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Day 01: |
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Arrival to the Bandaranaike International Airport, you
will be met by our representatives and will be transferred
to a hotel in Colombo. Late afternoon commence City Tour of Colombo. Visit to old Parliament, New Parliament, Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Buddhist / Hindu Temples, Muslim Mosques, Pettah Market, Fort Area, Town Hall, Vihara Maha Devi Park and Residential Areas. Overnight stay at a Hotel in Colombo. |
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Day 02: |
| After breakfast proceed to Dambulla via Sigiriya en route visit the only Elephant orphanage in Asia.Afternoon proceed to Sigiriya and climb the Sigiriya rock fortress,citadel capital of Sri Lanka.Over night stay at a hotel in Dambulla. | |
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Day 03: |
| After breakfast proceed to Polonnaruwa, medieval capital of Sri Lanka.Visit "The Gal Vihara" the rock sculpture of the seated, standing and reclining Buddha, " Thuparamya" and "Thivanka", two image Houses built for the worship of Lord Buddha. Lunch at Polonnaruwa. Thereafter, return to Dambulla via Habarana. At Habarana enjoy an Elephant ride.(Optional).Overnight stay at a Hotel in Dambulla. | |
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Day 04: |
| After Breakfast proceed to Kandy via Matale en route visit the cave temples in Dambulla, which has 200 statues depicting Lord Buddha's previous Births. Visit Spice Gardens at Matale.Afternoon commence City Tour of Kandy including visits to " Dalada Maligawa", the Temple of the sacred Tooth relic of Lord Buddha, Arts and Crafts Centre and Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya. The Upper and Lower lake drive will also be part of this visit. In the evening witness a traditional Sri Lankan Cultural performance.Overnight stay at a hotel in Kandy. | |
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Day 05: |
| After Breakfast proceed to Nuwara-Eliya.En route visit the water falls,tea plantation and a factory to taste a cup of pure 'Ceylon tea'.(Optional visit to the only Sita temple in the world). Nuwara Eliya is a town located 6000ft above sea level with cool misty hills and colonial type cottages. This town is known as 'Little England' for its atmosphere that has been retained from times of British Rule.Overnight stay at a hotel in Nuwara Eliya. | |
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Day 06: |
| A fter breakfast proceed to Hambantota/Yala.Afternoon visit Ruhunu National Park Yala by jeep.Overnight stay at a hotel Hambantota/Yala. | |
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Day 07: |
| After breakfast leave
for South Coast Resort via Galle. En route visit the Galle Dutch fort. Galle is a city with a History of mainly Portuguese and Dutch influence. The oldest Protestant church in the country called the 'Groote Kerk' is located within the fort and built by the Dutch.Overnight stay at the Beach Resort. |
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Day 08-14: |
| Full day at leisure by the Beach | |
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Day 15: |
| Departure to London. | |
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Day 08: |
| Departure to Colombo overnight stay in Colombo | |
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Day 09: |
| Transfer to Airport for departure to Maldives arrives in Maldives you will be met by our representative and will be transferred to a beach resort. Rest of the day at leisure by the beach. Over night stay at the Resort. | |
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Day 10-14: |
Full day at leisure by the Beach |
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Day 15: |
| Departure to London. |