Itinerary
- Day 1
Colombo
- Start point
- No.209, Lewis Place, Negombo 11500, Sri Lanka (Catamaran Beach Hotel, Hotel Reception, 18:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pegasus Reef Hotel), Hotel (Pegasus Reef Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Welcome meeting and dinner with tour leader at 6pm
- Day 2
Negombo - Sigiriya
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Back of Beyond, Pidurangala (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Negombo fish market
- Cooking demonstration - local sweet making
- Check-in and lodge orientation at Back of Beyond
Optional Activities
- Guided walking night safari under tree canopy
Landmarks Negombo Fish Market Pidurangala Rock Sigiriya (Lion Rock) 
- Day 3
Sigiriya
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner under the jungle canopy and stars)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Back of Beyond, Pidurangala (or similar))
Included Activities
- Sunrise climb of Sigiriya (Lion Rock) - UNESCO-protected 5th-century fortress
- Visit local weva (tank/reservoir) for swimming and wildlife viewing
- Nature trail walks around lodge area
- Sunset boat cruise on nearby lake with naturalist guide
Optional Activities
- Relax in hammock at lodge
Landmarks Sigiriya (Lion Rock) Pidurangala Rock - Day 4
Sigiriya - Habarana - Giritale
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional rice and curry lunch with local ingredients)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Giritale Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Early morning nature walk with bird watching
- Visit to local Habarana village farm using three transport types
- Cooking demonstration and typical rice and curry lunch using local ingredients
- Jeep safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park (wildlife viewing)
Optional Activities
- Early morning nature walk (for those interested)
Landmarks Minneriya National Park Kaudulla National Park Habarana Village 
- Day 5
Giritale
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Giritale Hotel), Hotel (Giritale Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Morning village visit by Land Master (two-wheeled tractor with trailer)
- Afternoon bike tour of ancient city of Polonnaruwa (or bus option)
- Exploration of Royal Palace Group ruins
- Visit to Circular Relic House
- Visit to Galvihara Buddha sculptures
Optional Activities
- Relax on hotel deck overlooking lake
- Swimming in hotel pool
- Spa and wellness centre visit
Landmarks Giritale Wewa (Lake) Polonnaruwa Ancient City Royal Palace Group Circular Relic House Galvihara - Day 6
Giritale - Kandy
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mahaweli Reach Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Walk through Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya
- University complex quick visit by tuk-tuk
- Guided walking tour of Kandy old town
- Visit Temple of the Tooth (Dalada Maligawa)
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Kandyan Art Association workshops for brassware, batik, lacquer work and other crafts
- Evening cultural show (approximately £5.00 per person)
Landmarks Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Temple of the Tooth (Dalada Maligawa) Kandyan Art Association Mahaweli River 
- Day 7
Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Ella
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit working tea factory
- Exploration of Nuwara Eliya hill station
Landmarks Nuwara Eliya Ella 
- Day 8
Ella - Belihuloya - Udawalawe
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at natural swimming area where Belihuloya and Galagamaoya streams meet), Dinner (BBQ dinner at camp)
- Accommodation
- Camping (Athgira River Camp (or similar))
Included Activities
- Village walk through paddy fields to nearby lake (easy walk)
- Swimming in natural rock pool at Belihuloya
- Visit Elephant Transit Home
- Afternoon jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park (wildlife viewing)
Landmarks Belihuloya Udawalawe National Park Elephant Transit Home Rakwana River 
- Day 9
Udawalawe - Hikkaduwa
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Citrus Hikkaduwa (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Relax by pool
- Beach activities
Landmarks Hikkaduwa 
- Day 10
Hikkaduwa - Ambalangoda - Galle
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Citrus Hikkaduwa (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Ariyapala Mask Museum
- Participate in mask-making workshop
- Explore Galle Fort (UNESCO World Heritage site)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Galle Fort in the evening
Landmarks Ariyapala Mask Museum Ambalangoda Galle Fort - Day 11
Sri Lanka to Maldives
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (All meals included on Dhoni; menu likely to include freshly caught fish, curries and pasta)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Aboard boat), Berth / Cabin (Aboard boat (or similar))
Included Activities
- Flight to the Maldives
- Transfer to traditional Dhoni boat
- Safety briefing from crew
- Cruise to Gulhi in South Male Atoll
Optional Activities
- Diving around USD $100 per person at Alimatha or Dhiggiri in Vaavu Atoll, or Fun Island, Rihivel or Fihalhohi resort in South Male Atoll
Landmarks Gulhi South Male Atoll 
- Day 12
Maldives
- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional Maldivian breakfast), Lunch (Light lunch), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Aboard boat), Berth / Cabin (Aboard boat (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cruise to Kudhi Boli
- First snorkelling lesson in turquoise waters
- Tour of Island of Fulidhoo
- Dinner onboard
- Evening entertainment with Boduberu traditional drum performance
Optional Activities
- Sunbathe and relax on white sandy beach
Landmarks Kudhi Boli Fulidhoo - Day 13
Maldives
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Beach barbecue (weather permitting))
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Aboard boat), Berth / Cabin (Aboard boat (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cruise to Rihiveli
- Cooking tutorial preparing traditional Maldivian dish with boat cook
- Snorkelling over coral reefs
- Beach barbecue (weather permitting)
- Football match with local kids from the islands
Optional Activities
- Fishing
- Play local board games
Landmarks Rihiveli - Day 14
Maldives
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Aboard Boat), Berth / Cabin (Aboard Boat (or similar))
Included Activities
- Snorkelling at Turtle Reef near Rihiveli Boduveli
- Final snorkelling at Laguna sand bank
- Final dinner aboard Dhoni
Landmarks Turtle Reef Laguna sand bank South Male Atoll - Day 15
Maldives Departure
- End point
- Airport Main Rd, Malé 22000, Maldives (Male Airport, Departures Hall, 06:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
