Guide

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

Meals

• 13 Breakfast at Hotel

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

Others

• 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, Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Horton Plains. (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability) • 2 Wildlife safari in Yala National Park with professional naturalist • Train tickets from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya • One mineral water bottle per person per day • All currently applicable taxes including GST

Accommodation

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

Not included:

Insurance

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: Arrival At Colombo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival At Colombo

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

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 Day 2: At Colombo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: At Colombo

Today after breakfast proceed to guided sightseeing tour to visit a rural village amid the paddy fields for a tuk-tuk ride and a visit to a traditional village home. Watch the traditional production of cinnamon and oil and the ancient art of rubber tapping. Enjoy an authentic Sri Lankan lunch followed by a panoramic city tour of Colombo, absorbing the city’s unique mix of Portuguese, Dutch, English and Indian influences. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 Day 3: Colombo - Dambulla (160 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Colombo - Dambulla (160 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Dambulla. Upon reaching check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4 Day 4: Dambulla - Anuradhapura - Mihintale (90 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Dambulla - Anuradhapura - Mihintale (90 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast proceed to visit Dambulla cave temples containing the largest area of paintings found in the world and over 150 images of the Buddha. The largest is a colossal figure that spans 14 metres. Later continue your trip to Anuradhapura, it was the first capital and undoubtedly the grandest city of the ancient Ceylon. It is the home of two World Heritage Sites. Many places of historical and archaeological interest could be visited. ‘Samadhi’ Buddha statue (4th century AD) is one of the most famous statues, inaugurating the Buddha in a state of ‘Samadhi’ or deep meditation. Isurumuniya rock temple (3rd century B.C) is famous for its rock carvings. Then continue to your last sightseeing trip to Mihintale, the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 Day 5: Mihintale - Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa (130 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Mihintale - Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa (130 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)

Today after breakfast and check out from hotel 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. Later continue your drive to the ancient landmarks in Polonnaruwa. There are plenty of temples, tombs and stupas to discover, as well as the spectacular Quadrangle. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 Day 6: Polonnaruwa - Kandy (140 Kms / 3 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Polonnaruwa - Kandy (140 Kms / 3 Hrs)

Today after breakfast and checkout from hotel later drive to Kandy, home to Asia’s most impressive and beautiful hill station of Kandy. Upon reaching check-in to your hotel. In the evening, take time to watch a traditional Kandyan dance performance.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 Day 7: At Kandy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: 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 8 Day 8: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya (By Train)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya (By Train)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later proceed to board the train for Nuwara Eliya. Nestled even deeper into tea plantation country, Nuwara Eliya sits at an elevation of 1800 metres, making it one of the coolest regions in Sri Lanka. The cool clime made it a favourite with the English and the Scots during the colonial-era, and remnants of this past can be seen in the sculpted gardens and manor homes that still decorate the city. You’ll have free time here on arrival, Upon arrival at Nuwara Eliya drive to your hotel for check-in to your hotel and breath in the mountain air.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9 Day 9: Nuwara Eliya - Horton Plains (30 Kms / 1.30 Hrs) - Nuwara Eliya
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Nuwara Eliya - Horton Plains (30 Kms / 1.30 Hrs) - Nuwara Eliya

Today early morning visit to Horton Plains, situated on Sri Lanka’s highest plateau (this excursion involves a 2.5-hour trek*). Horton Plains is inhabited by large populations of monkeys and sambar deer. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 Day 10: Nuwara Eliya - Ella - Yala National Park (170 Kms / 4 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Nuwara Eliya - Ella - Yala National Park (170 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Today after breakfast and check out from hotel later rransfer to Yala national park. En route visit Ella, enjoy the amazing hills it was one of the finest views in Sri Lanka and visit the Rawana Ella Falls before reaching to Yala national park. Upon reaching check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 Day 11: At Yala National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: At Yala National Park

Today early in the morning proceed to enjoy your wildlife safari in Yala National Park to spot the leopards that lounge in trees or stalk through the brush, crocodiles that patrol the river or wild elephants that graze across the savanna. Keep your eyes out for anything you missed yesterday. Later drive back to your hotel and refresh yourself to enjoy afternoon wildlife safari, also enjoy wildlife photography. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 Day 12: Yala National Park - Galle - Ahungalla (230 Kms / 5 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Yala National Park - Galle - Ahungalla (230 Kms / 5 Hrs)

Today after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Ahungalla, En route visit to the Galle fort. After finish your visit continue your drive to Ahungalla. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13 Day 13: Ahungalla - Colombo (100 Kms / 2 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Ahungalla - Colombo (100 Kms / 2 Hrs)

Today after breakfast enjoy your own leisure activities.later check out from hotel and drive to Colombo. Upon reaching check-in to your hotel.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14 Day 14: Departure From Colombo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Departure From Colombo

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Airport to board the flight for your home.

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14 days tour

Highlights Tour Of Sri Lanka

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Itinerary of your trip Highlights Tour Of Sri Lanka

Day 1: Arrival At Colombo

Day 2: At Colombo

Day 3: Colombo - Dambulla (160 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Day 4: Dambulla - Anuradhapura - Mihintale (90 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

Day 5: Mihintale - Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa (130 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)

Day 6: Polonnaruwa - Kandy (140 Kms / 3 Hrs)

Day 7: At Kandy

Day 8: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya (By Train)

Day 9: Nuwara Eliya - Horton Plains (30 Kms / 1.30 Hrs) - Nuwara Eliya

Day 10: Nuwara Eliya - Ella - Yala National Park (170 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Day 11: At Yala National Park

Day 12: Yala National Park - Galle - Ahungalla (230 Kms / 5 Hrs)

Day 13: Ahungalla - Colombo (100 Kms / 2 Hrs)

Day 14: Departure From Colombo

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