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Buddha and Beach - 12 days

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Start and end in Colombo
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  • Two people sitting on ancient ruins with a view.
  • Colombo cityscape with modern buildings against ocean backdrop.
  • Reclining Buddha statue carved out of rock.
  • Tropical beach with palm trees swaying in the breeze.
  • Interior of ancient temple with Buddha statues and intricate ceiling.
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  • Interior of a temple with statues and murals.
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Colombo

    Optional Activities

    • Backstreets of Colombo tour - tuk tuk ride to Bambalapitiya, local train to city centre, walk through Pettah, visit Red Mosque and Old Town Hall, visit Wolvendaal Church, mutton roll and iced coffee at Nippon Hotel
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    Red Mosque
    Old Town Hall
    Wolvendaal Church
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  2. Day 2

    Colombo to Dambulla to Polonnaruwa to Dambulla

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dambulla Rock Temple
    • Visit Polonnaruwa ruins and monuments
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Dambulla and Polonnaruwa

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at fruit and vegetable market in Naramwela Town
    Landmarks
    Dambulla Rock Temple
    Polonnaruwa Royal Palace
    Gal Vihara
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  3. Day 3

    Dambulla - Sigiriya - Kandy

    Meals
    Lunch (Freshly prepared curry, dahl, spiced rice, pickle and more at Kayanwala Village)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sigiriya fortress and view Heavenly Maidens paintings
    • Local hand tractor ride and canoe trip to Kayanwala Village
    • Cooking demonstration and lunch preparation with local woman
    • Visit spice garden in Matale
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya
    Lion Rock
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  4. Day 4

    Kandy

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    Breakfast

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

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

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    Breakfast

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    • Scenic train journey from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya through tea plantations
    • Sightseeing tour of Nuwara Eliya
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    Nuwara Eliya
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  6. Day 6

    Nuwara Eliya to Udawalawe National Park

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    Breakfast

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    • Afternoon game drive in Udawalawe National Park
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    Udawalawe National Park
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  7. Day 7

    Udawalawe National Park to Colombo

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gem Mine and Museum at Ratnapura
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Colombo
    • Visit Fort area with government buildings
    • Visit Gangarama Temple
    • Stroll along Galle Face Green
    Landmarks
    Gem Mine and Museum at Ratnapura
    Fort area
    Gangarama Temple
    Galle Face Green
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  8. Day 8

    Colombo to Kalutara

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    Breakfast

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    • Transfer to Kalutara beachfront resort
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    Kalutara beaches
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  9. Days 9 - 11

    Beruwala - Bentota

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    Breakfast

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    • Snorkelling
    • Scuba diving
    • Water skiing
    • Surfing
    • Ayurveda spa treatment
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    Beruwala
    Bentota
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  10. Day 12

    Kalutara to Colombo

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    • Airport departure transfer

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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

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      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 ToursOperator•Written 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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    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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