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Sri Lanka in Depth (Horton Plains)

15 days
From Negombo to Colombo
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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 18
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Negombo

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the fish market
    • Watch sunset at the water
    • Dinner with tour group
    Landmarks
    Negombo Fish Market
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  2. Day 2

    Wilpattu National Park - Anuradhapura

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lakeside at Nuwarawewa), Hotel (Lakeside at Nuwarawewa (or similar))

    Included Activities

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

    Anuradhapura

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lakeside at Nuwarawewa), Hotel (Lakeside at Nuwarawewa (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Climb Mihintale Mount to summit
    • Explore Anuradhapura ancient citadel and UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Visit Sacred Bodhi-Tree
    • View Samadhi Buddha sculpture
    • View Ruvanvalisaya Dagoba
    Landmarks
    Mihintale Mount
    Anuradhapura Ancient City
    Sacred Bodhi-Tree
    Samadhi Buddha
    Ruvanvalisaya Dagoba
  4. Day 4

    Dambulla - Giritale

    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan curry and rice)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Giritale Hotel), Hotel (Giritale Hotel (or similar))

    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

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sigiriya Jungles), Hotel (Sigiriya Jungles (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore ancient city of Polonnaruwa
    • Visit the Quadrangle sacred precinct
    • View Circular Relic House with moonstone carving
    • View Galvihara Buddha images

    Optional Activities

    • Jeep safari in Minneriya National Park to spot wild elephants
    • Jeep safari in Kadaula National Park to spot wild elephants
    Landmarks
    Polonnaruwa Ancient City
    Quadrangle
    Circular Relic House
    Galvihara Buddha figures
    Minneriya National Park
    Kadaula National Park
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  6. Day 6

    Sigiriya

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Casamara Kandy), Hotel (Hotel Casamara Kandy (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Climb Sigiriya at sunrise
    • View Lion Rock carvings and ancient gateway
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya
    Woodcarving centre at Naula
    Spice garden
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  7. Day 7

    Kandy

    Meals
    Lunch (Meal at social enterprise cafe run by women who are differently abled or from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with opportunity to view handmade craft workshop)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Casamara Kandy), Hotel (Hotel Casamara Kandy (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Attend Temple of the Tooth Ceremony
    • Visit Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya
    • Lunch at social enterprise supporting differently-abled women

    Optional Activities

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

    Hill Country - Nuwara Eliya

    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Blackpool Hotel), Hotel (The Blackpool Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Glenloch Tea Estate
    • Learn about tea picking and production process
    Landmarks
    Glenloch Tea Estate
    Nuwara Eliya
  9. Day 9

    Horton Plains National Park

    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Blackpool Hotel), Hotel (The Blackpool Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Trek in Horton Plains National Park
    • Visit Baker Falls
    • Trek to World's End cliff viewpoint

    Optional Activities

    • Free day in Nuwara Eliya instead of trek
    Landmarks
    Horton Plains National Park
    Baker Falls
    World's End
  10. Day 10

    Demodara - Ella

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel), Hotel (Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Take scenic train journey through tea plantations
    • Cross Nine Arch Bridge
    Landmarks
    Nine Arch Bridge (Bridge in the Sky)
  11. Day 11

    Udawalawe

    Accommodation
    Camping (Athgira River Camp), Camping (Athgira River Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ravana Ella Falls
    • View Colossi of Buduruvagala Buddha carving
    • Jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park
    • Visit Elephant Transit Home
    Landmarks
    Ravana Ella Falls
    Colossi of Buduruvagala
    Udawalawe National Park
    Elephant Transit Home
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  12. Day 12

    Koggala Beach

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Koggala Beach Hotel), Hotel (Koggala Beach Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Galle fort and UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Explore Galle coastal town

    Optional Activities

    • View stilt fishermen
    Landmarks
    Galle Fort
  13. Day 13

    Koggala

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Koggala Beach Hotel), Hotel (Koggala Beach Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

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

    Colombo

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Fairway Colombo), Hotel (Fairway Colombo (or similar))

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Beach time before departure
    Landmarks
    Gangaramaya Temple
    Galle Face Green
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  15. Day 15

    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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4.6
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    4.6
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    February 14th, 2023
    5.0
    Game drives. Rail trip. Lots of interesting food. Historic sites and information. Countryside.
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    February 19th, 2023
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    From beaches to mountains, temples to wildlife, trains to bus to boat., walks and hikes (but sooooooooo many steps)...
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    May 1st, 2023
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    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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    March 26th, 2023
    5.0
    Wild life and birds. Temples and ancient monuments. Great group of fellow travellers and superb guide.
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    March 12th, 2023
    4.3
    Safari park and elephants
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    March 14th, 2023
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    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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    March 15th, 2023
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    Tour leader - Meraal was excellent Lovely country and people Varied itinerary - saw loads NB lots of moving around...
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    March 27th, 2023
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    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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    April 10th, 2023
    4.8
    Wonderful country, friendly people, lots to see and do.
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  • A
    April 10th, 2023
    5.0
    All the safaris and probably the whale watching were real stand out moments for me
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