Meals

• 9 Breakfast at Hotel

Accommodation

Accommodation at good 3 Star hotels based on Double / Twin Sharing basis • 1 Night in Negombo • 1 Night in Dambulla • 1 Night in Anuradhapura • 1 Night in Sigiriya • 1 Night in Kandy • 1 Night in Nuwara Eliya • 1 Night in Yala National Park • 2 Nights in Bentota Check In : 1400 Hrs / Check Out : 1200 Hrs Early check in and late Check out are subject to availability.

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 Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Galle. (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability)

Others

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

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 - Negombo (37 Kms / 45 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival At Colombo - Negombo (37 Kms / 45 Hrs)

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

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 Day 2: Negombo - Pinnawala Orphanage - Dambulla (180 Kms / 4 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Negombo - Pinnawala Orphanage - Dambulla (180 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Today after breakfast and check out from hotel later proceed to visit the Elephant Orphanage at Pinnawela, which is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants. After lunch continue your drive to visit Dambulla Rock Cave Temple, This rock cave temple is must for any tourist who visits Sri Lanka. A history, which dates back to the 1st centaury BC and awarded the first prize for the best photograph at the World Tourism Organization in 1995. After your sightseeing tour continue your drive to Dambulla and check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 Day 3: Dambulla - Anuradhapura (70 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Dambulla - Anuradhapura (70 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later proceed to visit cultural sites in Anuradhapura. Anuradhapura lay deserted for hundreds of years, the ruins buried deep in the jungles of the dry zone of Sri Lanka. The visitor might imagine that an explorer had stumbled on the lost city and brought it to light. But Anuradhapura, city of 113 kings was never forgotten to the people of Sri Lanka. Anuradhapura is the birthplace of Sinhala civilization & one of the world’s largest archeological sites. It is considered as the greatest monastic city of the ancient world, & was founded in the 5th century BC. The artwork and architecture of Anuradhapura are too numerous to mention; among them are ancient Buddha statues showing the influence of Greek art and also some of he world’s largest stupas. After your sightseeing drive back to your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4 Day 4: Anuradhapura - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya (160 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Anuradhapura - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya (160 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel leave for Polonnaruwa. Polonnaruwa was the capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th to the 13th century AD. This ancient city is today one of the most beautiful centres of this island’s cultural heritage. In its prime, the city, inside it’s 3½ miles strong encircling walls, housed hundreds of thousands of people. The remains of this ancient city comprised of many buildings and irrigation works. The buildings, mainly brick structures, included the inner city area (with two palace complexes of two different kings), inner & outer city walls, a number of monastic complexes with stupas, image houses & dwelling cells of monks. Also contained were refectories, assembly halls (chapter house, bathing pond etc). After your sightseeing later continue your driver Sigiriya.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 Day 5: Sigiriya - Kandy (100 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Sigiriya - Kandy (100 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)

After breakfast and check out from hotel later proceed to visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress. This rock of the 5th century AD was a monastery before King Kasyapa built his kingdom. Better known, as the “Lion Rock” is a Citadel rising up to 560ft from the surrounding area. The popular frescoes of the maidens of heaven are found in the caves of this rock. After sightseeing proceed for Kandy, which is the last and most popular kingdom in the history of Sri Lanka. The British army captured Kandy in 1815 and ruled for almost 133 years before the independence of Sri Lanka in 1948. En-route visit a spice garden and the Kandy temple. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 Day 6: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya (By Train)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: 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 7 Day 7: Nuwara Eliya - Kataragama (150 Kms / 4 Hrs) - Yala National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Nuwara Eliya - Kataragama (150 Kms / 4 Hrs) - Yala National Park

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later proceed for Kataragama. Upon reaching check-in to your hotel and refresh yourself to enjoy your Yala National Park safari. This is the most popular national park in Sri Lanka. Established in 1938 with a land area of approx 978.8 km². This park is situated in the Hambantota and Monaragala district. It is home for almost all the animals and birds that are found in Sri Lanka. After enjoy your wildlife safari drive back to your hotel for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 Day 8: Kataragama - Galle - Bentota (220 Kms / 4 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Kataragama - Galle - Bentota (220 Kms / 4 Hrs)

After breakfast and check out from hotel later proceed for Bentota. En-route visit the Galle, which is the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. It’s known for Galle Fort, the fortified old city founded by Portuguese colonists in the 16th century. Stone sea walls, expanded by the Dutch, encircle car-free streets with architecture reflecting Portuguese, Dutch and British rule. Notable buildings include the 18th-century Dutch Reformed Church. Galle Lighthouse stands on the fort’s southeast tip.

After your sightseeing continue your drive to Bentota and check-in to your hotel/resort to enjoy the amazing views of beaches. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9 Day 9: At Bentota
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: At Bentota

Today enjoy your delicious breakfast and experience the amazing views of Bentota beach with your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 Day 10: Bentota - Colombo (100 Kms / 2 Hrs) And Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Bentota - Colombo (100 Kms / 2 Hrs) And Departure

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

10 days tour

Treasures Of Sri Lanka

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Itinerary of your trip Treasures Of Sri Lanka

Day 1: Arrival At Colombo - Negombo (37 Kms / 45 Hrs)

Day 2: Negombo - Pinnawala Orphanage - Dambulla (180 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Day 3: Dambulla - Anuradhapura (70 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

Day 4: Anuradhapura - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya (160 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Day 5: Sigiriya - Kandy (100 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)

Day 6: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya (By Train)

Day 7: Nuwara Eliya - Kataragama (150 Kms / 4 Hrs) - Yala National Park

Day 8: Kataragama - Galle - Bentota (220 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Day 9: At Bentota

Day 10: Bentota - Colombo (100 Kms / 2 Hrs) And Departure

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