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Overview
Visit Sri Lanka’s most spectacular sights with this phenomenal suggested 16 day’s luxury itinerary. Discover the ancient city of Anuradhapura, tour the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya with a botanist and witness the Pooja ceremony at Kandy’s Temple of the Tooth Relic. Trace Sri Lanka’s history from the first-century Dambulla Cave Temple to colonial-era constructions. Learn how settlers left their mark on cities like Galle. Stay in the historic home of Sir Thomas Lipton as you explore the tea-growing regions. You can also see the wild side of the country. Take safari excursions through Yala National Park in search of elusive leopard and iconic Sri Lankan elephant.Â
Itinerary
On arrival at Colombo International Airport on, you will be met by a professional English speaking driver.
After the completion of formalities at the airport, you will be escorted to your air conditioned vehicle.
Thereafter, you will make the journey to Minuwangoda.
Upon arrival check into the hotel and spend the rest of the day in leisure and relaxation
1 Night at The Wallawa, Wallawa Bedroom
Meals: Breakfast
After the completion of formalities at the airport, you will be escorted to your air conditioned vehicle.
Thereafter, you will make the journey to Minuwangoda.
Upon arrival check into the hotel and spend the rest of the day in leisure and relaxation
1 Night at The Wallawa, Wallawa Bedroom
Meals: Breakfast
After the breakfast, check-out and proceed to Anuradhapura. Upon arrival to hotel, check-in and free at leisure enjoying fantastic amenities offered by your hotel. Set out on a nature walk with the resident naturalist, go cycling, horse riding or jungle Kayaking (additional charges may apply). As well as archery facilities and an incredible spa (Additional charges may apply), you can also search out exotic Sri Lankan birdlife or take an organic garden tour and cookery experience.
2 Night's at Ulagalla, Ulagalla Pool Villa
Meals: Halfboard
2 Night's at Ulagalla, Ulagalla Pool Villa
Meals: Halfboard
Take the short ride to Anuradhapura, another of Sri Lanka’s UNESCO sites. According to Mahavamsa, the ancient Sinhalese Chronicle, the kingdom was founded in the fifth century BC. Upon arrival you’re greeted by the brilliant Ruwanweliseya and Jetavana monuments – Jetavana is even equal in size to the pyramids of Giza. Admire the Samadhi Statue of Buddha, a true masterpiece of sculpture. You can also receive a blessing at the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi (the oldest tree recorded in the world).
Meals: Halfboard
Meals: Halfboard
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Sigiriya. Upon arrival to Sigiriya, village walk at Hiriwadunna Village.
Late afternoon, proceed to visit Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This vast cave complex dates back to the first-century BC and is still regarded as an important Buddhist monastery. A huge collection of paintings covers the rock ceiling, while you’re surrounded by the highest number of Buddha statues ever found in one place.
1 Night at Jetwing Vil Uyana, Garden Dwelling
Meals: Halfboard
Late afternoon, proceed to visit Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This vast cave complex dates back to the first-century BC and is still regarded as an important Buddhist monastery. A huge collection of paintings covers the rock ceiling, while you’re surrounded by the highest number of Buddha statues ever found in one place.
1 Night at Jetwing Vil Uyana, Garden Dwelling
Meals: Halfboard
Early morning proceeds, to Sigiriya rock fortress (around 06am to see the sunrise), also recognised as a UNESCO site. Incredibly, this spectacular construction was undertaken by King Kassapa I in the fifth century. As well as an incredible insight into ancient lifestyles, you’re also likely to see monkeys and other wildlife in this enchanting jungle setting.
Return to hotel for the breakfast. After breakfast, check-out proceed to Kandy
On arrival to Kandy, check into the hotel, and spend the evening relaxing.
2 Night's at Kandy House, Deluxe Room
Meals: Halfboard
Return to hotel for the breakfast. After breakfast, check-out proceed to Kandy
On arrival to Kandy, check into the hotel, and spend the evening relaxing.
2 Night's at Kandy House, Deluxe Room
Meals: Halfboard
This morning visit Peradeniya Botanical Gardens with a specialised botanist. Your tour guide will lead you through these gardens which house over 4,000 species of plants and trees.
Late afternoon, tour the centre of Kandy to discover its ancient legacy before an evening visit to the Sacred Temple of the Tooth for an unforgettable Pooja session. This is when incense is burned, drums are sounded, and offerings are made to the relic.
Meals: Halfboard
Late afternoon, tour the centre of Kandy to discover its ancient legacy before an evening visit to the Sacred Temple of the Tooth for an unforgettable Pooja session. This is when incense is burned, drums are sounded, and offerings are made to the relic.
