Taste of Sri Lanka & The Maldives (10 days)

DAY 1 NEGOMBO
Your tour commences with an arrival transfer to your hotel in the seaside village of Negombo. (D)
Stay at:
Jetwing Blue (5 Star)

DAY 2 NEGOMBO – SIGIRIYA / DAMBULLA
Depart Negombo and travel along the bustling Kandy Road past small villages, chaotic towns and roadside carts to reach Sigiriya Rock Fortress, or Lion Rock, one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic sights. Take the opportunity to climb to the top of this striking rock with its vertical walls supporting the remnants of an ancient city constructed in the 5th century. (B, D)
Stay at:
Liyya Water Villas (5 Star)

DAY 3 DAMBULLA / POLONNARUWA
Explore the ancient royal capital of Polonnaruwa, one of the most beautiful cities in Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage. Discover on foot, or by bicycle, the wonderful treasures that remain in the archaeological park including the four beautiful rock-cut Buddha statues at Gal Vihara Temple. This evening join a jeep safari in the Minneriya National Park, one of the best places in Sri Lanka to see wild elephants. (B, D)

DAY 4 DAMBULLA – KANDY
Proceed to Kandy, stopping en route to visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, the best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. This Buddhist place of worship is thought to date back to the 1st century, and houses the county’s most sacred Buddha images. On arrival in Kandy visit the Royal Palace of Kandy (now a museum) and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic to witness the evening offering known as “Pooja”. (B, D)
Stay at:
Earls Regency Hotel (5 Star)

DAY 5 KANDY – NUWARA ELIYA
Further explore Kandy, wander around the city’s lake and streets and explore the local markets. Your tour continues to the hill station of Numara Eliya, also known as ‘Little England’. Spend an evening in this tea growing region where the colourful chaos of Sri Lanka meets colonial bungalows, well-tended lawns and red telephone boxes. (B, D)
Stay at:
Grand Hotel (5 Star)

DAY 6 NUWARA ELIYA – COLOMBO
Descend from the high country as you return down the coast to explore the capital city of Colombo, a diverse mix of people, architecture and religion influenced by ancient kingdoms and European settlers. Your guided tour will visit Pettah Bazaar, Wolvendaal Dutch Church, Gotami Vihara, Independence Hall and Hindu Kovil at Slave Island, one of Colombo’s most impressive Hindu Temples. (B, D)
Stay at:
Cinnamon Grand Hotel (5 Star)

DAY 7 COLOMBO – MALDIVES
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your short flight to Male, the capital of the Maldives. On arrival you will be met and transferred by speedboat to your island resort. (B, D)
Stay at:
Adaaran Prestige Vadoo (5 Star)

DAY 8/9 MALDIVES
Welcome to paradise! The next two days are yours to relax your way, whether that is lazing in an over-water hammock, snorkelling and diving, or poolside with a cocktail in hand. Let the Indian Ocean and its infinite horizon, whiter than-white sand and gentle sea breeze work its magic as you relish in the ultimateisland getaway. (All Inclusive)

DAY 10 MALDIVES – COLOMBO
Your tour concludes with you return journey to Sri Lanka, via Male. On arrival in Sri Lanka meet your driver for a departure transfer to the airport. (B)