Sri Lanka Discovery

Duration

15 days

Guaranteed

4 travellers

Group size

16 travellers

Price

From GBP £2,100

WHAT TO EXPECT

Observe leopards on safari in Yala National Park. Referred by locals as the Eighth Wonder of the World – Sigirya is the most visited highlight in Sri Lanka. Search for the world‘s largest creature,the Blue Whale on a morning cruise off the coast of Sri Lanka (September to April). Visit one of Anuradhapura‘s most revered Buddhist temples sites, Ruvanvelisaya Dagoba. On a walking tour, wander through the old streets and ramparts of Galle Fort which has been influenced by Dutch, Portuguese and British.

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Itinerary

Welcome to Sri Lanka ! On arrival in Colombo, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy some free time before your tour briefing. We will stay in Colombo for the next two nights.
Discover Colombo’s main sites including the Fort district, kovils (Tamil Hindu temples) and the Gangaramaya Temple. Walk through the Pettah street market area before a free evening.

Meals included:
  • Breakfast

    • Insider Experiences:
  • Visit of Colombo’s main sites
  • Walk through the Pettah street market
    • Drive to Anuradhapura stopping en route at Negombo’s famous fish market. On the journey, you may see locals ‘toddy tapping’, a process which produces a popular local alcoholic beverage. On arrival in Anuradhapura, enjoy free time to relax. We will stay there for the next two nights.

    Meals included:
  • Breakfast

    • Insider Experiences:
  • Unique – Visit of Negombo’s fish market
    • Explore the ancient complex of Mihintale and climb to the hill temples for spectacular views. Enjoy free time before an afternoon tour of Anuradhapura’s main sites. In the evening, see pilgrims praying under the huge dome of Ruwanwelisaya Dagoba.

    Meals included:
  • Breakfast

    • Insider Experiences:
  • Spiritual – See pilgrims praying under the huge dome of Ruwanwelisaya Dagoba
    • Depart Anuradhapura and visit a rural village near Habarana and have a simple lunch. Journey on to the ancient capital of Polonnaruwa to explore the remains of the Royal Palace complex and neighbouring Quadrangle with superb Buddha images. Continue to Sigiriya and enjoy dinner at the hotel. We will stay there for the next two nights.

    Meals included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

    • Insider Experiences:
  • Visit a rural village near Habarana
  • Explore the ancient capital of Polonnaruwa
    • Sigiriya Rock is one of Sri Lanka’s iconic attractions. Spend time exploring Sigiriya and depending on your level of fitness, climb to the summit. Return to the hotel and enjoy a morning at leisure. Take an afternoon tour of Ritigala, a deserted forest monastery followed by dinner.

    Meals included:
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

    • Insider Experiences:
  • Explore Sigiriya
  • Visit of Ritigala
    • Drive from Sigiriya to Dambulla, where you’ll visit the hilltop caves. Before a local lunch, visit a tropical spice garden then continue to Kandy. We will stay there for the next two nights.

    Meals included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

    • Insider Experiences:
  • Visit of the hilltop caves of Dambulla
  • Visit a tropical spice garden
    • Rise early to visit the Temple of the Tooth. Enjoy a local breakfast before embarking on a city tour and stroll through the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Enjoy a Sri Lankan cooking demonstration with dinner.

    Meals included:
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

    • Insider Experiences:
  • Visit of the Temple of the Tooth
  • City tour of Kandy
  • Explore the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
  • Taste – Sri Lankan cooking demonstration with dinner
    • Take an old-fashioned train from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya. On arrival in Nuwara Eliya, visit a tea plantation and enjoy a short town tour. Stay here for the night.

    Meals included:
  • Breakfast

    • Insider Experiences:
  • Unique – Old-fashioned train ride from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
  • Taste – Visit of a tea plantation
  • Short tour of Nuwara Eliya
    • Descend to the lowlands via the town of Ella. Take an easy walk to Little Adam’s Peak and pass the Ravana Waterfalls. In the afternoon, arrive at Tissa, your base for Yala National Park. We will stay there the next two nights.

    Meals included:
  • Breakfast

    • Insider Experiences:
  • Easy walk to Little Adam’s Peak and pass the Ravana Waterfalls
    • Enjoy an early morning and late afternoon safari at Yala National Park, famous for its leopards. Spend time relaxing at the resort during the day.

    Meals included:
  • Breakfast

    • Insider Experiences:
  • Unique – Safari at Yala National Park
    • Drive from Tissa to Mirissa. Stop en route at Mulkirigala to visit an unusual temple which features Buddhist art. On arrival, enjoy lunch before spending the afternoon at leisure. Relax with dinner at your hotel.

    Meals included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

    • Insider Experiences:
  • Arts & Craft – Visit an unusual temple with features Buddhist art
    • This morning, board a boat to search for the Blue whale (September to April only – an alternative local activity will be arranged from May to October). After lunch, drive to Galle. Discover Galle Fort, a great place to explore the quaint streets.

    Meals included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

    • Insider Experiences:
  • Boat tour to see Blue Whales (depending on seasonality and luck)
  • Discover Galle Fort
    • Enjoy free time to further explore. This afternoon, visit a turtle hatchery focussing on conservation before enjoying a farewell group dinner in Galle Fort.

    Meals included:
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

    • Insider Experiences:
  • Visit a turtle hatchery focussing on conservation
    • Enjoy breakfast before transferring to Colombo for your onward journey.

    Meals included:
  • Breakfast

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    Inclusions

    • Insider Experiences

      Arts & Craft - Visit an unusual temple with features Buddhist art
      Spiritual - See pilgrims praying under the huge dome of Ruwanwelisaya Dagoba
      Taste - Sri Lankan cooking demonstration with dinner
      Taste - Visit of a tea plantation
      Unique - Visit of Negombo’s fish market
      Unique - Old-fashioned train ride from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
      Unique - Safari at Yala National Park

    • Accommodation

      14 nights in 3-4 star hotels


    • Meals

      Daily breakfast
      4 local lunches
      5 local dinners

    • Transport

      Airport transfer on arrival and departure
      Air-conditioned vehicle
      Train from Kandy to Nuwara Eilya

    • Touring

      English speaking tour guide
      All entrance fees
      All tipping

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    Departure dates & rates

    START DATEEND DATEPRICE TWIN ROOMPRICE SINGLE ROOM
    Sunday, 21 July 2024Sunday, 4 August 202421812990
    Sunday, 11 August 2024Sunday, 25 August 202421812990
    Sunday, 1 September 2024Sunday, 15 September 202421002996
    Sunday, 29 September 2024Sunday, 13 October 202421002996
    Sunday, 27 October 2024Sunday, 10 November 202421002996
    Sunday, 17 November 2024Sunday, 1 December 202423473174
    Sunday, 8 December 2024Sunday, 22 December 202423473174
    Sunday, 19 January 2025Sunday, 2 February 202524733415
    Sunday, 9 February 2025Sunday, 23 February 202524733415
    Sunday, 9 March 2025Sunday, 23 March 202524733415
    Sunday, 30 March 2025Sunday, 13 April 202524733415

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