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Sri Lanka South India and MaldivesTour
offered by supplier M17033 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 15
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 6
people
Destination(s):
Sri Lanka
India
Maldives
Specialty Categories:
Cultural Journey
Island Vacation
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 1032 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1828 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 - Anuraparuda
After breakfast leave for Polonnaruwa and visit the 2nd capital of Singhala 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 storey’s, the image of the Samadhi Buddha, one of the finest places of Buddhists sculpture, the twin ponds, guard stones & moonstones overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Sigirya - Dambulla - Matale - Kandy
After breakfast leave for Kandy. En-route visit 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 a spice garden & 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 - Pinnawala - 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. 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 & 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. 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. After breakfast transfer to the airport to connect flight for departure. Rooms till 12:00 in the afternoon. Upon arrival at Cochin, our Executive will meet you at the Airport followed by transfer from Airport to Hotel. (Overnight at Cochin).
Day 9: Cochin
Breakfast follows sight seeing tour of Cochin visiting - ‘The Jewish Synagogue’ at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town, ‘The St. Francis Church’, the oldest European Church in India, ‘The Santa Cruz Basilica’ originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese, The Dutch Palace, Spice market at the narrow streets. Evening visit to the famous dance drama of Kerala, the “Kathakali”. This dance can be characterized by grotesque gesticulations, amazing costumes and very extensive make-up. The stories are mostly taken from the epics Mahabharatha and Ramayana. (Overnight at Cochin).
Day 10: Periyar – Alleppey
Check out from the hotel and leave for the most popular boat trip at the National Park - the best way to observe game in wild is by boat. There are many animals to see, including herds of elephants, bison’s and packs of wild boars that roam through the woods and parade along the shores of the lake. Later drive to Alleppey- the land of Backwaters. Upon arrival embark the private House boat that is waiting to take you on a tour through the backwaters, a splendid area full of canals, lakes and coves. You can sunbathe on the deck or observe the landscape from the protection of the cabin. The population’s whole life takes place here on the water.
The people sail, fish, swim and bathe here. They do their washing and their washing up. They are so adapted to the water that you can see people talking for an hour, while they are up to their necks in water. Peddlers take care of the supplies and the public transport goes on the water. Countless water birds wait for their chance to catch a fish. The trip goes through a wonderful area full of palm trees, rice fields and floating water plants that surround the boat like emerald Green Island. (Overnight on board Houseboat).
Day 11: Alleppey – Kovalam
Disembark the Houseboat and drive to “Kovalam beach” which is rich with palm trees. The journey through the tropical landscape of Kerala gives a good idea of people living in here. Kovalam beach is one of the most beautiful seaside resorts in India. On arrival Kovalam check in to hotel and rest of the day at leisure. (Overnight at Kovalam).
Day 12: Departure. 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 boat. Free relax at the resort.
Days 13-14: Maldives. Free relax at the selected beach resort in Maldives on Half Board Basis.
Day 15: Maldives. Breakfast morning free room until 12h00 Transfer by boat to the airport for your flight. You could stay longer at the resort after checking out and 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 and USD 21 India 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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