Sri Lanka And Maldives Combine Tour 12N/13D SL&ML/202/E
Sri Lanka And Maldives Combine Tour 12N/13D SL&ML/202/E
$3536
Sri Lanka And Maldives Combine Tour 12N/13D SL&ML/202/E
13 Days Starting in Katunayake and ending in Malé
Visiting: Negombo, Katunayake, Negombo Beach, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Minneriya National Park, Minneriya, Dambulla Royal Cave Temple And Golden Temple, Temple Of The Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy, Gal Oya, Ella, 9 Arches View Point Ella, Yala National Park Sri Lanka, Ravana Waterfall, Galle Dutch Fort, Yala, Galle, Malé, Dhigufaru Island Resort
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Tour code:
29623
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 40
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Seductive beaches and tempting water sports, magnificent landscapes featuring lazy lagoons, fertile wetlands, ecologically-wondrous types of forest, imposing mountains, bounteous rivers and waterfalls, an abundance of wildlife - much of it endemic unique ecosystems, inspiring heritage sites from ancient cities to colonial forts, a vibrant culture including fine arts and crafts and grand festivals, and people of diverse ethnicity and religious persuasion, charming and hospitable.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Airport To Negombo
Location: Negombo, Katunayake, Negombo Beach
Accommodation Name: Goldi Sands Hotel
Upon arrival you will be greeted by our Representative. And proceed to the Negombo and en route you can visit the Negombo Fishing Village.
Negombo
Transfer to the port of Negombo and Visit the nearby fishing villages to see daily life and the fish market to see the daily catch of fish. Also vegetable market and the traditional fishing catamarans with sails returning to shore. See also the modern day fishing crafts anchored in the lagoon with the Old Dutch fortress at the background with boat ride. At one time, The canal was an important linking route that supplied the Dutch colonial administration.
Check-in to the hotel and stay leisure.
Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel – Negombo.
Day 2 : Negombo To Dambulla
Location: Negombo, Dambulla, Dambulla, Sigiriya
Accommodation Name: Tropical Life Resort & Spa Dambulla
After breakfast proceed to Sigiriya and check-in to the hotel.
In the evening, you can have a visit to the Sigiriya Rock.
Sigiriya
This UNESCO World Heritage Site, a spectacular Rock Fortress, is one of Sri Lanka’s major attractions. The most impressive facets of the unique complex are the Water Gardens, the Frescoes of beautiful maidens, the Mirror Wall with ancient graffiti, the Lion platform and the Summit of 1.6 hectares, which was completely covered by buildings during the period of Sigiriya’s glory. Built by King Kashyapa (477-495 A.D), the “Lion Rock” is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200m from the scrub jungle.
Transfer back to the hotel.
Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel – Sigiriya.
Day 3 : Dambulla To Minneriya To Dambulla
Location: Minneriya National Park, Dambulla, Minneriya
Accommodation Name: Tropical Life Resort & Spa Dambulla
After breakfast proceed to Minneriya and get the experience of jeep safari at National Park.
Minneriya National Park
Minneriya National Park is located between Habarana and Polonnaruwa. Covered an area of 8890 hectares, the park is an ideal place for elephant and leopard watching. The vegetation of this park is mixed with evergreen and scrub areas. The important feature of this park is that the 3rd century built Minneriya Tank is located in the park. During the dry season, the Minneriya tank becomes the ideal place to observe its natural wildlife. Minneriya National Park is home to 24 species of mammals,160 species of birds, 75 species of butterflies, 9 species of amphibians, 26 species of fish, and 25 species of reptiles.
The afternoon gets the experience of village trek in Hiriwadunna.
Village Trek
Trek through this archetypal Sri Lankan village. The trek begins with a scenic walk along a bund of a Wewa (man-made reservoir). The amazing birdlife, butterflies, and possible sightings of crocodiles only add to the charm of the trek. Sight the villagers as they go about their early morning tasks of fishing or washing clothes at the periphery of the lake. Initially one wades through a shallow stream and thereafter crosses a wider tributary in a catamaran of an obliging farmer to inspect Chena cultivation (slash and burn agriculture) Enjoy the farmer's humble hospitality. With the guidance of the farmer, pick some fresh vegetables from the plot.
