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Essential Sri Lanka Explorer - 13 days

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Start and end in Colombo
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  • Buddha statues overlooking a green lake with city skyline.
  • Temple of the Tooth Relic, a white structure with a red roof.
  • Traditional fishermen on stilts in the ocean.
  • Sigiriya rock fortress and surrounding gardens.
  • Interior of a cave temple with Buddha statues and paintings.
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  • Elephants crossing a dirt road in a national park.
  • Lush green tea plantations on rolling hills.
  • Colombo skyline at night, illuminated buildings by the sea.
  • Train passing through lush green tea plantation hills.
  • Cityscape with a mix of modern and historical buildings, likely Kandy, Sri Lanka.
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On The Go Tours
Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Colombo

    Colombo

    Included Activities

    • Coach and walking tour of old town Colombo
    • Evening walking tour of old town Colombo
    Landmarks
    Old Town Colombo
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  2. Day 2

    Colombo - Kurunegala - Dambulla - Habarana

    Colombo - Kurunegala - Dambulla - Habarana
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Sputnik Centre in Kurunegala
    • Dambulla Cave Complex visit
    • Glass of Arrack (Sri Lanka's favorite alcohol)
    Landmarks
    Sputnik Centre
    Dambulla Cave Temple Complex
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  3. Day 3

    Dambulla - Sigiriya - Habarana

    Dambulla - Sigiriya - Habarana
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sigiriya Rock Fortress hike

    Optional Activities

    • Optional bicycle excursion to ancient city of Polonnaruwa
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Rock Fortress
    Polonnaruwa
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  4. Day 4

    Sigiriya - Knuckles Mountain Range - Kandy

    Sigiriya - Knuckles Mountain Range - Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch with spectacular views)

    Included Activities

    • Hike along scenic Manigala Trail in Knuckles Mountain Range

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Kandy's vibrant mix of ancient and modern architecture at your own pace
    • Visit to local pub in Kandy
    Landmarks
    Knuckles Mountain Range
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  5. Day 5

    Kandy - Kitulgala

    Kandy - Kitulgala
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • White water rafting in Kitulgala

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Temple of the Tooth in Kandy
    • Explore Kandy at your own pace
    • Visit to Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Tooth
    Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya
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  6. Day 6

    Kitulgala - Ella

    Kitulgala - Ella
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic train from Hatton to Ella

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Little Adam's Peak
    Landmarks
    Little Adam's Peak
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  7. Day 7

    Ella

    Ella
    Meals
    Breakfast (Packed breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Hike along Pekoe Trail stages 15 and 16
    • Visit to Rawana Falls
    • Hike to Mini-worlds end at sunrise

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ella town at your own pace
    Landmarks
    Makulella Buddhist Temple
    Ella Rock
    Nine Arches Bridge
    Demodara Railway Loop
    Rawana Falls
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  8. Day 8

    Ella

    Ella

    Included Activities

    • Hands-on cooking class in Ella

    Optional Activities

    • Yoga session
    • Flying Ravana Zipline ride
    • Leisurely exploration of Ella
  9. Day 9

    Ella - Udawalawe

    Ella - Udawalawe
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Buduruwagala Ancient Temple
    • Jeep safari into Udawalawe National Park
    Landmarks
    Buduruwagala Ancient Temple
    Udawalawe National Park
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  10. Day 10

    Udawalawe - Handunugoda - Unawatuna

    Udawalawe - Handunugoda - Unawatuna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Handunugoda Tea Estate

    Optional Activities

    • Enjoy sun, sand, sea, and surfing in Unawatuna
    Landmarks
    Handunugoda Tea Estate
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  11. Day 11

    Unawatuna

    Unawatuna

    Included Activities

    • Surfing lesson in Unawatuna

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional mask painting lesson
    • Leisure exploration of Unawatuna
  12. Day 12

    Unawatuna - Galle - Unawatuna

    Unawatuna - Galle - Unawatuna

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Galle Fish Market
    • Tuk-tuk ride to Galle
    • Visit to Galle Fort City

    Optional Activities

    • Browse art galleries and craft stores
    • Enjoy coffee with ocean views
    • Self-paced exploration of Galle
    Landmarks
    Galle Fish Market
    Galle Fort
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  13. Day 13

    Unawatuna - Colombo

    Unawatuna - Colombo

    Included Activities

    • Visit to a temple to meet a Buddhist priest
    • Participation in a pooja (blessing ritual)

    Optional Activities

    • Post-tour accommodation in Colombo
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    February 24th, 2022
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  • Vaccines
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Sri Lanka. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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