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Sign up for this exciting 14-day vacation to the highlights of Sri Lanka, where you will be taken to national parks, mountains, Buddhist and Hindu temples, and coastal beaches. Explore major attractions such as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Galle Dutch Fort, Nine Arch Bridge, Ravana Falls, and Little Adam's Peak. Along the way, enjoy safari experiences and an incredible tea train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella.
Along the way, enjoy safari experiences and an incredible tea train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella.
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Day by day
Upon arrival, check into a hotel near the airport.
Get picked up at 10.30 am from the hotel by your tour guide to start the tour.
Proceed to Anuradhapura.
Visit the Mihinthale Temple.
Overnight stay at Anuradhapura.
Visit Anuradhapura, the first kingdom of Sri Lanka.
Witness the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya Stupa, Samadhi Statue of Buddha, Thuparamaya, Abhayagiriya Monastery, Isurumuniya Temple, Kuttam Pokuna, and Sandakada pahana (moonstone).
Overnight stay at Sigiriya.
At 8.00 am, start climbing Sigiriya Rock (Lion Rock).
Explore Sigiriya city with your Sri Lankan tour guide.
At 4.30 pm, start climbing Pidurangala Rock.
Overnight stay at Sigiriya.
At 8.00 am, proceed to Polonnaruwa, the second kingdom of Sri Lanka.
Visit Pothugal Viharaya, the stone statue of King or Sage, the Museum, the Royal Palace of King Parakramabahu, Kumara Pokuna, the Council Chamber of King Parakramabahu, Dalada Maluwa, Rankoth Viharaya, Gal Vihara (Gal Viharaya), Lotus Bath, Lankathilaka Image House, and Thivanka Image House.
Have lunch at 2.30 pm.
Afterwards, enjoy an Ayurveda herbal massage in the evening.
Overnight stay at Sigiriya.
Check out from the hotel at 8.30 am and drive to Kandy.
Visit Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla), Nalanda Gedige, and Sri Muthumariamman Temple of Matale.
Enjoy a Kandyan cultural dancing show in the evening.
Overnight stay at Kandy.
Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and the Royal Botanical Garden at Peradeniya.
Embark on a city tour of Kandy.
View the Bahirawakanda Temple.
Shop at the local market.
Overnight stay at Kandy.
Early in the morning, travel by train from Nanu Oya to Ella.
Visit a tea factory and plantation.
Overnight stay at Ella.
Visit the Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak, and Ravana's Cave.
Overnight stay at Ella.
Proceed to Udawalawe.
Visit Ravana Falls and see an Elephant Transit Home.
Overnight at Udawalawe.
At 5.30 am, start a safari in Udawalawe National Park.
Check out from your hotel at 11.30 am and proceed to Tangalle.
At 10.00 pm, go to see turtles laying eggs.
Overnight stay at Tangalle.
Check out from your hotel at 10.00 am and drive to Mirissa.
Enjoy leisure time at Mirissa Beach in the evening.
Overnight stay at Mirissa.
At 5.30 am, go whale watching.
Check out from your hotel at 12.30 pm to proceed to Galle.
In the evening, visit the old city of Galle.
Overnight stay at Galle.
Head to Colombo by seaside train or car.
Embark on a city tour of Colombo and visit the Gangaramaya Temple.
Overnight stay at Negombo.
Embark on a city tour of Negombo.
Head to Colombo Airport for your return flight.
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The fine print
A vehicle with fully air-conditioned, adjustable seats
Free safari jeep (half-day)
Free SIM card with data
Free water bottles
No need to pay for the driver's accommodation and meals
English-speaking Sri Lankan tour guide
Entrance tickets
Logistics
Your 14 days finish where they began, in Canada Friendship Rd.
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