Sri Lanka in Depth + Maldive Dhoni Cruise (Hortons Plain)
Sri Lanka, Maldives
Offset: 22 Trees
Tour length 22 days
Negombo
Hulhidhoo
Sightseeing
In-depth Cultural
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About this tour
Explore the spiritual and scenic delights of Sri Lanka before discovering paradise in the Maldives. This three-week adventure combines the highlights of the Pearl of the Indian Ocean - from Buddhist temples to ancient cities and wild national parks - with a week cruising the crystal waters of the Maldives. Wildlife in Sri Lanka - Search for leopards, elephants and sambar deer on game drives in the country's national parks. Culture in Sri Lanka - Wander through ancient capitals, painted cave temples and climb the dramatic 'Sky Fortress'. Maldives Dhoni experience - Spend a week cruising, snorkelling, and relaxing amongst crystal clear waters.
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Tour ID 299177
Tour length 22 days
Language English
Group size 16
Age range 16 - 85
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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 through the Hill Country to Nuwara Eliya
Day 9: Take a walk in Horton Plains National Park or explore Nuwara Eliya
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
Day 22: Trip ends in Male
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