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Best of Sri Lanka

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Start and end in Colombo
4.5 (2,286 reviews)
  • Dancers in traditional Sri Lankan attire performing outside a historic building.
  • A scenic view of people walking towards Sigiriya Rock with lush greenery around.
  • A blue train crossing the Nine Arches Bridge with a dense forest backdrop.
  • Row of Buddha statues by a lake with a city skyline in the background.
  • Ancient stone statues in Polonnaruwa archaeological site.
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  • The Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, a white building with a red roof.
  • Smiling tea pickers working in a lush green tea plantation.
  • Traditional fishermen on stilts catching fish in the ocean near the shore.
  • Aerial view of Galle Fort and its surrounding coastline.
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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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 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Colombo

    Colombo
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner featuring Sri Lankan-style hoppers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Galle Face)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner with Sri Lankan-style hoppers at Galle Face Hotel
    Landmarks
    Galle Face Hotel
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  3. Day 2

    Colombo

    Colombo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Galle Face)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Colombo's colonial streets, markets and temples (Pettah and Gangarama Temple)

    Optional Activities

    • Sri Lankan street food sampling experience
    • Geoffrey Bawa architectural legacy tour
    • Evening visit to Lotus Tower for illuminated Colombo views
    Landmarks
    Gangaramaya Temple
    Lotus Tower
  4. Day 3

    Colombo - Kurunegala - Sigiriya

    Colombo - Kurunegala - Sigiriya
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan lunch at local restaurant with views of lush paddy fields)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Sigiriya)

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Kurunegala hilltop Buddha statue
    • Traditional Sri Lankan lunch at local restaurant with paddy field views

    Optional Activities

    • Game drive in Minneriya National Park
    Landmarks
    Kurunegala Buddha Statue
    Minneriya National Park
  5. Day 4

    Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa

    Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Sigiriya)

    Included Activities

    • Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress with views of ancient frescoes and lion's paws
    • Visit Polonnaruwa Archaeological Park including Royal Palace complex, Quadrangle and Gal Vihara Buddhas
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Rock Fortress
    Polonnaruwa Archaeological Park
    Gal Vihara
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  6. Day 5

    Polonnaruwa - Dambulla - Kandy

    Polonnaruwa - Dambulla - Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch at mountaintop farm), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Earls Regent)

    Included Activities

    • Dambulla Cave Temple visit with rock-hewn chambers, Buddha statues and ancient murals
    • Guided walk through mountaintop farm gardens (pepper, papaya, cocoa)
    • Traditional lunch at mountaintop farm
    • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic visit in Kandy
    • Kandyan Cultural Dance Performance
    Landmarks
    Dambulla Cave Temple
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
    Aluvihare Mountains
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  7. Day 6

    Kandy - Nuwara Eliya

    Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Galway Heights)

    Included Activities

    • Train journey from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya through tea plantations and mountains
    • Visit to working tea estate and factory with tea tasting
    • Exploration of Nuwara Eliya including Tudor-style post office, Gregory Lake, Grand Hotel and Hill Club
    Landmarks
    Gregory Lake
    Grand Hotel
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  8. Day 7

    Nuwara Eliya - Tissamaharama

    Nuwara Eliya - Tissamaharama
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ekho Safari)

    Included Activities

    • Stop at traditional buffalo curd farm with process demonstration and tasting
  9. Day 8

    Tissamaharama - Yala National Park

    Tissamaharama - Yala National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ekho Safari)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning game drive in Yala National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Optional afternoon game drive in Yala National Park
    Landmarks
    Yala National Park
  10. Day 9

    Tissamaharama - Weligama - Galle

    Tissamaharama - Weligama - Galle
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu)

    Included Activities

    • Stop to view stilt fishermen of Weligama

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip through Ahangama backwaters
    Landmarks
    Weligama Stilt Fishermen
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  11. Day 10

    Galle

    Galle
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked Sri Lankan lunch at Mrs Shahira Mahuroof's home with family stories), Dinner (Final farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu)

    Included Activities

    • Be My Guest experience: home-cooked Sri Lankan lunch at Mrs Shahira Mahuroof's home
    • Galle Fort exploration with Local Specialist including ramparts and Galle Lighthouse
    • Final farewell dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Seasonal whale watching cruise
    • Mask painting workshop in Galle Fort
    Landmarks
    Galle Fort
    Galle Lighthouse
  12. Day 11

    Departure

    Departure

    Included Activities

    • Visit Victor Hasselblad Sea Turtle Research & Conservation Centre
    Landmarks
    Victor Hasselblad Sea Turtle Research & Conservation Centre

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