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Sri Lanka And Maldives Family Trip
Sri Lanka combined beautifully with the Maldives for a perfect family trip. Sri Lanka equals adventure and discovery whereas the Maldives inspires pure relaxation. Discover thoroughly Sri Lanka: luxuriously verdant background, admire the wildlife scene, timeless varied scenery, Buddhist ruins, enjoy a safari, savor a traditional meal made by the Sri Lankans, stroll through the tea plantations… Sunshine, warm sea and temperatures, unlimited fun activities, multicolor marine life await you in the Maldives. 4 days in a 4-star Paradise Island Resort: enjoy scuba diving and snorkeling, other watersports are also available. Laze out on the beach or go for a sunset stroll. This itinerary is a real success recipe for a family trip. Book your tickets now.
Day 1
Airport - Negombo
Arrival in Colombo where you will be met by a representative of our local agency and taken to your hotel in Negombo.
In the afternoon you will enjoy a two-hour boat trip in Muthurajawela. While navigating through the lagoon, located between Negombo and Colombo, you'll discover nature reserves with specific flora and fauna and the mangrove. You can also learn about the local fishermen and farmers' way of life.
Dinner and night at the 3-star Club Hotel Dolphin (or similar).
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Day 2
Negombo – Pinnawala – Dambulla - Sigiriya
You will leave the hotel after breakfast to see the baby elephants at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. The orphaned calves were usually abandoned by their mother or their habitat was destroyed through deforestation. You can watch the elephants as they get fed and have a bath in the river.
The next stop on your trip will be Dambulla. The cave-temple complex dating from 1stcentury BC includes five caves used as sanctuaries covered in stunning Buddhist murals.
You will also walk around Dambulla's renowned produce market.
Dinner and night at the 3-star Sigiriya Hotel (or similar).
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Day 3
Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya
After breakfast you will start the day by climbing to the top of Lion Rock in Sigiriya, where you can see the remains of the Sigiriya fortress. The citadel was built in the 5thcentury AD and overlooks the surrounding valleys.
You will then drive to Polonnaruwa, the second capital of Sri Lanka. While travelling through the countryside around Habanara, you will go on an exciting elephant ride.
You will visit the cultural site of Polonnaruwa on bicycle, since the remains extend over 15 km2. Polonnaruwa became the island's capital from the 10thcentury AD and only remained so for two centuries. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982.
Dinner and night at the 3-star Sigiriya Hotel (or similar).
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Day 4
Sigiriya - Matale - Madulkelle
You will have an early breakfast and head out to the spice garden in Matale. Here you will learn everything about cinnamon, cloves, ginger, lemongrass, cocoa and many other spices.
This will be followed by a 2 h 30 min walk around the pepper, cocoa and rubber plantations all the way to the Sudu Ganga river, which means “white river”.
Dinner and night at the Madulkelle Tea & Eco Lodge (or similar).
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Day 5
Madulkelle - Kandy
After breakfast you will go on a hike to explore the plantations and villages of the region.
Then you'll head for Kandy, the last royal capital of the island. It's famous for the legendary relic of the Tooth of Buddha, kept at the Temple of Dalada Maligawa.
To round up the day you will watch traditional dancing that will include fire walking.
Dinner and night at the Spring Villas (or similar).
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Day 6
Kandy - Peradeniya - Kandy
After breakfast you will attend the morning ceremony at the temple in Kandy.
You will then proceed to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Peradeniya. Walking around the gardens you'll discover a richly diverse vegetation that includes an orchid collection, a giant fig tree, cannonball trees, giant bamboos, cabbage palms, Assam rubber trees and sea coconut trees.
You will have the rest of the day to visit Kandy.
Dinner and night at The Spring Villas (or similar).
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Day 7
Kandy - Maussawa
You will spend the day exploring the Maussawa Estate.
This is an idyllic place for nature lovers. After a lovely lunch prepared with local organic produce you can immerse yourself in this preserved environment: walk along the rice paddies, wander around the small streets of the village and even go for a swim in the river!
