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Sri Lanka Maldives Tour
offered by supplier M17033 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 11
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 6
people
Destination(s):
Sri Lanka
Maldives
Specialty Categories:
Cultural Journey
Island Vacation
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 753 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1380 US Dollar (USD)
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Negombo - Sigiriya
Arrival, welcome and assistance at the airport. Leave for Sigiriya. En-route visit the fishing village in Negombo which is the center of the island’s fishing community. It is largely Roman Catholic by faith, with huge imposing churches down almost every street. The sea & the catamarans are the backdrop to the Negombo scenery. P.M. climb the rock of Sigiriya built by the patricide King Kashyapa in the 5th century A.D. Today it’s a treasure trove of rare art. In a pocket of the giant rock are the famous frescoes of the "heavenly maidens of Sigiriya". Return to hotel for overnight.
Day 2: Polonnaruwa - Anuradhapura
After breakfast leave for Polonnaruwa and visit the 2nd capital of Singhalese kings dating back to the 11th and 12th century A.D. The entire landscape of the region is punctuated by huge man-made reservoirs, the most famous of which is the "Parakrama Samudra". Numerous monuments are found in this city and "Gal Vihara" complex is one of the best among them with the fine sculpture of the recumbent, Standing and seated Buddha’s. P.M. leave for Anuradhapura and visit the ruins of the first capital founded in the 05th century BC here is found the largest number of ancient monuments of a great civilization.
"Sri Mahabodhi" the oldest historically documented tree in the world is over 2200 years. There are monuments such as Ruwanveliseya dageba, 2nd century BC with its famous Elephant wall; Thuparama dageba 3rd century BC. The pillars of the brazen palace which once had nine storeys, the image of the Samadhi Buddha, one of the finest places of Buddhists sculpture, the twin ponds, guard stones and moonstones overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Sigiriya - Dambulla - Nalanda - Matale - Kandy
After breakfast leave for Kandy. En-route visits the rock cave temple of Dambulla. Some of the frescoes in these caves are over 2000 years old. There is also a colossal figure of the recumbent Buddha 14 meters long carved out of rock visit The Abu Simbel of Sri Lanka Nalanda Gedige continuation to visit a spice garden and batik factory in Matale. En-route to Kandy. Evening arrive at hotel in Kandy, the center of the traditional arts in Sri Lanka. Visit the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Buddha. Return to hotel for overnight.
Day 4: Kandy - Pinnawela - Kandy
After breakfast leave for Pinnawela and visit the elephant Orphanage. This orphanage was established to feed nurse & house young elephants found abandoned by their mothers. Often the young ones fall into pits and ravines in their request for water during drought period. P.M. visit the city of Kandy. The most famous landmark of Kandy is its lake, in the center of the city. Udawatte-kele is a nature reserve surrounded by city. Visit the Kandy Museum. The Kandy market is a great bazaar full of the sounds of exiting trade. Late in the evening view the Kandyan cultural performance return to hotel overnight.
Day 5: Kandy - Nuwaraeliya
After breakfast visit the royal botanical gardens of Peradeniya which is well known for it’s large number and variety of plants, ornamental, Decorative, Useful and medicinal. More than 4000 species include indigenous and introduced plants. This garden is best known for it’s collection of orchids the largest in Asia. P.M. leave for Nuwaraeliya the center of hill country, En-route visit a tea plantation and witness the manufacture of the world famous "Ceylon tea". Spend the evening walking in the cool climate. Arrive at hotel for overnight.
Day 6: Nuwaraeliya - Kataragama - Yala
After breakfast leave for Tissamaharama Region Stop at Ella to admire the magnificent view and the sacred city of Kataragama. P.M safari in Yala park by jeep. The Elephant is undoubtedly the best known attraction at Yala, seen in small and large herds. Herds of spotted deer are seen all over the park. Monkeys-the pinkish rhesus and the Grey-faced Langur Monkey live and play on the tree-tops and the ground below. Wild buffalo and wild boar could give you a good surprise and the sight of a leopard sunning itself or drinking water at a water hole could be memorable experience. The peacock is easily the most famous of the birds at Yala. The painted stork, many varieties of heron, the spoonbill, the bee-eater, parakeets, and king-fisher and wood pecker are some of the birds can be seen in the park. Arrive at hotel for overnight.
Day 7: Galle - Colombo
After breakfast leave for Galle. Visit the old Portuguese fort, later rebuilt and extended by the Dutch is still fine preservation. Most of the administration of Galle still takes place from the fort. The view from the ramparts is superb. Continuation towards Colombo. P.M visit the fascinating city of Colombo which links the past with the present. You will visit the fort area, the commercial center, "Pettah" Colombo’s bustling bazaar area, a cinnamon garden which is full of large residences, Buddhist temples, Hindu temples and mosques. Visit the Buddhist temple in Kelaniya. Return to the hotel for overnight.
Day 8: Colombo - Airport - Maldives. After breakfast transfer to the airport to connect flight for Maldives. Rooms till 12h00. Maldives Airport - Resort. Welcome at Maldives airport on arrival by our representative and transfer to the selected resort by speed or fast boat. Free relax at the resort.
Days 9-10: Maldives. Free relax at the selected beach resort in Maldives on Half Board Basis or Full Board Basis depends on the category selected.
Day 11: Maldives, Airport. Breakfast morning free room until 12h00. Transfer by speed or fast boat to the airport for your flight. You could stay longer at the resort after checking out & will be transferred to the airport according to your flight but these flights should departing latest by 21:00 if not extra charges will apply.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Welcome at the airports by our representative
- The accommodation in Twin / Double bed rooms in the hotels mentioned or similar as per option selected
- Check-in / Check-out 12:00
- All applicable taxes
- The excursions and sightseeing mentioned in Program (Without all entrance fees and Jeep Charges to visit reserve)
- Air-conditioned private vehicle provided for the tour
- Entrance around USD 115 Sri Lanka per person paid directly.
Price Excludes:
- Entrance
- Camera and guide fees at sight seeing – except which ever is included
- Lunch and Dinner except those mentioned above in Maldives
- Transfers from airport to hotel and vice verse in boat Half Board Basis (Room + Bfast + Dinner on all three Nights)
- Very strict Cancellation Charges apply for this tour please check when making reservations.
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