Duration:
15 Nights/16 Days
Destinations Covered: Colombo - Kandalama - Kandy - Nuwara Eliya -
Colombo - Male
Tour Id: HV-016
Day 01 Arrive Colombo
On arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport, you will get your
first taste of warm Sri Lankan hospitality; Representative from A2B Travel
Agents Ltd T/A Great Vacations will welcome and escort you to your transport
for transfer to Colombo (30km – 45mts to 1hr). Check-in at the hotel &
relax.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02 Colombo
After a relaxed breakfast we proceed for our city tour of Colombo the
commercial capital of Sri Lanka. The city tour will include the busy bazaar,
churches, temples and kovils in and around the city. Independence Square and
the BMICH complex are also interesting stops on this tour. Return to the
Hotel.
Afternoon relax .
Overnight in Colombo. (B)
Day 03 To Kandalama
After breakfast we start our journey to Kandalama. The hotel where we stay
is a nice eco friendly hotel which is on the edge of the reservoir. The
hotel blends beautifully with the surrounding of the jungle.
Overnight at Kandalama ( B ) .
Day 04 Kandalama
After early breakfast proceed to the World Heritage Site of the Sigiriya
Rock Fortress This amazing feat of architecture is often referred to as the
8th Wonder of the World and features the ruins of a palace and monastic
complex set among landscaped water gardens. Climb to the top of the 600ft
edifice for a magnificent view of the surrounding jungle and the distant
hills.
After climbing Sigiriya we visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa Overnight
at Kandalama ( B ).
Day 05 Kandalama
After breakfast start Anuradhapura city tour, which was the first capital
and undoubtedly the grandest city of ancient Sri Lanka. It is the home of
two world heritage sites interspersed with many places of historical and
archaeological interest. This includes the sacred Bo tree where Buddha
attained enlightenment. It is over 2,200 years old and is the oldest
historically documented tree in the world. Also see Brazen Palace a
magnificent 2nd century residence for monks, Ruwanweliseya , the most famous
of all dagobas, the Isurumuniya rock temple, well known for its carving of "the
lovers',' and the Thuparama clagoba, the oldest on the island which
enshrines a relic of the Buddha.
Overnight at Kandalama. ( B )
Day 06 To Kandy
After early breakfast proceed visit the historic Dambulla Cave Temple, this
temple was built by King Walagambahu in the 1st century BC and is the site
for a complex of five caves with over 2000 sq. metres of painted walls and
ceilings which contains over 150 images of the Buddha.
Proceed to Kandy en-route stop at a spice garden in Mathele for a close up
view of the role that herbs and spices. After proceed to Kandy for overnight
stay, check in at hotel and after experience a colorful cultural show where
you can really taste the Sri Lankan culture. Return to hotel and relax.
Overnight in Kandy ( B ).
Day 07 To Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast proceed for a city tour of the bustling city Kandy. Visit
the Temple of the Holy Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, Royal Botanical Garden,
the Gem Museum, and traditional batik-making factory. A stroll in the market
place would also be interesting. After proceed to Nuwara Eliya. Drive
through the grand tea gardens of Sri Lanka. Stop in Ramboda for a berth of
fresh air that comes with the scent of Eucalyptus and Cyprus tress. Continue
on to the salubrious climate of Nuwara Eliya. Along the way you can enjoy
the spectacular scenery and waterfalls. Stop at a tea factory and see the
process that made “Ceylon Tea” famous the world over. Reach Nuwara
Eliya via winding roads and a range of mountains kissed by the misty clouds.
Check in at hotel and relax.
Evening embark on a sight seeing tour of Nuwara Eliya. Drive around Lake
Gregory, the old racecourse, playing ground and entertainment arena for
aristocratic planter families. Nuwara Eliya gives you the feel of being in a
colonial style village and is nicknamed ‘Little England’, due to
its extensive British architecture. Return to hotel relax in the hotel or
enjoy walking through the lash green avenues of verdant trees.
Overnight at Nuwara Eliya.( B )
Day 08 Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast visit the Horton Plains at around 7000 mts above sea level.
Enjoy the view of the World’s End .
Rest Of the day is at leisure.
Overnight at Nuwara Eliya. (B )
Day 09 To Colombo via Bandarawela
Depart through scenic countryside to Bandarawela. Relax in the gardens,
take a walk around its working Tea Plantation or explore the small town of
Bandarawela. After visit continue to Colombo
Overnight at Hotel. ( B )
Day 10 To Male via Colombo
Morning transfer to Colombo Airport to board flight for Maldives. Upon
arrival at Male transfer by speed boat to the Resort.
Overnight at Male. (B)
Day 11 Male
Full day relaxing or optionally one can choose for underwater Diving in and
around Male. This can be arranged thru Hotel or individually.
Overnight at Male. (B)
Day 12 Male
Full day relaxing or optionally one can choose for underwater Diving in and
around Male. This can be arranged thru Hotel or individually.
Overnight at Male. (B)
Day 13 Male
Full day relaxing or optionally one can choose for underwater Diving in and
around Male. This can be arranged thru Hotel or individually.
Overnight at Male. (B)
Day 14 Male
Full day relaxing or optionally one can choose for underwater Diving in and
around Male. This can be arranged thru Hotel or individually.
Overnight at Male. (B)
Day 15 Male
Full day relaxing or optionally one can choose for underwater Diving in and
around Male. This can be arranged thru Hotel or individually.
Overnight at Male. (B)
Day 16 To Back Home Via Colombo
Transfer by speedboat to Male for the flight to Colombo and connect onward
for your flight back home.
