POST- GLOBAL HEALTH SUMMIT TOUR - SRI LANKA & MALDIVES
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Travel with Hussle Free Tour Booking with NO CANCELLATION PENALTY if you cancel before Sept 30, 2023- Deluxe/First class comfortable hotels
- All meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Services of local Professional English-Speaking Guide
- Private deluxe air conditioned chauffeur driven motor coach for Transfers, sightseeing & Excursions
- Entrance tickets to the places of visit
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours
- 06 Hours CME Credits.
- Polonnaruwa – UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Sacred city of Anuradhapura – UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress – UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Tea Plantation and Factory experience.
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Jan 07, 2024 Arrive in COLOMBO, SRI LANKA
Arrive at Colombo airport, Sri Lanka. After clearing your immigration / custom formalities, you will be welcomed at the arrival lounge by your local English-speaking guide.
Enjoy the tour of Colombo Visit Colombo’s Pettah Floating Market located on Bastian Mawatha in Pettah selling local produce and local handicraft. Visit Arcade Independence Square, Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, Old Parliament Building with its Presidential Secretariat with its British colonial architecture., Galle Face Green an Ocean side urban park along the coast line, Bandaranayaike Memorial International Conference Hall before returning to your hotel.
Overnight in Colombo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Enjoy the tour of Colombo Visit Colombo’s Pettah Floating Market located on Bastian Mawatha in Pettah selling local produce and local handicraft. Visit Arcade Independence Square, Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, Old Parliament Building with its Presidential Secretariat with its British colonial architecture., Galle Face Green an Ocean side urban park along the coast line, Bandaranayaike Memorial International Conference Hall before returning to your hotel.
Overnight in Colombo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Jan 08, 2024: COLOMBO – DAMBULLA – POLONNARUWA – DAMBULLA
After breakfast, départ by your air-conditioned motor-coach for Dambulla. Arrive in the afternoon in Dambulla. Early afternoon, meet with your Local Tour Guide at the hotel lobby where you will briefed on the journey you are about to embark upon. Thereafter, proceed to explore the ruins of Polonnaruwa. As you journey to Dambulla, catch glimpses of Coconut cultivation Fields and vast areas of Paddy Fields in the outskirts of the city, as well as natural & man made reservoirs that support the agricultural industry of the village folk.
As your journey deepens into the northern part of the island you will be able to witness exotic birds, Monitor Lizards, grey Buffalos and overly friendly Monkeys.
Rising with the decline of Anuradhapura, the city of Polonnaruwa –medieval capital & crown jewel of King Parakramabahu I remains superior proof of ancient culture & heritage blended with religious beliefs.
Walk across its scattered walls of the World Heritage Site – blessed by stupas, resting Buddha statues, irrigation canals and fantastically carved Hindu sculptures – while observing the relic house – Watadage – which boasts of beautiful stone carvings. Take a close glance and you will realize a subtle Hindu influence on architecture and statues found in Polonnaruwa. Or sit by the side of Galviharaya and observe the absolute beauty gushing out of every bend of its huge Buddhist statues. Nissankamalla Council Chamber is however, a headspinning beauty to just sit back and observe with its swaying pillars reminding the aesthetics of a powerful kingdom which rests beside Parakrama Samudraya – sea of Parakramabahu & masterpiece of irrigation! Return to your hotel after the tour.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Jan 09, 2024: DAMBULLA – ANURADHAPURA – DAMBULLA