Transfer back to the hotel.
Dinner & Overnight stay at the Hotel- Dambulla.
Day 4 : Dambulla To Kandy
Location: Dambulla Royal Cave Temple And Golden Temple, Temple Of The Sacred Tooth Relic, Dambulla, Kandy
Accommodation Name: Thilanka Hotel - Kandy
After having breakfast at the hotel, Proceed to the Kandy and en route visit the Dambulla cave temple and the Spice Garden.
Dambulla Cave Temple
Located in the north central province this UNESCO World Heritage Site which dates back to the 01st century BC, is an amazing complex of 05 caves, first used as a refuge by an ancient king who on regaining his throne, commissioned magnificent carved images within the living rock, Later kings made further improvements and the caves contain over 150 images of the Buddha of which the largest is a colossal figure spanning 15 meters. Cave inscriptions from the 2nd Century BC are found and on the walls are many paintings most of which belong to the Kandy period (early 19th century).
Spice Garden
The Island had been famous for its spices since the medieval times and is considered as one of the main reasons for the Europeans to conquer the Island and for the Arabs to trade upon from the 14th century onwards. A qualified guide will do a conducted tour of the garden and a presentation of its products.
Check in to the hotel.
In the evening conduct a sightseeing tour of Kandy. Visit a Batik Factory, a Gem Museum and a visit to the Kandy “Tooth Relic Temple’’.
Temple of Tooth Relic
A lovely exotic city, the Hill Capital and last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which retains an aura of grandeur, time has not affected. Encircled by hills, with a tranquil lake in its centre, it is the site of the renowned temple that enshrines the Tooth Relic of the Buddha and the Royal Botanical gardens – home to one of the world’s best collections of Orchids.
Transfer back to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel – Kandy.
Day 5 : Kandy To Gal Oya
Location: Kandy, Gal Oya
Accommodation Name: Gal Oya Lodge
After breakfast proceed to Gal Oya and check-in to the Gal Oya Lodge.
In the night you can have a Jungle Night walk.
Join one of our resident naturalists for a night walk in the forests surrounding the lodge, and have a chance to see some of our nocturnal neighbours as they emerge from their daily resting spots. Use a torch to spot eyes peering back at you that could belong to a number of different animals including amphibians, reptiles, mammals and birds. One of the highlights is a chance to spot the bizarre looking Frog Mouth bird or if you are really lucky the endangered thick-tailored Pangolin.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel – Gal Oya.
Day 6 : Gal Oya To Ella
Location: Ella, 9 Arches View Point Ella
Accommodation Name: Hide Ella Hotel & Resort
After breakfast proceed to Veddah's village for a walk for discovery with the chief Veddah.
Walk for discovery with the chief veddah
Gal Oya Lodge neighbours one of the last remaining communities of the Veddha – the forest-dwelling, indigenous people of Sri Lanka. We can invite the village chief to take you on a walk through the jungles of his ancestors. Discover and learn about local nature as he brings the forest alive, explaining his tribe’s use of medicinal plants, ancient hunting grounds and cave dwellings. It’s a fascinating insight into how the hunter-gatherers lived in the jungles of Gal Oya.
After that proceed to the Ella.
Upon arrival at Ella, you can viist the 9 Arch Bridge.
Nine Arche Bridge
The Nine Arch Bridge, also known as the 'Bridge in the Sky' was constructed by connecting two bog mountains when constructing the Badulla – Colombo railway. This bridge is 300 feet in length, 25 feet in width and 80-100 feet in height. It is one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in the country.
Check in to the hotel- Ella.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel – Ella
Day 7 : Ella To Yala
Location: Ella, Yala National Park Sri Lanka, Ravana Waterfall
Accommodation Name: Chaarya Resort & Spa
After having breakfast at the hotel,proceed to the Yala and en route visit the Ravana waterfall.
