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Highlights of Sri Lanka + Maldive Dhoni Cruise (West Coast)

14 days
From Negombo to Male
4.5
7,931 traveler reviews
Highlights of Sri Lanka + Maldive Dhoni Cruise (West Coast) - Explore!
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 18
Age range 16 to 85
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Highlights

  • Search for leopards, elephants and sambar deer
  • View the colourfully painted frescos of Sigiriya
  • Explore incredible painted cave temples of Dambulla
  • Relax on the pristine beaches of the west coast
  • Enjoy warm, clear water and spot manta rays and turtles

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Negombo
  2. Day 2 Game drive in Wilpattu National Park; drive to Anuradhapura
  3. Day 3 Walk up Mihintale Mount, explore Dambulla cave temples, drive to Sigiriya
  4. Day 4 Climb Lion Rock at sunrise, drive to Kandy
  5. Day 5 Visit highlands tea producer, drive to Koggala beach via Galle Fort
  6. Day 6 Free time to explore Galle, whale watching (seasonal) or time to relax at Koggala Beach
  7. Day 7 Fly to the Maldives and join trip in Male
  8. Day 8 Sail to Vavuu Atoll and explore Kuda Anbaraa Island
  9. Day 9 Snorkel in the clear waters of the Meemu Atoll
  10. Day 10 Cruise to Dhiggaru Island for a Bodu Beru display
  11. Day 11 Visit the traditional village of Felidhoo
  12. Day 12 Discover Hulhidhoo Reef before sailing to Fulidhoo
  13. Day 13 Sail to Male stopping to snorkel at Embudhoo Reef
  14. Day 14 Trip ends in Male
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  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Where You'll Stay

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16 to 85 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Helen
    · February 8th, 2024
    A huge highlight was meeting and chatting to a Buddhist monk who we met at one of the temples. Standing on top of breathtaking Sigiriya Lion Rock in the early morning. Also swimming with turtles, rays and amazing bright fish in the Maldives.
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  • Jo-Anne
    · January 28th, 2024
    Siguraya rock, so close to elephants.
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  • David
    · January 27th, 2024
    My favourite places were Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla’s Cave and Galle. The safari adventure at Udawalawa got us very close to the elephants.
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Dates & Availability

14 days
Highlights of Sri Lanka + Maldive Dhoni Cruise (West Coast)
From Negombo to Male

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 124864

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

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types L, J, G, K.

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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 and Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Maldives and Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Maldives and Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Maldives and 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 and 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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