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Yala National Park »
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Kalutara »
Colombo
The
best of Sri Lanka. Wonderful Colombo, amazing old cities,
Buddhist temples, spice gardens, tea plantations, an
elephant orphanage, lots of flora and fauna and a final
relax on the beach in Bentota.
Day 01:
Colombo
Day 02: Colombo
Day 03: Colombo
Day 04: Anuradhapura via Dambadeniya
Day 05: Anuradhapura
Day 06: Giritale via Dambulla
Day 07: Sigiriya
Day 08:
Kandy
Day 09:
Nuwara Eliya
Day 10:
Nuwara Eliya
Day 11:
Yala National Park
Day 12:
Bundala National Park and Galle
Day 13:
Kalutara
Day 14:
Kalutara
Day 15:
Colombo
Route Map
Detailed Itinerary
Colombo
Day 1
Welcome to Sri Lanka and the start of your holiday! Arrive
Colombo, included transfer to hotel. Tonight, enjoy Sri
Lankan cuisine at our Welcome Dinner. Overnight - Colombo.
Sightseeing in Colombo
Day 2
Colombo. Highlights of our sightseeing tour of Sri Lanka’s
capital include the Fort – once a colonial stronghold,
Galle Face Green – a seaside expanse popular for informal
cricket games, the Pettah – a noisy oriental bazaar, a
visit to Gamgarama temple, Cinnamon Gardens and
Independence Square. We also visit the national museum
(closed Friday). Overnight - Colombo.
Buddhist Temple and Zoological Gardens
Day
3
Discover ancient cave temples, enjoy a traditional village
lunch and then head to Kandy, the spiritual heart
of Sri Lanka. Wander around the Royal Botanical Gardens,
get lost in Kandy’s streets and markets and join the
pilgrims as they worship the tooth relic of Buddha at the
sacred Temple of the Tooth.
Temple Ruins and Rock Fortress
Day
4
Colombo -
Dambadeniya - Anuradhapura. En route to Anuradhapura, we
visit 13th century Dambadeniya, once a royal capital. Its
principal surviving ruins are the Dalada Maligawa temple
and the Dagoba, locally revered thanks to some corporeal
relics of Buddha it is said to contain. We also visit
Panduvas Nuwara which features a well-preserved walled
citadel, Padeniya, Arankele and the rock fortress of
Yapahuwa. Overnight - Anuradhapura.
Anuradhapura
Day
5
Anuradhapura.Today, we visit Anuradhapura, the fascinating
ancient city and one of Sri Lanka’s most important
archaeological sites. It contains vast artificial lakes,
temples, statues including the Samadhi Buddha, dagobas
(solid hemispheres topped with spires), royal baths and
museums. We also visit the holy Sri Maha Bodhi tree under
which Prince Siddharta attained enlightenment. It is also
the oldest historically documented tree on earth. Later a
visit to Mihintale. Overnight - Anuradhapura.
Giritale via Dambulla
Day
6
Anuradhapura - Dambulla - Polonnaruwa - Giritale. En route
to Giritale, we visit the stunning Aukana Buddha statue
and the impressive Dambulla Rock Temple which contain
beautiful frescoes of Buddha. Then we visit ancient
Polonnaruwa, an 11th century city of compact size. We
explore the ruins of the Royal Palace, temples and Gal
Vihara which boasts 3 enormous Buddha figures. Overnight -
Giritale.
Sigiriya and spice gardens
Day 7
Giritale - Sigiriya - Kandy. To Sigiriya – the elevated
and mysterious 5th century fortress ruins of King Kasyapa.
The ‘Lion Rock’ is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200
metres from the scrub jungle. Visit the world-renowned
frescoes of the ‘Heavenly Maidens’ of Sigiriya, which are
in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral
stairway. At Matale, we visit an exotic spice garden.
Overnight - Kandy.
