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Sri Lanka & Maldives
Sri Lanka & Maldives
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Highlights: Negombo - Habarana - Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Tissamaharama - Galle - Maldives


Other departure: Manchester - £1899, Birmingham - £2120, Glasgow - £2120


Hotels:
Colombo - Fairway Colombo
Dambulla - Amaya Lake
Kandy - Amaya Hills
Maldives - Makundu Island


Sri Lanka Inclusions:
❖Sightseeing in Colombo & Dambulla Cave Temple
❖Cooking demonstration and home-cooked lunch in a Sri Lankan village
❖Enjoy a bullock cart ride through the village paths
❖Go canoeing on Lake Agoda Wawe
❖Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Jeep Safari to Minneriya National Park
❖15 minutes head and shoulder massage in Matale
❖Cooking demonstration with lunch in Matale, Spice Gardens
❖Enjoy a glass of wine with dinner in Kandy
❖The Temple of the Tooth Relic & Cultural dance show in Kandy
❖Local Heritage Train experience while traveling towards Nuwara Eliya
❖Visit a Tea Factory and plantation & Taste a cup of pure Ceylon tea in the factory


The Maldives - Value Adds:
❖ Complimentary handline night fishing once during the stay and subject to weather permits
❖ Unlimited use of snorkeling equipment
❖ One-time introductory dive for beginners (basic lesson)
❖ 30 minutes head and shoulder massage once during the stay.


Special Amenities from NextStep Journey
·Tropical flower garlands on arrival
· 1 bottle of mineral water per person, per day


Ayubowan!


Sri Lanka is a lush, tropical island paradise, known to Arab traders as Serendib – hence "serendipity", meaning discovery by happy accident. Set in the Indian Ocean in South Asia, the tropical island nation of Sri Lanka has a history dating back to the birth of time. It is a place where the original soul of Buddhism still flourishes and where nature’s beauty remains abundant and un-spoilt. There are 8 world heritage sites in Sri Lanka. The 3 ancient and magnificent cities of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, and Sigiriya were inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1982 followed by Galle, Kandy, and the Sinharaja Forest Reserve in 1988.


Itinerary:
Day 1: Colombo Airport/ Negombo
Arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport. Our airport representative will meet you on arrival and introduce you to the chauffeur guide who will accompany you throughout the tour. Transfer to accommodation in Colombo and check-in to the hotel. (Private Transfer – approximate driving duration 1-2hours).


Leave on a sightseeing tour of Colombo, which like many capital cities in developing countries is fast changing its face. Colombo being the largest city in Sri Lanka has an array of attractions and activities to offer its visitors. Wander through the streets of one of Colombo’s busiest places, the Pettah market, a mix of market vendors
selling anything from fresh vegetables, meats, and seafood to jewelry, clothing, and electronic goods. See a Hindu and a Buddhist temple, residential areas where you find the stately homes of the affluent, the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) - an outright gift to Sri Lanka from the People's Republic of China. You will also visit some of the more popular shopping destinations such as Barefoot, Odel, Paradise Road, Cotton Collection, and Lakmedura. Overnight accommodation at Fairway Colombo or similar (Superior room on Half Board).


Day 2: Colombo/ Dambulla/ Minneriya/ Dambulla
After breakfast leave for Dambulla, home to one of the most valuable historical monuments of Sri Lanka. (Private Transfer – approximate driving duration 4-5hours)
Thereafter proceed on a jeep safari to visit the Minneriya National Park - The park is famous for being the best place in Sri Lanka to get close to free-ranging elephants. Rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight accommodation at Amaya Lake or similar. (Superior room on Half Board)


Day 3: Dambulla/ Sigiriya/ Hiriwadunna/ Dambulla
After breakfast at the hotel, visit Rock Fortress, one of the most valuable historical monuments of Sri Lanka. Referred by locals as the Eighth Wonder of the World this ancient palace and fortress complex has significant archaeological importance and attracts thousands of tourists every year. It is probably the most visited tourist
destination in Sri Lanka. Sigiriya rock plateau, formed from the magma of an extinct volcano, is 200 meters higher than the surrounding jungles. (Private Transfer – approximate driving duration 30-45minutes). Want to try something traditional and completely different? Enjoy a delightful evening Bullock Cart Ride. It’s
pretty unconventional and definitely an adventure riding in the shade of the forests. What makes this ride exceptional is that you will visit a Sri Lankan village and enjoy a cookery demonstration and home-cooked meal from the local women and then top it off with a canoe ride across a beautiful lake! This tour will make your holiday that much more unforgettable! Overnight accommodation at Amaya Lake or similar (Superior room on Half Board)



