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Dates and prices are subject to change. For booking, availability, and detailed itineraries, consult your travel agent or check online. Sri Lanka Express CLASSIC Highlights › › Explore the rainforest in Kitulgala › › Search for wildlife on a safari › › Gain insight into the national heritage at a tea plantation › › Indulge in the world-class flavours of Sri Lanka What's Included Spice Plantation visit. Temple of the Tooth visit (Kandy). Rainforest stay (Kitulgala). Elephant Transit Home visit (Udawawle). Nature walk (Kuda Oya). Maligawila Temple visit (Katargama). Safari (Yala NP). Galle City Tour. Galle Fort visit. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities. ACCOMMODATIONS Standard hotel (4 nts), rainforest camping (1 nt), tented camp (2 nts) TRANSPORT Private vehicle, train, 4x4, walking GROUP LEADER CEO throughout MEALS 7 breakfasts. Allow USD145-190 for meals not included. ITINERARY Take eight days out of your life and get yourself somewhere incredible. This cultural and natural tour of major Sri Lanka highlights is the perfect introduction to such a unique destination. Explore a spice plantation, experience a safari at Yala National Park, and stay in the rainforest in Kitulgala. Departing from Colombo, this tour is designed to allow you to add on some amazing beach time at the end. DAY 1 NEGOMBO Arrive at any time. DAY 2 NEGOMBO/KANDY Drive to Kandy. En route, visit a spice plantation. Later, visit Temple of Tooth and opt to enjoy the folk dances of a local cultural group. ( 1B ) DAY 3 KANDY/KITULGALA Continue on to Nawalapitiya by train then by bus to Kitulgala. Enjoy rainforest camping at an eco-lodge. With some free time, opt to hit the rapids with whitewater rafting. ( 1B ) DAY 4 KITULGALA/KUDAOYA Drive to Udawalawe for a visit to the Elephant Transit Home before continuing on to Kuda Oya. Enjoy a nature walk before spending the night in a tented camp. ( 1B ) DAY 5 KUDAOYA In the morning, visit Kataragama and the Maligawila Temple. Enjoy an afternoon safari in Yala National Park. ( 1B ) DAY 6 KUDAOYA/HIKKADUWA In the morning, travel to Galle and take a city tour. Opt to visit Hikkaduwa for some beach time. ( 1B ) DAY 7 HIKKADUWA/ COLOMBO Visit the capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo, and get to know a bit of the city. Opt to explore with some free time. ( 1B ) DAY 8 COLOMBO Depart at any time. ( 1B ) Guaranteed Departures Number of IF YOU'RE BOOKED, YOU'RE GOING | departures / month. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ■›■›■›■›■›■›■›■›■›■›■›■ J F M A M J J A S O N D NEW TOUR 8 DAYS—NEGOMBO TO COLOMBO FROM $ 999 OPTIONAL MY OWN ROOM: $ 599 TOUR CODE: ASLE IS THIS TOUR FOR ME? See back foldout. TYPE: SMALL GROUP – MAX 15, AVG 12 SERVICE LEVEL: STANDARD PHYSICAL DEMAND: LIGHT Kandy Kitulgala Kuda Oya Yala NP Galle Hikkaduwa Colombo S R I L A N K A Negombo Sri Lanka & Maldives Adventure CLASSIC Highlights › › Search for wildlife on a safari › › Gain insight into the national heritage at a tea plantation › › Cruise through some of the world's most beautiful islands › › Uncover isolated beaches › › Swim and snorkel the vibrant coral reefs of the Indian Ocean › › Savour local cuisine What's Included Spice Plantation visit. Temple of the Tooth visit (Kandy). Rainforest stay (Kitulgala). Elephant Transit Home visit (Udawawle). Nature Walk (Kuda Oya). Maligawila Temple visit (Katargama). Safari (Yala NP). Galle City Tour. Galle Fort visit. Seven days aboard a traditional dhoni boat. Snorkelling and swimming opportunities. Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities. ACCOMMODATIONS Standard hotel (4 nts), rainforest camping (1 nt), tented camp (2 nts), traditional dhoni boat (6 nts) TRANSPORT Private vehicle, trains, 4x4, walking, plane, traditional dhoni boat GROUP LEADER Chief Experience Officer, skipper/CEO, crew MEALS 12 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners. Allow USD130-170 for meals not included. ITINERARY This 14-day combo trip brings together the best of Sri Lanka's cultural highlights and the once-in-a- lifetime opportunity to sail the islands of the Maldives aboard a traditional dhoni boat. Experience a safari in Yala National Park, discover cultural treasures of Negombo and Kandy, and then spend an entire week sailing from tiny and perfect atoll island to island, snorkelling in crystal-clear waters and stretching out on blazing white-sand beaches. From culture to paradise, this tour's got all of it. DAY 1 NEGOMBO Arrive at any time. DAY 2 NEGOMBO/KANDY Drive to Kandy. En route, visit a spice plantation. Later, visit Temple of Tooth and opt to enjoy the folk dances of a local cultural group. ( 1B ) DAY 3 KANDY/KITULGALA Continue on to Nawalapitiya by train then by bus to Kitulgala. Enjoy rainforest camping at an eco-lodge. With some free time, opt to hit the rapids with whitewater rafting. ( 1B ) DAY 4 KITULGALA/KUDAOYA Drive to Udawawle for a visit to the Elephant Transit Home before continuing on to Kuda Oya. Enjoy a nature walk before spending the night in a tented camp. ( 1B ) DAY 5 KUDAOYA In the morning, visit Katargama and the Maligawila Temple. Enjoy an afternoon safari in Yala National Park. ( 1B ) DAY 6 KUDAOYA/HIKKADUWA In the morning, travel to Galle and take a city tour. Opt to visit Hikkaduwa for some beach time. ( 1B ) DAY 7 HIKKADUWA/COLOMBO Visit the capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo, and get to know a bit of the city. Opt to explore with some free time. ( 1B ) DAY 8 COLOMBO/MALÉ Hop on a morning flight to Malé for the Maldives portion of your trip. Arrive by 10:30am and transfer to the boat. Have lunch on board, settle in, and set sail on a voyage of discovery. ( 1L, 1D ) DAYS 9-13 THE ATOLLS Voyage through Vaadhoo canal around idyllic coral islands, including Ambara and Fenboa Finolhu. Experience local life in the fishing villages of Dhiggaru, Felidhoo, and Enboodhoofinolhu. There is plenty of time to enjoy the beaches, swim, and snorkel amongst the reefs. At night, moor in small beaches or peaceful harbours. The crew prepare all meals on board. ( 5B, 5L, 5D ) DAY 14 MALE In the morning, make the short crossing to Malé. The tour ends on arrival at approximately 9am. ( 1B ) Guaranteed Departures Number of IF YOU'RE BOOKED, YOU'RE GOING | departures / month. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ■›■›■›■›■›■›■›■›■›■›■›■ J F M A M J J A S O N D NEW TOUR 14 DAYS—NEGOMBO TO MALÉ FROM $ 2799 OPTIONAL MY OWN ROOM: $ 599 TOUR CODE: ASSM IS THIS TOUR FOR ME? See back foldout. TYPE: SMALL GROUP – MAX 8, AVG 6 SERVICE LEVEL: STANDARD PHYSICAL DEMAND: LIGHT Kandy Kitulgala Kuda Oya Yala NP Galle Hikkaduwa Colombo S R I L A N K A Negombo Malé M A L D I V E I S L A N D S ASIA›› MALDIVES, SRI LANKA 37