Grand Tour of Sri Lanka
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- In Colombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, and Galle
- Galle Face Green promenade, Hindu Kovil, Independence Square, Sri Maha Bodhi, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Rock Cave Temple, Temple of the Tooth, Peradeniya Botanic Gardens, tea plantation, Ravana Falls
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COLOMBO. Welcome to Sri Lanka’s capital city. Historically, Colombo was a trading port and a city of strategic importance to the Portuguese, Dutch, and British before Ceylon gained independence in 1948. Many colonial buildings can still be seen around the city alongsi...
COLOMBO–ANURADHAPURA–SIGIRIYA. Journey through lush Sri Lankan countryside to Anuradhapura, the country’s ancient capital. The city is considered sacred to the Buddhist world and is surrounded by monasteries. Your city tour takes in the well-preserved ruins of this ar...
SIGIRIYA. This morning, visit the famous SIGIRIYA ROCK FORTRESS, a giant magma plug which has served both as a long-standing Buddhist monastery and a fortress. Surrounded by a network of gardens and moats, it is a geological and anthropological landmark. The ancient r...
SIGIRIYA–POLONNARUWA–DAMBULLA–KANDY. Begin today with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed ruins of POLONNARUWA. After lunch, visit the fascinating DAMBULLA ROCK CAVE TEMPLE, containing well-preserved frescoes and statues of Buddha. Visit a SPICE GARDEN en route to Kandy, the cultural center of Sri Lanka. (B,D)
KANDY. A jumble of culture, history, and colonial buildings, Kandy is nestled among forested hills and is one of Sri Lanka’s most interesting cities. Visit the TEMPLE OF THE TOOTH and enjoy a comprehensive tour of this green city, taking in the colorful KANDY MARKET, ...
KANDY–NUWARA ELIYA. Board a TRAIN for a scenic journey through the forests and tea plantations to the misty hills of Nuwara Eliya, also known as “Little England.” Set high above sea level and surrounded by rolling hills, its cool temperatures, humidity, and rainfall provide the perfect climate for tea production. This evening, take a sightseeing tour around the town. (B,D)
NUWARA ELIYA–ELLA– TISSAMAHARAMA. This morning, visit a TEA FACTORY and be enlightened on the tea manufacturing process. Continue to Ella and view the famous Demodara nine arch railway bridge located between Demodara and Ella railway stations. Later, a short 20-minute...
TISSAMAHARAMA. EXCURSION TO YALA NATIONAL PARK. Today, enjoy MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES in YALA NATIONAL PARK. Home to one of the highest densities of leopards in the world, sights of these beautiful creatures are not uncommon. Yala is also a bird-watcher’s p...
TISSAMAHARAMA–GALLE. Travel to Galle, where the natural harbor offers gorgeous views of the ocean. Enjoy an afternoon city tour including GALLE FORT, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B,D)
GALLE–COLOMBO. Transfer to Colombo for an overnight stay. (B,D)
COLOMBO. Your tour ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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