Sri Lanka and Maldives

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Sri Lanka and Maldives

Between Nature, Culture and crystal clear waters
2330 USD Per person (minimum 2 persons)
  • Sri Lanka Tour of 8 nights / 9 days in Standard Hotels
  • Maldives 5 nights / 6 days in Resort
  • Sri Lanka accommodation and breakfast / Maldives full board
  • All visits and safaris on the tour are included in Sri Lanka
  • Valid only in the months of September and October

15 day combo tour

We will start from the incredible Pearl of the Indian Ocean with its most emblematic places and finish immersed in wonderful crystal clear waters

day 1. Aeroporto di Bandaranaike - Roccia di Sigiriya - Sigiriya

(Approximate transfer duration : 2 hours and a half)

Bandaranaike International Airport

Welcoming at the airport by our representative and transfer to the accommodation in Sigiriya.
Location strategically located to carry out the visits and activities of the next few days.

Sigiriya Rock

We will claim to Sigiriya fortress

This huge magma rock hides the ruins of noble buildings and a breathtaking view on the top

We will pass through the Lions Gate and admire the state of conservation of the frescoes on the walls of the cave

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Accommodation in the Hotel KASSAPA LIONS ROCK Sigiriya

day 2. Habarana – Polonnaruwa - Minneriya - Habarana

Habarana - Polonnaruwa: Approximate transfer duration 1 hour)

Polonnaruwa

Among the ruins of Polonnaruwa (10th - 13th century AD) We will find gigantic sculptures of Buddha and Kings up to 15 meters high, old ponds and remains of what was once the royal palace.
All this enlivened by friendly macaques playing in the jungle that has always surrounded the old temples of Sri Lanka.

Founded in the 10th century AD, Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka and remained active until the beginning of the 13th century.

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Safari in Minneriya National Park

In the afternoon mounted on a four wheel drive, we will participate to this amusing Safari,

famous for the large herds of elephants that inhabit it.

Sometimes you can admire up to 300 elephant specimens

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Accommodation in the Hotel KASSAPA LIONS ROCK Sigiriya

day 3. Habarana - Anuradhapura - Mihintale - Habarana

(Habarana - Anuradhapura: Approximate transfer duration 1 hour)

Anuradhapura city and archeological site

We will visit the enchanting ancient city with its Stupas and Temples (4th century BC - 10th century AD).

World sacred Buddhist pilgrimage site.

The city, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been the center of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries and is part of the so-called "cultural triangle".

We will see, above all, how the Sinhalese visit and venerate this sacred enclosure, their offerings to the oldest tree in the world (the Bo tree) and many other things!

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Mihintale

Then we will visit Mihintale, the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. According to ancient chronicles, Buddhism entered Sri Lanka through Mihintale in 237 BC. At the top of this mountain we will find a stupa with incredible views.

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Accommodation in the Hotel KASSAPA LIONS ROCK Sigiriya

day 4. Habarana – Tempio d’oro di Dambulla – Tempio del Dente - Kandy visita alla città

(Approximate transfer duration : 3 hours and 20 min)

Dambulla Golden Temple

In the morning we will visit the Golden Temple of Dambulla

This complex of caves converted into a temple where inside we will encounter a rich decoration of statues and frescoes on the life of Buddha, of ancient Sinhalese kings and of Hindu Sinhalese deities still revered today with flowers, incense and oil lamps ...

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Sri Dalada Maligawa or Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

In the Sri Dalada Maligawa Temple we will find the relic of the Buddha's tooth.
For this reason we will always meet Buddhist pilgrims with flowers and offerings.
Since ancient times, this relic has played a very important role in the life of Sri Lanka, as it was believed that whoever possessed it wielded power.

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Kandy

We will walk around the lake surrounding the Temple of the Tooth and visit the typical market and traditional shops of the city

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Accommodation in the Hotel TOPAZ in Kandy

day 5. Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Treno da Nanu Oya a Ella - Ella

(Transfer to Nanu Oya station about 20 min; Journey duration by train about 3 hours)

Nuwara Eliya

On the way to Nuwara Eliya we will stop to admire the Ramboda waterfalls and learn about the production of tea by visiting a factory.

