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Splendours of Sri Lanka

12 days
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Colombo to Negombo

    Colombo to Negombo
    Start point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (Pick up location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Colombo.)

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from Colombo airport to Negombo
    • Sightseeing tour to Angurukaramulla Temple (Bodhirajaramaya)
    • Visit to Negombo Dutch Fort
    • Visit to Negombo Beach Park
    • Visit to St. Mary's Church
    Landmarks
    Angurukaramulla Temple (Bodhirajaramaya)
    Negombo Dutch Fort
    Negombo Beach Park
    St. Mary's Church
  2. Day 2

    Negombo to Pinnawala to Sigiriya

    Negombo to Pinnawala to Sigiriya
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage with baby elephant feeding and bathing
    • Visit to Royal Botanical Garden
    Landmarks
    Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
    Royal Botanical Garden
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  3. Day 3

    Sigiriya to Anuradhapura day excursion

    Sigiriya to Anuradhapura day excursion
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Day excursion to Anuradhapura
    • Visit to Sri Maha Bodhi temple
    • Visit to Brazen Palace
    • Visit to Dagobas
    • Visit to Ruwanwelisaya monastery
    • Visit to Abeygiri Monastery
    • Visit to Jetawana Monastery
    • Visit to rock-cut statues of Lord Buddha
    • Exploration of palace ruins
    • Visit to Isurumuniya rock temple
    Landmarks
    Sri Maha Bodhi
    Brazen Palace
    Ruwanwelisaya
    Abeygiri Monastery
    Jetawana Monastery
    Isurumuniya rock temple
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  4. Day 4

    Sigiriya to Minneriya National Park to Polonnaruwa

    Sigiriya to Minneriya National Park to Polonnaruwa
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Wildlife safari in Minneriya National Park with professional naturalist
    • Visit to Polonnaruwa medieval city and UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Visit to Royal Palace at Polonnaruwa
    • Visit to Gal Vihare complex with four Buddha images
    Landmarks
    Minneriya National Park
    Polonnaruwa Royal Palace
    Gal Vihare
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  5. Day 5

    Sigiriya to Dambulla to Matale to Kandy

    Sigiriya to Dambulla to Matale to Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Visit to Dambulla Royal Cave Temple
    • Visit to golden Buddha statue at Dambulla
    • Visit to Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Aluviharaya Rock Cave Temple in Matale
    • Visit to Fort Macdowall in Matale
    • Visit to spice garden in Matale
    Landmarks
    Dambulla Royal Cave Temple
    Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs
    Aluviharaya Rock Cave Temple
    Fort Macdowall
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  6. Day 6

    Kandy to Peradeniya sightseeing

    Kandy to Peradeniya sightseeing
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Visit to Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya
    • Visit to Gatabe Rajopanaramaya Buddhist Temple at Peradeniya
    • Visit to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
    • Visit to Old Royal Palace in Kandy
    • Visit to Sri Natha Devalaya Temple Square
    • Relaxation at Kandy Lake
    • Sri Lankan Cultural Performance
    Landmarks
    Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
    Gatabe Rajopanaramaya Buddhist Temple
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
    Old Royal Palace
    Sri Natha Devalaya Temple Square
    Kandy Lake
  7. Day 7

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya by Train

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya by Train
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Scenic train journey from Kandy to Nawalapitiya
    • Road transfer from Nawalapitiya to Nuwara Eliya
    Landmarks
    Pidurutalagala Mountain
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  8. Day 8

    Nuwara Eliya to Bandarawela to Kataragama

    Nuwara Eliya to Bandarawela to Kataragama
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Sightseeing tour to Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Dewalaya
    • Visit to Kebiliththa Dewalaya
    • Visit to Sella Kataragama Ganesh Temple
    Landmarks
    Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Dewalaya
    Kebiliththa Dewalaya
    Sella Kataragama Ganesh Temple
  9. Day 9

    Kataragama to Galle to Bentota

    Kataragama to Galle to Bentota
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Visit to Mahamodara Sea Turtle Hatchery Centre
    • Visit to Galle Dutch Fort
    • Visit to Sri Sudharmalaya Buddhist Temple
    • Visit to Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery
    • Visit to Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya
    Landmarks
    Mahamodara Sea Turtle Hatchery Centre
    Galle Dutch Fort
    Sri Sudharmalaya Buddhist Temple
    Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery
    Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya
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  10. Day 10

    Bentota

    Bentota
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Beach leisure activities at Bentota beach
    Landmarks
    Bentota Beach
  11. Day 11

    Bentota to Colombo

    Bentota to Colombo
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Sightseeing tour to Gangaramaya Temple
    • Visit to Independence Square
    • Visit to Colombo National Museum
    • Visit to Seema Malakaya
    • Visit to Beira Lake

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Colombo
    Landmarks
    Gangaramaya Temple
    Independence Square
    Colombo National Museum
    Seema Malakaya
    Beira Lake
  12. Day 12

    Departure from Colombo

    Departure from Colombo
    End point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (Drop off location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Colombo.)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Transfer to Colombo airport

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    which hotel do you use in Colombo we will probably get to sri lanka earlier than the tour so want to make sure we are close by

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    • UncleSam HolidaysOperatorWritten May 2024

      tour is based on 3 Star hotels. If you are arriving in Colombo before the trip start, please let us know so we can plan and give you the suggestion for extra nights

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      which specific hotel you use in Colombo

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      hotel is Grand Oriental in Colombo. depends on your booking which you date you booking this tour

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