Meals

11 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 9 dinners

Hygieneprotocol

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Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer), skipper, crew.

Accommodation

Standard hotels/guest houses (7 nts), dhoni boat (6 nts).

Transport

Private vehicle, 4x4, local bus, walking, plane, dhoni boat.

Others

Your G for Good Moment: Lunch at Sthree Craft Shop and Café, Kandy Your G for Good Moment: AMBA Estate, Ella Your G for Good Moment: Maldives Plastic Clean Up Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. Spice plantation visit. Temple of the Tooth visit. Tea plantation visit. Cooking demonstration. Safari in Udawalawe National Park. Elephant Transit Home visit. Galle City and Fort tour. Seven days aboard a dhoni boat (Maldives). Fulidhoo Island visit and Bodu Beru performance. Felidhu Island visit. Bodu Mora Island visit. Snorkelling equipment. Beach time in the Maldives. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Not included:

Optional

Kandy - Kandyan Cultural Dance (3-5USD per person) - Royal Botanical Gardens Visit (10USD per person) - Ayurvedic Hospital Visit Ella - Spice Garden Cooking Class (2500LKR per person) - Trek to Ella Rock

Flights

Internal flights are included. *** International flights are not included

Others

GEAR SIZE - CONFIRM AT BOOKING Snorkelling gear is provided on the boat, Please let us know your shoe/fin size at time of booking so that we can ensure we have proper sized gear onboard for you. MONEY USD, EUR, GBP and AUD are all accepted as payment for your beverage bill at the end of the tour. Maldivian Ruffiya are not accepted. RAMADAN According to the lunar cycle, Ramadan will fall between Feb 28th - Mar 29th 2025, and Feb 17th - Mar 19th 2026.Please note that Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world, during which time the followers of Islam should not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. There may be some limitations to services and disruptions to schedules during Ramadan, but generally our tours still operate effectively during this period and food is available to non-Muslims throughout the day. It is very important to display increased cultural sensitivity during Ramadan. Please wear loose fitting clothes, that cover knees and shoulders, and try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public out of respect for those who can’t at that time. TATTOOS Displaying body art or wearing clothing that includes an image of the Buddha is illegal; please be culturally sensitive and respect the law and should you have any such tattoos, keep them covered at all times. CLOTHING Some culturally significant sights in Sri Lanka may not allow entry to people wearing hats or hijabs, or to those with covered faces. Examples of cultural sites with such restrictions may include, but are not limited to, the Sri Maha Bodhi Tree section or the Anuradhapura Cultural Site, the Dambulla Cave Temple and Temple of the Tooth in Kandy. ROAD TRAVEL Traveling by road in Sri Lanka is certainly not what people are use to in Western countries. Many road ways are single lane, rules are not always followed, drivers appear to speed, do not stay in their lanes, and overtake in seemingly dangerous situations. Although their are some improvements in the works to the road infrastructure, there is a lot more to be done. As a result, some of the roads are poorly maintained, and this gets even more pronounced during and after the monsoon. As a result, travel time covering relatively short distances is very long in comparison to Western countries. COMBO TRIP Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes. This particular trip combos with the Sri Lanka Express and the Maldives Dhoni Explorer featuring the Sea Farer boat. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.Kandy - Kandyan Cultural Dance (5-8USD per person) - Royal Botanical Gardens Visit (10USD per person) - Ayurvedic Center Ella - Trek to Ella Rock - Spice Garden Cooking Class (2500LKR per person)

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

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Day 1 Day 1: Negombo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Negombo

Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2 Day 2: Negombo/Kandy (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Negombo/Kandy (1B, 1L)

Drive to Kandy, visiting a spice plantation en route. Enjoy lunch at G Adventures-supported Sthree Craft Shop and Café. Later, explore Temple of the Tooth.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle

Included Activities:
- Spice Plantation Tour
- Lunch at Sthree Craft Shop and Café
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Tour
Day 3 Day 3: Kandy (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Kandy (1B)

Explore Kandy with a free day.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 4 Day 4: Kandy To Ella Area (1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Kandy To Ella Area (1D)

Travel by private vehicle to the historic town of Nuwara Eliya and enjoy some free time. Continue the journey to the rolling green valleys of the Ella area and spend 2 nights at the G Adventures-supported AMBA estate, an organic farm and guest house.
Livelihood opportunities in the valley of Bandarawela, Sri Lanka are limited for low income community members. Many rely on agricultural work, especially in the tea plantations, which can be arduous with little financial gain. Amba Estate came to the area with the purpose of promoting economic growth through their organic tea plantation, paying fair wages, sharing their profits with their workers, and creating opportunities for growth. Having established its place in the travel market, Amba is now ready to support community cooperatives as a means of better spreading the income of tourism throughout the valley.