We will then contemplate the British colonial style buildings of Nuwara Eliya and stroll around Lake Gregory

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Train from the Nanu Oya station to Ella

Once we reach Nanu Oya station, just a few minutes from Nuwara Eliya (8 km), we will board the train carriage to Ella.

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The train is subject to availability

Accommodation in the Hotel ELLA EDGE’S RESORT in Ella

day 6. Ella – Yala : Safari – Yala

(Ella - Yala: transfer about 2 hours and a half)

Safari: Yala National Park

Yala National Park has the highest concentration of leopards in the world, as they have no predators.
In addition, you will be able to observe many elephants, crocodiles, buffaloes, black bears and many other animals.

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Accommodation in the Hotel MAGAMPURA ECO VILLAGE RESORT in Yala.

day 7. Yala – Galle – Unawatuna

(Yala - Unawatuna : about 3 hours and a half)

Galle Fort

Galle is the third most important city after Colombo and Kandy.

It was a Portuguese city in the 16th century and a Dutch city in the 18th century, the British also lived in the 19th and 20th centuries.

All these colonisers left an imprint, which is why it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

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Unawatuna beach

Transfer to the hotel in Unawatuna.
We will take advantage of the free time in this coastal town, where you can enjoy the beach and finally rest.

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Accommodation in the Hotel THAPROBAN BEACH in Unawatuna

day 8. Unawatuna - Colombo - Negambo

(Unawatuna - Negombo : transfer about 2 hours)

Unawatuna

We will take advantage of the morning for a bit of beach.

After lunch we will head to Colombo.

Colombo

On the way to Negambo, we will pass through Colombo, for a retrospective visit of the capital, Independence Square, a walk in Galle Face and the colonial area of the Fort of Colombo.

Accommodation in the Hotel 3r RESORT in Negambo.

day 9. Negambo - Aeroporto internazionale di Bandaranaike - Malé - Resort

(Negambo - Airport: transfer of 20 minutes)

Negambo

Seaside resort just 20 minutes from the airport

SCOPRI DI PIÙ…

Arrival to Maldives

Once we land in Malé we will be received by the Resort representative who will accompany us to the stopover to board the seaplane with destiny to the heavenly Resort

Accommodation in the Gangehi Island Resort

day 10 > 13. Maldives Resort

Resort

Relaxing days on the crystalline Maldives beaches

Accommodation in the Gangehi Island Resort

day 14. Resort - Malé International Airport

(Resort - Malè : about 30/40 minutes seaplane)

Maldive

We will reach Malè airport where we will embark on the return flight

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INCLUDED

In Sri Lanka

  • Bed and Breakfast in the selected Hotels
  • Private transport with guide/driver english speaking
  • Welcoming at the Airport on arrival and escorting service in all Tour till departure
  • All the tickets to entry monuments, temples and safari of the itinerary
  • Customer support 24/7 for all the Tour duration

In Maldives

  • Full board in the selected Resort
  • Seaplane A / R Male Airport

EXCLUDED

In Sri Lanka

  • Soft drinks and water, lunches and dinners
  • Visits or activities  not covered in the Tour
  • The International flight
  • Travel insurance and PCR
  • Visa entry fees for Sri Lanka ETA

to obtain it follow the link and the steps described in our article in Travel Guide   >   Visa and Passport

 

In Maldives

  • Alcoholic drinks and cocktails
  • Nautical / underwater activities
  • Tips
  • The international flight
  • Travel insurance

Payment methods and cancellation policy

Payment methods:

  • Payment is 10% or 20% depending on the season (low or high), by bank transfer.
  • The remaining 90% or 80% is always paid in cash or by credit card upon arrival in Sri Lanka or by bank transfer.

Cancellation policy: 

  • Up to 30 days before the start of the trip, 100% of the deposit is refunded if a trip cancellation occurs,
    withholding the amount of $100 per person for agency fees.

  • Between 29 days and 15 days before the start of the trip there is a penalty of 50% of the deposit amount.

  • In case of cancellations in the 14 days preceding the trip, no deposit will be refunded.

Note on cancellations:

  • All cancellations have an additional administrative cost of 100 USD per person.
  • In case of cancellation due to COVID-19, cancellations will not suffer any penalty.

If you wish to make changes to the circuit, we recommend you to personalize your trip
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