Included in this offer :

• 11-night stay in hotels mentioned or similar
• Meals according to programme during the tour
• Flights departing from the city of your choice (with the offer Transport included)
• Transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle as per the itinerary
• Welcome and assistance at the airport
• A bottle of mineral water per person, per day
• Domestic flight between Colombo and Malé

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SRI LANKAN CULTURE + MALDIVES DREAM EXTENSION

Discover unique endemic ecosystems, inspiring heritage sites and ancient cities. Marvel at a vibrant culture of fine arts and crafts, and charming and hospitable people of diverse ethnicities and religious beliefs. And enjoy attractive beaches and tempting water sports, and beautiful landscapes with lazy lagoons.

Your day-by-day itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Colombo - Explore the commercial capital of Sri Lanka.

Day 2: Dambulla - You have the opportunity to visit an elephant orphanage. Then you will go to a Minneriya national park.

Day 3: Sigiriya - UNESCO Heritage Site, followed by a village walk.

Day 4: Head to Kandy, the Dambulla caves and the Spice Garden. Attend a cultural dance in Kandy.

Day 5: Head to Nuwara Eliya - Tea factory, Victoria Park.

Day 6: Yala National Park

Day 7: Galle - turtle hatchery

Day 8: Departure for the Maldives.

Day 9: Maldives

Day 10: Maldives

Day 11: Maldives

Day 12: Departure

Your detailed itinerary

DAY 1 | Arrival in Colombo

On arrival, you will be met by our representative. En route, you can visit the fishing village of Negombo. Transfer to the hotel. In the evening, you can take a guided tour of Colombo.

Colombo City Tour

This Colombo city tour takes you around the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo. Buzzing during the daytime, this colourful and culturally-rich city offers a fascinating insight into Sri Lanka's national psyche. During your short stay, you can visit the former Dutch Wolfendhal Church (built in 1749), a Hindu temple, the famous Gangarama temple facing Lake Beira. Walking around the city, you will also see a plethora of shopping centres with designer brands, beautifully landscaped gardens and colonial quarters such as the Dutch Hospital.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Colombo

DAY 2 | Dambulla

Afterwards, drive to Dambulla and visit the Millennium Elephant Orphanage en route.

Elephant Orphanage - Optional

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding facility for wild Asian elephants, located in the village of Pinnawala, 8 miles northeast of the town of Kegalle, in the province of Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka. Pinnawala has the largest captive elephant herd in the world. Transfer to the hotel and check in.

In the evening, visit Minneriya National Park.

Minneriya National Park

Minneriya National Park is located between Habarana and Polonnaruwa. Covering an area of 8890 hectares, the park is an ideal place to observe elephants and leopards. The park's vegetation consists of mixed evergreens and scrubland. The important feature of this park is that the Minneriya Reservoir, built in the 3rd century, is located in the park. During the dry season, the Minneriya Reservoir becomes the ideal place to observe natural wildlife. Minneriya National Park is home to 24 species of mammals, 160 species of birds, 75 species of butterflies, 9 species of amphibians, 26 species of fish and 25 species of reptiles. Transfer to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Dambulla.

DAY 3 | Sigiriya

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, visit Sigiriya.

Sigiriya

This UNESCO World Heritage Site, a spectacular rock fortress, is one of Sri Lanka's main attractions. The most impressive features of this unique complex are the water gardens, the frescoes of beautiful girls, the wall of mirrors with ancient graffiti on it, the lion platform and the 1.6-hectare summit, which was entirely covered with buildings during Sigiriya's glory days. Built by King Kashyapa (477-495 AD), the 'Lion Rock' is an unusually beautiful citadel that soars a stunning 200m out of the scrubby jungle.

Walking around a village

Walk through this archetypal Sri Lankan village. The trek begins with a scenic walk along the bund of a Wewa (man-made reservoir). The amazing birdlife, butterflies and the chance of spotting a crocodile only add to the charm of this hike. Watch the villagers go about their morning fishing or washing clothes on the outskirts of the lake. We start by fording a shallow stream, then cross a wider tributary using a local farmer's catamaran to inspect the Chena crops (slash and burn agriculture). With the help of the farmer, pick some fresh vegetables from the field. Transfer to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Dambulla.

