India, Sri Lanka & Maldives

• Return international full-service flights (economy class), departure city surcharges may apply
• One-way international flight (economy class) from India to Sri Lanka
• One-way international flight (economy class) from Sri Lanka to the Maldives

• 6 nights hotel accommodation in India (Standard or premium option)
• 6 nights hotel accommodation in Sri Lanka (Standard or premium option)
• 4 nights resort accommodation in the Maldives (Garden Villa, Beach Villa or Sunrise Overwater Villa)

• Enjoy 26 meals including 3 meals a day in the Maldives
• Receive an all-inclusive alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks package in the Maldives
• Daily snacks and refreshments, served throughout the day in the Maldives
• Receive one reservation at the Sunset Restaurant Maldives when staying in a Beach or Sunset Villa
• Indulge with unrestricted dining at the Sunset Restaurant Maldives when staying in a Sunset Over Water Villa

• English-speaking tour guides
• Sightseeing and monument entry fees as per itinerary
• Airline taxes and surcharges

• Transportation by A/C private vehicles

• Return airport transfers in India and Sri Lanka
• Return airport speedboat transfers in the Maldives

• Optional Tours: Optional experiences and tours are available to add to your itinerary (see checkout for details)

Today depart Australia for Delhi, India.

Meals included: In-Flight

Today arrive in Delhi, India. Upon arrival, be met by a tour representative before being transferred to the first hotel for check in. This afternoon, enjoy a city tour of New Delhi. First up visit Laxminarayan Temple which was dedicated to Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and good fortune; and the India Gate, a 42m high war memorial which bears the names of 85,000 Indian army soldiers, who died in the campaigns of WWI.

Afterwards drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan - this palace-like building is the official residence of the President of India and an interesting blend of Mughal and western architectural styles. Next, see the Bahai Temple, or the Lotus Temple, a marvel of modern architecture, set among pools and gardens. Adherents of any faith can visit, pray, or meditate at the temple. After the tour, join your fellow tour members for a welcome dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Delhi Hotel (Standard or Premium option)

Meals included: Dinner

After breakfast, enjoy a city tour of Old Delhi visiting Raj Ghat (where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated); Red Fort (made famous by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan); and Jama Masjid (the largest mosque in India), which has three great gateways, four angle towers and two minarets constructed of alternating vertical strips of red sandstone and white marble. Next visit the colourful shopping bazaar of Chandni Chowk, the main street of Old Delhi, where you will enjoy a ride on a rickshaw!

Following lunch (not included) you'll travel to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, on this approximately 281km travel day. The city is instantly recognisable for its pink-washed buildings, a colour associated with hospitality in Rajput culture. This beautiful city, together with Agra and Delhi, form what is known as the Golden Triangle of India's tourist circuit. On arrival check-in to the hotel for the evening, where dinner will be provided. Jaipur is a city where royalty still lives in the grandeur of its palaces, where fighting for the honour of the clan has never been a need but a way of life, and where treating guests as gods has been a tradition from time immemorial. There is a timeless appeal to its colourful bazaars, where you can shop for Rajasthani textiles and trinkets. The beautifully laid out gardens and parks, attractive monuments, and heritage hotels, once the residence of Maharajas, are all worth a look.

Overnight: Jaipur Hotel (Standard or Premium option)

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Today, enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Jaipur. Begin with a morning excursion to the Royal Amber Fort. Located 11km from Jaipur, it was the old fort of the Kachwaha clan of Amber. The fort is built with white marble and red sandstone and looks even more attractive because of the Maota Lake in the foreground. The fort itself is a beautiful sight to behold.

In the afternoon take part in a city tour visiting the City Palace, the former royal residence built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal styles. Jantar Mantar is the largest of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch royal processions without being seen. Enjoy an Indian costume tying demonstration and visit Lakshmi Narayan Temple.

Overnight: Jaipur Hotel (Standard or Premium option)

Meals included: Breakfast

Enjoy today at leisure or alternatively choose to join an option culinary tour (not included).

Optional Activity: Culinary Delight Tour - AUD $30 per person
Learn the secrets of Indian cuisine and try your hand at cooking local dishes, with lunch included.

