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The journey
Enjoy an 8-day tour of Sri Lanka in a good-quality, air-conditioned, comfortable vehicle with a local driver/guide. Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka, and head to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, also known as Dalada Maligawa, which houses the relic of the Lord Buddha's tooth. See a tea factory and witness the manufacturing process of the world-famous "Ceylon Tea." The journey also includes a half-day jeep safari in Yala National Park, the second-largest and most visited national park on the island.
The rail ride from Kandy to Ella is known as one of the most scenic train trips in the world.
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Upon landing at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, you will be met by a tour representative and welcomed with a garland of flowers. Then proceed to Habarana, check in at the hotel, and enjoy the rest of the day relaxing at your leisure.
Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Sigiriya.
After breakfast, visit the archaeological city of Polonnaruwa. Afterwards, you can enjoy a nice lunch and then drive to one of the national parks to see many wild elephants. Later, return to the hotel in Sigiriya for the night.
Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Sigiriya.
After breakfast, visit the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress. At your request, a village tour can also be arranged. Then drive to Kandy, visiting the spice garden and a Hindu temple along the way. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel in Kandy.
Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Kandy.
Kandy is a major city located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. The city lies amidst the hills of the Kandy plateau, which covers an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and is also the capital of the Central Province. It is home to the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa).
Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Kandy.
The rail ride from Kandy to Ella is known as one of the most scenic train trips in the world. This memorable journey begins from Nagoya, the last royal capital of the country, and continues to Ella, a peaceful and scenic village in the central highlands of Sri Lanka.
Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Ella.
After breakfast, visit Little Adam's Peak and the Nine Arch Bridge. Then depart for Thissamaharama, stopping at Ravana Falls along the way. After checking in at the hotel in Tissamaharama, leave in the mid-afternoon for a jeep safari in Yala National Park. You will spend the night at the hotel in Tissamaharama.
Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Yala.
In the morning, proceed to Mirissa Beach. In the afternoon, relax on the beach. Mirissa is one of the main beach destinations in southern Sri Lanka. The area has it all: beautiful beaches, surf waves, whale watching, and great bars and restaurants. Mirissa has developed quickly over the last couple of years, so it is also getting more crowded. There are still enough spots where you can enjoy a fresh coconut from your hammock while watching the sunrise. Stay overnight at a hotel in Mirissa.
Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Mirissa.
In the morning, there is a possibility to go whale watching.
Whale and dolphin watching in Mirissa is one of the most thrilling water activities in Sri Lanka. The warm waters around Sri Lanka are ideal for spotting blue whales, Bryde's whales, sperm whales, fin whales, common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, and sometimes killer whales. Spinner dolphins, Risso's dolphins, and striped dolphins can also be seen. The whale-watching season starts in November and ends in April, when the waters are warm and calm. Whale-watching boats can ideally carry up to 40 passengers at a time and include an observation deck. Tours usually start around 7:00 am, as boats leave the harbour around that time, and last about 3.5-4 hours.
In the afternoon, drive to Galle and visit Galle Fort. Galle is the capital city of the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. You will then be dropped off at Bandaranaike International Airport, confirming the end of the tour.
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Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Nine Arch Bridge, Ravana Falls, Galle Fort
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Your 8 days finish where they began, in Canada Friendship Rd.
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