Elephant Orphange and Kandy
Day
8
Today, we visit the elephant orphanage in Pinnawela, home
to around 60 elephants. Continuing, we visit the ruined
temples of Embekke, Gadaladeniya and Lankatilleke and the
Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Back in Kandy, a scenic
lakeside town, we visit the lake, bazaar, gem museum and
lapidary. Tonight, we visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic.
After, we enjoy a cultural dance show. Overnight - Kandy.
Nuwara Eliya and Tea plantations
Day
9-10
Kandy - Nuwara Eliya. Departing Kandy, we head further
into Sri Lanka’s hill country surrounded by tea
plantations. Situated at 6,525 ft/1,990 m, Nuwara Eliya is
one of the highest towns in the region. Today, we enjoy a
sightseeing tour and visit Hakgala Gardens. By jeep on day
10, we depart early for Horton Plains. Located on a high
windswept saddle, Horton Plains offers the walker stunning
panoramic views. We’ll hike to Bakers Fall passing en
route the Gem Pit Pool, the Chimney Pool, and the Leg of
Mutton Pool and then return to Nuwara Eliya. Overnight -
Nuwara Eliya.
Yala National Park
Day
11
Numara Eliya - Yala National Park. Continuing to Yala
National Park, en route we visit the Mahayana Buddhist
rock sculptures at Buduruwagala. This evening, we enjoy a
jeep safari. The largest national park in Sri Lanka, Yala
is home to elephants, wild boar, buffalo, leopard,
crocodile and myriad birdlife. Overnight - Yala National
Park.
Bundala National Park and Galle
Day
12
Yala National Park - Kalutara. This morning, we visit
Bundala National Park – a bird sanctuary. We visit the
town of Galle and it’s 17th century fort. Within the fort,
are narrow streets filled with churches and colonial
buildings. We then continue to Kalutara, an ideal tropical
beach holiday with it's sparkling warm blue seas and a
lush fringe of palm trees, all bathed in warm golden
sunshine. Overnight - Kalutara.
Beach
Day
13-14
At leisure on Sri Lanka’s tropical palm-fringed coast.
Optional excursion to Ratnapura, home of Sri Lanka’s
famous gem trade. There are around 200 gem pits in
Ratnapura and many lapidaries where the mined stones are
dressed, cut and polished. You’ll tour some pits, a
lapidary and the museum Overnight - Kalutara.
Colombo
Day
15
Kalutara - Colombo. Today we travel via the coast road to
Colombo and onward departure transfer to the airport. End
of arrangements.
Services Included
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES WITH FOLLOWING
SERVICES:-
Airport pick-up and
transfer to hotel.
Service of a
qualified local guide (English speaking or choice of your
language) during the whole trip.
All meals as
mentioned in the itinerary.
Arrival, Departure
and all sightseeing by transport.
All Sightseeing
Entrance Fees as per Itinerary.
Services Not Included
FOLLOWING SERVICES ARE NOT INCLUDED
IN THE PRICES:-
Medical and Personal Insurance
Tips, laundry, telephone bills,
portage and Beverages.
Meals unless specified.
Entrances to Monuments and other
specified destination.
Movie / video camera fee at
monuments.
Domestic or International airfare
unless specified.
Medical or baggage insurance.
Airport Departure taxes, Visa
Charges.
Tips and gratuities.
Any other service that has not
been specified
Your game safaris in the National
Parks unless specified above.
New Year, Christmas, festivals &
Events Period (supplements to be advised, if required)
Special Notes
SPECIAL NOTE FOR YOUR HELP AND INFORMATION:-
Hotels &
flight reservations are subject to availability.
Fares / rates
are subject to change.
Any other
service that has not been specified and you want to add,
please let us know.
If any above
hotel is sold-out then other similar level hotel is
guaranteed.
During travel if you want to change
any hotel, you have to inform us 14 days prior.
We are not
responsible for any political demonstration, Natural
calamity, Traffic jams etc.
We are not
responsible for any flight or
train cancellation or no show at the last moment. In such
situation the compensation and dealings will be between
you and the concerning company, we are not obliged to play
role as mediator.
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