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SRI LANKA AND MALDIVES TOUR

LX3

11 Days

Overview

Set off on a journey that captures the essence of Sri Lanka; the beautiful and misty hill country, the last kingdom of Sri Lanka and the World Heritage site in combination with the beautiful Islands of the Maldives with pure white sandy beaches. This holiday program was designed to offer you a blend of sun and sand with rich culture, heritage and ownership with a touch of nature and wildlife.

Highlights
  • See elephants up close at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
  • Climb the mesmerizing Sigiriya rock fortress.
  • Visit the UNESCO world heritage city of Polonnaruwa.
  • Visit the royal city of Kandy.
  • A train ride through the hill country.
  • Visit a tea factory.
  • Dive with the Manta Rays in Malé.
  • Swim with the turtles.
Whats included on this tour?

â–ª Accommodation according to program sharing double/twin room, if you require a single room the single room supplement applies.

â–ª All activities according to the program.

â–ª All transport according to the program in a private car or van / for groups in a coach.

â–ª Comfortable hotel nights - two categories of hotels to choose from (Economy or Deluxe)

â–ª Local English-speaking guidance.

â–ª All sightseeing as described in the program.

Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVAL: TRANSFER TO NEGOMBO

At the airport, you will be greeted by our Representative and your Chauffeur Guide who will take you to the modern beach town of Negombo. Check-in to the hotel and rest and relax to recover from any jet lag. If you have spare time, your chauffeur will introduce you to some of Negombo’s curious sites such the Dutch churches, perhaps take a boat ride along the Dutch canals or laze on the golden sands.


DAY 2: NEGOMBO - SIGIRIYA

Set off from coastal Negombo to experience the inland delights of Sri Lanka. Your journey will take you along a picturesque route passing rice paddy fields to the town of Kurunegala. Look out for the towering Lord Buddha statue upon a rock, which from far is the town’s landmark! To begin, drop by the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage to get your first introduction to Sri Lanka’s most infamous inhabitants. Here you can watch these giant animals up close as they feed and bathe in the shimmering waters of the Ma Oya River. After lunch, continue to the town of Sigiriya, within the country’s rich cultural triangle. Late afternoon, mount the mesmerizing rock fortress of Sigiriya.


DAY 3: SIGIRIYA - POLONNARUWA

Learn about the UNESCO World Heritage City of Polonnaruwa which was a medieval capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th – 13th century A.D. Take a walking tour of one of the ruins of ancient Ceylon which includes a visit to Lankathilaka, Thuparamaya, Royal Palace, Rankoth Vehera and Gal Viharaya. On your return, late afternoon take an exhilarating jeep safari with the company of an expert naturalist guide to the Minneriya or neighboring Kavdullah National Park. The Vast sanctuary is home to about 250 wild elephants, wild buffaloes, sambar deer, crocodiles, sloth bear and more.


DAY 4: POLONNARUWA - KANDY

Today you will arrive in the hill capital of Kandy, surrounded by greenery and the great Mahaweli River. Eminent as the center of Buddhism and the capital of the last Sinhalese kingdom, the name Kandy evokes romantic notions in people of a lost hill kingdom, a lake, tea plantations and a famous temple. En route, we recommend you make a stop at the Matale Spice Garden to learn about Ceylon’s finest spices and the Aluvihare Sacred Buddhist Temple.


DAY 5: KANDY

Become acquainted with the city of Kandy; pay your respects to the golden-roofed Temple of the Tooth Relic, which houses Sri Lanka’s most sacred relic, a tooth of the Lord Buddha. Admire the delicate hill-country breezes that urge the mist to gently part revealing colorful houses amid Kandy’s forested halo, visit the lively market places, Upper Lake drive and the grandeur of the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. To step up the tempo, attend a dance performance featuring traditional dances from the different regions of Sri Lanka along with a firewalk show!


DAY 6: KANDY - NUWARA ELIYA

Hop on board the morning train and journey through the Tea Carpets of Ceylon to Nanu Oya. The slow descend through the tea fields and hill countryside with its winding tracks and misty panoramas offers an unmatched perspective and wonderful experience. Visit a tea estate and factory to see how Ceylon tea is made. Observe the process of making raw black tea, grading tea, coloring and firing tea leaves to arrive at the finished product! Afterward, drive around the town to see the same. Often referred to as ‘Little England’, this genteel highland community does have a rose-tinted, vaguely British-country-village feel to it, with its colonial-era bungalows, Tudor-style hotels, well-tended hedgerows and pretty gardens. Do also indulge in a guided stroll of the town; pass the 18-hole golf course, the colonial members-only Hill Club and English styled country homes.


DAY 7: NUWARA ELIYA - COLOMBO

This morning, leisurely leave for the commercial capital Colombo for your latter night. Once in Colombo, your chauffeur guide will introduce you to some of Colombo’s curious sites such as the vibrant markets of Pettah, the old city of Fort, the Hindu Temple at Sea Street and the Dutch Church at Wolfendal or alternatively to indulge in some shopping.


DAY 8: COLOMBO - DEPARTURE TO MALDIVES

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to the airport for your flight to Male. From the Male airport, you will be paged by us and will be transferred to the resort via speed boat or by seaplane. Arrive at the resort, check-in and spend the afternoon at leisure. Enjoy the island’s sunset and if you wish you may opt for a night fishing safari by boat. You will be taught or will be given the chance to catch fish to be prepared for dinner. Sit back and relax while the fish is being cooked over a glass of wine.


DAY 9: MALÉ

After an early breakfast at the hotel, enjoy the excitement of watching a host of dolphins leaping from the sea in energetic bounds just a few feet in front of you. As the Maldives is one of the best locations for scuba diving or snorkeling, you may also combine your excitement with the activity of Manta Rays watching.


DAY 10: MALÉ

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be treated with the true colors of nature. Renowned for its underwater beauty, be blissful as you enter the underwater city with more than 700 species of multi-colored fish and other aquamarines life-giving the proud benefit for the Maldives to be one of the best snorkeling sites in the world. If you’re lucky you will get the chance of swimming with turtles or over them which is a life-changing experience! After an exciting day, retreat to the comforts of your luxurious beach resort in Male for a scrumptious dinner and overnight stay.


DAY 11: DEPARTURE TO AIRPORT

Departure to the airport for your flight home

Whats not included?

â–ª Entrance fees to places of interest.

â–ª additional meals or snacks.

â–ª Tips.

â–ª Hotel peak or special supplements (You will be informed at the time of booking if there are any)

â–ª International Flights (You may book your flights after the confirmation of the tour)

Upgrades avaiable?

â–ª Single Room Supplement.

â–ª Entrance fees to be included.

â–ª Half Board upgrade.

â–ª Deluxe Hotels upgrade.

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