Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Kolkata
Kolkata- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kolkata)
- Day 2
Kolkata
Kolkata- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kolkata)
Included Activities
- Heritage Tram Ride - privately chartered exploration of Kolkata's picturesque sights
- Visit Kumartuli - traditional potters' quarter with clay pot and statue craftsmanship
- Afternoon Tea at Glenburn Penthouse - tea and treats with city views
Landmarks Kumartuli - Day 3
Kolkata
Kolkata- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board Ganges Voyager)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ganges Voyager)
Included Activities
- Victoria Memorial and museum visit
- Baul musicians performance on ship
Optional Activities
- Morning stroll across Howrah Bridge to Mallick Ghat Flower Market
- Visit Emami Art Gallery
- Sasha NGO Tour to learn about local artisans
Landmarks Victoria Memorial Howrah Bridge Mallick Ghat Flower Market Emami Art Gallery - Day 4
Kolkata - Bandel - Kalna
Kolkata - Bandel - Kalna- Meals
- Lunch (On board ship)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ganges Voyager)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing bus tour of Kolkata's colonial buildings (Writer's Building, General Post Office, High Court, Raj Bhawan)
- Visit St John's Church (built 1756)
- Upstream journey on Hooghly River (Lower Ganges)
- Visit 19th-century Hooghly Imambara
Landmarks Writer's Building General Post Office High Court Raj Bhawan (Governor's House) St John's Church Hooghly Imambara - Day 5
Kalna
Kalna- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ganges Voyager)
Included Activities
- Rickshaw ride through Kalna
- Terracotta temples visit including Rajbari royal palace complex and Shiva temples
- Local market stroll
Landmarks Rajbari Shiva Temples - Day 6
Matiari to Plassey
Matiari to Plassey- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ganges Voyager)
Included Activities
- Morning walk through Matiari - recycled copper and brass crafts demonstration
- Visit small home factories
- Khushbagh garden and cemetery visit
- Tomb of Siraj ud-Daula visit
Landmarks Battle of Plassey site Khushbagh Tomb of Siraj ud-Daula - Day 7
Baranagar to Murshidabad
Baranagar to Murshidabad- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ganges Voyager)
Included Activities
- Baranagar village walk - terracotta Char Bangla Temples visit
- Hazarduari Palace tour - palace with over 1000 doors
- High Tea at Kathgola Palace
- Toto (electric rickshaw) ride to Katra Mosque - 18th-century mosque visit
Landmarks Char Bangla Temples Hazarduari Palace Kathgola Palace Katra Mosque - Day 8
Mayapur
Mayapur- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ganges Voyager)
Included Activities
- Mayapur village visit
- Hare Krishna community meeting and learning
- Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir) construction viewing
Landmarks Temple of the Vedic Planetarium - Day 9
Chandannagar
Chandannagar- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ganges Voyager)
Included Activities
- Chandannagar promenade stroll - French architecture
- Sacred Heart Church visit - 17th-century
- Dupleix Museum visit - former Governor Joseph François Dupleix residence
Landmarks Sacred Heart Church Dupleix Museum - Day 10
Kolkata to Colombo
Kolkata to Colombo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Colombo)
- Day 11
Colombo
Colombo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Gallery Cafe - former office of Geoffrey Bawa), Dinner (Ceylon Curry Club - traditional Sri Lankan dishes with Western twist)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Colombo)
Included Activities
- Geoffrey Bawa Residence visit with expert talk on the architect's influence
- Lunch at Gallery Cafe
- Walking tour through Colombo's heritage region
- Tuk tuk ride to Pettah Market
- Welcome dinner at Ceylon Curry Club
Landmarks Geoffrey Bawa Residence (Number 11) Pettah Market - Day 12
Wilpattu National Park
Wilpattu National Park- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anuradhapura)
Included Activities
- Game drive at Wilpattu National Park - wildlife viewing
Landmarks Wilpattu National Park 
- Day 13
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura- Meals
- Dinner (Sri Lankan curries and condiments (Signature Experience))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anuradhapura)
Included Activities
- Exploration of World Heritage-listed ancient city of Anuradhapura
- Visit Ruwanweliseya stupa (completed 140BC)
- Visit Jethawanaramaya stupa
- View Samadhi Buddha Statue
- See Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi sacred fig tree
- Sri Lankan Cooking Demonstration with resort head chef (Signature Experience)
Landmarks Ruwanweliseya Jethawanaramaya Samadhi Buddha Statue Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi - Day 14
Polonnaruwa to Kandalama
Polonnaruwa to Kandalama- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (EKHO Lake House), Dinner (Cave Dinner at Heritance Kandalama - meal inside historic natural cave)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kandalama)
Included Activities