After an early breakfast, journey to the sacred city of Anuradhapura. Anuradhapura is known to be the first capital and undoubtedly is the grandest city of the ancient Sri Lanka. It is the home of two World Heritage sites. Many places of historical and archaeological interest could be visited here. Sri Maha Bodhi (Sacred Bo-Tree) was brought as a sampling of the tree under which Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenment and it is over 2,200 years old and is the oldest historically documented tree in the world. At Brazen Palace (2nd century B.C), the 1600 stone columns you see are all that is left of a magnificent multi-storied residence for monks Ruwanweliseya (2nd century B.C) is the most famous of all the Dagobas. It originally depicted the perfect ‘bubble shape” that modern restoration has not been able to accurately reproduce. ‘Samadhi’ Buddha statue (4th century AD) is one of the most famous statues, depicting the Buddha in a state of ‘Samadhi’ or deep meditation. Isurumuniya rock temple (3rd century B.C) is well known for its rock carvings. Mihintale is commonly believed by Sri Lankans to be
the meeting place of the Buddhist monk Mahinda, son of Emperor Ashoka of India, and King Devanampiyatissa in the 3rd century BC. Mahinda preached the doctrine of Lord Buddha to the King and his people on the full moon day in June, which remains a special holiday in Sri Lanka and also led to all Poya (full moon) days becoming holy days for Sri Lankan Buddhists – tourists should note that meat and alcohol are not served in public in the island on Poya days. This meeting was the beginning of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, which quickly became a core part of Sinhalese culture, something that is evident in all the island’s ancient cultural sites, such as Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Dambulla Cave Temple. Overnight in Dambulla.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Jan 10, 2024: DAMBULLA – SIGIRIYA – MINNERIYA – DAMBULLA
After an early morning breakfast, enjoy climbing Sigiriya Rock and tour the Fortress and Museum. The 5th century rock citadel of King Kasyapa and World Heritage Site – Sigiriya – doesn’t only boasts of ancient Sri Lankan engineering & urban planning supremacy but also acclaims to be one of the finest monuments of art & culture.
Step through the gigantic ‘Lion Paws’ – overlooking the symmetrical royal gardens below – to comprehend the absolute splendor that once dominated this rock fortress. Surrounded by ramparts & moats the Lion Rock – resembling the mythological ‘City of Gods’ – is coated by frescoes that relate to Gupta style paintings found in Ajanta caves of India. Walk in the shade of an eminent ‘mirror wall’ embracing the Western face of Sigiriya representing an artistic hundred meters laminated with ancient poetic writing.
Minneriya is a national park in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The park is a dry season feeding ground for the elephant population. Sri Lankan Leopard and Sloth bear which are rare and endangered species also inhabit this area. The park was declared as a wild life sanctuary in order to protect the watershed of Minneriya tank and the wildlife of the surrounding area. The tank is historically important for the country as it was built by King Mahasen in the 3rd century AD. Overnight in Dambulla
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Jan 11, 2024: DAMBULLA – KANDY
Today you will journey to Kandy, after having your breakfast at the hotel. En-route stop to explore the wall paintings at the Dambulla Cave Temple. As one reaches the city of Dambulla lies a hub which has been treasured by many kings since the 1st century B.C. Today, an icon in the face of Sri Lanka Dambulla Rock Temple houses some of the most unique drawings in magnificently constructed 5 cave temples flanking the golden temple of Dambulla. Observe how exquisitely cave paintings are done along walls that shelter 150 statues of Lord Buddha. As you enter the retreat look straight up to the gigantic Buddha statue glittering in gold over a land which today houses an important junction in the country’s economic and cultural uplifting.
Continue your journey to Kandy, and check in to the hotel. Kandy the popular charming hill capital of Sri Lanka is surrounded by hills, valleys, rivers, lakes and waterfalls. It is the cultural center of the island and a UNESCO heritage city. Tonight enjoy a Traditional Dance Performance arranged at the hotel, followed by a Sri Lankan themed night.
Be awed by the spectacular dance, acrobatics, costumes and music at the Kandyan cultural show.