Overnight: Jaipur Hotel (Standard or Premium option)

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, you'll depart for Agra on an approximately 237km travel day. Agra is the quintessential Mughal City, where the world marvels at the epitome of love, beauty, and sacrifice. On arrival, check in to the hotel then this afternoon enjoy an afternoon city tour visiting the Taj Mahal, built by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Enjoy the evening at leisure.

Overnight: Agra Hotel (Standard or Premium option)

Meals included: Breakfast

Early risers can take the opportunity to head to the Taj Mahal and experience the monument just after sunrise (not included), then return to the hotel for breakfast. Alternatively, enjoy the morning at leisure before departing back to Delhi.

Upon arrival check into your hotel for an evening at leisure after an approximately 239km travel day.

Optional Activity: Early Morning Taj Mahal Experience - Approximately 1650 Rupees per person (payable on tour)

Overnight: Delhi Hotel (Standard or Premium option)

Meals included: Breakfast

Today enjoy a day at leisure to explore Delhi or take part in an optional activity. This afternoon transfer to the airport for your onward flight to Sri Lanka.

Optional Activity - Lodhi Art District & Gardens Walking Tour - AUD $40 per person

Discover India’s first art district - Lodhi Art District, created by renowned artists from across the globe. Colourful murals were painted across the walls of one of the last housing estates built by the British and the funky art shares an important message on issues such as climate and marginalised communities. Continue on foot to India Habitat Centre and admire the architecture of this unique building with its covered walkways and changing exhibits. Stroll a little further to Lodhi Gardens, one of the city's green spaces, filled with 15th-century monuments and tombs from the Lodhi Dynasty and a favourite place for politicians and Delhiites to come and relax or exercise.

Please note: Standard check out time will be 11:00, and luggage storage will be available at the hotel reception prior to transferring to the airport in the afternoon. Upon arrival in Sri Lanka this evening, you will be met by a tour representative and transferred to your hotel in the nearby beach town of Negombo.

Overnight: Negombo Hotel (Standard or Premium option)

Meals included: Breakfast

Today after breakfast set off for Kandalama on approximately 140km travel day. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and enjoy time at leisure or take advantage of the optional tour (not included).

Optional Tour: Sigiriya Rock Fortress - AUD $90 per person
In the afternoon visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sigiriya is the 5th-century rock citadel of King Kasyapa. Step through the gigantic 'Lion Paws’, overlooking the symmetrical royal gardens, to comprehend the splendour that once dominated this rock fortress. Surrounded by ramparts and moats, the Lion Rock is coated by frescoes that relate to Gupta-style paintings found in the Ajanta caves of India. Wander into the museum downstairs for an insight into how the citadel floated above citizens and learn about the advanced ponds and irrigation that pumped water right onto its summit through an ingenious hydraulic system.

Overnight: Kandalama Hotel (Standard or Premium option)

Meals included: Breakfast

Today enjoy a day at leisure to explore on your own after an approximately 68km travel day. Alternatively, you may choose to join the below optional tours (not included, both can be purchased on check-out)

Optional Tour: Polonnaruwa City Tour - AUD $110 per person
Following breakfast at the hotel, travel to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, where you will join a guided city tour. The city of Polonnaruwa, a medieval capital, is considered the crown jewel of King Parakramabahu I. Walk across the scattered walls of this World Heritage Site, gazing in wonder at the stupas, resting Buddha statues, irrigation canals and fantastically carved Hindu sculptures. The relic house - Watadage - boasts beautiful stone carvings. Return to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure or take the opportunity to join an optional afternoon safari in Minneriya National Park (not included).

Optional Tour: Half-Day Jeep safari in Minneriya National Park - AUD $130 per person
Experience an afternoon safari at Minneriya National Park. If you're up for a serious rumble in the jungle, Minneriya is the place to go! Spread over 8800 hectares, it’s a sanctuary for elephants and home to herds of deer and ample birdlife, yet its spotlight remains between swaying trunks and flapping ears. Park your jeep on the bank of the reservoir and switch off the engine. Take the opportunity to see herds of elephants - one by one - roll on to the grass-covered banks, to feed on tender shoots. In fact, this is the largest elephant gathering in the world (over 300 at a time) – an absolute must-do for wildlife enthusiasts.

