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We Love —
- Enjoy the adventure of a lifetime with a private tour of Sri Lanka's highlights and a luxury beach break in the Maldives.
- During your tour, you'll discover sites such as Dambulla, the Udawalawe National Park, Kandy and Matale, all while staying in charming 4* hotels and enjoying upgraded half board dining.
- At the end of your tour, you'll be whisked away to the Cinnamon Dhonveli Resort Maldives 4*, for a 3, 5 or 7-night break in a gorgeous Beach Bungalow with All Inclusive dining!
Your Destinations —
Sri Lanka
Maldives
With some of the best diving and snorkelling in the world, the clear waters of the Maldives are a magnet for anyone with an interest in marine life. The richness and variety is astonishing; dazzling coral walls, magnificent caves and schools of brightly coloured tropical fish await you when you get down to the reef. In deeper waters lurk manta rays, turtles, sharks and even the world’s largest fish, the whale shark. The best bit? The water is so warm many people don’t even wear a wetsuit.
Our Offer —
8 Nights
5-night tour in Sri Lanka
3-night-stay in at Cinnamon Dhonveli Resort 4* in the Maldives
10 Nights
5-night tour in Sri Lanka
5-night-stay in at Cinnamon Dhonveli Resort 4* in the Maldives
12 Nights
5-night tour in Sri Lanka
7-night-stay in at Cinnamon Dhonveli Resort 4* in the Maldives
Your Itinerary In Brief —
Day 1: Arrival in Habarana
Day 2: Habarana - Dambulla - Matale - Kandy
Day 3: Kandy
Day 4: Kandy - Nanu Oya - Ella - Udawalawe
Day 5: Udawalawe - Colombo
Day 6: Colombo - Maldives
Day 7 - 8, 10 or 12: Maldives
Day 9, 11 or 13: Maldives - Departure to the UK
Your Tour Itinerary —
Upon your arrival at Colombo International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a professional Chauffeur Guide Lecturer representative. After the formalities at the airport you will be escorted to your air conditioned vehicle and thereafter you will be proceeding to Habarana. (Approx Travel Time from Airport to Habarana - 03 to 04 Hours drive). Upon arrival check in to the hotel and relax.
Diner and overnight at Habarana Village by Cinnamon or similar.
Day 2: Habarana - Dambulla - Matale - Kandy
Today after breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed to visit Dambulla Cave Temple. (Approx Travel Time from Habarana to Dambulla - 15 to 20 Minute drive).
Dambulla Cave Temple is a vast isolated rock mass and it was here that king Valagambahu took refuge in the 01st century B.C. He later turned the caves into a rock temple. Dambulla is a world heritage site and is the most impressive of Sri Lanka’s cave temples. The complex of five caves with over 2000 sq. meters of painted walls and ceiling found here are over 2000 years old and is the largest area of painting found in the world. The caves contain over 150 images of the Buddha of which the largest is the colossal figure of the Buddha carved out of rock and spanning 14 meters. Dambulla is a massive rock from the surrounding plains of Dambulla of 600 feet high which includes climbing of steps as well as walking on the plain boulder. *Not recommended for clients with walking difficulties.
On completion proceed to visit the Spice Garden in Matale. (Approx Travel Time from Dambulla to Matale - 1 to 1 ½ Hours drive). Matale is famous for spice gardens. For centuries, spices have been one of Sri Lanka's celebrated exports. Spices are mostly grown in home gardens (as a home industry) and used not only to flavor food but also for medicine and cosmetics. On completion continue your journey to Kandy and check in to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight accommodation at Thilanka Kandy or similar.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Royal Botanical gardens. (Approx Travel Time from Kandy to Peradeniya - 15 to 20 Minutes’ drive). This was originally the King’s own royal pleasure garden that was later converted in to a botanic garden and opened to the public. At the Royal Botanical Gardens at ‘Peradeniya’ you could treat your eyes to an amazing, wide and rare collection of tropical and temperate, exotic and indigenous flora, and an orchid house with the largest collection in Asia. On completion, embark on a city tour of Kandy.
