Nine Arch Bridge
Optional Activities
- Private vehicle alternative if train tickets unavailable
Landmarks Nine Arch Bridge Demodara - Day 11
Ella to Udawalawe
- Accommodation
- Camping (Athgira River Camp (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Ravana Ella Falls
- Visit to Colossi of Budurugala
- Jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park
- Visit to Elephant Transit Home
Landmarks Ravana Ella Falls Colossi of Budurugala Udawalawe National Park Elephant Transit Home - Day 12
Udawalawe to Galle
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Koggala Beach Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Galle Fort and town
Optional Activities
- Explore Galle's arts scene and boutique shops
Landmarks Galle Fort 
- Day 13
Galle
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Koggala Beach Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation at Koggala
- Further exploration of Galle
- Local Ayurvedic massage with herbal oils
- Whale-watching trip (December to April)
Landmarks Koggala Beach - Day 14
Galle to Colombo
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairway Colombo (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Colombo's 'fort' area
- Visit Pettah neighbourhood bazaars and markets
- Visit Gangaramaya Buddhist temple
- Visit Galle Face Green seafront park
Landmarks Colombo Fort Pettah Market Gangaramaya Temple Galle Face Green - Day 15
Colombo to Male
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Somerset Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Male town
- Visit to Mosque
- Visit to fish market
- Waterfront stroll
Landmarks Male Mosque Male Fish Market 
- Day 16
Male to Vavuu Atoll
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast onboard dhoni), Lunch (All meals included on dhoni featuring freshly caught fish, curries, and pasta), Dinner (All meals included on dhoni featuring freshly caught fish, curries, and pasta)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni (or similar))
Included Activities
- Dhoni cruise to South Male Atoll and Vavuu Atoll
- Explore Kudiboli island
- First snorkelling session
Optional Activities
- Sleep on deck under stars
Landmarks South Male Atoll Vavuu Atoll Kudiboli Island - Day 17
Vavuu Atoll - Meemu Atoll
- Meals
- Breakfast (All meals included on dhoni), Lunch (All meals included on dhoni), Dinner (Barbeque beach banquet on island)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni (or similar))
Included Activities
- Snorkelling at turtle reef (Vaavu alternative)
- Snorkelling at Loabi Faru pristine reef (Vaavu alternative)
- Beach relaxation at Bongo Veli
- Sunset viewing
- Barbeque beach banquet
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Bongo Veli
Landmarks Meemu Atoll Bongo Veli - Day 18
Meemu Atoll - Felidhoo
- Meals
- Breakfast (All meals included on dhoni), Lunch (All meals included on dhoni), Dinner (All meals included on dhoni)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni (or similar))
Included Activities
- Snorkel at Ruhhuri Hura quieter reef
- Snorkel at Acho Kacho Reef
- Visit to Felidhoo village
- Meet local inhabitants
- Bodu Beru traditional folk music performance
Optional Activities
- Swimming at snorkel sites
Landmarks Felidhoo - Day 19
Felidhoo to Fulidhoo
- Meals
- Breakfast (All meals included on dhoni), Lunch (All meals included on dhoni), Dinner (All meals included on dhoni)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni (or similar))
Included Activities
- Shipwreck snorkelling
- Second snorkel session
- Meet local islanders at Fulidhoo
- Bodu Beru traditional performance
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Reading and sunbathing on deck
Landmarks Fulidhoo Island - Day 20
Fulidhoo to South Male Atoll
- Meals
- Breakfast (All meals included on dhoni), Lunch (All meals included on dhoni), Dinner (All meals included on dhoni)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni (or similar))
Included Activities
- Early morning snorkel at Nurse Shark Reef
- Afternoon snorkel at sheltered South Male Atoll location
Landmarks Nurse Shark Reef South Male Atoll - Day 21
South Male Atoll to Male
- Meals
- Lunch (All meals included on dhoni), Dinner (Farewell meal with boat crew)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni (or similar))
Included Activities
- Final snorkel at Maafushi Coral Garden and Stingray Point
- Swimming at Stingray Point
- Farewell meal with boat crew
Landmarks Maafushi Coral Garden Stingray Point Gulhi Falhu Marina - Day 22
Male
- End point
- Airport Main Rd, Malé 22000, Maldives (Male Airport, Departures Hall, 07:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast onboard dhoni)
Landmarks Male International Airport
