Dambulla Caves
9 day tour Premium Sri Lanka
temples, tombs and stupas in Polonnaruwa’s ancient Quadrangle complex. This afternoon, head to Minneriya National Park to see Sri Lankan elephants in the wild. Day 5: Habarana - Kandy Today, you’ll travel to Kandy. Along the way, stop off in the city of Matale where you’ll visit a local spice garden and learn about the spices that have played such an important role in Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage. In Kandy, take a guided tour of the city, stopping to admire the Buddhist Sri Dalada Maligawa, otherwise known as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Day 6: Kandy After a leisurely morning, drive to Ambagasthenna village. You’ll visit the tea plantation, learn about the cultivation process, and try a cup or two served the Sri Lankan way. End the day with sunset drinks at one of Depart Kandy and board a morning train bound for Nuwara Eliya. Nestled deep in tea plantation country, Nuwara Eliya sits at an elevation of 1800m, giving it some of the coolest temperatures in Sri Lanka. When you arrive, take an orientation walk, wandering the the best viewpoints in Sri Lanka. Day 7: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya Say goodbye to the green hills of Nuwara Eliya and make the journey to Sri Lanka’s coastal capital, Colombo. After arriving in Colombo, take an orientation walk with your leader, who’ll show you Sri Lanka’s colonnaded old parliament building, the National Museum, and the best spots for fair trade souvenir shopping. Share a final farewell dinner with your group. Day 9: Colombo - UK Your tour ends this morning. Head to the airport for your return flight back to the UK. peaceful shores of Gregory Lake. Day 8: Nuwara Eliya - Colombo
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Day 1: UK - Negombo Welcome to Sri Lanka. This evening, meet your local leader and travelling companions for welcome drinks and a traditional Sri Lankan meal. Day 2: Negombo - Habarana This morning you’ll travel inland, driving northeast towards Habarana, your home for the next three nights. On the way, stop at the Ridi Vihara shrine – a Buddhist cave temple dating back to the second century BC. Day 3: Habarana Early this morning, head to Sigiriya (Lion Rock), one of Sri Lanka’s premier sights. Your leader will share stories of the ancient civilisation that once lived here as you climb – it’s a steep hike but the far-reaching views from the top are worth the effort. In the afternoon, you’ll learn and try traditional Sri Lankan pottery techniques in Muriya Kadawala Village. Day 4: Habarana After breakfast, make your way to Polonnaruwa to continue your explorations of the cultural triangle. Hop on a bicycle to discover well-preserved
Reasons to love this ♥ Spot elephants, monkeys and tropical birds on a safari through the wild grasslands of Minneriya National Park ♥ Uncover ancient treasures in Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle as you explore the temples, ruins and stupas of Sigiriya ♥ Learn about the country’s past during your Feature Stay at the gorgeous Grand Hotel in Nuwara Eliya, established in 1891 Your holiday includes ✓ Return flights ✓ 7 nights premium hotel accommodation and 1 night Feature Stay in Nuwara Eliya ✓ 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 2 dinners ✓ Services of a Local Leader throughout ✓ All Transfers throughout There’s more to love , more included and more to add . Contact us today for details.
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