10 Days Sri Lanka & Maldives

After having breakfast, proceed to Dambulla. Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

“Sigiriya Rock Fortress, built by the young King Kasyapa in 5th century. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colorful frescoes. Combining baffling architectural features and sensual artistic values, the Lion Rock is a UNESCO World Heritage Site .as well as nominated to be the eighth wonder of the world- along with the Grand Canyon and Ancient Pyramids.”

“The king’s fortress complex was built on the flat top of the rock formation, extending to almost an acre, and the extensive ruins are still visible. The central fortress takes the form of a lion figure with gigantic paws. In English, it translates to ‘Lion Rock’, alluding to the time when travelers could climb through the open throat, “giriya”, of a lion, “sinha”. Today, the only remains are the lion’s gigantic paws, sculpted into the side of a 600-foot-tall rock rising above lush, green jungle.”

Next visit Dambulla Cave Temple.

Dambulla cave temple is another UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka.

Five separate caves contain about 150 absolutely stunning Buddha statues and paintings, some of Sri Lanka’s most important and evocative religious art.Sri Lanka has a long history of the presence and practice of Buddhism. The Dambulla cave temple represents one of the oldest sites for Buddhist monasticism, with a history as a pilgrimage site for twenty-two centuries. The massive cave temple complex is unique in Southeast Asia because monks carved the caves out from rock. Overnight stay at Dambulla.

• Overnight: in Dambulla.
• Meal Included: Breakfast at hotel.
• Accommodation: 3, 4, 5 stars hotels (Lahan Hotel Jeonju) as mentioned or similar.

After having breakfast, proceed to Kandy.

Enroute visit Spice Garden.

You will get knowledge about various plants and spices native to Sri Lanka.

Next Visit the Sacred Temple of Tooth Relic in Kandy, and the museum at the temple.

The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple.”

After Visit Kandy Lake and Gem Museum.

The museum exhibits rare minerals in the world which are found in Sri Lanka. The museum also gives its visitors detailed knowledge in how Sri Lankan minerals and gems outshine the ones found around the world.

Later in the evening watch cultural show with traditional Fireworks. Overnight stay at Kandy.

• Overnight: in Kandy.
• Meal Included: Breakfast at hotel.
• Accommodation: 3, 4, 5 stars hotels (Lahan Hotel Jeonju) as mentioned or similar.

After Breakfast you will drive towards Nuwara Eliya with a stop to visit the Kandy viewpoint.

Nuwara Eliya is a city in the tea country hills of central Sri Lanka. The city is the administrative capital of Nuwara Eliya District, with a picturesque landscape and temperate climate. It is at an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128 ft) and is considered to be the most important location for tea production in Sri Lanka.

Next visit tea plantations, a tea factory & waterfall.

At the tea plantations & a tea factory you will get an opportunity to learn more about Ceylon Tea & see tea manufacturing process.
While in your city tour at Nuwara Eliya you’ll visit Victoria Park. Victoria Park is a place to relax and enjoy the natural sights and clean mountain air.

In the evening leisure at Gregory Lake. Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya.

• Overnight: in Nuwara Eliya.
• Meal Included: Breakfast at hotel.
• Accommodation: 3, 4, 5 stars hotels (Lahan Hotel Jeonju) as mentioned or similar.

After breakfast proceed to Ella.

Ella is a small town in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka governed by an Urban Council. It is approximately 200 kilometers (120 mi) east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1,041 meters (3,415 ft) above sea level. The area has a rich biodiversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than surrounding lowlands, due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka.

While your tour in Ella you can see 9 Arch Bridge, Little Adams Peak & Ravana waterfall. Visit Flying Ravana. (Optional)

Flying Ravana Adventure Park is one-of-a-kind experience available in Sri Lanka, located amidst the luscious green
estates of Ella. Completed with its pride, Sri Lanka’s first-ever Mega zip-line.

The two-wire zip-line stretches for more than half a kilometer, slides at 80kmph, and offers a bird’s-eye view of the beautiful hills of the island.

The adventure park is exclusively designed for adventure enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies who prefer a not-so- ordinary hillside experience, offering ATV/quad bike rides, Abseiling, Archery, and Air rifling for a gripping outdoor experience.

Flying Ravana is truly Ella in all its glory. Overnight stay at Ella.

• Overnight: in Ella.
• Meal Included: Breakfast at hotel.
• Accommodation: 3, 4, 5 stars hotels (Lahan Hotel Jeonju) as mentioned or similar.

After having breakfast proceed to Bentota

Bentota is delightfully located along one of the finest beaches on the Southwest coast, and an ideal location to relax your mind with the Golden sandy beaches.

Spend your evening at leisure watching the waves as they bounce off the sun-kissed sands. Overnight stay at Bentota.

• Overnight: in Bentota.
• Meal Included: Breakfast at hotel.
• Accommodation: 3, 4, 5 stars hotels (Lahan Hotel Jeonju) as mentioned or similar.

After breakfast visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery – located 11 km (6.8 mi) south of Bentota, is a community-based turtle hatchery and turtle watching project set up by the Turtle Conservation Project (TCP) in association with the Wildlife Department of Sri Lanka.

Then you will visit mask manufacturing shops. Mask making is a popular tradition in Sri Lanka. Many Sri Lankan mask artisans ply their trade along the Western, Southwestern and Southern coasts of the island.

Also, you can do a Boat safari tour at Madu River. The Madu River area surrounding the river are all swampy marshlands covered in mangrove forests. It is interesting to note that mangroves play a huge part in preventing erosion. There are also over 50 kinds of butterflies and 25 kinds of mollusks found in the Madu River zone. While on your boat ride you can see those.

Visit Diyakawa Water Sports center for water sports

(Surfing, Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, body boarding, banana ride, tube ride, jet-ski, Snorkeling, diving,)

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight (please note that your departure flight from Sri Lanka should be scheduled for the evening).

We hope these seven days of inspiring experiences—distinctly different from typical tours—will leave you with unforgettable, lifelong memories.

• Meal Included: Breakfast at hotel.

Pure relaxation on pristine beaches and in turquoise lagoons.

• Overnight: in Maldives.
• Meal Included: Breakfast at hotel.
• Accommodation: 3, 4, 5 stars hotels (Lahan Hotel Jeonju) as mentioned or similar.

Pure relaxation on pristine beaches and in turquoise lagoons.

• Overnight: in Maldives.
• Meal Included: Breakfast at hotel.
• Accommodation: 3, 4, 5 stars hotels (Lahan Hotel Jeonju) as mentioned or similar.

Pure relaxation on pristine beaches and in turquoise lagoons.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight (please note that your departure flight from Maldives should be scheduled for the evening).

We hope these tree days of inspiring experiences—distinctly different from typical tours—will leave you with unforgettable, lifelong memories.

• Meal Included: Breakfast at hotel.