Meals: Halfboard
Transfer to Haputale and enjoy lunch at your next hotel, the former home of Sir Thomas Lipton in one of Sri Lanka’s tea-producing regions. Enjoy the all-inclusive facilities here, which cover everything from gourmet-dining experiences to supplying a fine range of international wines and spirits. Explore the extensive grounds or learn more about the colonial history of Sri Lanka.
2 Night's at Thotalagala, Junior Suite
Meals: All-Inclusive
2 Night's at Thotalagala, Junior Suite
Meals: All-Inclusive
Today your chauffeur guide will escort you on a morning Tea Experience, where you can visit the nearby tea plantations and Dabathnne Tea Factory. Return to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Meals: All-Inclusive
Meals: All-Inclusive
After breakfast, transfer to Yala National Park. Lunch is served at your accommodation, Uga Chena Huts, before you’re joined by a specialised ranger to join you on a game drive through the park.
2 Night's at Chena Huts, Cabin with Pool
Meals: All-inclusive
2 Night's at Chena Huts, Cabin with Pool
Meals: All-inclusive
With a full day in the heart of the jungle, you can choose a range of safari options. Early morning, day and late afternoon game drives allow you to increase the likelihood of certain sightings. Here you’ll find huge diversity in reptile and birdlife, as well as healthy populations of sloth bear and Sri Lankan elephant. You also have access to a great range of amenities, from a pool and poolside bar to an onsite doctor and a relaxing spa.
Meals: All-inclusive
Meals: All-inclusive
Proceed on an early morning game ride for optimal viewing opportunities, particularly for the mostly nocturnal leopard. In fact, Yala is home to one of the highest densities of leopard in the world, meaning you could tick off three of Sri Lanka’s Big Five endangered animals on a single safari trip. Afterwards, transfer to Weligama and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
3 Night's at Cape Weligama, Pool View Junior Suite
Meals: Halfboard
3 Night's at Cape Weligama, Pool View Junior Suite
Meals: Halfboard
Enjoy a full day at leisure to relax on the beach or experience the amenities and activities offered by your hotel. You can take surfing lessons, go scuba diving or lake kayaking, go on a game drive or cycle through the scenic rice paddies of this region. Your hotel is set on a coastal cliff top and specialises in great cuisine served in a scenic setting.
Meals: Halfboard
Meals: Halfboard
Enjoy a full day at leisure to relax on the beach or experience the amenities and activities offered by your hotel. You can take surfing lessons, go scuba diving or lake kayaking, go on a game drive or cycle through the scenic rice paddies of this region. Your hotel is set on a coastal cliff top and specialises in great cuisine served in a scenic setting.
Meals: Halfboard
Meals: Halfboard
Take breakfast at your hotel and spend the morning at leisure, before a late-morning transfer to the historic city of Galle. Check into your hotel and spend the afternoon relaxing.
2 Night's at Galle Fort Hotel, Garden Room
Meals: Breakfast
2 Night's at Galle Fort Hotel, Garden Room
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to walking tour in Galle Fort with your specially guide Shanjee.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Galle mixes the exotic with the colonial. Here you can see the architectural legacies of Portuguese and Dutch settlers alongside more traditional Sri Lankan styles. Visit Galle Fort, the Maritime Museum, the Old Dutch Reformed Church, the Sun and the Moon bastions and many other fascinating sights.
Meals: Breakfast
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Galle mixes the exotic with the colonial. Here you can see the architectural legacies of Portuguese and Dutch settlers alongside more traditional Sri Lankan styles. Visit Galle Fort, the Maritime Museum, the Old Dutch Reformed Church, the Sun and the Moon bastions and many other fascinating sights.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the airport for your flight home
Meals: Breakfast
End of Tour
Meals: Breakfast
End of Tour
Price Includes
- Accommodation in selected set of hotels or in hotels of a similar standard.
- Meals plan as mentioned in the chart.
- Air–conditioned transport with a service of an English–speaking chauffeur guide.
- Entrance fees to Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Dambulla Golden cave temple, Yala National Park (4 entries), Temple of Tooth and Peradeniya.
- 04 Jeep safaris at Yala National Park
- Private Galle City walk with Speciality guide Shanje.
- All activities and tours as per the itinerary
- All applicable current local taxes, but subject to change at the time of booking.
Price Excludes
- Expenses of personal nature.
- Cost of beverages
- Porterage & Tips
- Lunch in Galle
- Excursions & detours beyond the itinerary
- Visa fee http://www.eta.gov.lk
- Compulsory Perahera Supplement
- Camera and photograph fee (where will applicable)
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