Maldives with Srilanka Tour

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Maldives with Srilanka Tour

Day 1

The Elephant Orphanage at Pinnawela

Meals: Dinner On your arrival in Sri Lanka you will be met by our Representative at the Airport and transferred to Kandy.En rout visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. At this orphanage you will find elephants of all ages, which are abandoned or otherwise unable to fend for themselves byway of being injured. They are looked after with loving care until such time they are ready to work or be freed back to the jungles. The elephants are also bathed daily in a river located across the orphanage. Overnight stay at Hotel Toapz, Kandy.

Day 2

Kandy

Meals: Breakfast / Dinner After the breakfast commence sightseen tour of Kandy. The Royal Botanical Gardens - Nature Walk : The history of this Botanical Gardens dates as far back as 1371 but established in 1816 as the Royal Botanical Gardens. At present, these is one of the largest (59 hectares) and well-kept botanical gardens in Asia, and contain about 4000 species being one of the largest collections of flora from sub tropical climates around the world. Temple of the Tooth : The Kandyan Kingdom was established after king Vimaladarmasuriya ascendant to the throne defeating Yamasinha Bandara in 1592 AD. The king immediately embraced Buddhism and brought the sacred Tooth Relic to Kandy The temple was originally built in two storeys by king Vimaladarmasuriya and subsequently erected a three storeyed building to house the tooth relic. Cultural Show : Witness a traditional “Uda Rata Natum” or“Kandyan Dance”. This centuries old classical art form is usually staged at night. The sensuous graceful movements of dancers clad a multi-colored costumes, which reflects the graceful nature of the land, will keep you entertained to the throbbing music of drummers. The Fire Walking Show is the high light of the evening, which leaves you spellbound. Overnight stay at Hotel Toapz, Kandy.

Day 3

Visit “Labukelle Tea Plantation”

Meals: Breakfast / Dinner After Breakfast leave for Nuwara Eliya en-route visiting. This estate of 543 hectares over 100 years of old situated in the Nuwara Eliya district at An elevation 1,585 meters above sea level. With a work force of 1,100 produces average 550,000 kilos of High Grown Tea annually. After the guided tour of the factory, you will be invited for a factory fresh cup of “Ceylon Tea”. Evening is free at leisure. Overnight stay at Galway Forest Lodge,Nuwara Eliya

Day 4

Bentota

Meals: Breakfast / Dinner After the breakfast do the sight seeing in Nuwara Eliya. Nuwara Eliya, City of Lights - which means the "city of lights" is also the city of eternal spring, where the air is pure, cool and distilled up through 1,884 meters; windswept pea lie shrouded in mist, while gaily clad tea pluckers wind their way among tea bushes. Thereafter the breakfast transfer to Bentota via Kithulgala. Kitulgala - is the place where the famous "Bridge on the River Kwai" film was made. Also the route travels close to few water-falls, St. Clares and Devon, en route. In the evening leisure at the Hotel. Overnight stay at Lihiniya Surf Hotel- Bentota.

Day 5

Colombo

Meals: Breakfast / Dinner After breakfast proceed to Colombo. In the evening do the ½ day city shopping tour of Colombo. Colombo - visit fort and Pettah areas and drive past the 100-year-old clock tower.Other places of interest are, a Hindu and a Buddhist temple, residential areas where you find the stately homes of the affluent, the Colombo museum, the Bandaranaike memorial international conference hall (BMICH). Also visit the ceramics corporation showrooms, the ODEL unlimited dress boutique and the majestic city shopping complex. Overnight stay at Grand Oriental Hotel, Colombo.

Day 6

Arrive Male

Meals: Breakfast / Dinner Assemble At The International Airport To Board A Flight To Male. It’s A Unique Holiday, Even The Transfer To Your Hotel From Male International Airport Is Quite Out Of The Ordinary : In A Boat Or A Seaplane. Arrive And Check In At Hotel. Enjoy Delicious Lunch And Dinner At Hotel. Overnight Stay In Male.

Day 7

Male

Meals: Breakfast / Dinner The Profusion Of Psychedelic Colors & The Abundance & Variety Of Life Underwater Have Fascinated Divers & Snorkelers Since Maldives Was Discovered As A Diving Destination. After Breakfast You Have Day Free To Enjoy The Water Activities. You Can Also Take The Male Island Tour (Optional). Lunch And Dinner At Hotel. Overnight Male.