Sri Lanka in Depth + Maldive Dhoni Cruise (Adams Peak)
Sri Lanka, India, Maldives
natureOffset: 22 Trees
Tour length 22 days
home_pin Negombo
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home_pin Male
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Sailing
Beach
Beach
Group
Fully Guided
Explorer
Private Room
Shared Room
About this tour
Discover the Pearl of the Indian Ocean on this two-week tour of Sri Lanka. From ancient cities to gilded Buddhist temples and wild national parks, our itinerary ticks off the island's icons and more. Climb Lion's Rock at sunrise, explore Little England and the surrounding highlands and wind up on the beach in Koggala. Along the way, get a taste of Sri Lankan cuisine, sampling fragrant curries, fresh seafood and more. Wilpattu and Udawalawe National Parks - Take two jeep safaris in search of leopards, elephants, sambar deer and other wildlife Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla and Sigiriya - Wander through ancient capitals and painted cave temples and climb the dramatic 'Sky Fortress' Kandy and the Hill Country - Explore the 'Temple of the Tooth' and the lush tea plantations in cooler climates Want to explore further? - Combine this itinerary with seven extra days navigating the pristine waters of the Maldives on our extension trip (code: SLM)
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General information
Tour ID124872
Tour length22days
LanguageEnglish
Group size18
Age range16 - 85
Operated by
Explore!
Starting point
No.209, Lewis Place, Negombo 11500, Sri Lanka
Catamaran Beach Hotel, Hotel reception
18:00
End point
Airport Main Rd, Malé 22000, Maldives
Male Airport, Departures Hall
07:00
Itinerary
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Day 1: Join trip in Negombo
Day 2: Game drive in Wilpattu National Park drive to Anuradhapura
Day 3: Full day to walk up Mihintale Mount and explore Anuradhapura ancient citadel
Day 4: Visit Dambulla's cave temples en route to Giritale
Day 5: Visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa and drive to Sigiriya
Day 6: Climb Lion Rock at sunrise drive to Kandy
Day 7: Explore Kandy. Discover the Temple of the Tooth and Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
Day 8: Drive to Dalhousie for a night ascent of Adam's Peak
Day 9: Scenic drive to Nuwara Eliya. Visit a tea estate
Day 10: Take the train to Demodara, crossing the Nine Arch Bridge
Day 11: Drive to Udawalawe, explore the National Park by Jeep and visit the elephant transit home
Day 12: Drive to Koggala Beach via the Portuguese Fort at Galle
Day 13: Free time to relax on Koggala's quiet beaches
Day 14: Early morning to relax on the beach before driving to Colombo
Day 15: Fly to the Maldives and join trip in Male
Day 16: Sail to Vavuu Atoll and explore Kuda Anbaraa Island
Day 17: Snorkel in the clear waters of the Meemu Atoll
Day 18: Cruise to Dhiggaru Island for a Bodu Beru display
Day 19: Visit the traditional village of Felidhoo
Day 20: Discover Hulhidhoo reef before sailing to Fulidhoo
Day 21: Sail to Male stopping to snorkel at Embudhoo Reef