Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Negombo
Negombo- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Jetwing Sea)
Optional Activities
- Dinner with tour group after welcome meeting
- Visit Colombo (short distance away)
Landmarks Negombo Bandaranaike International Airport - 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 Anuradhapura - Day 3
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Lakeside at Nuwarawewa)
Included Activities
- Climb Mihintale Mount
- Explore Anuradhapura ancient citadel
Landmarks Mihintale Mount Anuradhapura Sacred Bodhi-Tree Brazen Palace Samadhi Buddha Ruvanvalisaya Dagoba - Day 4
Anuradhapura - Dambulla - Giritale
Anuradhapura - 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
Landmarks Standing Buddha of Aukana Dambulla Cave Temples Giritale - Day 5
Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya
Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Sigiriya Jungles)
Included Activities
- Explore ancient city of Polonnaruwa
Optional Activities
- Jeep safari in Minneriya National Park (elephant sightings)
- Jeep safari in Kadaula National Park (elephant sightings)
Landmarks Polonnaruwa Quadrangle Circular Relic House Galvihara Minneriya National Park Kadaula National Park - Day 6
Sigiriya - Kandy
Sigiriya - Kandy- Meals
- Breakfast (Late breakfast at hotel), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Suisse)
Included Activities
- Climb Sigiriya at sunrise
Optional Activities
- Visit woodcarving centre at Naula
- Visit spice garden
Landmarks Sigiriya Kandy - Day 7
Kandy
Kandy- Meals
- Lunch (Meal at social enterprise run by women who are differently abled or from economically disadvantaged backgrounds)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Suisse)
Included Activities
- Attend Temple of the Tooth Ceremony
- Visit Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
- Lunch at social enterprise with workshop visit to see women crafting handmade products
Optional Activities
- Watch performance by Kandyan dancers with costumes and drumming in the evening
Landmarks Temple of the Tooth Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya - Day 8
Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
Kandy - Nuwara Eliya- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (The Blackpool Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Glenloch Tea Estate
Landmarks Glenloch Tea Estate Nuwara Eliya - Day 9
Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya- Meals
- Breakfast (Packed breakfast for trek)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (The Blackpool Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Trek in Horton Plains National Park (9 kilometres, 4-5 hours with breakfast)
Landmarks Horton Plains National Park Baker Falls World's End - Day 10
Nuwara Eliya - Ella
Nuwara Eliya - Ella- Meals
- Breakfast (Relaxed breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel)
Included Activities
- Train journey to Demodara crossing Nine Arch Bridge
Landmarks Nine Arch Bridge Demodara Ella - Day 11
Kandy to Udawalawe
Kandy to Udawalawe- Accommodation
- Camping (Athgira River Camp)
Included Activities
- Visit Ravana Ella Falls
- View Colossi of Buduruvagala
- Explore Udawalawe National Park by jeep
- Visit Elephant Transit Home
Landmarks Ravana Ella Falls Colossi of Buduruvagala Udawalawe National Park Elephant Transit Home - Day 12
Udawalawe - Koggala Beach
Udawalawe - Koggala Beach- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Koggala Beach Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Galle and Portuguese Fort
Landmarks Galle Fort Koggala Beach - Day 13
Koggala
Koggala- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Koggala Beach Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Relax on Koggala beaches
- Return to Galle for further exploration
- Local Ayurvedic massage with natural aromatic herbal oils
- Whale-watching trip (December to April only)
Landmarks Koggala Beach - Day 14
Koggala Beach - Colombo
Koggala Beach - Colombo- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Fairway Colombo)
Included Activities
- Explore Colombo fort area
- Visit Pettah neighbourhood bazaars and markets
- Visit Gangaramaya Buddhist temple
Optional Activities
- Spend time at Galle Face Green seafront park
Landmarks Colombo Fort Pettah Gangaramaya Galle Face Green - Day 15
Colombo - Male
Colombo - Male- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (The Somerset Hotel)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Male
Landmarks Male - Day 16
Male - Vavuu Atoll
Male - Vavuu Atoll- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast onboard dhoni), Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni)
Included Activities
- Board dhoni at Hulhumale Marina
- Cruise to Vavuu Atoll
- Explore Kudiboli island
- Snorkel in calm waters
Optional Activities
- Sleep on deck under the stars
Landmarks Hulhumale Marina Vaadhoo Canal South Male Atoll Vavuu Atoll Kudiboli - Day 17
Vavuu Atoll
Vavuu Atoll- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Barbeque beach banquet)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni)
Included Activities
- Snorkel in Vaavu Atoll or Meemu Atoll
- Enjoy white-sand beach at Bongo Veli
Landmarks Meemu Atoll Vaavu Atoll Loabi Faru Bongo Veli - Day 18
Felidhoo Island
Felidhoo Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni)
Included Activities
- Snorkel in Ruhhuri Hura
- Snorkel in Acho Kacho Reef
- Visit village of Felidhoo
Landmarks Ruhhuri Hura Acho Kacho Reef Felidhoo - Day 19
Fulidhoo Island
Fulidhoo Island- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni)
Included Activities
- Snorkel over shipwreck
- Snorkel at sheltered reef location
- Visit Fulidhoo Island village
Optional Activities
- Bodu Beru traditional drum performance
Landmarks Fulidhoo - Day 20
Fulidhoo Island to South Male Atoll
Fulidhoo Island to South Male Atoll- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni)
Included Activities
- Nurse Shark Reef early morning snorkel
- Snorkel at sheltered location in South Male Atoll
Landmarks Nurse Shark Reef - Day 21
Male
Male- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell meal with boat crew)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Aboard Dhoni)
Included Activities
- Final snorkel at Maafushi Coral Garden
- Final snorkel at Stingray Point
Landmarks Maafushi Coral Garden Stingray Point Gulhi Falhu Marina - Day 22
Male
Male- Meals
- Breakfast (Final breakfast onboard dhoni)
Landmarks Male International Airport
