Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Negombo
Negombo- Start point
- No.209, Lewis Place, Negombo 11500, Sri Lanka (Catamaran Beach Hotel, Hotel reception, 18:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Jetwing Sea)
Optional Activities
- Sunset watching at the beach
- Spot local fishing activity
- Welcome dinner with tour group (optional)
Landmarks Negombo Fish Market - Day 2
Wilpattu National Park - Anuradhapura
Wilpattu National Park - Anuradhapura- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Lakeside at Nuwarawewa)
Included Activities
- Visit traditional fishing village with outrigger canoes
- Jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park
Landmarks Wilpattu National Park - Day 3
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Lakeside at Nuwarawewa)
Included Activities
- Climb Mihintale Mount to summit
- Explore Anuradhapura ancient citadel and UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Sacred Bodhi Tree
- Visit Brazen Palace
- View Samadhi Buddha statue
- Visit Ruvanvalisaya Dagoba
Landmarks Mihintale Mount Anuradhapura Sacred Bodhi Tree Ruvanvalisaya Dagoba - Day 4
Dambulla - Giritale
Dambulla - Giritale- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan curry and rice)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Lavendish Lake Resort)
Included Activities
- View Standing Buddha of Aukana
- Visit Dambulla cave temples (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Explore five cave temples with Buddha images and Hindu sculptures
Landmarks Standing Buddha of Aukana Dambulla Cave Temples - Day 5
Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya
Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Sigiriya Jungles)
Included Activities
- Explore ancient city of Polonnaruwa
- Visit the Quadrangle sacred precinct
- View Circular Relic House
- Visit Galvihara Buddha sculptures
Optional Activities
- Jeep safari in Minneriya National Park (search for wild elephants)
- Jeep safari in Kadaula National Park (search for wild elephants)
Landmarks Polonnaruwa Galvihara Minneriya National Park Kadaula National Park - Day 6
Sigiriya - Kandy
Sigiriya - Kandy- Meals
- Breakfast (Late breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Suisse)
Included Activities
- Climb Sigiriya (Lion Rock) to summit at sunrise
- Visit woodcarving centre at Naula
Optional Activities
- Visit spice garden
Landmarks Sigiriya - Day 7
Kandy
Kandy- Meals
- Lunch (Social enterprise lunch run by women who are either differently abled or come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with on-site workshop viewing handmade products)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Suisse)
Included Activities
- Temple of the Tooth Ceremony attendance
- Royal Botanical Gardens visit
- Social enterprise lunch and on-site workshop tour
Optional Activities
- Kandyan dancers performance in the evening
Landmarks Temple of the Tooth (Dalada Maligawa) Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya - Day 8
Dalhousie
Dalhousie- Accommodation
- Hotel (Punsisi Rest Guest House)
Included Activities
- Night ascent of Adam's Peak starting around 2am
Optional Activities
- Explore Dalhousie town during night climb
- Rest at guesthouse instead of climbing
Landmarks Adam's Peak (Sri Pada) - Day 9
Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya- Meals
- Breakfast (Late breakfast after returning from Adam's Peak)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (The Blackpool Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit tea estate to learn about tea production
- Explore Nuwara Eliya town
Landmarks Nuwara Eliya - Day 10
Ella
Ella- Meals
- Breakfast (Relaxed breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel)
Included Activities
- Train journey from Nanu Oyu to Demodara crossing Nine Arch Bridge
Landmarks Nine Arch Bridge - Day 11
Udawalawe
Udawalawe- Accommodation
- Camping (Athgira River Camp)
Included Activities
- Ravana Ella Falls visit
- Colossi of Buduruvagala viewpoint and walk
- Udawalawe National Park jeep exploration
- Elephant Transit Home visit
Landmarks Ravana Ella Falls Colossi of Buduruvagala Udawalawe National Park Elephant Transit Home - Day 12
Galle
Galle- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Koggala Beach Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Galle and explore Portuguese Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Optional Activities
- Spot stilt fishermen at ocean
Landmarks Galle Fort - Day 13
Koggala
Koggala- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Koggala Beach Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Relax on Koggala's beaches
- Explore Galle
- Local Ayurvedic massage with natural herbal oils
- Whale-watching trip (December to April, humpback and blue whales)
Landmarks Koggala Beach Galle - Day 14
Colombo
Colombo- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Fairway Colombo)
Included Activities
- Explore colonial 'fort' area and business district
- Visit Pettah neighbourhood bazaars and markets
- Visit Gangaramaya temple
Optional Activities
- Relax on beach in early morning
Landmarks Gangaramaya Temple Galle Face Green Pettah Market - Day 15
Male, Maldives
Male, Maldives- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (The Somerset Hotel)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Male
- Visit Mosque
- Visit fish market
Landmarks Male Fish Market - Day 16
Vavuu Atoll - Kudiboli
Vavuu Atoll - Kudiboli- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast onboard dhoni), Lunch (Lunch onboard), Dinner (Dinner onboard)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni)
Included Activities
- Four-hour cruise to Vavuu Atoll
- Explore Kudiboli island
- Snorkelling or relaxing onboard
Landmarks Vavuu Atoll - Day 17
Vaavu Atoll
Vaavu Atoll- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast onboard), Lunch (Lunch onboard), Dinner (Barbeque beach banquet)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni)
Included Activities
- Snorkel at turtle reef
- Snorkel at Loabi Faru pristine reef
- Beach time at Bongo Veli
- Barbeque beach banquet
Landmarks Meemu Atoll - Day 18
Felidhoo Island
Felidhoo Island- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast onboard), Lunch (Lunch onboard), Dinner (Dinner onboard)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni)
Included Activities
- Snorkel at Ruhhuri Hura reef
- Snorkel at Acho Kacho Reef
- Visit Felidhoo village
- Meet local inhabitants
Landmarks Felidhoo Island - Day 19
Fulidhoo Island
Fulidhoo Island- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast onboard), Lunch (Lunch onboard), Dinner (Dinner onboard)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni)
Included Activities
- Snorkel over shipwreck
- Snorkel at second location
- Bodu Beru drum performance
Landmarks Fulidhoo Island - Day 20
Nurse Shark Reef to South Malee Atoll
Nurse Shark Reef to South Malee Atoll- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni)
Included Activities
- Snorkel at Nurse Shark Reef
- Snorkel at South Malee Atoll
Landmarks Nurse Shark Reef South Malee Atoll - Day 21
Male, Maldives
Male, Maldives- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast onboard), Lunch (Lunch onboard), Dinner (Farewell meal with boat crew)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni)
Included Activities
- Snorkel at Maafushi Coral Garden
- Snorkel at Stingray Point
- Farewell meal with boat crew
Landmarks Maafushi Coral Garden Stingray Point - Day 22
Male
Male- End point
- Airport Main Rd, Malé 22000, Maldives (Male Airport, Departures Hall, 07:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast onboard dhoni)
Included Activities
- Breakfast onboard dhoni