Check in to the hotel-Yala
In the evening get the wild experience of Yala National park by 4 x 4 jeeps.
Yala National Park
Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka. It’s home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species. Inland, Sithulpawwa is an ancient Buddhist monastery. Nearby caves contain centuries-old rock paintings. Southwest, Magul Maha Viharaya also has ancient Buddhist ruins. Both are pilgrimage sites.
Transfer back to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel – Yala.
Day 8 : Yala To Galle
Location: Galle Dutch Fort, Yala, Galle
Accommodation Name: Agnus Unawatuna
After breakfast drive to Galle en route make a visit to Stilt fishing and Galle Fort.
Stilt Fisherman.
Stilt Fishing is one of the most interesting traditional fishing methods of Sri Lanka. Records indicate that it came into being just after World War II. This mode of fishing was more widely used all along the coast until the tsunami in 2004 which caused such activities to cease temporarily until recent years. The beautiful sight of fishermen perched branched poles as they fish skillfully during dawn, noon and dusk; can now be commonly along the southern coast in towns such as Koggala, Kaththaluwa and Ahangama.
Galle Fort
Galle Fort in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 432 years maintains a polished appearance, due to extensive reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka.
Check-in to the hotel.
Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel – Galle.
Day 9 : Galle To Airport To Maldives
Location: Katunayake, Malé, Velana International Airport, Dhigufaru Island Resort
Accommodation Name: Dhigufaru Island Resort
Breakfast at the hotel and proceed to the Airport.
Please note that you need to be at the airport before 03 hrs prior to the departure.
Sri Lanka – Maldives
Travel Lanka Conection representatives will be waiting for the guest at the airport along with the paging board and will assist with the transfer to the resort at the airport by Domestic flight.
After reaching the resort,you can check in to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day on AI meal plan basis.
Day 10 : Dhigufaru Maldives
Location: Malé, Dhigufaru Island Resort
Accommodation Name: Dhigufaru Island Resort
Enjoy the rest of the day on AI meal plan basis.
Day 11 : Dhigufaru Maldives
Location: Malé, Dhigufaru Island Resort
Accommodation Name: Dhigufaru Island Resort
Enjoy the rest of the day on AI meal plan basis.
Day 12 : Dhigufaru Maldives
Location: Malé, Dhigufaru Island Resort
Accommodation Name: Dhigufaru Island Resort
Enjoy the rest of the day on AI meal plan basis.
Day 13 : Dhigufaru Maldives To Maldives Airport
Location: Malé, Velana International Airport
After Breakfast proceeds to the airport for the departure. Please note that you need to be at the airport before 03hrs prior to the departure.
What's Included
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In Sri Lanka - Meet & assistance at the Airport
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Map of Sri Lanka
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Free upgrades on availability
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Accommodation on HB Basis
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English-speaking chauffeur guide
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Transfers on a private basis in A/C vehicle
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One bottle of Mineral Water per person per day (For round tour clients only)
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Wheel Chair for People with a disability (On Request during the confirmation)
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Head and shoulder massage in the Spice Garden; Cultural dance at Kandy; Gem museum; Batik Factory; Negombo City Tour; Fishing Village; St. Mary’s Church; Dutch Canal; Dambulla cave temple; Sigiriya Rock; Village trek; Temple of tooth; Kandy Lake; Yala Saf
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International Flight ticket between Colombo to Male is included
What's Not Included
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Airfare and visa charges
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Lunches
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Any compulsory room supplement during the tour
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Video and Camera permits at sights
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Meals Outside of the stated meal plan
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Use of vehicle other than the specified itinerary
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Expenses of personal nature
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Any other services not specified above
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Tips of any personal nature
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Early check-in & Late check-out at the hotels (Check in & Check out time 14.00 to 12.00 Noon)
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Any compulsory supplements
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Sights mentioned as optional
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Departure PCR
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Insurance
Mode of Transport
Enjoy private transfers in air-conditioned vehicles throughout Sri Lanka, including a domestic flight from Colombo to Malé. In the Maldives, transfers are provided by domestic flight.
