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Sri Lanka Grand Explorer: Heritage & Wildlife

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Start and end in Colombo
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Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
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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
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Colombo to Negombo

    Colombo to Negombo
    Start point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (Airport, Hotel or any Convenient Point in Colombo)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Negombo including Angurukaramulla Temple (Bodhirajaramaya), Negombo Dutch Fort, Negombo Beach Park, and St. Mary's Church
    Landmarks
    Angurukaramulla Temple (Bodhirajaramaya)
    Negombo Dutch Fort
    Negombo Beach Park
    St. Mary's Church
  3. Day 2

    Negombo - Wilpattu National Park - Anuradhapura

    Negombo - Wilpattu National Park - Anuradhapura
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Wildlife safari at Wilpattu National Park with professional naturalist
    Landmarks
    Wilpattu National Park
  4. Day 3

    Anuradhapura

    Anuradhapura
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Anuradhapura including Sri Maha Bodhi, Brazen Palace (Lovamahapaya), Ruwanwelisaya Dagoba, Abhayagiri Monastery, Jetavanaramaya Monastery, rock-cut Buddha statues, ancient palace ruins, and Isurumuniya Rock Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Anuradhapura
    Landmarks
    Sri Maha Bodhi
    Brazen Palace (Lovamahapaya)
    Ruwanwelisaya Dagoba
    Abhayagiri Monastery
    Jetavanaramaya Monastery
    Isurumuniya Rock Temple
  5. Day 4

    Anuradhapura - Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa

    Anuradhapura - Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress including climbing Lion's Paws, viewing frescoes and royal gardens
    • Museum visit at Sigiriya
    • Sightseeing tour of Polonnaruwa including Vatadage (Relic House), Royal Palace, Gal Vihare, Buddha statues, stupas, Hindu sculptures, and irrigation canals
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Rock Fortress
    Vatadage (Relic House)
    Gal Vihare
    Royal Palace of Polonnaruwa
  6. Day 5

    Polonnaruwa - Dambulla - Pinnawala

    Polonnaruwa - Dambulla - Pinnawala
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Dambulla Royal Cave Temple
    • Visit to Golden statue of Buddha at Dambulla
    • Visit to Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs
    • Visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage including baby elephant feeding and bathing
    • Visit to Royal Botanical Garden at Pinnawala

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Aluviharaya Rock Cave Temple
    • Visit to Fort Macdowall
    • Visit to Spice Garden in Matale
    Landmarks
    Dambulla Royal Cave Temple
    Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs
    Aluviharaya Rock Cave Temple
    Fort Macdowall
    Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
    Royal Botanical Garden
  7. Day 6

    Pinnawala to Kandy

    Pinnawala to Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Kandy including Royal Botanical Garden, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Old Royal Palace, and Sri Natha Devalaya Temple Square
    • Visit to Kandy Lake
    • Typical Sri Lankan Cultural Performance

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Kandy
    Landmarks
    Royal Botanical Garden, Kandy
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
    Old Royal Palace, Kandy
    Sri Natha Devalaya Temple Square
    Kandy Lake
  8. Day 7

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Train journey from Kandy to Nawalapitiya
    Landmarks
    Pidurutalagala Mountain
  9. Day 8

    Nuwara Eliya

    Nuwara Eliya
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    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Nuwara Eliya including Nuwara Eliya Town, local market, Golf Course, and Hill Club
    • Visit to Seetha Amman Temple
    • Visit to local tea plantation and tea factory with Ceylon tea tasting
    Landmarks
    Seetha Amman Temple
  10. Day 9

    Nuwara Eliya - Horton Plains National Park - Ella

    Nuwara Eliya - Horton Plains National Park - Ella
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Horton Plains National Park with trekking across grasslands
    • Visit to Baker's Falls
    • Visit to World's End viewpoint
    • Hike to Little Adam's Peak
    Landmarks
    Horton Plains National Park
    Baker's Falls
    World's End
    Little Adam's Peak (Punchi Sri Pada)
  11. Day 10

    Ella to Yala National Park

    Ella to Yala National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon wildlife safari at Yala National Park with professional naturalist
    Landmarks
    Yala National Park
  12. Day 11

    Yala National Park to Udawalawe National Park

    Yala National Park to Udawalawe National Park
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon jungle safari at Udawalawe National Park with professional naturalist
    Landmarks
    Udawalawe National Park
  13. Day 12

    Udawalawe National Park to Koggala

    Udawalawe National Park to Koggala
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Koggala Lagoon
  14. Day 13

    Koggala - Galle - Bentota

    Koggala - Galle - Bentota
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Mahamodara Sea Turtle Hatchery Centre
    • Visit to Sri Sudharmalaya Buddhist Temple
    • Visit to Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya
    • Visit to Jungle Beach in Unawatuna
    • Visit to Japanese Peace Pagoda
    • Visit to Galle Fort including exploration of colonial streets and local markets
    Landmarks
    Mahamodara Sea Turtle Hatchery Centre
    Sri Sudharmalaya Buddhist Temple
    Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya
    Jungle Beach
    Japanese Peace Pagoda
    Galle Fort
  15. Day 14

    Bentota

    Bentota
    Meals
    Breakfast
  16. Day 15

    Bentota to Colombo

    Bentota to Colombo
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Colombo including Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, Colombo National Museum, and Seema Malakaya
    • Visit to Beira Lake

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Colombo
    Landmarks
    Gangaramaya Temple
    Independence Square
    Colombo National Museum
    Seema Malakaya
    Beira Lake
  17. Day 16

    Departure from Colombo

    Departure from Colombo
    End point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (Airport, Hotel or any Convenient Point in Colombo)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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