Sri Lanka with Maldives Cruise: Spice Gardens & Seasides
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Small Group
Light
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Sri Lanka with Maldives Cruise: Spice Gardens & Seasides
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18 days
Small Group
Basic
Light
English
Experience Overview
Take a whirlwind tour in Sri Lanka, throw in a cruise on a traditional dhoni boat and beach time in the Maldives, and mix together for good vibes and great memories.
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Breakfast at Sthree Craft Shop and Café, Kandy Your G for Good Moment: Maldives Plastic Clean Up Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Big Night Out Moment: Hikkaduwa Beach Bar, Hikkaduwa
- Local Village lunch
- Spice garden visit
- Tea factory tour
- Little Adam's Peak hike
- Galle Fort tour
- Arrival transfer in Male
- Fulidhoo Island visit and Bodu Beru performance
- Felidhu and Bodu Mora Island visit
- Snorkelling equipment
- Beach time in the Maldives
- Seven days aboard a traditional dhoni boat
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels/guest houses (11 nts), Traditional dhoni boat (6 nts).
- 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
Transport
- Private vehicle, walking, traditional dhoni boat.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) in Sri Lanka, Skipper/CEO (Chief Experience Officer), crew in Maldives.
Highlights
- Uncover isolated beaches
- Swim and snorkel the vibrant coral reefs of the Indian Ocean
- Trek through luscious green hills
- Inhale local flavours at a spice garden
- Savour local cuisine
Trip Details
18 days
Private vehicle, walking, traditional dhoni boat.
English
Negombo, Sri Lanka
Malé, Maldives
Basic
18 - 39 Year Olds Only, Budget
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: Negombo
Get to know your fellow travellers over optional dinner and drinks at a favourite local restaurant. Soak up the lively atmosphere as you're introduced to Sri Lankan delicacies, and cheers to new adventures and friends!
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Activity - Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.Accommodation - Hotel J Negombo
Day 2: Negombo/Sigiriya
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Head out to discover the area.Accommodation - Lario Resort Sigiriya
Day 3: Sigiriya
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and explore.Accommodation - Lario Resort Sigiriya
Day 4: Sigiriya/Digana
Meals included: Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit a herbal centre where students of Ayurveda learn the traditional medicinal uses of various spices for massages and treatments. Enjoy demonstrations and learning about the different plants and their uses.Activity - Get a crash course in local life with a village walk through Digana. Learn about some of the essential local industries and meet with local families, going about their daily routines. Visit their humble abodes to learn about their way of life before enjoying a traditional herbal drink.Accommodation - Oruthota Chalets
Day 5: Digana/Kandy
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Explore Kandy with a full free day.Accommodation - Queens Hotel
Day 6: Kandy/Nuwara Eliya
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Make a pit stop at Sthree Craft Shop and Café to enjoy a local breakfast prepared by women and youth living with disabilities. Led by the Women's Development Centre, they provide livelihood opportunities through hospitality and handicraft training, empowering the surrounding community.Activity - The town of Nuwara Eliya produces the finest Orange Pekoe Ceylon tea, and is inhabited mainly by tea planters and plantation workers. Pay a visit to one of the factories to learn all about tea production.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Daffodil's Hotel
Day 7: Nuwara Eliya/Ella
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Enjoy a free afternoon to relax or explore.Accommodation - 88th Ella Hotel
Day 8: Ella
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get outside and explore scenic Ella.Activity - Enjoy a hike up Little Adam's peak to catch stunning views of the town below.Accommodation - 88th Ella Hotel
Day 9: Ella/Hikkaduwa
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit the Galle Fort, a 16th-century fort first built by the Portuguese, and later occupied by the Dutch. The ramparts are still standing even after being battered by Mother Nature, including the 2004 tsunami.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Coral Rock by Bansei Hikkaduwa
Day 10: Hikkaduwa
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy a free day to do as much or as little as you'd like.Activity - Follow your CEO to the best beach bar and cheers to all the life-changing adventures you've shared with new friends. Dance under the stars and perhaps take a night swim, who knows, see where the night takes you.Accommodation - Coral Rock by Bansei Hikkaduwa
