Holiday
11 Nights Sri Lanka & Maldives
Price Includes
- Return Airfare on economy class, including taxes.
(Taxes are subject to increase without prior notice) - 11 Nights hotel accommodation in 4 star hotels in Sri Lanka & Maldives
- Meals on Half Board Basis on round tour in Sri Lanka
- Meals on All Inclusive at whilst at beach stay in Maldives
- Transport in a private Air-conditioned/Micro Van with the services of an English speaking chauffeur guide.
- Return transfers by Speed Boat in Maldives
- Local government taxes & service charges
- Entrance fees to Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Kandy Temple
- Elephant Ride
- All taxes
Experience the difference in culture and landscape between the Maldives and Sri Lanka. Holidays to one of the Maldives coral-reefed islands will see you sampling a taste of barefoot paradise, where luxury comes as standard. After relaxing on pure white sands join a comprehensive tour of Sri Lanka. Learn firsthand about this richly historic emerald isle as you visit temples, colonial hillside tea plantations and witness an abundance of flora and fauna in the lush greenery of Sri Lanka's rainforests.
Tour Highlights
Ruined Ancient Cities, Elephant feeding and bathing, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Golden Buddhist Cave Temples, Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, Elephant Ride in Habarana
Followed by the tour an extension stay on the beautiful beaches in the Maldives, famed for its rare underwater beauty, is made up of 1190 islands spread over 26 atolls, with each coral ‘ring’ (faru) enclosing an azure-blue lagoon, giving the Maldives its unique paradise-like appearance – a string of pearls scattered over the deep blue Indian Ocean.
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Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - London To Sri Lanka
Fly from London Heathrow, arriving the next day.
Day 2 - Negombo
Transfer to the PARADISE BEACH RESORT 3*, NEGOMBO for one night. (Aprx. 16KM, 20 minutes drive).
Day 3 - Negombo/Pinnawela/Habarana
Morning leave for Habarana (Aprx. 156KM, 4½ hours drive). En route visit the popular Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage.
Later afternoon, enjoy an Elephant Ride in Habarana.
Stay for two nights at CHAAYA VILLAGE 4*, HABARANA.
Day 4 - Habarana/Sigiriya/Polonnaruwa/Habarana
In the morning, visit the rock fortress of Sigiriya. A climb to the top (only for the energetic!) will reveal a spectacular view. The gallery of frescoes half way up is a definite highlight.
Late afternoon, sightseeing tour to Polonnaruwa, the 12th Century Sinhalese capital.
Overnight stay at CHAAYA VILLAGE 4*, HABARANA.
Day 5 - Habarana/Kandy
Drive to Kandy for a two nights stay at CHAAYA CITADEL 4* (aprx. 96 KM, 2½ hours drive). En route, visit the magnificent Dambulla rock caves, a spice plantation and batik workshop.
Day 6 - Kandy
A full day of enchanting sightseeing in Kandy with visits to Temple of the Tooth Relic, local handy craft, Gem museum, Royal Botanical Garden. Evening witness a culture show. Overnight stay at CHAAYA CITADEL 4*, KANDY.
Day 7 - Kandy / Nuwara Eliya
Today you have the unique opportunity to travel by train from Kandy to Nanu Oya, followed by a drive to Nuwara Eliya. Located some 6,000 feet above sea level, this celebrated hill station boasts spectacular views of green hillsides, rushing waterfalls and tea plantations. On the way, don’t miss a visit to a tea plantation and factory, enjoying superb views of the countryside. Spend one night at the GRAND HOTEL AT NUWARA ELIYA in a Standard room and experience a high tea session (approx. 77KM, 2 & half hours drive).
Day 8 - Nuwara Eliya/ Katunayaka
Transfer to Katunayake (aprx. 170KM, 5 hours drive) and relax at the hotel for one nights
at TAMARIND TREE 3*+.
Day 9 - Katunayaka/Airport/Maldives
After breakfast transferred to the airport for the flight to Maldives. Arrive in Maldives.
Warm welcome at the Maldives International Airport and transferred to the Resort by speed Boat.
Overnight stay at CLUB RANNALHI RESORT 4* - ON ALL INCLUSIVE BASIS.
Day 10, 11, 12 Maldives
Full Day at leisure beach and free for any optional activities such as water-skiing, windsurfing, scuba diving, catamaran sailing, banana riding, night fishing, island hopping etc. (Own Arrangements)
Full day leisure.
Overnight stay at CLUB RANNALHI RESORT 4* - ON ALL INCLUSIVE BASIS.
Day 13 - Maldives / London
Transfer to the Airport by Speed Boat. Fly to London Heathrow arriving later the same day.
