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Wonders of Sri Lanka (Classic Group)

13 days
From Colombo to Koggala
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Colombo

    Meals
    Dinner (Rooftop dinner with menu thoughtfully crafted from seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, offering a taste of the island's rich culinary traditions)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo.), Hotel (Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo)
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  2. Day 2

    Colombo

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo.), Hotel (Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo)

    Included Activities

    • Tuk-tuk ride through Colombo's historic streets
    • Explore Pettah Market
    • Visit Red Mosque
    • Visit Wolvendaal Church
    • Visit Gangaramaya Temple
    • Mutton roll tasting at Hotel Nippon
    Landmarks
    Pettah Market
    Red Mosque
    Wolvendaal Church
    Gangaramaya Temple
    Hotel Nippon
    Colombo Fort
    Old Town Hall
  3. Day 3

    Colombo - Hiriwadunna - Dambulla

    Meals
    Lunch (Farm-to-Table Lunch at Hiriwadunna, crafted from seasonal ingredients and served in the open air, featuring authentic Sri Lankan dishes prepared with ingredients sourced straight from the fields)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jetwing Lake, Dambulla)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through village fields in Hiriwadunna
    • Farm-to-Table Lunch at Hiriwadunna
    • Explore Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs
    Landmarks
    Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs
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  4. Day 4

    Dambulla - Anuradhapura

    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Sri Lankan barbecue with fragrant spices and fresh local ingredients, a selection of grilled specialities expertly prepared over an open flame)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jetwing Lake, Dambulla)

    Included Activities

    • Walk among ancient stone carvings and reservoirs in Anuradhapura
    • Blessing ceremony at Isurumuniya Temple led by a practicing monk
    • Visit village artisans shaping clay pots
    • Explore Anuradhapura UNESCO sites including Ruwanwelisaya Dagoba, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Thuparamaya and Abhayagiri Monastery ruins
    • View rock carvings at Isurumuniya Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Minneriya National Park game drive to observe Asian elephants gathering at the reservoir
    Landmarks
    Isurumuniya Temple
    Ruwanwelisaya Dagoba
    Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
    Thuparamaya
    Abhayagiri Monastery
    Minneriya National Park
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  5. Day 5

    Dambulla

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Sri Lankan barbecue with fragrant spices and fresh local ingredients, grilled specialities expertly prepared over an open flame)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jetwing Lake, Dambulla)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dambulla Cave Temple with 150+ Buddha statues and intricate murals
    • Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
    • Kandyan dance performance with drummers and fire dancers
    Landmarks
    Dambulla Cave Temple
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy
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  6. Day 6

    Anuradhapura - Dambulla - Kandy

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cinnamon Citadel Kandy.), Hotel (Cinnamon Citadel Kandy)

    Included Activities

    • Dambulla Cave Temple visit with exploration of rock-hewn chambers containing Buddha statues and murals
    • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic visit
    • Kandyan dance performance with drummers and fire dancers
    Landmarks
    Dambulla Cave Temple
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  7. Day 7

    Kandy

    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional meal prepared with local host using time-honoured cooking techniques)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cinnamon Citadel Kandy.), Hotel (Cinnamon Citadel Kandy)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through rice fields and spice gardens in Yatiwawala
    • Visit local market in Yatiwawala
    • Learn about herbal remedies from local Ayurvedic expert
    • Prepare traditional meal with local host using time-honoured cooking techniques
    • Explore Royal Botanical Gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Kandy with Local Expert exploring heritage buildings and local eateries
    • Mahaweli River Cruise on Sri Lanka's longest river
    Landmarks
    Royal Botanical Gardens
    Temple of the Tooth
    Mahaweli River
  8. Day 8

    Kandy - Nuwara Eliya

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional high tea in the elegant surroundings of the Grand Hotel, featuring delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones and handcrafted pastries served alongside fine Ceylon teas, overlooking beautifully manicured gardens)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand, Nuwara Eliya)

    Included Activities

    • Train journey from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya through central highlands
    • Tea estate and factory visit with walkthrough of tea plantations and processing
    • Explore Nuwara Eliya with Travel Director
    • Visit Gregory Lake
    • Visit Nuwara Eliya Post Office
    • Traditional high tea at the Grand Hotel
    Landmarks
    Gregory Lake
    Nuwara Eliya Post Office
    Grand Hotel
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  9. Day 9

    Nuwara Eliya - Yala National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jetwing Yala.), Hotel (Jetwing Yala)

    Included Activities

    • Viewpoint stop overlooking central mountains plunging to plains
    • Visit Kataragama pilgrimage site and Kataragama Temple
    Landmarks
    Kataragama Temple
    Yala National Park
  10. Day 10

    Yala National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jetwing Yala.), Hotel (Jetwing Yala)

    Included Activities

    • Morning game drive in Yala National Park with expert ranger
    • Evening game drive in Yala National Park with expert ranger
    • Guided nature walk through hotel surroundings exploring birdlife
    Landmarks
    Yala National Park
  11. Day 11

    Yala - Weligama - Galle

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jetwing Lighthouse, Galle.), Hotel (Jetwing Lighthouse, Galle)

    Included Activities

    • Meet Weligama's stilt fishermen
    • Galle Fort exploration with Travel Director
    • Visit historic temples in Galle Fort
    • Visit museums in Galle Fort
    • Visit centuries-old mosque in Galle Fort
    • Visit Galle Lighthouse
    Landmarks
    Galle Fort
    Galle Lighthouse
  12. Day 12

    Galle

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jetwing Lighthouse, Galle.), Hotel (Jetwing Lighthouse, Galle)

    Optional Activities

    • Whale-watching cruise searching for blue whales and dolphins off the southern coast
    • Cinnamon estate visit to learn about cultivation of this prized spice
    • Boat trip across Koggala Lake exploring mangrove-lined shores and small islands
    Landmarks
    Koggala Lake
  13. Day 13

    Galle - Kosgoda

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sea turtle conservation centre visit with guided learning about threats to marine creatures
    • Witness hatchlings being released into ocean (seasonal)
    Landmarks
    Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Centre
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