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Essential India & Maldives Sailing

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 Trip Length
14 Days
 Trip Starts
Delhi
 Trip Finishes
Male
14 Day Essential India & Maldives Sailing Itinerary (G Adventures)
Countries Explored: India, Maldives
Trip Style
Classic
Departures
Budget
Affordable
Max. Group Size
18
Pace
Moderate
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
AHDM

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 14 Day Essential India & Maldives Sailing. Want a colourful experience through northern India and Rajasthan combined with the white sands, blue skies, and crystal-clear waters of the gorgeous Maldives? You found it. Travel through Delhi immersed in the city’s bustling pace then head to Agra to uncover the grandness of the Taj Mahal. Jaipur will offer you a sense of rural life before you board a traditional dhoni to sail through the turquoise lagoons and pristine beaches of the Maldives' tropical paradise.

Itinerary

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included through the G Adventures-supported Women With Wheels project. Stay: Hotel Perfect

Enjoy a youth-led walk through the backstreets of Delhi with G Adventures-supported project, City Walk. Observe a different perspective of Delhi while supporting at-risk youth in the community. Later, explore Old Delhi and travel onward to Agra, home of the Taj Mahal. Stay: Hotel The Agra Grande

Set eyes on the sparkling Taj Mahal at sunrise before exploring more of this famous landmark. In the afternoon, visit the I'timad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj) and the Agra Fort. Stay: Hotel The Agra Grande

At Dhula Village you will have the opportunity to learn about local life, play a fun game of cricket, relax in the peaceful atmosphere, or take a cycle to explore the surroundings. Tonight's accommodation is in spacious and comfortable tents outfitted with beds, lamps, and simple en suite bathrooms. Stay: Dhulabagh Camp

Continue to the pink city of Jaipur. Along the way, try your hand at block printing with the women of the Anoothi Project before arriving at your hotel. Built according to Hindu architectural principles, Jaipur utilizes a unique organization unlike anywhere else in India. Stay: Utsav Niwas

Opt to get active by pre-booking a cycle tour or sharpen your culinary skills by pre-booking a cooking class with a local family. Stay: Utsav Niwas

Admire the Pink City from above by pre-booking the morning Jaipur Balloon Ride when booking your tour. Stay: Hotel Perfect

Fly from Delhi to Malé this morning and board a traditional dhoni and your accommodation in the Maldives. Enjoy an included snorkelling excursion.

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. (B/L/D)

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. (B/L/D)

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. (B/L/D)

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. (B/L/D)

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. (B/L/D)

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

Trip Inclusions

  • Wander around modern and ancient Delhi.
  • Revel in the magnificence of the Taj Mahal.
  • Cruise through some of the world's most beautiful islands.
  • Uncover isolated beaches.
  • Explore small fishing villages.
  • Swim and snorkel the vibrant coral reefs of the Indian Ocean.
  • Savour local cuisine and taste the regional flavours.

  • Your G for Good Moment: Women With Wheels Transfer, Indira Gandhi International Airport
  • Your G for Good Moment: City Walk, Delhi
  • Your G for Good Moment: Anoothi Block Printing Experience, Jaipur
  • Your G for Good Moment: Maldives Plastic Clean Up
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Women on Wheels arrival transfer
  • Old Delhi walk with stops at the Jama Masjid, Gurduwara, Chandni Chowk, and Connaught Place
  • Agra Fort visit
  • Taj Mahal visit
  • Fatephur Sikri visit
  • Village stay
  • I'timad-ud-daulah (Baby Taj) entrance
  • Jaipur City Palace entrance and guided tours
  • Amber Fort
  • Abhaneri stepwell visit
  • Flight between Delhi and Malé
  • Transfer from Malé airport to dhoni pick-up point
  • Fulidhoo Island visit and Bodu Beru performance
  • Felidhu Island visit
  • 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

  • Hotels (6 Nights), comfortable tented camp (1 Night), Traditional dhoni boat (6 Nights)
  • A variety of styles of hotels/guest houses are used in India. These can vary in terms of service, efficiency and cleanliness. In many instances they might not be like what you are used to back home. Power cuts can and are a regular occurrence in many places, especially throughout North and Central India. Although a number of hotels have generators there may be times when these won’t work. It is also recommended when you are in your room to lock the door, as staff will sometime enter without reason.
  • In the Maldives: A NOTE REGARDING SMALL SPACES ON BOATS: Please note that the rooming for these boats is done on a first-come, first-serve basis and no particular cabins nor berths can be guaranteed. Our skippers will pair up travel partners or if you are travelling single with someone of the same sex. Please be aware that as this is a traditional dhoni and not a cruise vessel, that the space on board is tight. You will be sharing a small room with one of your fellow passengers or travel partner and sharing all the facilities onboard. The sleeping quarters on boats are generally kept to a minimum size in order to maximize public space and performance. Some people are not comfortable with the type of close quarter arrangements typically found on boats, however if a real sailing experience on a real dhoni is what you are after, then this experience should more than make up for cramped quarters. Please note that the skipper will also be sharing the ship's quarters and amenities with you.

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer), local guides in India & Skipper/CEO (Chief Experience Officer), crew in the Maldives

  • 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners

  • Private vehicle, taxis, auto-rickshaw, cycle-rickshaw, traditional dhoni boat

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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