This cultural show depicts various forms of Kandyan dancing which was once native to the area but has now spread to different regions of the island. Originated from a dance performed by Indian shamans who came to the island, Kandyan
dancing plays an important role in Sri Lankan culture and is a much-anticipated event during perahera processions. Overnight in Kandy
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Jan 12, 2024: KANDY – NUWARA ELIYA
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to visit the much famed Temple of the Tooth. The golden-roofed Temple of the Tooth enshrines Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist relic – a tooth of the Buddha. During offering times, the heavily guarded room housing the tooth is open to devotees and tourists. However, you don’t actually see the tooth. It’s kept in a gold casket shaped like a ‘dagoba’ (stupa), which contains a series of six dagoba caskets of diminishing size.
Thereafter, board a local train at Kandy Train Station where your seats will be pre-reserved, and enjoy a scenic train journey through mountains, waterfalls and tea estates to the hill 12 country – Nuwara Eliya…Experience live music and sing some of your favorite songs, while enjoying local snacks and drinks served during your train journey. Arrive in Nuwara is a city, in the hill
country of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The city is the most important locations for tea cultivation and well known for its cool climate being the coolest area in Sri Lanka. Many of the buildings have still preserved features from the colonial period. Many private homes have also maintained their old English-style lawns and gardens. Tour a Tea Plantation and Factory and meet with the tea pluckers busy plucking tea amongst the tea bushes. Visit the factory and learn the art of preparing a Ceylon tea, followed by tea tasting at the end of the session. Arrive and check in at your hotel
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Jan 13, 2024: NUWARA ELIYA – COLOMBO – MALE – MALDIVES
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Colombo airport by motor coach to connect your onward flight to Male, in Maldives. On Arrival Male airport in Maldives, You will be warmly Greeted & transferred to Maldives Island resort Siyam World Maldives. Enjoy an exhilarating ride on a speedboat as you head to your resort from Velana International Airport.
(Note: This is a shared transfer. The duration of the commute is approximately 1 hour)
Overnight stay at Siyam World Maldives Island resort
(Note: This is a shared transfer. The duration of the commute is approximately 1 hour)
Overnight stay at Siyam World Maldives Island resort
Jan 14, 2024: MALDIVES
Water Sport Activities (On direct payment basis) After breakfast, you Can Go for World famous Water Sport Activities Snorkeling, wind surfing Etc (Non Motorize activities) Etc, Come back for the Lunch & Evening Dinner, overnight in Resort
Overnight stay at Siyam World Maldives Island resort
Overnight stay at Siyam World Maldives Island resort
Jan 15, 2024: MALDIVES
Enjoy Water sport or Indore activities (On direct payment basis)
After breakfast, you can enjoy Water sport or Indore activities. Overnight in Resort
After breakfast, you can enjoy Water sport or Indore activities. Overnight in Resort
Jan 13, 2024: MALDIVES – DEPARTURE
After breakfast, Proceed by speedboat to Male city airport to catch your directly booked airline flight.
Return back to home with lovely memories of Sri Lanka and Maldives
# Inclusions
Return back to home with lovely memories of Sri Lanka and Maldives
***TOUR ENDS***
# Inclusions
- 03 Nights stay at Siyam World Maldives Island resort
- Meals & beverages – 24/7 WOW premium all inclusive package (as per resort guidelines)
- Return Transfers Airport – Resort – Airport By Speed Boat
- Welcome drinks on arrival.
- Wifi Free At Resorts
- Tea /Coffee making facilities (1 set of Tea/Coffee per room per day).
- One way economy class airfare from Colombo, Sri Lanka, to Male, Maldives
TOUR ENDS
NOT INCLUDED: Land cost any international airfare, Any Government issued mandatory vaccination requirements and charges needed to embark on the trip, Visa fee, Travel Insurance, porterage at the airport, alcohol, items of personal nature such as laundry, tips or gratuities, telephone, room service, any increase of airfare or government-imposed taxes, any airport taxes/surcharges levied by the airline any other items not mentioned in the above tour inclusion list.
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
DISCOUNT OFFERED WILL BE:
$100 PER PERSON IF YOU BOOK THE TOUR BEFORE SEP 30 2023
BOOKING WILL BE ACCEPTED ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS DUE TO LIMITED SPACE
