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Dambulla Cave Temple. Golden Buddha Temple. Local Farming Village Dinner. Sigiriya Rock. Temple of the Tooth. Tea Plantation. Cooking Class. Train to Ella. Little Adams Peak. Nine Arch Bridge. Elephant Transit Home. Safari, Jungle Beach Day

Accommodation

9 nights accommodation

Guide

An experienced TruTravels Guide throughout the trip

Transport

Airport Pickup (Up to 2 days before tour) All transport included

Meals

9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Not included:

Others

No optional activities

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

International flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Airport Pick Up
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Airport Pick Up

Welcome to Sri Lanka! We’ll be there at the Colombo airport waiting to pick you up and bring you back to our boutique hotel in Negombo. We’ll have a beachfront welcome dinner and drinks at sunset, the perfect start to your adventure.

Transport:
- Arrival Transfer 00:30 Hr(s)
Day 2 Day 2: Temples (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Temples (1B)

Today we’ll head into the centre of Sri Lanka, where we’ll learn about the country’s history and culture. Our first stop is the Dambulla Cave Temple, a temple carved deep into the rock face. Next up is the Golden Buddha, a giant statue on a hill top looking down onto the town below. In the evening, we’ll check in to our accommodation with views of Sigiriya Rock which we will be climbing in the morning.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Minibus 03:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Dambulla Cave Temples, Golden Buddha
Day 3 Day 3: Climb Sigiriya Rock (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Climb Sigiriya Rock (1B, 1D)

It’s an early start today, as we’ll make our way to the top of one of Sri Lanka’s most famous landmarks - Lion Rock (known locally as Sigiriya Rock). A UNESCO World Heritage site, a giant rock formation standing nearly 700ft tall, an ancient fortress, with mind-blowing views from the top; well worth the trek up. We’ll come back to our hotel for breakfast afterwards, before exploring the town in the afternoon. In the evening we’ll visit a local farming village for a truly authentic Sri Lankan meal around a bonfire, cooked by the villagers.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Sigiriya Rock & Local Farming Village
Day 4 Day 4: Temple Of The Tooth & Kandy View Point (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Temple Of The Tooth & Kandy View Point (1B)

We travel to Kandy today to visit the Temple of the Tooth It is located in the royal palace complex and since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. We learn about this amazing story before watching an amazing sunset of Kandy lake from our hotel on the mountain side.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Minibus 02:00 - 03:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Temple of the Tooth & Kandy View Point
Day 5 Day 5: Tea Plantation, Cooking Class & Train Journey (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Tea Plantation, Cooking Class & Train Journey (1B, 1L)

We drive past the beautiful town of Nuwara Elia and spend the morning at a local tea plantation where we’ll learn all about the tea brewing process, from leaf to cup. We’ll then spend some time at a local family-run cooking school, where we’ll be taught how to cook some of Sri Lanka’s best dishes. It’s then time to board ‘the most scenic train journey’ - and you’ll quickly see why. We’ll board the famous train from Nuwara Eliya to the chilled town of Ella. The scenery we pass on the way is seriously out of this world; keep an eye out for waterfalls, wildlife and friendly locals.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Minibus 00:30 Hr(s)
- Train 02:00 - 03:00 Hr(s)
Day 6 Day 6: Little Adams Peak & Nine Arch Bridge (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Little Adams Peak & Nine Arch Bridge (1B)

Early morning start as we climb Little Adams Peak, for a stunning view of Ella Gap - a gorge full of beautiful waterfalls and stunning backdrops. We’ll have lunch in Ella town, before stopping off at Nine Arch Bridge, where we’ll walk the tracks and watch the train pass through.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Little Adams Peak & Nine Arch Bridge
Day 7 Day 7: Waterfalls & Glamping (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Waterfalls & Glamping (1B)

In the morning, we’ll visit a waterfall for a refreshing dip, before heading down to Udawalawe National Park. Here we’ll check into our glamping tents for the evening, where plenty of activities are available to enjoy. Then we’ll jump in Tuk Tuks to the Elephant Orphanage, where we’ll witness first-hand how they’re looking after the wild elephants in the area.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Minibus 02:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Waterfall & Elephant Orphanage
Day 8 Day 8: Safari (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Safari (1B)

As the sun rises, we hop into our Safari jeeps where we’ll see plenty of the local wildlife, including Elephants, Monkeys, Buffalos, Flamingos, to mention just a few. We’ll have breakfast by the river, before making our way to our final stop, the beachside town of Unawatuna.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- 4x4
- Minibus 03:00 - 03:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Safari
Day 9 Day 9: Jungle Beach Day (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Jungle Beach Day (1B)

Wake any time today, it’s all about relaxing. Chill by the pool, then join us as we walk through the jungle to the beach on the other side. We’ll head back to the hotel to freshen up, before hitting the beach one more time for our farewell dinner.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Jungle Beach
Day 10 Day 10: Unawatuna (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Unawatuna (1B)

Check out any time today, or opt to stay on a little while longer. Whichever you decide, our guides will be on hand to help out.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Help With Onward Travel

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Itinerary of your trip Sri Lanka Uncovered

Day 1: Airport Pick Up

Day 2: Temples (1B)

Day 3: Climb Sigiriya Rock (1B, 1D)

Day 4: Temple Of The Tooth & Kandy View Point (1B)

Day 5: Tea Plantation, Cooking Class & Train Journey (1B, 1L)

Day 6: Little Adams Peak & Nine Arch Bridge (1B)

Day 7: Waterfalls & Glamping (1B)

Day 8: Safari (1B)

Day 9: Jungle Beach Day (1B)

Day 10: Unawatuna (1B)

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