Diver: $5,535 pp

Non-diver: $3,930 pp

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21 Sep - 3 Oct 2026

13 days, 12 nights

Expect valleys and gardens of luscious Corals alive with thousands of different species of fish and countless species of invertebrates along with majestic palegics before setting off on an optional cultural immersion in Sri Lanka - explore native areas and wildlife on your game drives, interact with elephants via an ethical and caring elephant orphanage and discover temples, fortresses and river journeys.

Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Expedition Type: Resort, 13 boat dives plus free shore dives

What's included on your trip

Return airfare from Melbourne to Gan via Colombo
Return airport transfers
8 nights twin share accommodation in Gan / 12 Nights including Sri Lanka
All meals in Gan + beverage package (daily cocktail, basic spirits, water and juice, local beers and soft drinks)
Use of bicycles in Gan
One boat snorkel trip per day (min 2 passengers - bring own gear)
13 boat dives over six days plus 1 shore checkout dive on arrival
Tanks, weights, air fills
Free shore dives on dive days
Dive guides
Departure dinner in Colombo
Sri Lanka extension: Guided visits in Sri Lanka – elephant orphanage, Dambulla cave temple, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Minneriya National Park, Muturajawela boat + Fish market visit. All transfers, breakfast and dinner, entrance fees and applicable guides

What's excluded on your trip

Sri Lanka extension ADD $1650 for both divers and non divers
Single supplement in Gan ADD $295
Single supplement in Sri Lanka ADD $460
Meals and drinks not listed
Visa / health declaration
Dive equipment hire
Green tax payable locally
Staff gratuity

Travel plans at a glance

Day 1

Fly Melbourne to Colombo
Overnight in Colombo with return airport transfers

Day 2

Fly Colombo → Gan
Transfer to Equator Village
Check-in, orientation, gear set-up
Shore checkout dive on arrival

Days 3–8

Maldives dive block
13 boat dives over 6 days
Free shore dives

Day 9-10

Final island morning
Check-out and fly Gan → Colombo
Dinner in Colombo
If not joining the extension, connect to onward flights home and your trip ends here

Extension days 9-13

4 night Sri Lanka package
Elephant Orphanage Pinnawala
Dambulla Cave Rock Temple
Sigiriya Rock Fortress including local guide
Minneriya National Park
Muturajawela marsh boat ride
Fish mark let visit Negombo
All transfers
All entrance fees

Why you'll love diving here

Dream destination

Warm, easy diving with a comfy all-inclusive base at Equator

Plenty of water time

Twelve guided boat dives plus daily snorkelling.

Culture & wildlife add-on

Temples, elephants, leopards/birds, and coastal charm in Sri Lanka.

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