Planeterra is working alongside Amba Estate by supporting the initial investment for the first community-led microenterprise that will work in partnership with Amba. Planeterra’s catalyst grant covers the equipment, training and setup costs for a group of six women to formally become a chutney co-operative. The chutney will be sold back to Amba Estate for travellers to consume, as well as sold to guests and in markets throughout Sri Lanka. G Adventures travellers began visiting Amba in July 2018. They now have the opportunity to eat the delicious chutneys, meet the women and see how it’s made!

Meals Included:
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- AMBA Estate
Day 5 Day 5: Ella Area (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Ella Area (1B, 1D)

In the morning, enjoy a tour through the tea plantation and learn about one of the nation’s most popular exports followed by a tea tasting. After enjoy free time to soak in the stunning scenery, opt to hike to Ella Rock, or visit Ella town by tuk tuk. This evening, enjoy a cooking demonstration of classic homestyle Sri Lankan dishes, a delicious mixture of savoury and sweet.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- AMBA Estate
- Tea Plantation Tour
Day 6 Day 6: Ella/Udawalawe National Park (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Ella/Udawalawe National Park (1B, 1D)

Depart Amba Estate in the morning after enjoying a delicious home cooked breakfast. Begin the journey to Udawalawe National Park for an afternoon wildlife safari through Udawalawe National Park.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 02:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Udawalawe Reserve Safari
Day 7 Day 7: Udawalawe National Park/Unawatuna (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Udawalawe National Park/Unawatuna (1B)

After breakfast transfer from Udawalawe to Galle for a tour of the fort and city. Later, head to Unawatuna, on the south coast.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Local bus: Galle to Unawatuna 00:30 - 00:45 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Galle Fort and City Tour
Day 8 Day 8: Unawatuna/South Malé Atoll (1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Unawatuna/South Malé Atoll (1D)

Hop on a flight to Malé for the Maldives portion of your trip. Transfer to South Malé Atoll. Settle in, and set sail on a voyage of discovery.
You will be met by airport representatives who will transfer you to the Malé town waterfront to meet our boat captain and crew. Once settled into our cabins, we will depart.

Cruise south for 2-3 hours through the Vaadhoo Canal to a nearby island in South Malé Atoll; probably Guraidhoo, a small inhabited island where the plan is to moor in (or just outside) the small harbour for the first night on board.

Meals Included:
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Unawatuna to Colombo
- Plane: Colombo to Male
- 11m (37 ft) Converted Dhoni 02:00 - 03:00 Hr(s)
Day 9 Day 9-13: South Malé Atoll/Felidhu Atholhu (5B, 5L, 5D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9-13: South Malé Atoll/Felidhu Atholhu (5B, 5L, 5D)

Spend the next five days cruising around the South Malé and Felidhu atolls, disembarking to visit islands and sandbars along the way. Snorkel ship wrecks and reefs and Bodu Moro Island is home to idyllic uninhabited beaches – the perfect photo opt.

Aboard the dhoni, spend free time as you please – lounge on the sundecks and take in the views, relax with a good book, or socialize with fellow travellers as you enjoy delicious local seafood.

Off the boat, opt to swim and enjoy snorkelling about twice a day amongst the spectacular marine life of the Maldives. The shallow islands and amazing coral reefs make it a key feeding ground for many species of tropical fish. Keep an eye out for turtles, reef sharks, stingrays, and octopuses.
Cruise to the southernmost point of South Malé Atoll before crossing the channel into Felidhu Atoll. The main industry here is fishing and there is typically an opportunity to see traditional boat-building on at least one of the islands.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Maldives Dhoni

Included Activities:
- Snorkelling in the Maldives
- Maldives Plastic Clean Up
- Bodu Mora Island Visit
Day 10 Day 14: South Malé Atoll/Male (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: South Malé Atoll/Male (1B)

In the morning, make the short crossing to Malé. The tour ends on arrival at Malé International Airport.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Maldives Dhoni

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

Additional Notes: Your CEO can offer assistance with any onward travel you may require.

14 days tour

Sri Lanka & Maldives Adventure

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Itinerary of your trip Sri Lanka & Maldives Adventure

Day 1: Negombo

Day 2: Negombo/Kandy (1B, 1L)

Day 3: Kandy (1B)

Day 4: Kandy To Ella Area (1D)

Day 5: Ella Area (1B, 1D)

Day 6: Ella/Udawalawe National Park (1B, 1D)

Day 7: Udawalawe National Park/Unawatuna (1B)

Day 8: Unawatuna/South Malé Atoll (1D)

Day 9-13: South Malé Atoll/Felidhu Atholhu (5B, 5L, 5D)

Day 14: South Malé Atoll/Male (1B)

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