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Buddha and Beach - 12 days

12 days
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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
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 24
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Colombo

    Colombo

    Optional Activities

    • Backstreets of Colombo tour (includes tuk tuk ride, local train journey, exploration of Pettah district, Red Mosque, Old Town Hall, Wolvendaal Church, and meal at Nippon Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Red Mosque
    Old Town Hall
    Wolvendaal Church
    Nippon Hotel
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  2. Day 2

    Colombo to Dambulla - Polonnaruwa

    Colombo to Dambulla - Polonnaruwa
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing of Dambulla Rock Temple
    • Guided sightseeing of Polonnaruwa and its monuments including Royal Palace and Gal Vihara
    • Stop at fruit and vegetable market in Naramwela Town
    Landmarks
    Dambulla Rock Temple
    Royal Palace Polonnaruwa
    Gal Vihara
    Polonnaruwa
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  3. Day 3

    Dambulla - Sigiriya - Kandy

    Dambulla - Sigiriya - Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch including curry, dahl, spiced rice, pickle and more at Kayanwala Village)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Sigiriya and Lion Rock fortress
    • Viewing of Heavenly Maidens paintings
    • Hand tractor ride to Kayanwala Village
    • Canoe trip to Kayanwala Village
    • Cookery demonstration and freshly prepared lunch in local home at Kayanwala Village
    • Visit to spice garden in Matale
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya
    Lion Rock
    Kayanwala Village
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  4. Day 4

    Kandy

    Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Kandy
    • Visit to Temple of the Tooth Relic
    • Drive around Kandy Lake
    • Visit to local bazaar
    • Visit to gem museum
    • Tuk tuk ride into surrounding hills
    • Visit to Geragama Tea Factory
    • Cultural performance of traditional Sri Lankan music and dance
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Tooth Relic
    Kandy Lake
    Geragama Tea Factory
  5. Day 5

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic train journey from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Nuwara Eliya
    Landmarks
    Nuwara Eliya
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  6. Day 6

    Nuwara Eliya to Udawalawe National Park

    Nuwara Eliya to Udawalawe National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon jeep safari/game drive in Udawalawe National Park
    Landmarks
    Udawalawe National Park
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  7. Day 7

    Udawalawe National Park to Colombo

    Udawalawe National Park to Colombo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Gem Mine and Museum at Ratnapura
    • Guided city tour of Colombo
    • Exploration of Fort area
    • Visit to Gangarama Temple
    • Stroll along Galle Face Green

    Optional Activities

    • Walk around UNESCO World Heritage Listed Galle fortress (for departures from 01 Jan 2027 onwards)
    Landmarks
    Gem Mine and Museum Ratnapura
    Galle Fortress
    Gangarama Temple
    Galle Face Green
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  8. Day 8

    Colombo to Kalutara

    Colombo to Kalutara
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Kalutara
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  9. Days 9 - 11

    Beach Relaxation

    Beach Relaxation
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Water sports including snorkeling and scuba diving
    • Water skiing
    • Surfing
    • Ayurveda spa treatments
    Landmarks
    Beruwala
    Bentota
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  10. Day 12

    Kalutara to Colombo

    Kalutara to Colombo
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Asked on July 19th, 2017

    What hotels do you use for the "Buddha and Beach" Tour?

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      Ray

      TravelerWritten July 2017

      The hotels listed below are ones which On The Go frequently use on this tour. Please note that On The Go reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard when necessary.

      - OZO Colombo, Colombo
      - The Paradise Resort & Spa, Sigiriya
      - OZO Kandy Hotel, Kandy
      - Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya
      - Jetwing St Andrew's, Nuwara Eliya
      - Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort, Udawalawe National Park and Embilipitiya
      - Pandanus Beach Resort & Spa, Bentota and Beruwala

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    Charles

    Asked on August 1st, 2016

    What should I know about the Kandy festival (Esala Perehera) in Sri Lanka?

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    • On The Go ToursOperatorWritten August 2016

      The festival is absolutely magical with numerous elephants parading the streets, traditional dancers and a very lively atmosphere all over the city.

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    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • 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.
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