Overnight: Kandalama Hotel (Standard or Premium option)

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, travel to Dambulla on an approximately 85km travel day, stopping at the Rock Cave Temple. An icon of Sri Lanka, Dambulla Rock Cave Temple houses unique drawings in five magnificently constructed cave temples flanking the golden temple of Dambulla. See beautiful cave paintings along walls that shelter 150 statues of Lord Buddha. As you enter, look straight up to the gigantic Buddha statue glittering in gold.

Afterwards, continue to Kandy. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided city tour. The World Heritage site, and last royal capital of Sri Lankan kings, is a centre of culture, history, and heritage. Experience the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. A stroll across this small lakeside town - cradled among the misty hills - will take in the Kandy city centre, as well as a bazaar, arts and crafts centre, and gem and lapidary museum. Get a taste of local life with a wander through the Kandy market. Afterwards, head to the hotel and enjoy a cultural show in the evening with the tour group (included).

Overnight: Kandy Hotel (Standard or Premium option)

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast continue to Galle on an approximately 221km travel day, where you'll enjoy a guided city tour. As you walk the streets, see how European architecture mingles with South Asian traditions. Preserved for more than three centuries, the Galle Dutch Fortress still has its original ramparts and bastions. Beyond the old gate bearing the British coat of arms, you will see the Zwart Bastion, the lighthouse, and the Point Utrecht Bastion. After the tour head to the Koggala Beach area to see the famous stilt fisherman then proceed to your hotel to check in and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Galle/Koggala Hotel (Standard or Premium option)

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, enjoy the day at leisure in the Galle/Koggala area! Why not take a tuk tuk and venture to the seaside fishing and resort towns of nearby Weligama and Marissa and catch a stunning sunset along the picturesque south coast of Sri Lanka (not included).

Overnight: Galle/Koggala Hotel (Standard or Premium option)

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, after an early breakfast you'll check out of the hotel and transfer to Negombo airport on an approximately 125km travel day for your short flight to Male, Maldives. Upon arrival in Male, you will be met at the airport by a representative and transferred to the hotel by speed boat to Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi resort, where you will relax and unwind for the next four nights with all-inclusive dining and drinks. Located on the secluded ‘Island of White Gold’ in the North Malé Atoll, this Maldives beach resort offers an all-inclusive experience with a range of villa options to choose from, including an overwater option.

Enjoy all meals at up to 5 on-site, à la carte restaurants serving local and international cuisine, unlimited drinks at the property's 4 bars and a complimentary mini bar in your villa. Embark on a sunset or dolphin cruise, snorkel in the exclusive house reef, make use of the resort's sports equipment and facilities, participate in cocktail and cooking demonstrations and more. With so much to see and do, Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi is the perfect place to unwind and relax.

Overnight: Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi, Maldives

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Enjoy the next three days at leisure in this incredible resort - perhaps try out one of the many activities (not included) or simply relax and soak up the tropical ambience.

Located on the secluded ‘Island of White Gold’ in the North Malé Atoll, this Maldives beach resort offers an all-inclusive experience with a range of villa options to choose from, including an overwater option. Enjoy all meals at up to 5 on-site, à la carte restaurants serving local and international cuisine, unlimited drinks at the property's 4 bars and a complimentary mini bar in your villa. Embark on a sunset or dolphin cruise, snorkel in the exclusive house reef, make use of the resort's sports equipment and facilities, participate in cocktail and cooking demonstrations and more. With so much to see and do, Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi is the perfect place to unwind and relax.

Overnight: Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi, Maldives

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Today is free at your leisure to explore this beautiful island. Located on the secluded ‘Island of White Gold’ in the North Malé Atoll, this Maldives beach resort offers an all-inclusive experience with a range of villa options to choose from, including an overwater option.

Enjoy all meals at up to 5 on-site, à la carte restaurants serving local and international cuisine, unlimited drinks at the property's 4 bars and a complimentary mini bar in your villa. Embark on a sunset or dolphin cruise, snorkel in the exclusive house reef, make use of the resort's sports equipment and facilities, participate in cocktail and cooking demonstrations and more. With so much to see and do, Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi is the perfect place to unwind and relax.

