Day 01 – Airport/ Colombo
Upon arrival you will be greeted by our Travel Lanka Connection representative and en route you can visit the Negombo Fishing Village. Transferred to the hotel.
In the evening you can have a sightseeing tour of Colombo. Colombo City Tour
This City Tour of Colombo, focuses on exploring the commercial capital of Sri Lanka-Colombo. Bustling with energy all day long, this is a city of vibrant colours and rich
culture, offering fascinating insights into the national psyche of Sri Lanka.
During your brief stay, you will be able to visit the old Wolfendhal Dutch Church (built in 1749), a Hindu Temple, the famous Gangarama Temple situated facing the Beira Lake. On your way around the city, you will also witness a plethora of shopping malls housing designer brands, beautifully landscaped gardens and colonial precincts such as the Dutch Hospital and more.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel-Colombo
Day 02 – Colombo/ Minneriya/ Dambulla
After that proceed to the Dambulla and en route visit the En route you can visit the Millenium Elephant Orphanage.
Elephant Orphanage
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village, 13 km northeast of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawala has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world.
Transferred to the hotel and check in to the hotel.
In the evening, visit the Minneriya National Park.
Minneriya National Park
Minneriya National Park is located between Habarana and Polonnaruwa. Covered an area of 8890 hectares park is an ideal place for elephant and leopard watching. The
vegetation of this park is mixed evergreen and scrub areas. The important feature of this park is that 3rd century built Minneriya Tank is located in the park. During the dry season Minneriya tank becomes the ideal place to observe its natural wild life. 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.
Transfer back to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel-Dambulla
Day 03 – Dambulla/ Sigiriya/ Dambulla
Sigiriya
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 ofunusual beauty rising 200m from the scrub jungle.
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 crocodile 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 and overnight stay at the hotel-Dambulla
Day 04 – Dambulla/ Kandy
After having a delightful breakfast at the hotel,proceed to Kandy and en route you can 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 2 nd Century BC are found and on the walls are many paintings most of which belong to the Kandy period (early 19th century).
After completing the visit, proceed to the Kandy and en route visit the Matale Spice Garden.
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. The most interesting feature would be the opportunity you’ll get to identify the real plants of spices you are so familiar with in your day to day life. A qualified guide will do a conducted tour of the garden and a presentation of its products.
Enjoy a special head and shoulder massage at the spice
garden.
Check in to the hotel.
In the evening you can have a tuk tuk ride and do the city 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.
You can see the Cultural dance at Kandy.
Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel-Kandy
Day 05 – Kandy/ Ella
After the breakfast ,proceed to the Ella.
Ella is wonderful destination in located in high hill mountain area. Ella has hot climate during the day time and at night is cool which is similar to summer. There are many shops and restaurants in the city as this is a famous back packer’s destination.
You can take a train ride Nanuoya to Ella(Seat on Availability)
Upon arrival you can visit the9 Arch Bridge and the Little Adam’sPeak In Ella.
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.
Little Adam’s Peak
It is 1141 m in height. Little Adam's Peak attracts many travelers who come to Sri Lanka. Gradually with an easy hike up to the mountain of Little Adams Peak you can
consummation a worth panoramic view. You have to walk through lush green tea plantations, waterfalls and paddy fields while enjoying the sceneries.
Check in to the hotel.
Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel – Ella
Day 06 – Ella/ Yala
After having the 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 Parkis 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 & Overnight stay at the hotel – Yala
Day 07 – Yala/ Galle
After the Breakfast at the hotel proceed to the Galle and
enroute make a visit to the Kataragama Temple.
Proceed to the Galle and enroute visit the Stilt Fisherman.
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.
Check in to the hotel.
In the evening, you can have a walk around the Galle Fort.
Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 08 – Galle/ SriLanka Airport- Maldives
After Breakfast proceed to the airport to go Maldives. Please note that you need to be at the airport before 03 hrs prior to the departure.
155Km from Galle to Bandaranayeke international Airport (Srilanka) and its take 2 hrs and 20 min and from Bandaranayeke international Airport (Srilanka) to Velana International Airport (Maldives) by international flight its takes 01 hrs and 10 min.
After reaching the resort, you can check in to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day on an all inclusive meal plan basis.
Day 09 – Maldives Resort-
After breakfast guests can enjoy the resort facility and the
activities on their own.
Enjoy the white sand beach on an all inclusive meal plan
basis.
Day 10 – Maldives Resort
Enjoy the day at the beach on an all inclusive meal plan
basis.
Day 11- Maldives Resort
Enjoy the day on leisure.
Day 12- Departure
After Breakfast proceed to the airport for the departure. Please note that you need to be at the airport before 03 hrs prior to the departure.
Departure to international from resort by seaplane.
