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Sri Lanka · Culture
The journey
Embark on an 11-day tour of Sri Lanka covering the island's major cultural, spiritual, and natural attractions, including Anuradhapura, Pollonnaruwa, the Dambulla Caves Complex and Golden Temple, and the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic. Enjoy wildlife safaris in multiple national parks, experience the scenic train ride from Nanu-Oya to Ella, and discover tea country, waterfalls, and botanical gardens along the way. The journey also includes time by the southern coast at Mirissa Beach or Weligama Beach, with a visit to Galle Dutch Fortress.
Take the famous train from Nanu-Oya Railway Station to Ella Railway Station, known as the most scenic train ride in Sri Lanka.
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Day by day
Upon arrival, receive assistance at the airport passenger lobby from the representative and immediately proceed to Negombo.
Check in to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Negombo.
Proceed to Anuradhapura.
Enjoy a safari in Wilpattu National Park.
Check in to the hotel and relax.
Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.
Visit the ancient city of Anuradhapura, the first kingdom of Sri Lanka, with your Anuradhapura tour guide.
Head to Mihintale Temple.
Proceed to Sigiriya.
Check in to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Sigiriya.
Visit the ancient city of Pollonnaruwa, the second kingdom of Sri Lanka, with your Pollonnaruwa tour guide.
Proceed for a national park safari at Kaudulla National Park, Minneriya National Park, or Hurulu Eco Park.
Experience Ayurvedic treatments in the evening.
Check in to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Sigiriya.
Visit the Dambulla Caves Complex and Golden Temple.
En route, stop at Nalanda Gedige Temple, the centre point of Sri Lanka.
Learn about herbal medicine (optional).
See the Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya, the biggest botanical garden in Southeast Asia.
Overnight stay in Kandy.
Visit one of the biggest attractions in Sri Lanka, the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa and the Golden Roofed Temple, in Kandy.
Head out for a Kandy city tour with your Kandy tour guide.
Attend a traditional dancing show in the evening.
Check in to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Kandy.
Proceed to Nuwara Eliya.
En route, stop at Ramboda Waterfalls and the viewpoint.
Visit the tea factory and plantations, with free tea tasting.
Check in to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Leave early in the morning at 05.00 AM for Horton Plains National Park (optional).
Take the famous train from Nanu-Oya Railway Station to Ella Railway Station, known as the most scenic train ride in Sri Lanka.
Visit the famous Nine Arches Bridge.
Check in to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Ella.
See the Rawana Waterfalls.
Enjoy a safari in Udawalawe National Park.
Visit the Udawalawe Baby Elephants Transit Home.
Proceed to Mirissa.
Check in to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Mirissa.
Leave early at 06.00 AM for whale watching (optional).
Spend some time at the famous Mirissa Beach or Weligama Beach.
Visit Galle Dutch Fortress in the evening.
Check in to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Mirissa.
Proceed to the airport for departure.
Where this trip takes you
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Dambulla Cave Temple, Nine Arch Bridge, Mirissa Beach
The route
The fine print
Airport pickup
Assistance at the airport
Air-conditioned private car
English-speaking chauffeur for the entire journey
Fuel and local insurance for the vehicle
3-star hotel accommodation with breakfast
Meals and accommodation for the chauffeur
One water bottle per person per day
All government taxes
All parking and freeway tolls
Special guiding service in Anuradhapura, Pollonnaruwa, and Kandy
Two train tickets (Nanu-Oya to Ella)
Kandy city tour
Ceylon gem factory visit
Sri Lankan handicraft factory visit
Tea plantation and factory visit
Airport drop-off
Visa
Air tickets
Entrance charges for sightseeing
Meals (lunch and dinner)
Travel insurance
Camera and video permits
Personal expenses
If you want to make any changes to the itinerary, the guide/driver can adjust it as you wish.
Cities covered: Negombo, Anuradhapura, Pollonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Udawalawe, Mirissa, and Galle.
Baby seats and wheelchairs can be provided on request.
This price is for two adults only.
During this specially designed tour around Sri Lanka, you can cover seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, along with culture, real way of life, wildlife, botanical gardens, lakes, waterfalls, tea gardens, and famous beaches.
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Your 11 days finish where they began, in Canada Friendship Rd.
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