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• 13 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis • Assistance during arrival and departure by UncleSam Holidays • Daily breakfast at hotel • All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle • English speaking guide at Colombo, Kosgoda, Galle, Nuwara Eliya, Kandy and Polonnaruwa. (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability) • 1 Wildlife safari Wasgamuwa National Park with professional naturalist • 2 Wildlife safari in Yala National Park with professional naturalist • Train tickets from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy • One mineral water bottle per person per day • All currently applicable taxes including GST

Transport

All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC Car MUV / SUV / Sedan car with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our private vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows : Passenger Vehicle type • 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Etios / Dezire or similar • 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar • 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar

Guide

• English speaking guide at Colombo, Kosgoda, Galle, Nuwara Eliya, Kandy and Polonnaruwa. (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability)

Meals

• 13 Breakfast at Hotel

Accommodation

Accommodation at good 3 Star hotels based on Double / Twin Sharing basis • 1 Nights in Colombo • 2 Nights in Galle • 1 Nights in Yala NP • 2 Nights in Nuwara Eliya • 2 Nights in Kandy • 3 Nights in Sigiriya • 2 Nights in Chilaw Check In : 1400 Hrs / Check Out : 1200 Hrs Early check in and late Check out are subject to availability.

Not included:

Others

• Visas Fee (if applicable) • Monument entry fees • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after • booking) • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature • International flights to/from the start/finish of the trip

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive At Colombo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive At Colombo

On the day of arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, Our UncleSam Holidays representative will assist you and later transfer to your hotel in Colombo. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 Day 2: Colombo - Kosgoda - Galle (170 Kms / 3 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Colombo - Kosgoda - Galle (170 Kms / 3 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later proceed for sightseeing tour of Colombo. Explore the extravagant metropolitan lifestyle of Colombo uncovering the unique cultural delights. The city offers you a beautiful mingle of western and authentic Sri Lankan elements at every corner. Gangaramaya temple, Galle face green, Pettah, Viharamaha Devi park and Independence square are some of the top Colombo attractions that will add unforgettable moments to your Colombo city sightseeing experience.

Then we leave for Galle. En route, visit a Turtle Hatchery. There are only seven species of marine turtles in the world and five are found in the warm, clear waters off Sri Lanka’s coast. The five species are Hawksbill turtle, Loggerhead turtle, Green turtle, Leatherback turtle and the Olive Ridley turtle and so you will get to see the variety of turtle Sri Lanka has to offer. Continuing further south, we visit a small town called Balapitiya where you will take a boat trip on the Madu River and its 64 scattered islands. Cinnamon Island, locally known as “Kurundu Doowa” is one of the islets enthusiasts could visit. On your visit here you will get an informative experience of Cinnamon Production. Sri Lanka is the largest producer of pure cinnamon in the world. Upon reaching Galle check-in to your hotel for night stya.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 Day 3: At Galle
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: At Galle

Today after breakfast later proceed for tour to the Galle Fort and its Fortifications. This is a city that exudes an essence with a perfect blend of past and present. Declared an UNESCO heritage site in 1988, the presence of Portuguese, Dutch and English is very evident in the fascinating architectural styles of the Galle Fort. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4 Day 4: Galle - Yala National Park (180 Kms / 4 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Galle - Yala National Park (180 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Today after breakfast and check out from hotel later proceed for Yala National Park. On arrival check-in to your hotel and refresh yourself to enjoy your afternoon guided game drive exploring the dynamic wildlife and the most luxuriant plant life in Yala National Park. Being one of the largest parks in Sri Lanka, it is the ideal place to sight the rare leopard.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 Day 5: Yala National Park - Nuwara Eliya (140 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Yala National Park - Nuwara Eliya (140 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today morning, enjoy another safari in Yala National Park by jeep to spot the diverse wildlife. After your wildlife safari drive back to your hotel and check out, then we leave Yala behind us and continue the journey to Nuwara Eliya. Often referred to as ‘Little England’, this genteel highland community does have a rose-tinted, vaguely British-country-village feel to it, with its colonial-era bungalows. On arrival, check in to your hotel for the next two nights. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 Day 6: At Nuwara Eliya
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: At Nuwara Eliya

Today after breakfast later visit a Tea Plantation and Factory. Here you will enjoy the absolute tea experience, taking you to the moment the young tea leaves are plucked from the plantation to being processed in the factory to make a steamy cup of tea. If you are interested, the tea factory is the best place to purchase good quality tea. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 Day 7: Nuwara Eliya - Kandy (By Train)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Nuwara Eliya - Kandy (By Train)

Today after breakfast and check out from hotel later proceed to Kandy on the famous train journey which is supposed to be one of the most scenic and beautiful journeys in the world. Apart from the breathtaking sceneries of the tea country and picturesque waterfalls, it is a chance for you to mingle with the local people.

