Maldives tour & Sri Lanka Culture – The stunning beauty

Itinerary Summary

Day	Place	Highlights	Hotel Options
1 - 2	Negombo	Beach, Relaxation, Buzzing Bars, Al Fresco Dining	Villa Hundira, The Wallawwa
2 - 4	Sigiriya	UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rock Fortress, Rock Paintings and Frescoes	Amaya Lake Resort, Vil Uyana
4 - 6	Kandy	Tooth Temple, Magnificent Hills, Tea Plantations, Kandy Lake, Traditional Dance Performances	Mountbatten Bungalow, Ellerton Bungalow
6 - 7	Galle Fort	Portuguese and Dutch Heritage, Beach, Watersports, Diving, Local Dances	Galle Fort Hotel, Amangalla
7 - 8	Colombo	Geoffrey Bawa Architecutral Excursion, Temples and Mosques, Independence Square	Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, Residence By Uga Escapes Colombo
8 - 12	Male	Beach, Relaxation, Water Sports, Islamic Heritage	Kanuhura Maldives, Taj Exotica Resorts & Spa

Itinerary Details

Day 1 - 2

International Arrival

Transfer from Colombo Airport to Hotel

Experience the VIP Enchanting Service, which includes a fast track personal airport meet and greet facility for your international arrival and departure, airport lounge access, and complimentary premium beverages (including beer) and snacks during your car journeys.

Negombo

1 Day

Negombo is a bustling beach town with plenty of opportunities for rest and relaxation! Nestled on the rim of Negombo Lagoon, the town boasts a long stretch of buzzing yet beautiful beach, and is located close to Colombo.

Included Activities

Half Day Visit To Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (From Negombo)
Spend a half day at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, a three hour drive (80km) from Negombo. Witness the biggest herd of captive pachyderms in the world who journey to the river twice a day to bathe. Managed by the Sri Lanka Wildlife Department, Pinnawala encourages both breeding and aiding the recovery and release of injured wild elephants back into the forest. The little jumbos, orphaned as their parents were victims of poachers/accidents, also splash about. Learn how they are tamed, reared and trained by their human keepers (known as mahouts) who bottle feed and bathe them.

Hotel Options

Villa Hundira – Opt 1

Room	Deluxe Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Boutique

The Wallawwa – Opt 2

Room	The Walawwa - Garden Suite
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Resort

Day 2 - 4

Drive from Negombo to Sigiriya (156 km, 4 hrs)

Sigiriya

2 Days

Sigiriya is the ideal location if you wish to venture back in time! Unearth this UNESCO World Heritage Site that dates back 5,000 years to the Mesolithic period.

Included Activities

Highlights Of Sigiriya
Sigiriya, which translates to Lion’s Rock, is aptly named as it juts out of a granite peak, standing tall at 180 meters and dominating the surrounding dense jungle. Witness Sigiriya Rock Fortress, which is uniquely shaped and can be seen from great distances. You can also discover the fascinating rock paintings and frescoes of Sigiri apsaras (mythical dancing damsels), painted inside the cavity of the western rock face. Discover the style of 7th to 10th century graffiti by visiting the Mirror Wall! Kindly note that this activity requires a good level of physical fitness due to the steep steps to reach the fortress.

Dambulla Rock Cave Temple Visit
Encounter the largest and best preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka during this one hour visit! Dating back to the 1st century, the Dambulla rock caves became a Buddhist temples when they were converted into residential quarters for monks. You will be amazed by the five caves that sit under a vast overhanging rock. Each one now acts as a shrine room and contains numerous images of Lord Buddha and bodhisattvas, as well as various gods and goddesses. Mural paintings line the walls, depicting Buddha’s journey to enlightenment and his teachings. Throughout the centuries, this has been a sacred pilgrimage site for Buddhists.

Day Trip To Polonnaruwa (From Sigiriya)
Polonnaruwa..the medieval capital of Sri Lanka, was the second capital city of the country after the destruction of the ancient city of Anuradhapura in 993 (from 10th-12th century AD). Note ancient Sri Lankan architecture from the 12th Century..see Brahmanic monuments built by the Cholas and the monumental ruins of the garden city created by Parakramabahu I in the 12th century. Visit the ruins of the King’s Council Chamber, the Royal Citadel, the Kumara Pokuna, the Royal Pavilion, the Vatadage Relic House, Kiri Vehera and Gal Vihare; see Art, Architecture and Sculpture at Gal Viharaya, Thuparamaya Image House and Lankatilaka Image House.

Hotel Options

Amaya Lake Resort – Opt 1

Room	Standard Room
Meals	Half Board (Breakfast & Dinner)
Style	Resort

Vil Uyana – Opt 2

Room	Sigiriya Vil Uyana - Paddy/ Mash
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Resort

Day 4 - 6

Drive from Sigiriya to Kandy (96 km, 2.5 hrs)

Kandy

2 Days

Kandy was established in the 14th century and was the last independent city and capital of the Singhalese kingdom.

Included Activities

Highlights Of Kandy
Delve into regality as you explore the last royal capital. Venture to Dalda Maligawa, the gold-roofed Temple of the Tooth, which houses the most sacred Buddhist relic, a tooth of Lord Buddha. Observe the many pilgrims conducting pujas (prayers) throughout the temple complex. Surrounded by aromatic tea plantations, magnificent hills and set by a lake, you can also enjoy some wonderful scenic views. Take a leisurely stroll around Lake Kandy, a protected lake where fishing is banned. Sip up the history of tea drinking pioneers like Lipton and Taylor at the Ceylon Tea Museum, a 1920s vintage tea factory. Enjoy traditional dance performances that capture the imagination and connect audiences to the tribal roots of the performers.

