9 Arch bridge, Demodara, Sri Lanka
Discover the beauty of Sri Lanka – starting in Colombo ..
Duing this tour, you’ll see the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens of Khandy, experience the magnificent tea plantations, be amazed by the incredible 9 arch bridge and much more …
Includes
- Twin share accommodation in 4 star or best available hotels at all locations with breakfast included.
- Meals as per final itinerary: Breakfast daily, 10 Dinners, 3 Lunches on day 3, 4 and 5
- Hi Tea in Nuwara Eliya.
- Entrance fees (where stated as included) except optional activities
- Airconditioned private vehicle with English speaking qualified tourist guide services.
- Historic world heritage sites and Natural World Heritage Site as per tour itinerary.
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Massage(s)
- Madhu River Cruise
- Turtle Conservation centre
Find out more about Sri Lanka and it’s history here …
Itinerary
Sri Lanka discovery tour commences and concludes in Colombo, and operates on
select dates between 01st November to 30th April.
We operate UNIQUE SMALL GROUP tours to Sri Lanka on select dates throughout all seasons.
However the following itinerary operates only over during limited season.
For tours May to Oct refer Sri Lanka Explorer (Tour ref SLE).
Day 1: Colombo, Negombo
Welcome at the Colombo International Airport.
Transfer to Negombo (approx 15 Mins Drive from Colombo International Airport )
Tonight we have an included welcome dinner and overnight stay at Jetwing Sea (or
similar), Negombo. D
Day 2: Cave temple, Habarana, Game Safari
Leave for Habarana. En route, visit the Negombo fish market and Dambulla cave
Temple. Check-in to Ekho Sigiriya (or similar). Sigiriya.
Afternoon Jeep safari in Minneriya National ParkCheck out the wildlife such as
elephant, buffalo, horn bills, stork, deer and maybe a leopard.
Dinner and overnight stay at Ekho Sigiriya Hotel (or similar). Sigiriya.
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Day 3: Anuradhapura
After breakfast leave for Anuradhapura excursion.
Sight seeing tour of historic Anuradhapura.
Lunch at a local restaurant .
Afternoon visit the Mihintale archeological site followed by an aerial view of the
ancient city from the summit. Dinner and overnight stay at Ekho Sigiriya (or similar), Sigiriya.
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Day 4: Sigiriya “Lion” Rock Fortress, Polonnaruwa
Morning visit the majestic Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Lunch in a local village family run restaurant in Polonnaruwa.
Afternoon sightseeing tour in Polonnaruwa medieval kingdom.
Dinner and overnight stay at Ekho Sigiriya (or similar), Sigiriya.
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Day 5: Kandy, Cultural Show, Buddas Tooth
After breakfast leave for Kandy.
En route we visit a Spice Garden in Matale. Sri Lankan cooking lesson followed by
lunch at the spice garden. Reach Kandy in the afternoon. Check into Thilanka
Hotel (or similar), Kandy.
This afternoon, watch the Kandyan cultural show and attend the evening puja
ceremony at the " Sacred Temple Of The Tooth Of Buddha. Dinner and overnight stay at Thilanka Hotel, Kandy. B,L,D
Day 6: Kandy, Royal Botanical Gardens, Arturs Seat, Gems and markets
After breakfast leave for the sightseeing tour in Kandy. Includes Royal Botanical
Garden, Artur’s Seat View point , Gem Museum , and a walk through busy markets
in Kandy.
Free and relaxing afternoon at the cultural resort. Lunch at a local Kandyan family house.
Option for an Ayurveda Full Body Massage . Dinner at Royal Hotel and Bar – own arrangements. This is the residence of the last king’s chief minister before 1815 AD and since converted into a hotel.
Overnight stay at Thilanka Hotel (or similar), Kandy. B
Day 7: Nuwara Eliya, Scenic Train, High Tea, Tea Plantations
Leave for Nuwara Eliya after breakfast. Take the scenic train from Kandy to
Nanuoya. Transfer to Grand Hotel, Nuwaraeliya.
Afternoon High Tea followed by a sightseeing tour in Nuwaraeliya.
Includes are Tea factory and Tea plantation, Golf Club, Race course , Hill Club, Holy
Trinity Church, Lover’s Leap water falls, Lion’s pub etc.
Dinner and overnight stay at Grand Hotel (or similar), Nuwaraeliya.
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Day 8: Horton Plains, Worlds Cliff, Baker Falls, Moon Plains
We have three (included) options today…
A: Morning leave for Horton Plains National Park. Incl trek to the World’s End Cliff
and Baker’s Water Falls, or
B: Explore the Moon Plains by Jeep, or
C: Have a relaxing day in the colonial retreat.
Dinner and overnight stay at Grand Hotel (or similar), Nuwaraeliya. B,D
Day 9: Yala, Little Adams Peak, Nine Arch Bridge, waterfalls
Leave for Yala after breakfast. Enroute stop at Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arch Bridge
and Rawana waterfalls in Elle.
Check in to Jetwing Yala Hotel Afternoon Jeep safari to Yala National Park.
Dinner and overnight stay at Jetwing Yala (or similar), Yala.
Day 10: Orphan elephants, Galle, Dutch Fort
Leave for Galle after breakfast. En route visit the Elephants Transit Home ,
Udawalawe .
Reach Galle in the afternoon,
Sightseeing tour of the world heritage site Dutch Fort in Galle.
Dinner and overnight stay at Araliya Unawatuna (or similar), Galle. B,D
Day 11: Galle
Free and relaxing day in the beach resort.
Or options for
- Madhu River Cruise
- Turtle Conservation centre
Dinner and overnight stay at Araliya Unawatuna (or similar). Galle. B,D
Day 12: Colombo
Leave for Colombo after breakfast. Check into Hilton Colombo (or similar).
Afternoon sightseeing tour in Colombo inclusive of a tour through Victorian quarter
and main street.
Farewell dinner included tonight at Harbour Court, Kingsbury Hotel (or similar).
Overnight stay at Hilton Colombo (or similar), Colombo. B,D
Day 13: Colombo
Leave for Colombo International Airport according to the majority flight schedule.
Late Check out at 3.30 pm. Tour ends with group transfer. B
THIS ITINERARY IS THE PROPERTY OF THE TOUR COMPANY AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Available dates:
1st November to 30th April
Pricing:
