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Sri Lankan Splendors, From Ancient Cities to Pristine Beaches : 20 Days

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Start and end in Negombo
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  • Lighthouse standing tall surrounded by palm trees with ocean views.
  • Two people posing beside a green sign with hills in the background.
  • Ancient circular structure with columns in a forested area.
  • Illuminated temple at night with decorative lights.
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  • Train crossing a picturesque bridge through dense greenery.
  • Lush green tea fields next to a serene lake under a clear sky.
  • Boat tour beneath an archway of mangrove trees with passengers wearing life jackets.
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Negombo

    Start point
    Katunayaka, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Bandaranaike International Airport / Colombo / Negombo, 00:05 - 23:55)
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Negombo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mangrove ecosystem boat cruise near Negombo
  3. Day 3

    Negombo to Dambulla

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Dambulla Cave Temple exploration
    • Authentic village experience with traditional activities
    Landmarks
    Dambulla Cave Temple
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  4. Day 4

    Dambulla

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning climb to Sigiriya Rock Fortress to witness sunrise
    • Traditional Ayurvedic massage
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  5. Day 5

    Dambulla to Polonnaruwa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Polonnaruwa ancient city exploration including Quadrangle, Royal Palace, Audience Hall
    • Gal Vihara Buddha statues viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional music or dance performance
    Landmarks
    Polonnaruwa
    Gal Vihara
    Mahaweli River
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  6. Day 6

    Polonnaruwa to Anuradhapura to Dambulla

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Anuradhapura exploration including Royal Palace Ruins, Jetavanarama Stupa
    • Sri Maha Bodhi Tree viewing
    • Mihintale pilgrimage site visit with ancient stupas and monastic ruins
    Landmarks
    Anuradhapura
    Sri Maha Bodhi Tree
    Jetavanarama Stupa
    Mihintale
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  7. Day 7

    Dambulla to Kandy

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic guided tour
    • Kandy Lake leisurely stroll
    • Kandy View Point visit
    • Traditional cultural dance show
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
    Kandy Lake
    Kandy View Point
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  8. Day 8

    Kandy

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage visit
    • Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya exploration
    • Gem Museum visit

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Kandy local markets and handicraft stores
    Landmarks
    Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
    Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya
  9. Day 9

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tea factory and plantation visit
    • Ramboda Waterfalls viewing
    • Gregory Lake visit

    Optional Activities

    • Tea tasting and purchase
    Landmarks
    Ramboda Waterfalls
    Gregory Lake
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  10. Day 10

    Nuwara Eliya to Ella

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Train journey from Nanu Oya to Ella

    Optional Activities

    • Sri Lankan cooking class in Ella
    Landmarks
    Ella
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  11. Day 11

    Ella

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning climb to Little Adam's Peak for sunrise
    • Flying Ravana Zip Line ride
    • Nine Arches Bridge visit by walk or tuk-tuk
    Landmarks
    Little Adam's Peak
    Nine Arches Bridge
  12. Day 12

    Ella to Yala

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ravana Falls viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Ravana's Cave exploration
    Landmarks
    Ravana Falls
    Ravana's Cave
  13. Day 13

    Yala National Park Safari

    Meals
    Breakfast (Packed breakfast), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Yala National Park 4x4 jeep safari with experienced tracker

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day safari extension (half-day safari is standard)
    Landmarks
    Yala National Park
  14. Day 14

    Yala to Galle to Bentota

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Galle Fort exploration including historic lanes, churches, and ramparts

    Optional Activities

    • Stilt fishermen photo stop
    Landmarks
    Galle Fort
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  15. Day 15

    Bentota

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Madu River Boat Safari through mangrove forest
    • Turtle Hatchery visit
    Landmarks
    Madu River
  16. Day 16

    Bentota

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Water sports activities
    • Spa treatment
    • Beachfront lunch at nearby café
  17. Day 17

    Bentota

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming, snorkeling, jet-skiing, or windsurfing
    • Bentota River visit
    • Brief Garden visit
    • Turtle Hatchery visit
    Landmarks
    Bentota River
    Brief Garden
  18. Day 18

    Bentota to Colombo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Fort area historic exploration
    • Pettah Market visit
    • Gangaramaya Temple visit

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping at Colombo malls and boutique stores
    Landmarks
    Gangaramaya Temple
    Pettah Market
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  19. Day 19

    Colombo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Leisure walk around Colombo including Galle Face Green area
    Landmarks
    Galle Face Green
  20. Day 20

    Departure from Colombo

    End point
    Katunayaka, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Bandaranaike International Airport / Colombo / Negombo, 00:05 - 23:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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    As long as it is under the same initial budget of $3,190 aud. It will be fair if they can either includes 2 more nights, before and or after the 20 days tour. 2 options are 22.2 till 13.3 Or 23.2 till 14.3 If they can put me in my own room, it's preferable.

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    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperator•Written January 2026

      Sharing accomodation is not possible, still you can bring a patner and share the room. as on the day there no other going on the tour.

    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperator•Written February 2026

      yes can proceed the tour booking a single person, still you will get the seperate room only and on your departure date if no one joined the, we will proceed the tour with a you.

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      Entrance fees rate - Per person rate in USD: Mangrove forest boat ride - USD 50, Dambulla Cave Temple - USD 08, Sigiriya Rock - USD 36, Polonnaruwa Ancient City - USD 25, Anuradhapura Ancient city - USD 25, Cultural Dance show - USD 10, Tooth Temple - USD 08, Elephant orphanage - USD 18, Botanical Garden - USD 08, Yala National park Jeep safari - USD 85 (Including Entrance Ticket & Jeep for Hire), Madu River Boat ride - USD 30, Turtle Hatchery - USD 10. All rates are subject to change.

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    Can you give us a couple of examples of the 4 star hotels on the Sri Lankan Splendors tour?

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    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperator•Written February 2024

      Polonnaruwa - The Deer Park Hotel or Similar Hotel
      Dambulla - Sigiriyana Resort By Thilanaka Dambulla or Similar Hotel
      Kandy - Thilanka Kandy or Similar Hotel
      Yala - Chaarya Resort & Spa or Similar Hotel
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    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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