Sigiriya Lion Rock, Sri Lanka

Ancient Cave Temple Dambulla

Galle Dutch Fort Sri Lanka

Duration: 12 Days/ 11 Nights

Sri Lanka In Style

Duration: 12 Days/ 11 Nights

With ancient Buddhist temples, the impressive Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a scenic rail journey through Sri Lanka’s hill country, tea plantation stay, leopards and wildlife at Yala National Park and the historic walled city of Galle. This journey offers incredible variety. Sri Lanka is truly a traveller’s paradise.

Tour Highlights

  • Visit the Golden Temple of Dambulla
  • The iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress (Lion Rock)
  • Temple of the Buddha Tooth Relic at Kandy
  • The UNESCO World Heritage site of Galle Fort

Destinations:

Colombo Dambulla Kandy Nuwara Eliya Yala Galle Colombo


Itinerary

You will meet our travel executive after collecting your luggage & passing customs at arrival hall, who will assist you with your transfer to hotel. Overnight in Colombo.
Accommodation
  • Overnight in Colombo.
Drive to Dambulla and check in at hotel. This morning you will visit the famous UNESCO Sigriya rock Fortress - also known as Lion Rock, built on top of a huge boulder in the 5th century. Overnight in Dambulla. (B)
Accommodation
  • Overnight in Dambulla.
After breakfast you will head out on a visit to the ancient kingdom of Polonnaruwa. This evening you will stop by Minneriya National Park which is known for it's elephant gatherings. Overnight in Dambulla.(B)
Accommodation
  • Overnight in Dambulla.
After breakfast you will be transferred to Kandy en route visiting a working spice garden. On arrival have a quick overview of the city. At sundown meet one of the country’s most eminent and reclusive artists, who has been living and working in Kandy for the last three decades. Overnight in Kandy.(B)
Accommodation
  • Overnight in Kandy.
This morning you will visit the Botanical Gardens. The headquarters of the allied command for the pacific during WWII. Followed by lunch at Empire Café head out on a guided walk through the streets of Kandy. Later enjoy a guided tour of the Temple of the Tooth - known for telling story of Buddhism. Overnight in Kandy. (B)
Accommodation
  • Overnight in Kandy.
After breakfast, transfer to Kandy train station in time to board train to Tea County - This is one of the most scenic train ride in Asia. Upon arrival, transfer and check in at hotel followed by lunch. Rest of the day is free to enjoy hiking and trekking around the Tea Trails Bungalows, or take a boat ride in the reservoir. Overnight in Tea Country. (B)
Accommodation
  • Overnight in Tea Country.
After breakfast, you will head out on a visit to Dunkeld tea factory to learn about the art of making tea. Afternoon is free to relax. Overnight in Tea Country. (B)
Accommodation
  • Overnight in Tea Country.
Drive to Yala National Park - famed for having the highest leopard density in the world. Evening Yala Safari with Chena huts – where you’ll come into rich, expansive vegetation teeming with wildlife ranging from sloth bears to elephants and peacocks. Overnight in Yala. (B)
Accommodation
  • Overnight in Yala.
Morning and evening Game drive into the Park. Overnight in Yala. (B)
Accommodation
  • Overnight in Yala.
Morning Game drive into the Park. Later drive to Galle and check in at hotel. This evening you will head out on a tour of the Galle Fort explaining it’s history & architecture. Overnight in Galle. (B)
Accommodation
  • Overnight in Galle.
After breakfast learn the story of Cinnamon. A cinnamon infused lunch will follow your experience. Overnight in Galle. (B)
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  • Overnight in Galle.
After breakfast transfer to Colombo airport in time to connect your onward fight to next destination. (B)
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Inclusions

  • 11 Nights accomodation in Hotels specified or similar including breakfast
  • Transfers & sightseeing by Air Conditioned vehicle
  • Services of English speaking local guides
  • Scenic train journey from Peradeniya to Nanu Oya
  • Cinnamon Experience with lunch
  • Minnieriya, Yala National Park Jeep hire
  • Entrance ticket to the monuments and temples

Exclusions

  • International Airfare
  • Domestic Airfare
  • Visa fee & Insurance
  • Items of personal nature i.e. laundry, telephone, camera fee, drinks & tips etc.