Overnight: Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi, Maldives

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Today is free at your leisure to explore this beautiful island. Located on the secluded ‘Island of White Gold’ in the North Malé Atoll, this Maldives beach resort offers an all-inclusive experience with a range of villa options to choose from, including an overwater option. Enjoy all meals at up to 5 on-site, à la carte restaurants serving local and international cuisine, unlimited drinks at the property's 4 bars and a complimentary mini bar in your villa. Embark on a sunset or dolphin cruise, snorkel in the exclusive house reef, make use of the resort's sports equipment and facilities, participate in cocktail and cooking demonstrations and more. With so much to see and do, Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi is the perfect place to unwind and relax.

Overnight: Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi, Maldives

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

After breakfast, transfer to Male Airport for the return flight back to Australia.

Please note: Your flight may not depart until the evening and standard check out time will be 11:00. You will be welcome to make use of the resort's facilities and arrange luggage storage at reception whilst you wait for your speedboat transfer back to Male Airport.

Meals included: Breakfast; In-Flight

 
After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation, directing you to an online Passenger Information Form. You must complete the Passenger Information Form within 72 hours of purchase. Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below.
 
On purchasing this Travel Offer, you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions and the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information.  
 
Please note: All countries and territories have different entry requirements in relation to vaccinations, quarantine/isolation periods and travel restrictions. Due to the evolving nature, we would ask all of our customers to monitor, meet and adhere to the specific requirements of their intended destination(s) in the lead-up to and immediately before travel, as well as any requirements post-travel upon their return. 
 

Cancellation and Refund Policy
By placing a booking with us, you acknowledge the following important information:
• we act as your booking agent: TripADeal is a booking services provider, and curates the Travel Offers available on our website. We act as your booking agent, and we receive payment for the Booking Services as part of the booking price, however, we do not provide any of the Travel Services (flights, accommodation, tours or other products or services) included in your booking – the Travel Services are provided by a number of third party Travel Suppliers.
• each booking is unique: our Travel Offers are made up of a variety of different components and are, during the booking process, uniquely tailored to suit your requirements, for example, departure dates and ports, flight and room upgrades, tour inclusions, etc.
• changes/modifications to your booking may not be possible: once your booking has been made, changes or modifications may not be possible, and where possible, may incur a fee. It is important to ensure that the information you provide during the booking process is accurate and up to date, and that you read the Travel Offer carefully before placing your order.
• Travel Offers are a package: our Travel Offers have been curated into package offerings and must be used as a package – individual components cannot be used independently of the full package offering.
• our Travel Offers are generally non-refundable: in order to provide great value Travel Offers, we work with a variety of Travel Suppliers to find the best deals – this often means the Travel Suppliers’ offerings are non-refundable to ensure the best price. We recommend that you obtain travel insurance as soon as you make a booking with us.
To read more about our Cancellation and Refund Policy, please click here.

General Terms and Conditions
By placing your booking with us, you acknowledge and agree to our Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and Cancellation Policy.

 
This travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 17th October 2025.
 
This travel offer is priced per person based on a twin share. 

Single Traveller Supplement  
For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement applies. 
• Standard Package/Garden Villa: $1950
• Standard Package/Beach Villa: $2100
• Standard Package/Sunrise Overwater Villa: $2800
• Premium Package/Garden Villa: $2450
• Premium Package/Beach Villa: $2600
• Premium Package/Sunrise Overwater Villa: $3100 
Please note: Accommodation for single customers who are travelling on a tour or cruise package, may be in a single room, depending on availability. 
 
Departure Dates    
2025
March: †6, ††7, ††14
April: °°4, °°17, ^25
May: 9, 16
June: 6, 13
July: °11, °18
August: **1, **15
September: *5, ^^12
October: ^^3, 17
 
Please note: See checkout for live dates and availability. 
 
Surcharges  
• Dates/months with a * incur a high season surcharge of $100 per person.
• Dates/months with a ** incur a high season surcharge of $200 per person.
• Dates/months with a ^ incur a high season surcharge of $300 per person.
• Dates/months with a ^^ incur a high season surcharge of $500 per person.
• Dates/months with a ° incur a high season surcharge of $550 per person.
• Dates/months with a °° incur a high season surcharge of $750 per person.
• Dates/months with a † incur a high season surcharge of $1000 per person.
• Dates/months with a †† incur a high season surcharge of $1300 per person.
 
Departure Cities  
Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Adelaide or *Perth. 
 
