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Sri Lanka in Depth (Horton Plains)

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From Negombo to Colombo
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Negombo

    Negombo
    Start point
    331 Lewis Pl, Negombo 11500, Sri Lanka (Hotel J, Hotel reception, 18:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Jetwing Sea)

    Optional Activities

    • Welcome meeting with tour leader at 6pm
    • Dinner out with fellow travelers (optional)
    Landmarks
    Negombo Beach
    Negombo Fish Market
  2. Day 2

    Wilpattu National Park - Anuradhapura

    Wilpattu National Park - Anuradhapura
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Lakeside at Nuwarawewa)

    Included Activities

    • Visit traditional fishing village with outrigger canoes
    • Jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park
    Landmarks
    Wilpattu National Park
  3. Day 3

    Mihintale - Anuradhapura

    Mihintale - Anuradhapura
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Lakeside at Nuwarawewa)

    Included Activities

    • Climb Mihintale Mount
    • Explore Anuradhapura ancient citadel and UNESCO World Heritage Site
    Landmarks
    Mihintale
    Sacred Bodhi-Tree, Anuradhapura
    Brazen Palace, Anuradhapura
    Samadhi Buddha, Anuradhapura
    Ruvanvalisaya Dagoba
  4. Day 4

    Aukana - Dambulla - Giritale

    Aukana - Dambulla - Giritale
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan lunch of curry and rice)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Lavendish Lake Resort)

    Included Activities

    • View Standing Buddha of Aukana
    • Visit Dambulla cave temples (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Traditional Sri Lankan lunch of curry and rice
    Landmarks
    Standing Buddha of Aukana
    Dambulla Cave Temples
  5. Day 5

    Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya

    Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Sigiriya Jungles)

    Included Activities

    • Explore ancient city of Polonnaruwa

    Optional Activities

    • Jeep safari in Minneriya National Park (search for wild elephants)
    Landmarks
    Polonnaruwa
    Quadrangle, Polonnaruwa
    Galvihara, Polonnaruwa
    Minneriya National Park
    Kadaula National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Sigiriya - Kandy

    Sigiriya - Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast (Late breakfast at hotel after climbing Sigiriya)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Suisse)

    Included Activities

    • Climb Sigiriya at sunrise

    Optional Activities

    • Visit woodcarving centre at Naula
    • Visit spice garden
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya
  7. Day 7

    Kandy

    Kandy
    Meals
    Lunch (Social enterprise lunch at women-run cafe with on-site craft workshop viewing)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Suisse)

    Included Activities

    • Temple of the Tooth Ceremony
    • Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya visit
    • Social enterprise lunch at women-run cafe with on-site craft workshop viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Watch Kandyan dancers performance in the evening
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Tooth (Dalada Maligawa)
    Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
  8. Day 8

    Hill Country - Nuwara Eliya

    Hill Country - Nuwara Eliya
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (The Blackpool Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Glenloch Tea Estate to learn about tea production
    Landmarks
    Glenloch Tea Estate
  9. Day 9

    Horton Plains National Park - Nuwara Eliya

    Horton Plains National Park - Nuwara Eliya
    Meals
    Breakfast (Packed breakfast for the drive)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (The Blackpool Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Trek in Horton Plains National Park (circular 9km walk including Baker Falls and World's End)

    Optional Activities

    • Free day in Nuwara Eliya (alternative to trek)
    Landmarks
    Horton Plains National Park
    Baker Falls
    World's End
  10. Day 10

    Nanu Oyu - Demodara - Ella

    Nanu Oyu - Demodara - Ella
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Train journey through tea plantations crossing the Nine Arch Bridge
    Landmarks
    Nine Arch Bridge
  11. Day 11

    Udawalawe

    Udawalawe
    Accommodation
    Camping (Athgira River Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Ravana Ella Falls visit
    • Colossi of Buduruvagala viewing
    • Udawalawe National Park exploration by jeep
    • Elephant Transit Home visit
    Landmarks
    Ravana Ella Falls
    Colossi of Buduruvagala
    Udawalawe National Park
    Elephant Transit Home
  12. Day 12

    Udawalawe - Koggala Beach

    Udawalawe - Koggala Beach
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Koggala Beach Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Galle and its UNESCO World Heritage Fort

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Galle's boutique shops and cafes
    Landmarks
    Galle Fort
  13. Day 13

    Koggala Beach

    Koggala Beach
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Koggala Beach Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on Koggala beaches
    • Return to Galle for further exploration
    • Ayurvedic massage with natural aromatic herbal oils
    • Whale-watching trip (December to April, seasonal)
  14. Day 14

    Koggala Beach - Colombo

    Koggala Beach - Colombo
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Fairway Colombo)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Colombo's colonial 'fort' area and business district
    • Visit Pettah neighbourhood bazaars and markets
    • Visit Gangaramaya Buddhist temple

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at Galle Face Green seafront park
    Landmarks
    Gangaramaya Temple
    Galle Face Green
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Colombo

    Colombo
    End point
    Level 3, 33 Canal Row, Colombo 00100, Sri Lanka (Colombo City Hotel, Hotel reception, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Richard5.0February 2023
    Game drives. Rail trip. Lots of interesting food. Historic sites and information. Countryside.
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  • Lynne4.7February 2023
    From beaches to mountains, temples to wildlife, trains to bus to boat., walks and hikes (but sooooooooo many steps)...
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  • Ashleigh4.5May 2023
    My favorite parts were hiking Adams Peak and the jeep safaris. Also a special shout out to Meraal who was an amazing...
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  • Barbara5.0March 2023
    Wild life and birds. Temples and ancient monuments. Great group of fellow travellers and superb guide.
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  • Gilbert4.3March 2023
    Safari park and elephants
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  • Donna4.3March 2023
    The main highlight of the trip for me was the group and our Tour Leader. We all hit it off straight away and the Tour...
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  • Ravi4.2March 2023
    Tour leader - Meraal was excellent Lovely country and people Varied itinerary - saw loads NB lots of moving around...
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  • Chris5.0March 2023
    Surviving Adam's peak and its 5500 steps. The group of people we shared the experience with. The tour leader who was...
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    Traveled in March 2023
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  • Helen4.8April 2023
    Wonderful country, friendly people, lots to see and do.
    Traveled in March 2023
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  • Martin5.0April 2023
    All the safaris and probably the whale watching were real stand out moments for me
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