Accommodation
Stay in a variety of accommodations including the Goldi Sands Hotel in Negombo, Tropical Life Resort & Spa in Dambulla, Thilanka Hotel in Kandy, Gal Oya Lodge, Hide Ella Hotel & Resort, Chaarya Resort & Spa in Yala, Agnus Unawatuna in Galle, and Dhigufaru Island Resort in the Maldives.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of wildlife can I expect to see at Minneriya National Park?
Minneriya National Park is home to a diverse range of wildlife including 24 species of mammals, 160 species of birds, 75 species of butterflies, 9 species of amphibians, 26 species of fish, and 25 species of reptiles. The park is particularly known for its elephant and leopard sightings.
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What activities are included during the stay in the Maldives?
During your stay in the Maldives, you can enjoy a variety of activities including a daily sting ray show, free use of kayaks for 30 minutes, free use of snorkeling gear, access to the fitness center, daytime use of beach volleyball, table tennis, billiards, and darts. You can also enjoy a free use of the steam room or sauna at Funa Spa for 30 minutes, one guided snorkeling at the house reef, and one sunset fishing trip.
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What is the significance of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress?
Sigiriya Rock Fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Sri Lanka's major attractions. It features impressive facets such as Water Gardens, Frescoes of beautiful maidens, the Mirror Wall with ancient graffiti, the Lion platform, and a summit that was completely covered by buildings during its period of glory. It was built by King Kashyapa (477-495 A.D) and is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 meters from the scrub jungle.
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What can I expect during the village trek in Hiriwadunna?
During the village trek in Hiriwadunna, you will walk along a bund of a man-made reservoir, observe amazing birdlife, butterflies, and possibly crocodiles. You will see villagers going about their daily tasks and cross a wider tributary in a catamaran to inspect Chena cultivation. You will also have the opportunity to pick fresh vegetables with the guidance of a local farmer.
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What is unique about the Dambulla Cave Temple?
The Dambulla Cave Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to the 1st century BC. It is an amazing complex of 5 caves containing over 150 images of the Buddha, with the largest being a colossal figure spanning 15 meters. The caves also feature paintings from the Kandy period (early 19th century) and inscriptions from the 2nd Century BC.
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What can I expect during the Jungle Night Walk in Gal Oya?
During the Jungle Night Walk in Gal Oya, you will be accompanied by a resident naturalist to explore the forests surrounding the lodge. You will use a torch to spot nocturnal animals including amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds. Highlights include the chance to see the Frog Mouth bird and, if you're lucky, the endangered thick-tailored Pangolin.
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What is the experience like at the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella?
The Nine Arch Bridge, also known as the 'Bridge in the Sky,' is a colonial-era railway construction that connects two bog mountains. It is 300 feet in length, 25 feet in width, and 80-100 feet in height. It is one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in Sri Lanka and offers a picturesque view.
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What is the significance of the Temple of Tooth Relic in Kandy?
The Temple of Tooth Relic in Kandy is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a renowned temple that enshrines the Tooth Relic of the Buddha. The city of Kandy is encircled by hills with a tranquil lake in its center, adding to its exotic charm. The temple is a significant religious site and a major attraction in Sri Lanka.
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What can I expect during the visit to the Veddah's village in Gal Oya?
During the visit to the Veddah's village in Gal Oya, you will be guided by the village chief through the jungles of his ancestors. You will learn about local nature, medicinal plants, ancient hunting grounds, and cave dwellings. This walk offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the forest-dwelling, indigenous people of Sri Lanka.
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What is the experience like at Yala National Park?
Yala National Park is a vast area of forest, grassland, and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean. It is home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants, and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species. The park also features ancient Buddhist sites like Sithulpawwa and Magul Maha Viharaya, which are pilgrimage sites.
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