Later in the afternoon, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic. This relic is a Buddhist temple in the City of Kandy. It is considered the foremost sacred place of worship in the Buddhist World. According to legend, the tooth was taken from the Buddha as he lay on his funeral pyre. It immediately became an object of great reverence and was enshrined in a series of nested jeweled reliquaries. On the outside, the temple buildings are not magnificent or elaborately decorated. While with red roofs, they cluster around Kandy Lake. In striking contrast to the plain exterior, the interiors of the temple buildings are richly carved and decorated with inlaid woods, ivory and lacquer. The relic of the tooth is kept in a two story inner shrine fronted by two large elephant tusks.
After that, witness a Cultural Dance performance in the evening. These classical dance forms are associated with the performance of various rituals and ceremonies which are centuries old. Based on the folk religion and folk beliefs, these dances date back before the advent and acceptance of Buddhism by the Sinhalese people in the third century B.C. On completion, return to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure, enjoying the hotel amenities.
Dinner and overnight accommodation at Thilanka Kandy or similar.
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed to the railway station to catch your train to Nanu Oya. Please note that the train tickets are subject to availability. You will leave to railway station, and board the train to leave for Nanu Oya. Enjoy the picturesque journey, the train snaking its way through the mountains through the tea country. The vehicle will follow you to Nanu Oya, the last station before Nuwara Eliya. On arrival at the Nanu Oya railway station, you will be picked up by your chauffeur guide and proceed to Ella (Approx Travel Time from Nanu Oya to Ella - 1 1/2 to 2 Hrs drive).
Ella is a small sleepy village positioned high in the mountains, on the southern edge of Sri Lanka's Hill Country. Most visitors happy to be there many days. But if you are willing to pass through out of town, you can find plenty of things to do to keep you occupied. It's situated in the middle of beautiful countryside, with small vegetable plots in the valleys, tea plantations on the hill slopes and forests on the tops. On completion proceed to Udawalawe (Approx Travel Time from Ella to Udawalawe - 2 to 3 Hrs drive). On arrival, check in to the hotel and free for leisure.
Dinner and overnight accommodation at Grand Udawalawe Resort or similar.
Day 5: Udawalawe - Colombo
Udawalawe , located approximately 200 km south-east of Colombo city, is a major ecotourism destination in Sri Lanka. The 30,821 hectares dry zone game park has an annual rainfall of 1524 mm and an average temperature of 29.4°C. It is most famous for the many elephants that live there (about 400 in total). During a visit, it is not unusual to see whole herds of adults and young elephants feeding or bathing and playing in the water! In addition to this main attraction, the park is home to many water buffalo, water monitor lizards, sambar deer, monkeys and the occasional leopard, as well as being an exciting location for bird enthusiasts. After visiting this park, continue to Colombo (Approx Transfer time from Udawalawe to Colombo: 4 to 5 Hrs). On arrival, check in to your hotel in Colombo and spend the rest of the day at leisure, enjoying the hotel amenities.
Dinner and overnight accommodation at Trilium Hotel or similar.
Today after breakfast you will be transferred to the Colombo International Airport to catch your flight to transfer to Maldives, with all the happy memories of the Sri Lanka (Approx Travel Time from Colombo to Airport - 45 mins - 1 Hrs drive). After the arrival at Maldives airport you will be met by one of the local representatives and thereafter you will be escorted to the resort representative in the airport. Then you will be transferred to the resort through a speed boat. Speedboat transfer takes 25 minutes from Male International Airport.
Dinner and overnight accommodation at Cinnamon Dhonvelhi Reosrt or similar.
Day 7 - 8, 10 or 12: Maldives
Spend relaxing days in the sun, enjoying the facilities at the hotel by the beach or pool.
Dinner and overnight accommodation at Cinnamon Dhonvelhi Reosrt or similar.
Day 9, 11 or 13: Maldives - Departure to the UK
After enjoying all the facilities at the hotel, you will be transferred to the Maldives Airport to catch your flight back home.
Your Tour Hotels —
Our members will stay at the following 4* hotels in Standard Rooms with upgraded Half Board meals included as per itinerary.
Guests staying on Christmas Eve/Day (24th/25th December) will have an additional fee added to the cost of their booking, payable for mandatory gala dinners on these dates.
