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28 – www.travelmarvel.com.au – Sri Lanka & India Revealed 31 Days | Negombo | Sigiriya | Kandy | Nuwara Eliya | Yala National Park | Ahungalla | Colombo | Delhi Day 1. Arrive Negombo. On arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, be met and transferred to your hotel. Stay: Negombo, Jetwing Lagoon. Day 2. Anuradhapura, Sigiriya. After a city tour of Anuradhapura, continue on to Sigiriya. Special Stay – unwind at the luxurious Aliya Resort & Spa. Stay (Two Nights): Sigiriya, Aliya Resort & Spa. BLD Day 3. Sigiriya. Travel to the World Heritage-listed ancient fortress and palace of Sigiriya and tour the ruins of the Sri Lankan kingdom of Polonnaruwa. BL Day 4. Dambulla, Kandy. Head to the Dambulla Cave Temple and explore five caves today. A Taste of Sri Lanka – enjoy lunch and a cooking demonstration at Spice Gardens. Later, arrive in Kandy and wander through the colourful Kandy Market. Special Stay – check in to the lovely Amaya Hills. Stay (Two Nights): Kandy, Amaya Hills. BL Day 5. Kandy. Head to the Botanical Gardens for a picnic by Kandy Lake. A tour of Kandy,which includes a visit to the Temple of the Tooth. Later, enjoy a thrilling show before dinner. BLD Day 6. Kandy, Nuwara Eliya. Like a Local – enjoy a scenic rail journey to Peradeniya. Then visit a traditional tea plantation, before continuing on to Nuwara Eliya. Later, enjoy a cocktail near Gregory Lake. Stay (Two Nights): Nuwara Eliya, Araliya Green Hills Hotel. BLD Be captivated by the scenery during a visit to the Agra Fort Day 7. Nuwara Eliya, Horton Plains National Park. Spend today at the World Heritage-listed Horton Plains National Park, where you will see the World's End and Baker's Falls. B Day 8. Yala National Park. Travel via Ella Gap to Yala National Park. After exploring, watch a documentary on the leopards. Special Stay – stay amid lush forests at the premium and private Jetwing Yala. Stay: Jetwing Yala. BL Day 9. Yala National Park, Galle, Ahungalla. Enjoy a leopard safari in Yala National Park, then travel to Galle for a tour. Stay (Two Nights): Heritance Ahungalla. BL Day 10. Ahungalla. On a river boat safari, explore the mangrove caves, and enjoy a delicious lunch. BL Day 11. Colombo. Head to Sri Lanka's capital, Colombo. Here, take a tour that includes Valukarama Temple and Pettah Bazaar. Stay: Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo. BD Day 12. Colombo, Delhi. Fly to India and transfer to your hotel in Delhi. Special Stay – relax at The Taj Palace. Stay (Two Nights): Delhi, Taj Palace. BD Day 13. Delhi. Tour Delhi. Like a Local – take a rickshaw ride in the Old City. Visit the Red Fort. BL Day 14. Agra. Visit India Gate, then explore Humayun's Tomb – then continue on to Agra. YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES 13 days cruising the Lower Ganges Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director, Cruise Director and local guides in many locations All flights within India & Sri Lanka Transfers, port charges & tipping 73 fine meals – 30 full breakfasts (B), 23 lunches (L) and 20 dinners (D) All meals, plus local soft drinks, beer, spirits and wine included on board All sightseeing and entertainment aboard the RV Rajmahal INSIDER EXPERIENCES Enjoy a stay at Aliya Resort & Spa Take in a cooking demonstration at Spice Gardens near Kandy Stay for two nights at Amaya Hills Take a train ride through hill country Stay at the Jetwing Yala Hotel Enjoy a luxurious stay at The Taj Palace Take a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi Ride in a Jeep to the Amber Fort Learn Rajasthan cooking at Jaipur's Spice Court Restaurant Visit Nawab's Hazarduari Palace Visit the village of Matiari Take a cycle rickshaw tour of Kalna Enjoy a meal at Oh Calcutta Stay at The Oberoi Grand