14 Day Treasures of Sri Lanka 2020 Itinerary
14 days
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Small Group Tour
2 Negombo, 2 Habarana, 2 Kandy, 1 Nuwara Eliya, 2 Yala National Park, 2 Weligama Bay, 1 Colombo
Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
What's this trip about?
2 Negombo, 2 Habarana, 2 Kandy, 1 Nuwara Eliya, 2 Yala National Park, 2 Weligama Bay, 1 Colombo
Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
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Itinerary
DAY 1, Monday - Depart for Sri Lanka
Depart for Sri Lanka
DAY 2, Tuesday - Arrive in Colombo, Transfer to Negombo
Welcome to Sri Lanka, an enchanting island with a fascinating heritage known as the “jewel” of the Indian Ocean. Upon arrival at the airport in Colombo, transfer to the palm-fringed beach town of Negombo. The rest of the day is yours to acclimate to your new time zone and enjoy the relaxing setting and gentle sea breezes
Overnight: Negombo
DAY 3, Wednesday - Negombo City Tour, Beach Walk, Welcome Dinner
Begin the day with a city tour of delightful Negombo, once the most important source of cinnamon during the Dutch era. Visit the port, which was once a major trading port for the Portuguese and later for the Dutch after they took over during the middle of the 17th centur...
DAY 4, Thursday - Habarana, Ancient Polonnaruwa
This morning, travel to Habarana, center of the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka and check into your hotel. In the afternoon, drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Polonnaruwa, where kings ruled the central plains of Sri Lanka over 800 years ago. The glories of that e...
DAY 5, Friday - Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Hiriwadunna Village, Safari
Today will be a long and rewarding day. Early departure from the hotel to visit Sigiriya, where thriving ancient cities once existed. At the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, dating back 1500 years, delight in exhilarating views over the surrounding area of covered moats, lily-pon...
DAY 6, Saturday - Temples of Dambulla, Cooking Demo, Kandy
This morning, depart for the UNESCO World Heritage site of Dambulla to visit the cave temples, filled with Buddha statues and huge wall paintings. This extraordinary rock sanctuary dating back over 2,000 years, serves as inspiration for Buddhist pilgrims. Depart and stop...
DAY 7, Sunday - Royal Botanical Gardens, Temple of the Tooth Relic, Home Hosted Dinner
Morning visit to the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, renowned for its collection of orchids. Take a stroll along the imposing Avenue of Royal Palms, before a visit to a family-owned gem lapidary where you learn about the different types of gemstones and how they are ...
DAY 8, Monday - The Tea Experience in Nuwara Eliya
Today, travel to Nuwara Eliya via Ramboda with a stop at a Tea Estate and factory. Learn about the growing and harvesting of tea as you walk through the working factory to observe the processing of the leaves as well as how they are graded and packed. See how tea is trad...
DAY 9, Tuesday - Ella, Yala National Park
Time at leisure this morning before departing for your journey through mountains and valleys covered with velvet green tea plantations to the hill town of Ella*. View the stunning Ravana Falls, the widest waterfall in the country. Arrive this evening at Yala National Par...
DAY 10, Wednesday - Jeep Safari in Yala National Park
Linger this morning and savor your leisure time in this wildlife paradise or choose to arrange an additional optional tour available locally at the hotel. Please visit this link for tour information. In the afternoon, get ready for the sights and sounds of a Jeep Safari ...
DAY 11, Thursday - Coastal Road to Weligama Bay, Discussion with Buddhist Monks
A gorgeous drive along the winding coastal road takes you to Weligama Bay, whose name means, "sandy village," after its soft pristine sand, rolling surf and endless sunshine. In the afternoon, visit a nearby meditation center to participate in a discussion with a Buddhis...
DAY 12, Friday - Galle Fort and City Tour
Morning drive to the pretty colonial town of Galle, the “jewel of the south”, bursting with exotic scents of spices and sea air. En route, see the famous stilted fishermen that perch on handmade structures of wood and twine to catch their fish. Arrive at the historic Gal...
DAY 13, Saturday - Turtle Hatchery, Cricket Club, Colombo
Depart Weligama this morning and drive to Kosgoda, a prime turtle nesting site. Here, visit a turtle hatchery where you learn about the rescue and protection of turtle eggs while seeing newly hatched turtles. On to the capital city of Colombo for a panoramic tour of the ...
DAY 14, Sunday - Depart Sri Lanka
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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