Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Colombo
Colombo- Start point
- No.209, Lewis Place, Negombo 11500, Sri Lanka (Catamaran Beach Hotel, Hotel Reception, 18:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Pegasus Reef Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Welcome meeting and group dinner (6pm in hotel reception)
- Day 2
Negombo - Sigiriya
Negombo - Sigiriya- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (All meals use fresh produce sourced from surrounding villages with choice of local and western dishes with a Sri Lankan touch)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Back of Beyond, Pidurangala)
Included Activities
- Negombo fish market visit
- Cooking demonstration (local sweets)
- All meals at Back of Beyond lodge
Optional Activities
- Guided night safari walk under tree canopy
Landmarks Pidurangala Rock Lion Rock (Sigiriya) - Day 3
Sigiriya
Sigiriya- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner served under jungle canopy and stars)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Back of Beyond, Pidurangala)
Included Activities
- Sigiriya Rock climb at sunrise
- Local wewa (tank) visit with swimming option
- Nature walks and trail exploration
- Sunset boat cruise on nearby lake
- Dinner under jungle canopy
Landmarks Sigiriya (Lion Rock) Pidurangala Rock - Day 4
Sigiriya - Habarana - Giritale
Sigiriya - Habarana - Giritale- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional rice and curry lunch prepared using local ingredients), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Lavendish Lake Resort)
Included Activities
- Early morning nature walk with bird watching (optional, for those interested)
- Local village visit using tuk-tuk, tractor-drawn cart, and canoe
- Cooking demonstration and traditional rice and curry lunch
- Jeep safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park
Landmarks Minneriya National Park Kaudulla National Park - Day 5
Giritale
Giritale- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Lavendish Lake Resort)
Included Activities
- Land Master ride to nearby village
- Polonnaruwa ancient city exploration by bike
Optional Activities
- Polonnaruwa exploration by bus (instead of bike)
Landmarks Polonnaruwa Royal Palace Group Circular Relic House Galvihara - Day 6
Giritale - Peradeniya - Kandy
Giritale - Peradeniya - Kandy- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Mahaweli Reach Hotel)
Included Activities
- Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens walk
- University complex visit
- Kandy walking tour
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Kandyan Art Association craft workshops
Landmarks Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens Temple of the Tooth (Dalada Maligawa) Mahaweli River - Day 7
Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Ella
Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Ella- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel)
Included Activities
- Tea factory visit
- Nuwara Eliya town exploration
Landmarks Nuwara Eliya - Day 8
Ella - Belihuloya - Udawalawe
Ella - Belihuloya - Udawalawe- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Included lunch at Belihuloya), Dinner (BBQ dinner)
- Accommodation
- Camping (Athgira River Camp)
Included Activities
- Village walk through paddy fields (very easy)
- Natural rock pool swimming (optional during walk)
- Included lunch at Belihuloya
- Elephant Transit Home visit
- Jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park
Landmarks Udawalawe National Park Rakwana River - Day 9
Udawalawe - Hikkaduwa
Udawalawe - Hikkaduwa- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Citrus Hikkaduwa)
Optional Activities
- Relax by pool
- Beach activities
Landmarks Hikkaduwa - Day 10
Ambalangoda - Galle
Ambalangoda - Galle- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Citrus Hikkaduwa)
Included Activities
- Ariyapala Mask Museum visit
- Mask-making workshop
- Galle Fort exploration
Optional Activities
- Dinner in Galle Fort
Landmarks Ariyapala Mask Museum Galle Fort - Day 11
Colombo to Maldives - Gulhi
Colombo to Maldives - Gulhi- Meals
- Dinner (All meals included on Dhoni - menus likely to include freshly caught fish, curries and pasta)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Aboard Boat)
Included Activities
- Flight from Colombo to Maldives
- Transfer to Dhoni cruise boat
- Safety briefing from crew
- Cruise to Gulhi island, South Male Atoll
Optional Activities
- Scuba diving available for approximately USD $100 per person at Alimatha or Dhiggiri (Vaavu Atoll) or Fun Island, Rihivel or Fihalhohi resort (South Male Atoll)
Landmarks Bandaranaike International Airport Gulhi Island South Male Atoll 
- Day 12
Maldives - Kudhi Boli - Fulidhoo
Maldives - Kudhi Boli - Fulidhoo- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional Maldivian breakfast), Lunch (Light lunch served onboard), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Aboard Boat)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Kudhi Boli
- Snorkelling lesson
- Fulidhoo island tour
- Traditional Boduberu drum performance
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling activities
- Beach relaxation and sunbathing
Landmarks Kudhi Boli Island Fulidhoo Island - Day 13
Rihiveli
Rihiveli- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Served onboard boat), Dinner (Beach barbecue (weather permitting))
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Aboard Boat)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Rihiveli
- Cooking tutorial preparing traditional Maldivian dish with boat cook
- Snorkeling over coral reefs
- Beach relaxation
- Fishing
- Local board games
- Beach barbecue
Optional Activities
- Diving (around USD $100 per person at Rihivel resort or other South Male Atoll locations)
Landmarks Rihiveli - Day 14
South Male Atoll - Laguna Sand Bank
South Male Atoll - Laguna Sand Bank- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Final dinner aboard boat)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Aboard Boat)
Included Activities
- Snorkeling at South Male Atoll reefs or sandbanks
- Cruise to Laguna sand bank
- Final snorkeling at Laguna sand bank
Optional Activities
- Diving (around USD $100 per person at Fun Island, Rihivel, or Fihalhohi resort in South Male Atoll)
Landmarks South Male Atoll Laguna Sand Bank - Day 15
Male
Male- End point
- Airport Main Rd, Malé 22000, Maldives (Male Airport, Departures Hall, 06:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
