Highlights of Sri Lanka + Maldive Dhoni Cruise

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Highlights of Sri Lanka + Maldive Dhoni Cruise

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duration 14 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 16-95 yrs
max group size 8
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-21808
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Operated in English

Starts Negombo, Sri Lanka
Ends Male, Maldives

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Combine a week exploring Sri Lanka with a Maldives cruise through turquoise waters
Discover Sri Lanka's ancient kingdoms, Buddhist temples, natural beauty and wildlife
Stunning snorkeling with abundant marine life on a Maldives Dhoni cruise

The tour "Highlights Of Sri Lanka + Maldive Dhoni Cruise" starts from Negombo and ends in Male. This is an active and outdoor trip that takes 14 days. You will travel through Maldives, Sri Lanka and India and visit Dhiggaru Island, Felidhoo, Willpattu National Park and 3 other destinations. This is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Experience the cultural highlights of Sri Lanka and combine it with a week snorkelling and relaxing in the Maldives. Spending a week in each, this trip gives a flavour of Sri Lanka's culture, wildlife and history as well as cruising remote atolls through turquoise waters in the Maldives.

Sri Lanka's culture- Walk around ancient kingdoms, see Buddhist temples and visit the revered 'temple of the tooth'

Sri Lanka's wildlife- Search for wildlife including leopars, elephants and sloth bears in Wilpattu National Park

Dhoni Cruise- Cruise through the Maldives visiting remote fishing villages and snorkelling in idyllic surroundings looking for marine life

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Day 1 : Join trip in Negombo
Day 2 : In search of leopards in Wilpattu National Park
Day 3 : Climb Mihintale for fabulous views en route to the coast
Day 4 : Free time to explore Trincomalee
Day 5 : Explore cave temples and take lunch with the locals
Day 6 : Climb Lion's Rock at sunrise. Drive to Kandy
Day 7 : Fly to Male
Day 8 : Sail to Vavuu Atoll and explore Kuda Anbaraa Island
Day 9 : Snorkel in the clear waters of the Meemu Atoll
Day 10 : Cruise to Dhiggaru Island for a Bodu Beru display
Day 11 : Visit the traditional village of Felidhoo
Day 12 : Discover Hulhidhoo reef before sailing to Fulidhoo
Day 13 : Sail to Male stopping to snorkel at Embudhoo Ree
Day 14 : Trip ends in Male

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Meals

13 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners

Accommodation

Earls Regent Hotel (1 night)
Lakeside at Nuwarawewa (1 night)
Pigeon Island Resort (2 nights)
Acme Hotel (1 night)
Hotel Casamara Kandy (1 night)
Mookai Hotel (1 night)
Aboard Dhoni (6 nights)

Transport

Driver(s)
Bus
4WD

Guide

Explore Tour Leader

Others

Naturalist(s)

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Negombo and from Male are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Highlights of Sri Lanka + Maldive Dhoni Cruise tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

5 - Excellent

Based on 1 review

Sarah
On Feb 17 2020

5 - Excellent

Excellent

Great trip. Sri Lanka probably much as I expected. Maldives exceeded my expectations- magical!

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