Departure City Surcharges  
Brisbane or Adelaide: $400 per person.
Perth: $700 per person. 
 

International Full-Service Flight(s)
• Cabin Class: Economy Class.
Please note: TripADeal cannot accommodate one-way flights. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation.   
 
Arrive Early in Delhi, India  
$300 - $700 per person
High-season dates range up to $700 per person, subject to availability.

Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• You may book a date to arrive early via our website but only a date that is within 30 days of the tour departure date. If you wish to arrive earlier than 30 days before your tour departure date, please call our friendly staff for availability and pricing. Additional costs may apply.
• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• A high season arrive early can be purchased for up to $700 per person, subject to availability.
• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below
1st June 2024 - 14th August 2024
23rd September 2024 - 20th October 2024
6th December 2024 - 31st January 2025
28th March 2025 - 27th April 2025
16th June 2025 - 20th July 2025
15th September 2025 - 12th October 2025
1st December 2025 - 31st January 2026 
 
Stay Behind in Male, Maldives  
$300 - $700 per person
High-season dates range up to $700 per person, subject to availability.

Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• A stay behind can only be booked up to one month after your package end date upon check-out. Should you wish to stay later, please contact TripADeal to request availability. *Additional costs may apply.
• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
1st June 2024 - 14th August 2024
23rd September 2024 - 20th October 2024
6th December 2024 - 31st January 2025
28th March 2025 - 27th April 2025
16th June 2025 - 20th July 2025
15th September 2025 - 12th October 2025
1st December 2025 - 31st January 2026 
 
Stopover Packages  
 • Singapore.

Includes:
• 2, 3 or 5 nights in 4-star accommodation.
• Daily breakfast.
• Return airport transfers.
For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.

Please note: 
• When a pre and post-tour stopover is chosen, the same stopover location must be chosen each way, due to the airline used.
• When selecting an Arrive Early or Stay Behind in conjunction with a Stopover Package, the stopover will take place after the departure date you select for your Arrive Early or Stay Behind.
• Stopover packages are subject to availability.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased preferred airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the preferred airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
Singapore Taylor Swift Concert: 1st - 10th March 2024
Singapore Grand Prix: 18th - 24th September 2024
Christmas and New Years Eve - 23rd December 2024 to 3rd January 2025
Singapore Grand Prix: September 2025(TBC exact dates)
Christmas and New Years Eve - 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026 
 
Flight Class Upgrades  
Business Class: For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.

Please note:
• Flight upgrades are subject to availability and pricing changes (if we cannot fulfil your request, the upgrade cost will be refunded).
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed.
• Internal flights: DEL - CMB - MLE, business class is subject to availability.
 

Accommodation Used
Standard Package (India & Sri Lanka): Quality & Premium Properties 
• Delhi, India: Sk Premium Park.
• Jaipur, India: Hotel Jaipur Central.
• Agra, India: Hotel Royale Residency.
• Negombo, Sri Lanka: Goldi Sands Hotel.
• Kandalama/Sigiriya, Sri Lanka: Hotel Sigiriya.
• Kandy, Sri Lanka: Suisse Hotel.
• Galle, Sri Lanka: The Lady Hill Hotel.
 
Premium Package (India & Sri Lanka): Premium & 5-Star Properties 
• Delhi, India: Radisson Blu Hotel OR WelcomHotel by ITC Dwarka.
• Jaipur, India: KK Royal Hotel & Convention Centre.
• Agra, India: Hotel Clark Shiraz.
• Negombo, Sri Lanka: Jetwing Sea Hotel.  
• Kandalama, Sri Lanka: Heritance Kandalama.  
• Kandy, Sri Lanka: Amaya Hills.  
• Galle, Sri Lanka: The Fortress Resort & Spa.  
Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type and are subject to availability based on seasonality. In the instance a property is not available, a similar standard of accommodation will be provided. Properties will be confirmed and included in your travel pack, which you will receive 4-6 weeks before travel.
 
Maldives Resort:
Premium Property
• Hudhuranfushi, North Male Atoll: Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi
A little piece of paradise in the Indian Ocean, Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi is the Maldives resort you’ve been searching for. Gorgeous overwater villas dappled sunlight through emerald palm fronds, the sand between your toes and warm waters that call you to dive right in. The resort’s location on the Island of White Gold is a peaceful hideaway in the North Male Atoll, with pristine beaches, excellent scuba diving and snorkelling, and easy access to the capital city of Male.
 
