Sailing in India (Tour of India Sri Lanka on Cordelia Cruise)

Duration- 5 Nights / 6 Days

Places- Chennai-Hambantota-Trincomalee-Jaffna-Chennai

Mode of Transportation- Cordelia Cruise & Luxury Vehicle for Sightseeing

Meals- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Tour Manager- Available at your service right from your arrival till departure

Tour Guide- Local tour guide will be made available at all the locations

Among India's premium cruise liners, Cordelia Cruise combines luxurious living with succulent dining options, rejuvenation, and entertainment to offer one of the best experiences of travel on the high seas. There are an assortment of Cordelia Cruise packages you can choose from, ones panning from 2 nights, 3 nights, 4 nights, 5 nights to 7 nights, catering to a range of domestic and international destinations.

Day 1–Chennai to Hambantota (Boarding Cordelia Cruise at Chennai)

Today we will board the ship at the mentioned time. We are required to board 4 hours prior to the sailing. Once on board, settle in your Cabin and later go around the ship and explore things of interest. Ship offers various Entertainment options, Restaurants, Casino, & Bar. Get ready to embark on the journey of a lifetime as we explore three extraordinary destinations on Sri Lanka's East Coast.

Night stay- Cordelia

Day 2– High Sea         

Start your day with Sea breeze and vast spread of breakfast. Later indulge in daytime activities onboard the ship, from dance classes, deck and pool, cooking demonstrations. Fitness freak can spend time in world call fitness center. Later lay by the pool side or the indoor Jacuzzi and finally unwind with a relaxing steam and sauna bath. Find a variety of entertainment- wander into the piano bar, try your luck in the casino or step out to a dance band in one of the bars.

Night stay- Cordelia

Day 3– Hambantota    

Today morning we will shore at Hambantota. Hambantota is the main town in Hambantota District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka. We have options to take optional activity to explore places around Hambantota or relax in comfort of Cordelia. Later in evening we sail to Trincomalee.

On Shore Optional Activities-

• • Walk through Galle Dutch Fort and Wander Around
  • Experience River Cruise & Turtle Hatchery Visit
  • Yala National Park
  • Udawalawe National Park
  • Bundala National Park
  • Unawatuna- Beach and shopping
  • Hike to Diyaluma Waterfall
  • Akuressa Tea Factory
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Night stay- Cordelia

Day 4– Trincomalee    

Today morning we will shore at Trincomalee. Trincomalee is a port city on the northeast coast of Sri Lanka. Set on a peninsula, Fort Frederick was built by the Portuguese in the 17th century. Within its grounds, the grand Koneswaram Temple stands on Swami Rock cliff, a popular vantage point for blue whale watching We have options to take optional activity to explore places around Trincomalee or relax in comfort of Cordelia. Later in evening we sail to Jaffna.

On Shore Optional Activities-

• • Glimpse of Trincomalee
  • Sigiriya- Lion's Rock
  • Whale watching
  • Dolphin watching
  • Polonaruwa
  • Pigeon Island- Snorkeling
  • Minneriya National Park
  • Relax at the beach - Cinnamon Blu
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Night stay- Cordelia

Day 5– Jaffna  

Today morning we will shore at Jaffna. Jaffna is a city on the northern tip of Sri Lanka. By the coast, star-shaped Jaffna Fort was built by the Portuguese in the 17th century and later occupied by the Dutch and British.  We have options to take optional activity to explore places around Jaffna or relax in comfort of Cordelia. Later in evening we sail to Chennai.

On Shore Optional Activities-

• • Glimpse of Jaffna
  • Jaffna Beach
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Night stay- Cordelia

Day 6– Chennai

Today morning we will shore at Chennai. Post breakfast disembark at Chennai for your onward journey.

Night stay- Chennai (Depending upon your onward journey)

5 Nights on Cordelia Cruise

All meals onboard the Cruise

International flight

Travel insurance

Any service / activity not mentioned in Itinerary

Expense of personal nature like laundry, entry tickets for camera etcetera

Optional tours / activities