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Highlights of Sri Lanka + Maldive Dhoni Cruise

14 days
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From Negombo to Male
4.5 (8 reviews)
  • Pristine beach with clear turquoise water and palm trees.
  • Sea turtle swimming over vibrant coral reef with fish.
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  • We did much more than would of been possible with a bigger group. The cooking class, getting me a cake for my birthday.

    Lou•traveled in March4.5
  • Underwater coral reef teeming with marine life.
  • Boat anchored in the ocean with a swimmer nearby.
  • Two people riding a bullock cart down a road.
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Explore!
Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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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
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Negombo

    Negombo

    Optional Activities

    • Beach visit
    • Dinner at local restaurant
    • Hotel facilities
    Landmarks
    Negombo Beach
  3. Day 2

    Negombo to Anuradhapura

    Negombo to Anuradhapura
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Anuradhapura to Sigiriya

    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
  5. Day 4

    Sigiriya to Kandy

    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
  6. Day 5

    Kandy to Koggala

    Kandy to Koggala
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tea factory visit and tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Galle Fort exploration
    Landmarks
    Galle Fort
  7. Day 6

    Koggala

    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
  8. Day 7

    Koggala to Male

    Koggala to Male
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Male to Vavuu Atoll

    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
  10. Day 9

    Vavuu Atoll to Meemu Atoll

    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
  11. Day 10

    Meemu Atoll

    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
  12. Day 11

    Meemu Atoll to Felidhoo Atoll

    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
  13. Day 12

    Felidhoo Atoll

    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
  14. Day 13

    Felidhoo Atoll to Male

    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
  15. Day 14

    Male

    Male
    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.5
Overall rating based on 8 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.4
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    4.1
  • Food
    4.7
  • Tour Operator
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  • Philippa4.0•March 2025
    Although not on the published itinerary, I really enjoyed the little tour of the spice garden. Overall, the...
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    Traveled in March 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Alastair5.0•July 2025
    Sigiriya, snorkelling with sharks, dinner on deserted beach.
    Traveled in November 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Lou4.5•March 2023
    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!
  • Gisele4.3•January 2024
    Dambula Cave, Coconut plantation stop, food demonstration, wildlife, Siguriya. In Maldives, the dinner on the beach...
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    Traveled in November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Michelle4.5•December 2023
    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
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Donna5.0•November 2023
    Nice to have a change in pace after touring Sri Lanka.
    Traveled in November 2023
  • Steve4.3•February 2020
    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
  • Sarah4.7•February 2020
    Great trip. Sri Lanka probably much as I expected. Maldives exceeded my expectations- magical!
    Traveled in January 2020

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  • 2 local currencies

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  • Plug types L, J, G, K, D

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