{"id":672,"date":"2025-08-16T16:12:27","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T16:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saffrontravels.org\/wpwebsite\/?post_type=portfolio_page&p=672"},"modified":"2025-08-16T16:12:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T16:12:27","slug":"classic-sri-lanka-the-maldives","status":"publish","type":"portfolio_page","link":"https:\/\/saffrontravels.org\/wpwebsite\/portfolio_page\/classic-sri-lanka-the-maldives\/","title":{"rendered":"Classic Sri Lanka & the Maldives"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Classic Sri Lanka & the Maldives<\/h3>\n

Combine the cultural highlights of Sri Lanka with relaxation in the idyllic Maldives.<\/p>\n

14 Days & 12 Nights[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][vc_column_text css=””]Day 1: Fly to Colombo <\/strong>(N)<\/p>\n

Day 2: Sigiriya<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arrive and transfer to Sigiriya for 3 nights at the Water Garden Sigiriya<\/strong>. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 3: Sigiriya<\/strong><\/p>\n

Explore the historical sites of Polonnaruwa and the Minneriya Tank, known for its population of elephants. Enjoy lunch at a family-run restaurant. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 4: Sigiriya<\/strong><\/p>\n

Climb the mighty rock fortress of Sigiriya. Afternoon at leisure. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 5: Elkaduwa<\/strong><\/p>\n

Travel to Ashburnham Estate<\/strong>, a 1930s tea planter\u2019s house on the edge of the Knuckles mountain range with fine views of the surrounding hills and waterfalls. Stay 3 nights on this working tea estate. (B)[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][vc_column_text css=””]Day 6: Elkaduwa<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take gentle walks in the surrounding area, visit the nearby waterfalls or explore the tea estate in the company of the estate manager at Ashburnham.<\/p>\n

Day 7: Kandy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Explore Kandy and its Temple of the Tooth, vibrant street market and wonderful botanical gardens. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 8: Colombo<\/strong><\/p>\n

Travel to Colombo through tea plantations and jungle covered hills for an overnight stay at the boutique Maniumpathy.<\/strong> Enjoy a walking tour and street food tour of Colombo. (B)<\/p>\n

Days 9-13: The Maldives<\/strong><\/p>\n

Transfer to the airport for the short flight to the Maldives and a 5-night stay at the all-inclusive OZEN by Atmosphere.<\/strong> (B, L, D)<\/p>\n

Day 14: Fly home <\/strong>(B)[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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