Kandy, the Hill Capital (1514 - 1815 AD). Originally known as Senkadagala, the city eventually came to know as Kandy. Kandy was declared an UNESCO heritage site in 1988. The style and character of the Sri Lankan civilization at the time is well articulated in the heart of the city itself, with its lake, the temples including the Temple of the Tooth Relic and the well preserved ruins of the royal palaces. On arrival in Kandy check-in to your hotel and enjoy your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 Day 8: At Kandy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: At Kandy

Today after breakfast enjoy a full day at leisure to relax and explore the city of Kandy. Late afternoon saunter around the Kandy Lake, the atmosphere alone will intrigue you to spend a few moments here. This evening we visit the Temple of Tooth, with its guardian elephants is a deeply significant Buddhist site that contains a tooth of Buddha collected from his funeral pyre and this draws thousands of pilgrims from across the world. This evening enjoy a typical Sri Lankan Cultural Performance.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9 Day 9: Kandy - Wasgamuwa National Park - Sigiriya (230 Kms / 5 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Kandy - Wasgamuwa National Park - Sigiriya (230 Kms / 5 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel, leave for Sigiriya. En route, enjoy a private Jeep Safari at Wasgamuwa National Park. Located in the districts of Matale and Polonnaruwa and bordered by the ’Mahaweli’ and ’Amban’ rivers, this park stretches an impressive 36,948 hectares. It was declared a National park in 1984, making it the only one in the Central Province. It’s a paradise for nature lovers and one of the best places to observe elephants. Upon reaching at Sigiriya check-in to your hotel.

Note: Elephants are migratory animals we may visit either Wasgamuwa or Minneriya National Park on this day based on the Elephant locations.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 Day 10: Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya

Today morning after breakfast later proceed to climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress (Lion’s Rock), one of the most extraordinary artistic complexes of its time (477 - 498 AD). Declared as an UNESCO heritage site in 1982, this magnificent citadel allures artistic and architectural curiosity from around the globe. For lunch today, take part in Inspiring Tastes Cooking Demonstration of Sri Lankan rice and curry preparation (5-6 curries) and enjoy the typical Sri Lankan lunch overlooking the gardens. In the afternoon enjoy a sightseeing tour of the Medieval Capital City of Polonnaruwa. This was declared as an UNESCO heritage site in 1982. After the demise of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa became the middle historic capital of Sri Lanka (1017 - 1235 AD). Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 Day 11: At Sigiriya
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: At Sigiriya

Today after breakfast leave for climb the 5th-century Sigiriya rock fortress. Sigiriya is famous for its toadstool of golden-hued granite, protruding into the searing blue sky from a hot, flat wilderness of scrub-land, which is transformed in the rainy season to a water garden. After your sightseeing rest of the day free to experience the local taste of Sri Lankan culture with your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 Day 12: Sigiriya - Chilaw (150 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Sigiriya - Chilaw (150 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today after breakfast and check out from hotel later proceed to the coastal town of Chilaw to finish off our time in Sri Lanka relaxing near the crystal waters of the Indian Ocean. Chilaw is well known for the three ’C’s’ - Crabs, Coconuts and Coreas.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13 Day 13: At Chilaw
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: At Chilaw

Today enjoy your breakfast and relaxing at the beach or by the pool.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14 Day 14: Chilaw - Colombo (60 Kms / 1.30 Hrs) And Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Chilaw - Colombo (60 Kms / 1.30 Hrs) And Departure

Today after breakfast and check out from your hotel later transfer to the Bandaranaike airport to board your flight.

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Itinerary of your trip Amazing Sri Lanka

Day 1: Arrive At Colombo

Day 2: Colombo - Kosgoda - Galle (170 Kms / 3 Hrs)

Day 3: At Galle

Day 4: Galle - Yala National Park (180 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Day 5: Yala National Park - Nuwara Eliya (140 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Day 6: At Nuwara Eliya

Day 7: Nuwara Eliya - Kandy (By Train)

Day 8: At Kandy

Day 9: Kandy - Wasgamuwa National Park - Sigiriya (230 Kms / 5 Hrs)

Day 10: Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya

Day 11: At Sigiriya

Day 12: Sigiriya - Chilaw (150 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Day 13: At Chilaw

Day 14: Chilaw - Colombo (60 Kms / 1.30 Hrs) And Departure

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