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Sri Lanka: Ancient Capitals & Wild Kingdoms

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Start and end in Colombo

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Platinum Operator: Globus
Safari: Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 8 - 46
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Colombo
Colombo
Day 2
Colombo to Habarana
Colombo to Habarana
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Afternoon game drive in Minneriya National Park
Landmarks
Minneriya National Park
Day 3
Habarana
Habarana
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at rural café with traditional dishes prepared using clay pots and pans), Dinner (Paduru Party with music, storytelling, and village-style hospitality)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Guided visit to Polonnaruwa
- Globus Local Favorite Evening Paduru Party
Landmarks
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Polonnaruwa
Day 4
Habarana to Kandy
Habarana to Kandy
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic lunch prepared with spices and herbs cultivated in the spice garden)
Included Activities
- Visit to the Dambulla Cave Temple
- Private spice garden visit in Matale
- Visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Landmarks
Dambulla Cave Temple
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Day 5
Kandy
Kandy
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch dishes prepared during hands-on cooking class)
Included Activities
- Hands-on Sri Lankan cooking class with market visit
- Visit to Ancient Craft Artisans for traditional brass making
- Kandyan dance and drumming performance
Day 6
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya
Landmarks
Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya
Day 7
Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tea plantation tour at Pedro Tea Estate
- Walking tour of Nuwara Eliya
- High tea at the historic Hill Club
Landmarks
Pedro Tea Estate
Day 8
Nuwara Eliya to Yala National Park
Nuwara Eliya to Yala National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic train journey from Ambewela to Ella
- Tuk-tuk ride to view the Nine Arches Bridge
Landmarks
Nine Arches Bridge
Day 9
Yala National Park
Yala National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in Yala National Park
Optional Activities
- Optional afternoon game drive for additional wildlife viewing
Landmarks
Yala National Park
Day 10
Yala to Galle
Yala to Galle
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit to the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home
- Hands-on pottery workshop with local artisans
Landmarks
Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home
Day 11
Galle to Weligama
Galle to Weligama
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit to a cinnamon plantation
- Stilt fishing lesson with local fishermen in Weligama
- Guided walking tour of Galle and Dutch Fort
- Arrack tasting class
Landmarks
Dutch Fort, Galle
Day 12
Galle to Colombo
Galle to Colombo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at garden café)
Included Activities
- Visit to a turtle hatchery
- Visit to Barefoot Gallery
- Walking heritage tour of Colombo
Landmarks
Barefoot Gallery

Landmarks
Minneriya National Park

Landmarks
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Polonnaruwa

Landmarks
Dambulla Cave Temple
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Landmarks
Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya

Landmarks
Pedro Tea Estate

Landmarks
Nine Arches Bridge

Landmarks
Yala National Park

Landmarks
Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home

Landmarks
Dutch Fort, Galle

Landmarks
Barefoot Gallery

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- 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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Sri Lanka: Ancient Capitals & Wild Kingdoms

Itinerary

Colombo

Colombo to Habarana

Included Activities

Habarana

Included Activities

Habarana to Kandy

Included Activities

Kandy

Included Activities

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Included Activities

Nuwara Eliya

Included Activities

Nuwara Eliya to Yala National Park

Included Activities

Yala National Park

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Yala to Galle

Included Activities

Galle to Weligama

Included Activities

Galle to Colombo

Included Activities

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