Location: 
The lovely island of Hudhuranfushi in the Maldives truly lives up to its name, which translates to ‘Island of White Gold’ in the local language. Hudhuranfushi is conveniently situated in North Male Atoll, just 19km from the international airport; a speedboat covers this distance in a mere 30 minutes. The island features beautiful beaches and lush gardens to explore.
 
Room Type - Garden Villa:
Garden Villas are located throughout the island with convenient access to the hotel facilities. Even though these rooms lack beach front view they are equipped with a variety of modern amenities. Garden Villas offer spacious accommodation being a best Maldives Family Resorts for the guests at Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi. 
Room Size: 43sqm
Room Option Valid For: 2 people
Max Occupancy: 2 people
Bedding Configuration: 1 x King Bed or 1 x King Bed + 1 x Rollaway bed
Dining: One reservation per stay at the Sunset Restaurant Maldives
 
In-Room Facilities:
- Air conditioning
- Mini Bar (extra charges apply)
- Satellite Television
- In Room Safe
- Telephone with IDD Facility
- Tea and coffee making facilities
 
Room Type - Beach Villa:
As their name suggests, Beach Villas are located along the outline of the atoll, with prime beach frontage. They offer convenient access to the beckoning sea and are within easy reach of the hotel facilities. Equipped with a variety of modern amenities, these villas are spacious, relaxing, and the perfect option to make your Maldives dreams a reality.
Room Size: 59 sqm
Room Option Valid For: 2 people
Max Occupancy: 2 adults & 2 children
Bedding Configuration: 1 x King Bed or 1 x King Bed + 1 x Rollaway bed
Dining: One reservation per stay at the Sunset Restaurant Maldives
 
In-Room Facilities:
- Air conditioning
- Mini Bar (extra charges apply)
- Satellite Television
- In Room Safe
- Telephone with IDD Facility
- Tea and coffee making facilities
 
Room Type - Sunrise Overwater Villas:
Luxury villas are accessed via a wooden causeway, the sparkling turquoise waters around calling you to dive right in. These enticing villas feature timber exteriors and direct access to stairways into the sea. Relax in your king sized bed, take a refreshing dip in the warm waters outside, and then enjoy a short stroll to the sandy beachfront. The villas are within easy reach of resort facilities.
Room Size: 64 sqm
Room Option Valid For: 2 people
Max Occupancy: 2 adults & 2 children
Bedding Configuration: 1 x King Bed or 1 x King Bed + 1 x Rollaway bed
Dining: Unrestricted dining at the Sunset Restaurant Maldives
 
In Room Facilities:
- Individual controlled Air-conditioning
- Mini Bar (replenished once daily)
- Bathtub
- In-room safe
- Tea / Coffee & Espresso making facilities
- Hairdryer
- Satellite TV
- Fresh fruit on arrival
- Wi-Fi
- DVD player
- Private dining area on the deck
 
Extra Nights
Not available at check-out. 
Please note: If you are interested in booking additional nights of accommodation pre or post-tour, please wait until you receive your travel documentation approximately 4-6 weeks before departure for the confirmed list of hotels. If booking your own additional accommodation directly with the hotel, please be aware that you may be required to change rooms at the start/end of your tour. 
 
Maximum Room Capacity
2 people.
 
Child Policy
• No child discounts. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.
• Valid for Children 8 years old and over.
Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.
 
Triple Share
Not available.
 
Bedding Configuration
Twin or Double Bedding (subject to availability).
 

Minimum group size 10, maximum group size 20 per vehicle.
Please note: a Small Group Tour is defined as a tour with no more than 20 travellers per vehicle.
 
Optional Tours/Activities
- Day 5: Culinary Delight Tour Jaipur: $30 per person
- Day 7: Early Morning at Taj Mahal Experience: approximately 1650 rupees (payable on tour)
- Day 8: Lodhi Art District and Gardens Walking Tour Delhi: $40 per person
- Day 9: Sigiriya Rock Fortress: $90 per person
- Day 10: Polonnaruwa City Tour: $110 per person
- Day 10: Half-Day Jeep Safari in Minneriya National Park: $130 per person
Please note:
• Prices are based per person, are subject to availability, time permitting and weather conditions.
• The optional tours listed above must be purchased on checkout or over the phone before submitting your passenger information form (subject to availability), unless otherwise stated.
• Some tours require minimum numbers to operate.
 