DAY 4 | Kandy

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will head to Kandy. En route, you can visit the Dambulla cave temple and the Spice Garden.

Dambulla cave temple

Located in the North Central Province, this UNESCO World Heritage Site, which dates back to the 1st century BC, is an amazing complex of 05 caves, first used as a refuge by an ancient king who commissioned magnificent images carved into the living rock on regaining his throne. Subsequent kings made further improvements and the caves contain more than 150 images of the Buddha, the largest of which is a colossal 15-metre figure. There are inscriptions in the caves dating back to the 2nd century BC and on the walls there are numerous paintings, most of which belong to the Kandy period (early 19th century).

After the tour, return to Kandy and visit the Matale Spice Garden en route.

Spice Garden

The island has been famous for its spices since medieval times and is considered to be one of the main reasons why the Europeans conquered the island and the Arabs traded there from the 14th century. The best thing about this visit is the chance to identify the real plants producing the spice that you know so well and use in your everyday life. A qualified guide will give a guided tour of the garden and a presentation of its products. Enjoy a special head and shoulder massage in the spice garden.

Arrive at the hotel.

In the evening, you can take a tuk tuk ride and tour the city of Kandy. Visit a batik factory, a gemstone museum and the Tooth Relic Temple in Kandy.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

A charming and exotic city, the capital of the hill country and last bastion of the Sinhalese kings is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that retains an aura of grandeur that has not been lost over time. Surrounded by hills, with a tranquil lake at its centre, it is the site of the famous temple dedicated to the Buddha's tooth relic and the Royal Botanical Gardens, home to one of the world's finest collections of orchids.

You can attend a cultural dance in Kandy.

DAY 5 | Nuwara Eliya

After a fresh breakfast, you will drive to Nuwara Eliya, where you can see the tea pickers at work in the tea plantations. You can visit the tea plantation and experience walking among the floppy tea plants and talking to the tea pickers.

Tea factory

Sri Lanka is one of the world's largest tea exporters, with a thriving tea industry dominating the central highlands of the island. Introduced to the country by British tea planter James Taylor in 1867, tea has irreversibly changed the topography, and even the demography, of the country.

Check-in at the hotel.

In the evening you can take a guided tour of Nuwara Eliya, including Victoria Park, the Pink Post Office and St Clare's Waterfall.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

DAY 6 | Yala

After breakfast at the hotel, you will head to Yala and visit the Ravana Waterfall and Ravana Cave en route.

Check-in at the hotel in Yala.

In the evening, experience the wilderness of Yala National Park in 4x4 jeeps.

Yala National Park

Yala National Park is a vast area of forests, grasslands and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean in south-eastern Sri Lanka. It is home to wild animals such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species. Inland, Sithulpawwa is an ancient Buddhist monastery. The nearby caves contain rock paintings dating back centuries. To the southwest, Magul Maha Viharaya also has ancient Buddhist ruins. Both are places of pilgrimage.

Transfer to the hotel

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Yala.

DAY 7 | Galle

After breakfast at the hotel, head to Galle and visit the Kataragama Temple.

Continue to Galle and you can visit the turtle hatchery.

Arrive at the hotel.

In the evening, you can walk around the Galle Fort.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 8 | Start of your extension to the Maldives

After breakfast, departure for Bandaranaike international airport (approx. 155 km from Galle) to visit the Maldives. Travel time: approx. 2h20.

The flight to Velana airport (Maldives) takes about 1h10.

On arrival, our representatives will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign and will assist you with the transfer to the resort at the airport by domestic flight and then by speedboat.

Once you've reached the resort, you can check into your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day on an all-inclusive meal plan.

Please note: You need to be at the airport approximately 3 hours before departure.

DAY 9 | Maldives

After breakfast, you can enjoy the resort's facilities and activities on your own.

Explore the white sandy beach on an all-inclusive package.

DAY 10 | Maldives

After breakfast, you can enjoy the resort's facilities and activities on your own.

Explore the white sandy beach on an all-inclusive package.

DAY 11 | Maldives

After breakfast, you can enjoy the resort's facilities and activities on your own.

Explore the white sandy beach on an all-inclusive package.

DAY 12 | Return

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for departure.

Please note that you must be at the airport 3 hours before departure.

Fly to the international airport from the resort by seaplane.

