Sri Lanka with Maldives Cruise extension

Male • Hurasdhoo deserted island • Embudu deserted island • Raiydhigaa island & beach bbq • Alikoi Rah sandbank • Maayafushi sandbar

Sri Lanka

with Maldives Cruise extension

Embark on a unique and unforgettable cruise exploring the best of the Maldives, so kick off your shoes, forget the news, relax, rejuvenate and enjoy the welcoming hospitality of this unique island nation!

Your tour itinerary will be as per our standard Sri Lanka tour until day 10, when you will transfer to the central Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo for one night with dinner before flying to Male on day 11.

Maldives extension

DAY 11 – Fly to Male

Transfer to Colombo airport and take the 1hr.25 flight to Malé. Next, we take a 30 minute flight to Maamagili Regional Airport in South Ari Atoll. You’ll be taken by dhoni (traditional Maldivian wooden boat) to the Yasawa Princess, where the friendly crew will help you check into your cabin. During this evening’s informal welcome meeting, you’ll be briefed on the itinerary, meet the crew and the other guests. Enjoy your complimentary cocktail as you catch the first of many spectacular sunsets over the Indian Ocean. (B,D) + Included Experience – Fly to Male and board the Yasawa Princess

DAY 12 – Hurasdhoo deserted island

We take a short cruise north west to Hurasdhoo, a small deserted island with a white sandy beach. Take the opportunity for snorkelling to experience your first taste of the underwater world or relax and soaking up the sun. For a small additional charge payable locally, you may wish to take a boat with professional guides in search of the graceful giant manta ray with the option to snorkel (seasonal). Tonight, you may wish to experience reef night fishing with traditional hand line bottom fishing technique (catch and release method). (B,L,D) + Included Experience – Snorkelling and relaxing on Hurasdhoo

MV Yasawa Princess

With its friendly crew and informal atmosphere, convivial bar and partly open-air dining area, the 180-foot MV Yasawa Princess is perfect for an intimate cruise around the remarkable atolls of the Maldives.

DAY 13 – Embudu deserted island

A short cruise to the western edge of the atoll we moor up near the small charming deserted island of Embudu. The tender takes you to the island in the morning and afternoon. With easy access to snorkelling, with a bit of luck you may find local residents Eagle rays or turtles passing by or simply relax on the long stretch of beach. Tonight, why not try your hand at traditional fishing in the open ocean under the stars? (B,L,D) + Included Experience – Snorkelling on Embudu

DAY 14 – Raiydhigaa island & beach bbq

After a leisurely cruise this morning, we arrive at the island of Raiydhigaa with a natural harbour. With soft white sands, lush coconut trees and astonishingly clear water, this remarkably picturesque island appears to have sprung to life from the cover of a travel magazine! There is easy access to the reef for snorkelling. Lunch today is a picnic on the beach. For many, this evening will be a real highlight. Few experiences can compare with a meticulously prepared barbecue on the beach, served with warm Maldivian hospitality. Enjoy a wide selection of delicious food including traditional Maldivian Boduberu music and dancing under a starlit sky, a truly memorable experience. (B,L,D) + Included Experience – Relaxing and snorkelling on Raiydhigaa with beach BBQ

DAY 15 – Alikoi Rah sandbank

Located in the centre of Ari Atoll is Alikoi Rah sandbank, a snorkellers haven for spotting colourful fish, turtles and rays, visiting in the morning and afternoon. This evening we watch the sky take on an array of magical shades of orange as we take a sunset cruise to the nearby Maaya sandbank. (B,L,D) + Included Experience – Morning and afternoon visits to Alikoi Rah sandbank

DAY 16 – Maayafushi sandbar

Heading to the northern edge of Ari atoll, visited in the morning and afternoon is the large sandbar of Maayafushi, renowned for flocks of common seabirds. A wonderful sandbar with a sea-green lagoon and

KEY

Arrive Depart Flight Route Maayafushi

NORTH MALÉ ATOLL

Villingili MALÉ

NORTH ARI ATOLL THE MALDIVES

Embudu Alikoi Rah

Raiydhigga

Hurasdhoo

SOUTH MALÉ ATOLL

INDIA

SRI LANKA

SOUTH ARI SRI LANKA

Dambulla Habarana

Sigiriya

Negombo COLOMBO Kandy

Nuwara Eliya

Yala National Park

Galle

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2023

Cruise extension experiences

• Explore the extraordinary underwater worlds of the Maldives • Discover idyllic islands and stunning sandbanks • Try traditional Maldivian-style line fishing under starlit skies • Experience a sunset cruise in the middle of the Indian Ocean • Visit Male, the world’s smallest

Capital City

(B) Daily Breakfast, (L) 6 Lunches, (D) 16 Dinner Prices are per person. For departure dates, prices and flights, please call or visit our website.

a surrounding reef, making snorkelling an absolute dream. (B,L,D) + Included Experiences – Morning and afternoon visits to Maayafushi

DAY 17 – Male

This morning we cross the open Ocean channel of Alihuras Kandu cooling off with a final dip in the warm ocean on a sandbar en route to Male. Once reaching our final mooring, our dhoni is ready to take you on an informal guided tour to the world’s smallest capital city. With an area of around 2.3 square miles and a population of 150,000, Male is a fascinating commercial hub of the country. See the bustle and buzz of everyday life including local markets, enjoy an ice cream or coffee like the locals and simply watch the world go by from a café in Boduthakurufaanu Magu (B,L,D) + Included Experiences – Guided tour of Male

DAY 18 – Return flight

After breakfast, we take our return flight to the UK via Colombo. (B)