• Visa fees and requirements 
• Domestic transfers and flights not stated in the deal offer
• Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer
• Optional gratuities/tipping 
• Optional activities/tours 
• Personal expenses
• Maldives Green Tax ($12 USD Per person per night)
• Travel insurance
 

INCLUSION INFORMATION
Maldives:
• ​​Premium All-inclusive meal & drinks plan Included https://www.adaaran.com/selecthudhuranfushi/dining/premium-all-inclusive-plan.html
• Enjoy a USD $50 Spa credit, per person, per stay to be used at Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi
• Enjoy 10% off all excursions during your stay at Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi (pre-tax)
• One reservation at the Sunset Restaurant Maldives, is included with Beach & Sunset Villas options (Prior reservations recommended)
 
TAXES
Maldives Green Tax:
The Green Tax is levied on tourists who stay in tourist resorts, hotels, and vessels. It is payable upon check-in at a flat rate of $12 United States dollars (USD) per person per day of stay. The green tax is applied according to current government guidelines.
 
ACCOMMODATION TERMINOLOGY USE 
Quality (3-star):
A Quality property offers clean and basic accommodation. In-house facilities such as restaurants, luggage handling, and fitness and recreation facilities are limited or unavailable. Guest rooms include a private bathroom and minimal additional amenities. The location may vary from central areas to properties that may require public transport, taxi or rideshare to the centre at your own expense.
 
Premium (4-star):
A Premium property is comfortable, well-appointed and provides a good quality of service and level of comfort. Restaurants, luggage handling, fitness and recreation facilities are available. Guest rooms are more stylishly decorated than standard accommodation and include a range of enhanced amenities. Properties in the premium category will likely be central to the main shopping and entertainment area. However, they may still require public transport, taxi or rideshare to the centre at your expense.
 
5-star:
5-star properties offer a higher level of service and comfort, fine dining establishments, room service and well-designed public areas. There is a greater focus on individual services such as concierge, porters, and spa facilities. Guest rooms are well-appointed and have quality bedding, bath products and a range of in-room amenities. They generally have easy access to various dining, entertainment and shopping options. 
 
Resort:
Accommodations, dining, drinks, leisure activities, shopping, and entertainment are all in one location. Often located in popular vacation destinations such as beaches, ski parks or historic areas. Some resorts are all-inclusive, allowing travellers to pay one price for
unlimited service.
 
TOUR GUIDE VS. TOUR LEADER
Tour Guide: 
Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on the history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction where they are guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves it at the end of the tour; they do not travel with the group. 
 
Tour Leader: 
An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides at each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village and offer information on the place visited on the bus. However, they are not required to have specific art, architecture, or historical knowledge. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and, if caught doing so, can be fined. 
Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when required to enhance the experience of the destination featured. 
 
CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURES
India:
May is the hottest month with an average temperature of 33°C and the coldest is January at 15°C with the most daily sunshine hours in November. The wettest month is August with an average of 227mm of rain.
 
Sri Lanka:
Sri Lanka is a year round destination with two monsoon seasons so there is a lot of confusion around when is the best time to visit. The weather doesn’t run like clockwork here! However, there will rarely be weather so dramatic that it will stand in the way of a brilliant holiday with plenty of warm weather and sunshine. The temperature is constant at around 27°C on the coast, both the air and the water!
 
Maldives:
March is the hottest month in Maldives with an average temperature of 29°C and the coldest is January at 27°C with the most daily sunshine hours in February. The best month to swim in the sea is in April when the average sea temperature is 30°C.
 
FLIGHTS
Seat Selection & Frequent Flyer Points:
At TripADeal, we do not arrange seat selection. It is essential to highlight that some airlines do not allow pre-selected seats. We strongly suggest you contact the airline directly with seating allocation requirements and/or arrive at the airport earlier to arrange your seating. While we do not add frequent flyer member details to bookings, you can do this directly with the airline once you have your flight information.
 