Your Hotels
Kandy: Thilanka Hotel 4* in a Standard Room or similar
Udawalawe: Grand Udawalawe Resort 4* in a Standard Room or similar
Colombo: Trilium Hotel 4* in a Standard Room or similar
2 Adults
+ 1 Child
or
3 Adults
Please note: the bed for the 3rd guest sharing is likely to be a sofa bed or camp style bed. If any of these hotels are not available, hotels of a similar standard will be found.
Cinnamon Dhonveli Resort Maldives 4* —
Following your Sri Lanka Tour, you will enjoy a 3, 5 or 7-night stay in a Beach Bungalow, on an All Inclusive Board Basis (breakfast, lunch and evening meal with a selection of snacks and drinks).
Just for you:
- Complimentary excursion per person per stay (choice of sunset fishing, night fishing or dolphin watching)
- All applicable current local taxes
Set in the Kaafu Atoll, this resort is the Maldive's best kept secret for those looking a paradise of water sports. Its world-famous Pasta Point is the ideal place to head out on your board and surf the waves, in addition to enjoying diving, snorkeling and much more! With thatched roof bungalows and villa, in addition to a variety of dining options, and a number of excursions around the stunning islands, this is sure to be the perfect sunshine escape.
Some services may incur additional charges, payable locally.
Your Room —
This offer is based on a Beach Bungalow.
It may be possible to upgrade to a Water Bungalow at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee.
Beach Bungalow
3 Adults
or
2 Adults
+ 1 Child
Please note: the bed for the 3rd guest sharing is likely to be a sofa bed or camp style bed.
Your Board Basis —
This offer is based on an All Inclusive stay (Breakfast, lunch and evening meal with a selection of snacks and drinks).
It may be possible to upgrade to Premium All Inclusive at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee.
Please find the breakdown of these packages here.
Guests staying on Christmas Eve (24th December) will have an additional fee added to the cost of their booking, payable for mandatory gala dinners on these dates.
Please note: some dining outlets/menu items and premium, branded and international drinks may not be included and may incur a surcharge payable locally. Meals, snacks and drinks may be available at selected times only.
Your Time —
Spend a moment alongside the resort’s swimming pool, set next to the beach, while moments of tranquility can be enjoyed at the Mandara Spa. Choose from a selection of massages and rejuvenating solutions, including a warm stone massage or the Elemis exotic lime bath.
Your Included Excursions —
Our members have the choice of ONE of the following excursions included in their stay.
Sunset Fishing or Night Fishing: Fish the Maldivian way! Enjoy fishing whilst the sun goes down when sailing in a Dhoni, a traditional Maldivian boar. With a hand-held line with bait, watching the sunset in the distant horizon, you'd be able to catch some fish with a little bit of luck. Your catch can be prepared the following day for you by the in-house chef.
Dolphin Watching: The Maldives have received much attention as a great location for its magnificent sea life, among which dolphin spotting is a highlight in the North Male Atoll waters. Enjoy the refreshing wind in your hair and spray of the Indian Ocean on your face while searching for dolphins on a traditional Dhnoi boat.
Your Optional Excursions —
Our members can choose to add the following excursions at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee - subject to availability.
Hot Air Ballooning in Kandalama
Take off Place: Kandalama / Dambulla Take off Time: around 6 am
Flight Area: Kandalama/Sigiriya depending on wind direction
Flight Duration: 1 Hour (+/-10min depending on weather and terrain)
Pick Up Time: Kandalama a 5.15 am or Sigiriya/Habarana at 4.50 am (May vary depending on hotel locations)
Package Includes
- Transfer from/to hotel
- Snack Breakfast before take-off (bun, tea-coffee, banana)
- 1-hour Balloon Flight
- Cold Water on board
- Glass of Champagne - Juice - water and cake on landing
Terms and Conditions
- This is highly subject to availability upon client’s confirmation
- Each balloon flight will be a shared flight
- Depending upon weather conditions, the operation of flight will vary. Any cancellation due to a change of the weather condition will be refundable
- The excursions are done only from 01 Nov 2019 till 30 April 2020
- Maximum capacity in a flight is 10 guests on particular day
Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress
Your Journey —
Flights: You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process.
The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers: All transfers are included for flight-inclusive offers as well as a speedboat transfer in the Maldives.
For inbound transfer arrangements please confirm with your transfer provider when you arrive. Alternatively, please check with the reception of your accommodation. If you still require assistance, please call the transfer provider directly.