- Polonnaruwa ancient city visit - UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Parakrama Samudra reservoir viewing
- Gal Viharaya rock temple visit - four carved Buddha statues
- Ancient palace ruins, moonstones, and royal baths exploration
- Lunch at EKHO Lake House
- Cave Dinner at Heritance Kandalama - meal in historic natural cave
Landmarks Polonnaruwa Parakrama Samudra Gal Viharaya - Day 15
Kandalama
Kandalama- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (International buffet lunch at Cinnamon Lodge), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kandalama)
Included Activities
- Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress with visit to ancient frescoes and Lion's Paw
- Game drive at Minneriya National Park
Landmarks Sigiriya Rock Fortress Minneriya National Park Minneriya Tank 
- Day 16
Kandalama - Dambulla - Matale - Kandy
Kandalama - Dambulla - Matale - Kandy- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan snack lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kandy)
Included Activities
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed Dambulla Cave Temple with guided exploration
- Visit Batik Factory in Matale
- Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
Landmarks Dambulla Cave Temple Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic 
- Day 17
Kandy
Kandy- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Five-course dinner at hotel with private dance performance)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kandy)
Included Activities
- Private Cricket Stadium Tour - Asgiriya Cricket Stadium with refreshments and possible practice match viewing
- Private Dance Performance - traditional dance with music
- Five-course dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Temple Exploration - visit three ancient temples: Gadaladeniya, Lankathilaka, and Embekka temples
- Gem Experience - hands-on gem identification and cutting session with expert gemologist
Landmarks Asgiriya Cricket Stadium Gadaladeniya Temple Lankathilaka Temple Embekka Temple - Day 18
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (High tea style lunch at Grand Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel)
Included Activities
- Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya tour - guided walk with expert botanist through 4,000+ plant species
- High tea lunch at Grand Hotel - historic colonial property
Landmarks Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya Grand Hotel 
- Day 19
Nuwara Eliya - Ella - Yala
Nuwara Eliya - Ella - Yala- Meals
- Lunch (Sri Lankan flavours at EKHO Ella)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Yala)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Halpewatte Tea Factory with exploration of tea plantation and fully functioning factory
- Tea tasting experience at Halpewatte Tea Factory
- Lunch at EKHO Ella
Optional Activities
- Purchase tea at Halpewatte Tea Factory
Landmarks Halpewatte Tea Factory EKHO Ella - Day 20
Yala National Park
Yala National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Yala)
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive in luxury shared jeep with specialized ranger
- Late afternoon game drive in Yala National Park
- Wildlife viewing - Sri Lankan leopard, sloth bear, elephant, deer, wild boar, crocodiles, and over 200 bird species
Landmarks Yala National Park - Day 21
Udawalawe Elephant Transit Centre to Tangalle
Udawalawe Elephant Transit Centre to Tangalle- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (International buffet at Grand Udawalawe)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anantara Peace Haven)
Included Activities
- Udawalawe Elephant Transit Centre visit - orphaned elephant calf feeding and observation
- Lunch at Grand Udawalawe
Optional Activities
- Journeys restaurant - international cuisine with diverse flavours from around the world
- Il Mare restaurant - authentic Italian dishes in beautiful setting
Landmarks Udawalawe Elephant Transit Centre - Day 22
Tangalle to Galle
Tangalle to Galle- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Galle)
Included Activities
- Beach leisure time
- Guided walking tour of Galle Dutch Fort - UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Old Dutch Reformed Church, lighthouse, and historical sites viewing
Landmarks Galle Dutch Fort Old Dutch Reformed Church Moon Bastion 
- Day 23
Galle
Galle- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at The Cinnamon Room - à la carte menu, daily specials, signature seafood delicacies in coastal setting)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Galle)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner at The Cinnamon Room at Jetwing Lighthouse
Optional Activities
- Cinnamon Estate Visit - Villa Mayurana tour with cinnamon-infused towel, estate tour, cinnamon stick making demonstration, cinnamon-inspired lunch and tea
- Tour Lunuganga Estate - Geoffrey Bawa's former country home with guided garden tour, tropical gardens, courtyards, lily ponds, pavilions, traditional Sri Lankan lunch
Landmarks Villa Mayurana - Cinnamon Estate Lunuganga Estate Dedduwa Lake - Day 24
Departure
Departure- Meals
- Breakfast
