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Sri Lanka · UNESCO Heritage Sites
The journey
Go on this classic sightseeing tour covering major cities and tourist attractions of Sri Lanka, while closely witnessing the local life and culture. Explore the Pearl of the Indian Ocean on this 7-day tour and discover numerous Sri Lankan highlights such as Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala, Hindu and Buddhist temples, and much more.
Go on this classic sightseeing tour covering major cities and tourist attractions of Sri Lanka, while closely witnessing the local life and culture.
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At a glance
Day by day
On arrival at the International Airport in Colombo, our staff will meet and greet you.
Proceed to Negombo for a city tour, visiting:
Dutch Fortress
Fish Market
Buddhist Temple
Catholic Church
Hindu Temple
Stroll in the market and bazaar area.
Optional: Boat safari on the Dutch Canal.
Accommodation at Golden Star Beach Hotel.
Visit the Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala.
Leave for Sigiriya Rock Fortress, which is a World Heritage Site.
Optional: Ride on an elephant or a village tour.
Accommodation at Fresco Water Villa in Sigiriya.
Leave for Polonnaruwa, the medieval capital of Sri Lanka, also declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit Dambulla Rock Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most impressive of Sri Lanka's cave temples.
Proceed towards Kandy - on the way, visit a Spice Garden at Matale and learn about spices and their use in Sri Lankan cuisine.
Overnight stay at the Swiss Hotel in Kandy.
Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic.
Experience an arts and crafts workshop.
Explore the oriental marketplace and bazaar, travelling by "Tuk Tuk".
Proceed to the Royal Botanical Garden.
Visit Gem Lapidary.
Enjoy a cultural show.
Overnight stay at the Swiss Hotel.
Drive through scenic mountains to Nuwara Eliya, famously known as "Little England".
Visit a tea factory and tea plantation, and taste Ceylon tea.
Overnight at Golf Club in Nuwara Eliya.
After breakfast, leave for Bentota.
Visit Kitulgala for white water rafting - AIDA Bentota.
Spend your day at the beach and try water sports (optional).
Depart to your country or begin another tour.
Where this trip takes you
Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
The route
The fine print
Accommodation at the mentioned hotels or similar
Meals on a bed and breakfast basis
Transport by luxury air-conditioned car with insurance
English-speaking Sri Lankan tour guide
Accommodation and meals for the guide/driver
Assistance at the airport
Air tickets
Entrance fees
Video and camera permits at sights
Meals outside of the stated meal plan
Use of the vehicle other than for the specified itinerary
Expenses of a personal nature
Any other services not specified above
Early check-in and late check-out at the hotels (check-in and check-out time: 12.00 noon to 12.00 noon)
Logistics
Your 7 days finish where they began, in Colombo.
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