Day 4: Dambulla/ Matale/ Kandy
After breakfast, proceed to Dambulla Cave Temple. Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla. The largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka, the rock from which the caves were carved towers 160 meters (520 ft) over the surrounding plains. A total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings, and four statues of gods and goddesses also stand on the site. On completion, proceed to Kandy via Matale. Stop at Matale and visit a spice garden to see the many different types of spices Sri Lanka is famous for. (Approximate drive duration from Dambulla to Kandy: 3 – 3 ½ hours). You will be introduced to different spices and shown
how some of these spices are grown and processed. Gardens are open to visitors, a delightful place to stroll in fragrant greenery and learn about nutmeg, pepper vines, clove trees and curry, cinnamon, and the precious cardamom, a relative of ginger. It grows in the shade of high jungle trees and can only be harvested by hand. On completion, continue to Kandy and check-in to the hotel. Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex which houses the relic of the tooth of Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a UNESCO world heritage site partly due to the temple. Evening attends the evening ceremony in the Temple of the Tooth relic. On completion, return to the hotel and relax. Overnight accommodation at Amaya Hills or similar (Superior room on Half Board).


Day 5: : Kandy/ Nuwara Eliya/ Kandy
Following breakfast proceed to Peradeniya railway station to board on a local train to experience the locomotives in Sri Lanka up to Gampola Railway station – proceed to Nuwara Eliya en route visit a tea plantation and a tea factory, which reportedly produces the best tea in the world! You will be told all about the process of manufacturing tea including how it is graded. Finish your tour by tasting a cup of pure Ceylon tea. (Approximate drive duration from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya: 2-3hours) On arrival in Nuwara Eliya proceed on a sightseeing tour, the city is tucked away within the hill country of the Central Province. The town is renowned for its lush tea plantations, waterfalls, red-roofed English country style houses, a golf course and a manmade lake. Nuwara Eliya is nicked named “Little England” because it was established by the British in the 1840s as a base for the colonists and still retains some distinctive English features, like the red post box and the Queen’s Cottage. Once completed return to Kandy. Overnight accommodation at Amaya Hills or similar. (Superior room on Half Board)



Day 6: Kandy/ Colombo Airport/ Maldives
After breakfast, proceed on a sightseeing tour of Kandy which is a major city, and last Royal. Capital of Sri Lanka. The name Kandy conjures visions of splendor and magnificence. Many of the legends, traditions, and folklore are still lovingly kept alive. Drive around the beautiful Kandy Lake built by the last Sinhala king Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1798. Visit Kandy town and Bazaar. Kandy is synonymous with the arts and crafts of Sri Lanka. It is probably the best place to buy most of the handicrafts produced in Sri Lanka because there is a number of shops catering to tourists. After your return to you will start your once-in-a-lifetime voyage to the Maldives with an air-conditioned transfer to Colombo airport, from where you will board your direct flight to Malé. (Approximate drive duration: 3-4hrs) Upon arrival at the airport, you will enjoy a speedboat transfer. As you reach the hotel, expect the warmest of greetings from the hotel staff. Overnight accommodation at Makundu Island (Deluxe Bungalow on All-Inclusive)


Day 10: Maldives/ UK
Check-out from the hotel. If there's time, end your holiday in this wonderful paradise by relaxing on the beach, strolling around the island, or bidding farewell to the friendly baby whale sharks. Then it is time to head home via speedboat to Malé airport for a hassle-free flight back to the UK.


The above price excludes:
• Any expenses of personal nature.
• Tips & portages.
• Early check-ins & late check-outs.
• Entrance fees and services not mentioned above.
• Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions above.


Prices are person based on 2 adults sharing and are subject to availability.



Offer Includes

  • Return flights
  • Airport taxes
  • 1 nights accommodation in Fairway Colombo, Superior Room on half board basis
  • 2 night accommodation in Amaya Lake, Dambulla, superior room on half board basis
  • 2 night accommodation in Amaya Hills in Kandy, superior room on half board basis
  • Air conditioned transportation with services of an English speaking chauffeur guide
  • 4 night accommodation in Makundu Island, Deluxe Bungalow on All Inclusive basis
  • Entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Return transfers in Maldives by shared Speed boat

Meal Plans

  • As per Itinerary