Dinner and night at the Eco Lanka Villa (or similar).
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Day 8
Maussawa - Nuwara Eliya - Ella
You will start the day with a hearty breakfast before driving to Nuwara Eliya.
On the road you will see the tea terraces and stop at a tea factory where you can learn how tea is manufactured. You'll be invited to sample different teas.
On arrival you will discover the town and its history.
You will then hop in a tuk-tuk to Nanu Oya train station, where you will board a local train going to Ella. You will love the epic journey across the tea-covered hills and seeing the many beautiful waterfalls.
The day will end with the ascent of Little Adam's Peak.
Dinner and night at the 4-star 98 Acres Resort (or similar).
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Day 9
Ella - Kuda Oya
After breakfast you will leave Ella and drive to the Kuda Oya nature site.
Once the camp has been set up, you will get a bike to allow you to meander around the small streets of the village and get close to the villagers.
Here you can discover many species ofbirds. With a bit of luck you can even see elephants!
Dinner and night at the Kuda Oya Camp (or similar).
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Day 10
Kuda Oya - Udawalawe
You will leave for Uda Walawe National Park just after breakfast.
You will go on safari in this superb wildlife reserve, which looks very much like an African reserve in terms of habitats and wildlife.
To watch the animals more closely, particularly elephants, you will stop at a reservoir where they come to drink.
Dinner and night at the 4-star Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort (or similar).
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Day 11
Udawalawe - Anguruwatota
In the morning you will head for Anguruwatota in a canoe. During this excursion you will navigate on the Kalu Ganga river, making several stops on the way to admire the vegetation, the fauna and see the diamond panners at work.
Lunch will be a picnic by the river.
At the end of the day you can relax in your tent.
The evening will be spent around a campfire and a Sri Lankan family will cook you a traditional meal.
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Day 12
Anguruwatota - Colombo
After breakfast you will head back to Colombo.
This is the economic capital of Sri Lanka thanks to its port, the largest one in Central Asia.
Discover the city's history through the various architectural styles of each district's buildings such as religious edifices, castles and skyscrapers, or by visiting the National Museum.
Free time for lunch.
Night at the 3-star Lake Lodge (or similar).
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Day 13
Colombo - Airport
After breakfast it's time to leave. Your driver will take you to Colombo International Airport.
Arrival in Malé where one of our representatives will meet you, and transfer to your villa by fast boat.
Dinner and night at the 4-star Paradise Island Resort.
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Day 14 - 15
BEACH HOLIDAY in the Maldives
Enjoy your freedom and make the most of these four days at the 4-star Paradise Island Resort and Spa. You and your family will stay in a superior beach bungalow on a half-board basis (breakfasts and dinners included).
Enjoy the atoll, the delicious cuisine and the various activities offered by the hotel.
This Sri Lanka-Maldives combined tour is ideal for the whole family, allowing you to discover new horizons and still have time to relax on gorgeous beaches with crystal-clear waters.
Dinner and night at the 4-star Paradise Island Resort.
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Day 16
HOTEL – AIRPORT
Transfer to Malé Airport for your flight home.
In-flight meal, service and night.
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£1835 per person, based on a family of 4 people
The price includes :
- Airport transfers on arrival/departure and 24/7 assistance;
- Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle for airport transfers, for the tour itself and the visit of sites with an English-speaking driver guide. This is a private tour so you will be on your own (as a couple, a family or a group of friends, etc.) and your driver guide will escort you for the duration of your stay;
- Hotel accommodation as stated in the itinerary (half board basis);
- Entrance fees for the sites mentioned in the tour notes;
- Photography permits except at the Temple of the Tooth of Buddha.
- Airport/Hotel/Airport transfers in a rapid boat in the Maldives;
- 3 nights at the Paradise Island 4 stars Hotel (Superior beach Villa, half board basis).
The price doesn’t include :
- Flights;
- Excursions and visits not mentioned in the tour notes;
- Personal spending money and incidental expenditure;
- Insurance.