Half Day Kandy Temples Tour
Explore a Sri Lankan jewel! Located at an altitude of almost 500 m above sea level, the ancient capital city of Kandy offers a rich amalgam of ancient wonders. Visit centuries-old famous temples and architectural marvels on a pleasant Kandy loop, past three 14th century Hindu-Buddhist temples and back through Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Embekka Devalaya, Lankatilaka Vihara and Gadaladeniya Temples are among the other famous sites in the city. Discover fascinating traditional and contemporary motifs and colors during your visit to a local batik printing factory, before you return to your hotel.

Hotel Options

Mountbatten Bungalow – Opt 1

Room	Mountbatten Bunglow Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Boutique

Ellerton Bungalow – Opt 2

Room	Standard Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Boutique

Day 6 - 7

Drive from Kandy to Galle Fort (223 km, 5.5 hrs)

Galle Fort

1 Day

Galle offers a unique historical and cultural perspective into the development of Sri Lanka during its colonial era.

Included Activities

City Highlights of Galle Fort
Unearth history and glance into what life in a 16th century port city would have been like as you experience the legends and myths of Galle Fort as you amble around. There are many archaeological artefacts on display at the Maritime Museum, including 800 year old items salvaged from shipwrecks. Witness how today’s locals live within this colossal Dutch fortress and UNESCO World Heritage site. There is an abundance of chic and boutique shops, where you can purchase gems, handmade lace and antiques. Unwind in pretty garden and terrace cafés, and admire the coastal beds of pure blue ocean and coral reefs.

Hotel Options

Galle Fort Hotel – Opt 1

Room	Galle Fort Hotel - Garden room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Heritage

Amangalla – Opt 2

Room	Amangalle - Bed room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Heritage

Day 7 - 8

Drive from Galle Fort to Colombo (126 km, 3 hrs)

Colombo

1 Day

Colombo, the bustling capital city of Sri Lanka, has something for everyone! A strategic port on the ancient Spice Route, the city is a potpourri of colonial influence, from the British to the Portuguese and Dutch.

Included Activities

Highlights Of Colombo
Discover the cosmopolitan capital on this leisurely walk through shaded boulevards, spotting heritage buildings and iconic landmarks. Excursions to various parts of Colombo are possible depending on the time available to you. Explore the Fort with its distinctive colonial architecture, before ambling down to the lively local markets at Pettah. If the streets are crowded, worry not! Your car is available to transport you to the varied attractions so you can avoid the rush. You can stroll along Sea Street or stop by Hindu temples and Muslim mosques that stand next to each other in this neighborhood. There is also the option of visiting the city’s landmark Town Hall and Old Parliament buildings, near Lipton Circle and Independent Square, for a better understanding of the history of this island nation. Take in the city’s posh neighborhoods around Cinnamon Gardens if you have time, or head straight for the beaches along the waterfront at Galle Face Green. (Half Day; Time of Day: Afternoon; Duration: 3 hrs; Private Activity & Transfer; Fitness Level: Easy; Please bring comfortable walking shoes; Option of tour by car).

Hotel Options

Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo – Opt 1

Room	Deluxe Lake View Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	International

Residence By Uga Escapes Colombo – Opt 2

Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Boutique

Day 8 - 12

Transfer from Colombo Hotel to Airport

Flight from Colombo to Maldives

Transfer to the Resort by Sea Plane (2 ways)

Male

4 Days

Male finds mention in almost every traveler’s wish list for being the gateway to the incredible Maldives’ islands.

Hotel Options

Kanuhura Maldives – Opt 1

Room	Beach Villa
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Beach Resort

Taj Exotica Resorts & Spa – Opt 2

Room	Lagoon Villa
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Beach Resort

International Departure

Price & Inclusions

Option 1 From $ 5,760 /person
Option 2 From $ 7,375 /person

Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.

Price Includes

Accommodation in one double room for 12 days / 11 nights
Meals as indicated
Flights mentioned below on Economy Class unless otherwise specified:
- Colombo – Maldives
All activities as listed :
- Negombo: Half Day Visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (from Negombo)
- Sigiriya: Dambulla Rock Cave Temple Visit
- Sigiriya: Highlights of Sigiriya
- Sigiriya: Day Trip to Polonnaruwa (from Sigiriya)
- Kandy: Highlights of Kandy
- Kandy: Half Day Kandy Temples Tour
- Galle Fort: Highlights of Galle Fort
- Colombo: Highlights of Colombo

All airport and hotel transfers
A high-quality air conditioned, safety-tested vehicle with an English-speaking Chauffeur Guide is included for the duration of the activities listed in the proposal.
All activities specified in the itinerary, including entrance fees, when accompanied by our tour guide
Your Trip Coordinator: a 24/7 point of contact, supporting you during your trip
Welcome kit including all important documents and information regarding your itinerary
Insolvency insurance
Fees and taxes

Sri Lankan Heritage and Maldives Luxury

Itinerary Summary

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Itinerary Details

Negombo

Sigiriya

Kandy

Galle Fort

Colombo

Male

Price & Inclusions

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