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Highlights of Sri Lanka + Maldive Dhoni Cruise

14 days
From Negombo to Male
4.6
6 traveler reviews

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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Negombo

    Optional Activities

    • Beach visit
    • Dinner at local restaurant
    • Hotel facilities
    Landmarks
    Negombo Beach
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Negombo to Anuradhapura

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Anuradhapura to Sigiriya

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan lunch with various curries and rice in Hiriwaduna Village), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Climb to Mihintale summit
    • Traditional Sri Lankan lunch in Hiriwaduna Village
    • Visit to Dambulla cave temples
    Landmarks
    Mihintale
    Dambulla Cave Temples
    Hiriwaduna Village
  4. Day 4

    Sigiriya to Kandy

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Climb to Sigiriya Rock summit

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Temple of the Tooth (Dalada Maligawa)
    • Tuk tuk ride to Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Rock
    Sigiriya Damsels
    Temple of the Tooth (Dalada Maligawa)
    Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  5. Day 5

    Kandy to Koggala

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tea factory visit and tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Galle Fort exploration
    Landmarks
    Galle Fort
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  6. Day 6

    Koggala

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Tuk tuk ride to Galle
    • Visit boutique shops and cafes in Galle
    • Ayurvedic massage
    • Whale watching trip (December to April)
    Landmarks
    Galle
  7. Day 7

    Koggala to Male

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Male - Mosque, fish market, and waterfront
    Landmarks
    Male Mosque
    Male Fish Market
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Male to Vavuu Atoll

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea (Freshly baked cake), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Dhoni cruise to South Male Atoll and Vavuu Atoll
    • Island exploration on Kudiboli and Kuda Anbaraa
    • Snorkeling

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxing on board the dhoni
    Landmarks
    South Male Atoll
    Vavuu Atoll
    Kudiboli Island
    Kuda Anbaraa Island
  9. Day 9

    Vavuu Atoll to Meemu Atoll

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea (Freshly baked cake), Dinner (Barbecue beach banquet on the island)

    Included Activities

    • Dhoni cruise to Meemu Atoll
    • Beach time on Fenboa Finolhu Island
    • Snorkeling on the reef
    • Barbecue beach banquet
    Landmarks
    Meemu Atoll
    Fenboa Finolhu Island
  10. Day 10

    Meemu Atoll

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea (Freshly baked cake), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Snorkeling on Dhiggaru reef
    • Visit to inhabited island of Dhiggaru village
    • Bodu Beru (Big Drum) performance
    Landmarks
    Dhiggaru Island
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Meemu Atoll to Felidhoo Atoll

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea (Freshly baked cake), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Felidhoo village
    • Bodu Beru performance
    Landmarks
    Felidhoo Atoll
    Felidhoo
  12. Day 12

    Felidhoo Atoll

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea (Freshly baked cake), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Fulidhoo Island
    • Visit to Hulhidhoo Island
    • Snorkeling on reef
    Landmarks
    Fulidhoo Island
    Hulhidhoo Island
  13. Day 13

    Felidhoo Atoll to Male

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea (Freshly baked cake), Dinner (Farewell meal with boat crew)

    Included Activities

    • Snorkeling
    • Swimming
    • Farewell meal with boat crew
  14. Day 14

    Male

    Meals
    Breakfast
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4.6
Overall rating based on 6 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.2
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
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  • A
    March 6th, 2023
    4.5
    I loved Sri Lanka there was only 3 of us so we did much more than would of been possible with a bigger group. AV our...
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    Traveled in February 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    January 4th, 2024
    4.3
    Dambula Cave, Coconut plantation stop, food demonstration, wildlife, Siguriya. In Maldives, the dinner on the beach...
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    Traveled in November 2023
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  • A
    December 19th, 2023
    4.5
    The first night meal in Sri Lanka was lovely - Amara our guide had organised a table outside with candles right by...
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    Traveled in November 2023
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  • A
    November 21st, 2023
    5.0
    Nice to have a change in pace after touring Sri Lanka.
    Traveled in November 2023
  • A
    February 25th, 2020
    4.3
    We loved the whole trip but feel that it is a bit disingenuous to show a leopards as the main picture for the tour as...
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    Traveled in February 2020
  • A
    February 16th, 2020
    4.7
    Great trip. Sri Lanka probably much as I expected. Maldives exceeded my expectations- magical!
    Traveled in January 2020
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Tour ID: 72871

  • Currencies
    Rufiyaa
    Maldives
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    Sri Lanka Rupee
    Sri Lanka
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types L, J, G, K. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types L, J, K.

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    Maldives
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    Type G
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Maldives.Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Maldives.Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Maldives.Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Maldives.Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Maldives.Sri Lanka. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before July 1st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 1st, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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