Guide

Escorted by a licensed English speaking chauffeur guide Specialist local guides at some sites

Transport

An airport arrival transfer day 1 and a departure transfer day 15 All transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned tourism vehicles

Accommodation

14 nights 3-5 star hotels

Others

Tea Plantation and tasting - Nuwara Eliya region 4x4 Jeep safari to Horton Plains. Game drives in Yala NP and Bundala NP Touring - Dambulla, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Matale, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Udawalawe NP, Yala NP, Bundala NP Galle and Colombo Entrance and park fees to all included sites

Meals

Breakfast daily and 1 dinner

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Insurance

Flights

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International flights and visa Tipping - An entirely personal gesture

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Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Sri Lanka
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Welcome To Sri Lanka

Welcome to Sri Lanka and the start of your holiday! On arrival in Colombo there’s an included transfer to the hotel. Tonight, we enjoy a Sri Lankan dinner.
Day 2 Day 2: Sightseeing In Colombo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Sightseeing In Colombo

Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Colombo including the Fort which was once a colonial stronghold, and Galle Face Green, a seaside expanse popular for informal cricket games. We will also visit the noisy oriental Pettah bazaar, Gangaramaya Temple, the Cinnamon Gardens and Independence Square. End the day with a tour of the National Museum (closed Friday).
Day 3 Day 3: Buddhist Temple & Zoological Gardens
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Buddhist Temple & Zoological Gardens

At Kelaniya, we explore the Raja Maha Vihara, a temple graced by Buddha on one of his three visits to Sri Lanka. The day continues with a visit to the beautiful zoological gardens at Dehiwela.
Day 4 Day 4: Temple Ruins And Rock Fortress
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Temple Ruins And Rock Fortress

Colombo - Dambadeniya - Anuradhapura. En route to Anuradhapura, we pay a visit 13th century Dambadeniya, once a royal capital. Its principal surviving ruins are the Dalada Maligawa Temple and the Dagoba, locally revered thanks to some corporeal relics of Buddha it is said to contain. Explore Panduvas Nuwara which features a well-preserved walled citadel, Padeniya, Arankele and the rock fortress of Yapahuwa.
Day 5 Day 5: Anuradhapura
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Anuradhapura

Today we take in the site of Anuradhapura, the fascinating ancient city and one of Sri Lanka’s most important archaeological sites. It contains vast artificial lakes, temples and statues including the Samadhi Buddha, dagobas (solid hemispheres topped with spires), royal baths and museums. Gaze at the holy Sri Maha Bodhi tree under which Prince Siddharta attained enlightenment, and it is also the oldest historically documented tree on earth. Later, we take a trip to Mihintale.
Day 6 Day 6: Dambulla & Polonnaruwa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Dambulla & Polonnaruwa

Anuradhapura - Polonnaruwa - Dambulla. Today we make a stop to see the stunning Aukana Buddha statue and the impressive Dambulla cave temple, which contains beautiful images and statues of Buddha. We then explore ancient Polonnaruwa, an 11th century city of compact size. Here we discover the ruins of the Royal Palace and Gal Vihara, which boasts four enormous Buddha figures.
Day 7 Day 7: Sigiriya & Spice Gardens
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Sigiriya & Spice Gardens

Dambulla - Sigiriya - Kandy. Today sees you exploring the mighty Sigiriya, an elevated and mysterious 5th century fortress. The ‘Lion Rock’ is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 metres from the scrub jungle, it can be seen for miles. Visit the world-renowned frescoes of the ‘Heavenly Maidens’ of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway. At Matale, we visit an exotic spice garden before arriving in Kandy for the evening.
Day 8 Day 8: Kandy & Temples Of Embekke
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Kandy & Temples Of Embekke

Today we see the ruined temples of Embekke, Gadaladeniya, Lankatilleke and the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Back in Kandy, a scenic lakeside city, we visit the lake, bazaar, gem museum and lapidary. There’ll also be a stop made at the Ceylon Tea Museum, housed in a beautifully refurbished old building with lots of vintage tea-processing machinery. Tonight, we enjoy a tour to the Temple of the Tooth and later take in a traditional cultural dance show
Day 9 Day 9-10: Nuwara Eliya & Tea Plantations
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9-10: Nuwara Eliya & Tea Plantations

Kandy - Nuwara Eliya. Departing Kandy, we head further into Sri Lanka’s hill country, surrounded by tea plantations. Situated at 1,990m, Nuwara Eliya is one of the highest towns in the region, here we take a sightseeing tour and wander through Hakgala Gardens. On day 10, we take a jeep ride to scenic Horton Plains National Park. Located on a high windswept saddle, Horton Plains offers hikers stunning panoramic views. We hike to Bakers Fall passing the Gem Pit Pool, the Chimney Pool, and the Leg of Mutton Pool before returning to Nuwara Eliya.
Day 10 Day 11: Buddhist Rock Sculptures & Yala Np
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Buddhist Rock Sculptures & Yala Np

Nuwara Eliya - Yala National Park. Continuing to famous Yala National Park, stopping en route at Mahayana Buddhist rock sculptures, Buduruwagala. This evening, we enjoy a jeep safari in Yala National Park, the largest national park in Sri Lanka. The reserve is home to many rare species including elephants, wild boar, buffalo, leopard, crocodile and diverse bird life. Note: Yala NP is usually closed sometime between Sept - early Oct due to drought. The length of this closure varies from year to year.
Day 11 Day 12: Bundala Np & Galle
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Bundala Np & Galle

Yala National Park - Kalutara. This morning, we sightsee Bundala National Park - a bird sanctuary. Explore 17th century Galle Fort and stroll down its narrow streets filled with churches and colonial buildings. Continue to Kalutara, an ideal tropical beach location with its sparkling blue seas and lush fringe of palm trees, all bathed in warm golden sunshine.
Day 12 Day 13-14: Beach Time In Kalutara
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13-14: Beach Time In Kalutara

With two days at leisure on Sri Lanka’s tropical palm-fringed coast – soak up the sun, splash in the ocean or join an optional excursion to Ratnapura, home of Sri Lanka’s famous gem trade. There are around 200 gem pits in Ratnapura and many lapidaries where the mined stones are dressed, cut and polished (you’ll tour some pits, a lapidary and the museum).
Day 13 Day 15: Colombo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Colombo

Kalutara - Colombo. Today you’ll travel via the coast road to Colombo and there’s an included onward transfer to the airport to meet your onward flight. Consider spending some more time exploring Sri Lanka’s beautiful tropical coastline or simply relax and soak up the sun with a good book. Extend your stay by a day, a week or even two! We offer a variety of properties for you to choose from. Browse our best places to visit, Sri Lanka’s best beaches or wildlife in Sri Lanka pages for suggestions on what to see and do. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please let us know so we can accommodate your request. For information about visas, top travel tips, best time to travel and much more, take a look through our travel guide.

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Itinerary of your trip Sri Lanka Encompassed - 15 Days

Day 1: Welcome To Sri Lanka

Day 2: Sightseeing In Colombo

Day 3: Buddhist Temple & Zoological Gardens

Day 4: Temple Ruins And Rock Fortress

Day 5: Anuradhapura

Day 6: Dambulla & Polonnaruwa

Day 7: Sigiriya & Spice Gardens

Day 8: Kandy & Temples Of Embekke

Day 9-10: Nuwara Eliya & Tea Plantations

Day 11: Buddhist Rock Sculptures & Yala Np

Day 12: Bundala Np & Galle

Day 13-14: Beach Time In Kalutara

Day 15: Colombo

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