Passport Validity:
Customers must provide valid passport details either at the time of purchase or no later than 45 days before the departure date. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of the booking. Customers will be responsible for any costs and fees incurred in this instance.
 
COACH TOUR
Meals:
26 meals in total are included in the package. For meals not included, the tour leader (when available) will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. It is your responsibility to notify TripADeal of any dietary requests/requirements. Please note: We will do our best to meet your requests/requirements; however, we cannot guarantee that we will always be able to.
 
Luggage:
You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on tour. You must carry your own luggage from the vehicle to the hotel room and back to the vehicle. The driver will assist with the uploading and offloading of bags from the vehicle.
 
OTHER
Mobility:
If you would love to travel with TripADeal and require wheelchair access please contact our friendly sales and service team to inquire on your behalf.
 
Fitness Level Required:
A leisurely level of fitness will be required. 
Leisurely is described as Light walking, including up multiple stairs, and occasional hiking, may involve uneven surfaces. Able to travel unassisted and get on and off vehicles and small boats. Suitable for most fitness levels and mobility. 
Please note: If you have any concerns please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel.
 
Gratuities / Tipping:
Land
Gratuities (tips) are not included in the tour price for services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip for the tour leader and driver in India is 300 rupees per person per day and in Sri Lanka is 2000 rupees per person per day, which will be collected whilst on tour. In the Maldives, tipping is optional and at the customers discretion.
 
Please note: tipping for services provided is always a matter of personal discretion; however, please be aware that many locals consider tipping part of their normal remuneration, and they may approach you for payment; there's no need to be intimidated by the request.
 
Sightseeing:
Please note: If entrance to a site is affected by changes in operating hours or public holiday closures, your itinerary, where possible, may be adjusted, or a similar activity will be offered in its place (subject to availability).
 
Shopping: 
Shopping overseas can be a daunting and confusing experience, especially when there is a language barrier. Please be very cautious when foreign currencies and prices are involved. If paying by credit card, please pay close attention to the amount you are being charged and keep all your receipts. 
Do not make any purchases you are not comfortable with or feel pressured into. If you are uncertain or need assistance with the language barrier, please seek assistance from your Tour Guide/Leader.
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions regarding shopping for further information.
 

India
A tourist visa for India is a strict requirement if travelling on an Australian passport. You will be able to start your Visa application process once you receive your final travel documentation approximately 6 weeks prior to departure.
 
Maldives
A 30-day Tourist Visa will be granted upon arrival if travelling on an Australian passport.

Sri Lanka
A Tourist Visa for Sri Lanka is a strict requirement if travelling on an Australian Passport. You will need a visa in the form of an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter Sri Lanka from 27 September 2024. Limited facilities to obtain an ETA are available at Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport, however ETA's can be obtained prior to departure.
 
Important: 
• India & Sri Lanka: Please start arranging your visa three weeks before departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours.
• Please check with the nearest Sri Lankan embassy, consulate or immigration department for the current tourist visa requirements and any updates regarding the e-visa for Sri Lanka.

Please note: 
• Passengers who are not Australian citizens must also check with their respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.
 • It is your responsibility to be travel-ready and ensure that you are aware and comply with any destination or travel requirements, including the validity of all required travel documents.
• It is also important to note that some areas of employment, such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations, may have additional restrictions in applying for Visas. This may, in turn, affect the type of application required.
 

 
Embarking on your next trip is exciting, and while you hope the unexpected does not happen, it is best to be prepared. We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance when making your booking. Whether it’s a potential medical emergency, a flight cancellation, a delayed suitcase, or an unforeseen event, it's important to ensure you're adequately protected. For more information or advice visit https://www.tripadeal.com.au/travel-insurance 
 

Voluntary Changes
Includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.
 • Changes - $100.00 per booking + additional charges from the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.
 
Name Changes Due To Passenger Error
• If the incorrect name has been advised to TripADeal, charges of $100.00 per booking + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.
 
Supplier Fees
In the event the Travel Offer you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Travel Offer due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. TripADeal has committed to these costs as your Agent and will endeavour to recover all funds committed and/or paid for your Travel Offer, but this may not be possible in all circumstances. If refunds are unavailable from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. If TripADeal cannot obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee. This fee is not revenue-raising and is paid to or withheld by our suppliers when recovering payments.