Day 11: Hikkaduwa
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Don't waste a single second. Whether it's on the beach or throughout the town, get out and explore!Accommodation - Coral Rock by Bansei Hikkaduwa
Day 12: Hikkaduwa/South Malé Atoll
Meals included: Lunch,Dinner
Day 13-17: South Malé Atoll/Felidhu Atholhu
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
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - The Maldives offer some of the most amazing snorkelling and marine life viewing opportunities in the world. The shallow islands and plentiful coral reefs make it a key feeding ground for many species of tropical fish. 70 different species of colourful corals make up the flora of this underwater city, with more than 700 species of fish and other marine life making up its fauna. Snorkelling is one of the simplest ways to experience this impressive underwater world.Activity - Experience one of the Maldives uninhabited islands, with a visit to stunning Bodu Mora. The island's stretch of idyllic beach is home to lush palm trees, soft sands, and crystal clear blue waters.Activity - Stroll the quaint streets of the island of Felidhu, the capital of Felidhu Atoll. This small island is home to beautiful beaches and a local souvenir shop or two.Activity - Spend time with the local community and see their way of life. Enjoy an evening performance of Bodu Beru, the traditional folk music of the country. Bodu beru means "big drum" and involves a group of people sitting and singing to the rhythmical beat of drums.Transport - Climb aboard this converted Maldivian fishing boat and float on to the next stop.Free_time - Relax on the sundeck, snorkel in the crystal-clear waters, go for a swim, have a cocktail, or read a book. Free time is yours to enjoy!Activity - Unrecycled plastic in the Maldives is compromising sea life, shorelines, and health for communities. On your trip you will have the opportunity to do a beach clean up to support community environmental initiatives in the country. All plastic collected through our partner is properly recycled and reused to create new materials.
Day 18: South Malé Atoll/Malé
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard this converted Maldivian fishing boat and float on to the next stop.Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $4449
Duration: 18 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
Take a whirlwind tour in Sri Lanka, throw in a cruise on a traditional dhoni boat and beach time in the Maldives, and mix together for good vibes and great memories.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 25 May 2026
Customer Reviews
12/28/2023
Great way to see lots in a small amount of time without the chore of planning
12/28/2023
I had a great time, the trip felt like a fair value, and I felt safe.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
12/28/2023
Great way to see lots in a small amount of time without the chore of planning
12/28/2023
I had a great time, the trip felt like a fair value, and I felt safe.
11/16/2023
Good tour but no information given in advance for the Maldives part of the tour. Itinerary for Sri Lanka was complete out of date, one of the hotels was absolutely disgusting
11/02/2023
Brilliant organisation and itineraries
10/19/2023
Amazing trip. Great itinerary and accommodations through Sri Lanka. We all had our own room on the boat so was nice, but would've been tight with two people
10/19/2023
Always a great experience
10/05/2023
I personally love that G Adventures has a strong focus on sustainability while travelling and gives back to the community.
09/21/2023
A few activities we did were not listed on the itinerary and extended our budget. Some of the accommodation options could',ve been better
08/24/2023
It was really good value for money and a fantastic experience
08/24/2023
Overall had a pleasant experience
08/10/2023
Great organisation and it takes away any stress or worries that you may have if you arranged this yourself. You visit/see more places and get to experience places more authentically and in more detail. The guides give you a lot more information than if you tried to arrange a trip on your own. You also get to meet people from different countries and backgrounds and share experiences with them.
06/29/2023
Great enthusiasm and proactivity of CEO
05/04/2023
It was very well organised and I had an fantastic experience.
04/20/2023
Very convenient especially for solo travellers, easy going
04/20/2023
This is my second trip with G Adventures and it was as amazing and as well organised as my first trip.
04/20/2023
It was my second tour and I really enjoyed it.
03/23/2023
Have done it so many times
03/23/2023
Good tour guide with a lot of knowledge about the country and fun activites.
03/23/2023
Good pace of tour, great choice of locations to visit and experiences.
03/09/2023
Good paced diverse itinerary which has flexibility.
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