Your Accommodation

During your tour, you'll stay for 11 nights in the following 4* or 5* (local standards) hotels or similar:

• Columbo: 1 night at Galadari Hotel 5* or similar
• Dambulla: 2 nights at Amaya Lake Dambulla 4* or similar
• Kandy: 1 night at Amaya Hills Kandy 4* or similar
• Nuwara Eliya: 1 night at Araliya Red - Nuwara Eliya 4* or similar
• Yala : 1 night at Chaarya Resort & Spa 4* or similar
• Galle : 1 night at The Heritage Hotel 4* or similar
• Maldives : 4 nights at Rahaa Resort Maldives 4* or similar

Board

During your tour, you'll enjoy the meals mentioned in the program.

During your stay in the Maldives, you'll be accommodated on an all-inclusive basis.

USEFUL THINGS TO KNOW

• Flight times and hotel names will be given at the time of voucher dispatch, i.e. a maximum of 48 hours before departure.
• **For people booking the "hotel only" package (without international flight), please let us know your flight details as soon as possible via the contact form in "Help and contact" at the bottom of the page, so that we can organize your transfers **
• Return airport/hotel transfers are provided.
• Domestic flights between Colombo and Malé are included.
• Tips for drivers and guides.

GUIDES

Driver-guides speak English.

Good to know

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.

Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.

For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.

Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination, are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.

The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes. Please note that alcohol abuse is harmful to your health, and is to be consumed with moderation.

You must be of legal age and able to produce an identification document in order to enter the casinos. Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency... Call 09 74 75 13 13 (no surcharge).

Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.

Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.

See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.

In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.

You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.

You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.

There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.

Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.

In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.

Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.

Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: http://eco-calculateur.aviation-civile.gouv.fr

Formalities

The following details apply to any British citizen who, during a trip sold by PerfectStay goes to a foreign country. The following is a resource directing you to information related to your travel formalities (identification documents, vaccines, VISA, safety, travel advice, etc.), and may be subject to change. Please note that Brexit negotiations are likely to include travel document modifications, therefore please regularly check most updated information. Please see official resource for British citizens wishing to travel:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

The official UK Foreign Travel site has updates on safety and security, including incidents such as pickpocketing and robbery, along with larger incidents such as measuring the risk of terrorism.
Detailed country by country here:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

If you are travelling with minors, please be sure to verify whether or not you will require a consent: https://www.gov.uk/permission-take-child-abroad

Please note that these details serve as a guiding resource in order to ensure that you have access to important information in order to pursue the necessary travel formalities required before travelling abroad with PerfectStay. Please note that PerfectStay will not engage in obtaining travel documents for you, such as visas, and you are solely responsible for knowing the potential health risks you may face in the course of your travels for which you may require vaccinations or medications. PerfectStay is not responsible for ensuring your travel formalities are properly undertaken and will only act as an intermediary directing you to resources which have been known to provide reliable information concerning travel formalities specific to British citizens.

VACCINE

For information concerning travel health requirements (vaccinations, health risks, etc.) please see the following resources:
https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries
https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations.aspx
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/travel-vaccinations/

VISA

As of August 1, 2019, nationals of 46 countries are exempt from visa fees for stays of less than 30 days. However, a free ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) must be requested on the Internet at http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/ (this is an official site which should be used to the exclusion of all others). It is possible to submit your ETA request upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport (http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/visainfo/apply.jsp?locale=fr_FR#byapp ; https://www.airport.lk/passenger_guide/arrival_info/immigration.php).

Travellers wishing to stay for 30 to 90 days as tourists are only allowed to enter the country upon presentation of a paid ETA. This authorisation may only be requested from the Sri Lankan embassy or consulate in the country of residence before departure.

For the latest information on which travel documents (visas, passports, etc.) British citizens will require by destination, please see the following resources:
https://visacentral.co.uk/visa-quick-check
https://www.passportindex.org/comparebyPassport.php?p1=uk&fl=&s=yes
https://www.travisa.com/Visa_Search

IDENTITY

Please be sure to verify that your necessary Identification documents (passport and/or ID card dependent upon the country to which you will be travelling) have valid expiration dates, i.e. verify your ID documents have not yet expired. Also, be sure to remember to bring these necessary documents with you. It is also recommended to make copies of all travel documents in the event of an emergency.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.

Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.

To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.

The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

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