Sri Lanka Highlights

Sri Lanka Highlights

7 Nights/8 Days
Colombo / Kandy(3)-> Habarana(2)-> Galle(2)-> Colombo
  • Destination

    Colombo / Kandy(3)-> Habarana(2)-> Galle(2)-> Colombo

  • Type tour

    Group tour

  • Age range

    16 - 59

  • Language

    English

About

Description

The "Highlights of Sri Lanka" itinerary offers travelers an immersive experience into the island's rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. The journey begins in Colombo, the vibrant capital, followed by a visit to the ancient city of Anuradhapura, renowned for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Sri Lankan civilization. Travelers then explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Sigiriya, where they can ascend the iconic Lion Rock fortress. The itinerary includes a visit to the Dambulla Cave Temple, famous for its intricate cave paintings and Buddha statues. In Kandy, guests can witness the traditional Esala Perahera festival, a grand procession honoring the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha. The journey continues to the scenic hill country of Nuwara Eliya, known for its lush tea plantations, before concluding with relaxation on the pristine beaches of Bentota.

Highlights

    • Explore the ancient city of Anuradhapura.
    • Climb the Sigiriya Lion Rock fortress.
    • Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple.
    • Experience the Kandy Esala Perahera festival.
    • Tour the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy.
    • Enjoy the scenic beauty of Nuwara Eliya’s tea plantations.
    • Relax on the beaches of Bentota.
    • Discover Colombo’s vibrant markets and colonial architecture.
    • Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya.
    • Experience a safari in Yala National Park.

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Itinerary

Arrival at Colombo Airport. Baggage claim, welcome by our English-speaking guide and transfer to the hotel in Kandy. In the afternoon, we will attend a performance of the famous Sinhalese dances. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast. Departure to the mountains of the so-called “little England”, whose Sinhalese name is Nuwara Eliya. We will take the Famous Train and make the most beautiful journey through the tea plantations. At midday we will arrive in the city and enjoy a walk through the center. Lunch at a local restaurant. Then we will return to Kandy, on the way, we will pick tea leaves in a plantation and visit a factory to see first-hand the treatment and production of the highly appreciated and famous Sri Lankan tea. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel, then visit the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, one of Sri Lanka's most popular attractions. Arrival early in the morning to have the chance to see how the elephants are fed fruit and we will have the opportunity to feed it to the elephants and later, the whole herd is led to the river for a bath. We will return to Kandy to visit the Peredeniya Botanical Gardens. Lunch at a local restaurant. Kandy is well known as the place of craftsmen, we will be lucky to see the largest Blue Star Sapphire in the world in a gem museum and expand our knowledge of the world's precious stones. After the visit, there will be time to wander around the center, visiting the main market of Kandy, where you can see the authentic life of the Sinhalese. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. First we will visit the fascinating Temple of the Tooth of Buddha, Dalada Maligawa. If possible, it would be a good idea to wear white clothes. Buddhists wear white clothes when they go to the Buddhist temple, so as not to have different classes inside the temple and it is also very peaceful to see everyone in white clothes. Departure to Habarana. First, we will visit a spice garden where we will learn to cook a delicious and typical curry dish. Lunch at a local restaurant. On the way we will visit the five caves of Dambulla, better known as the Golden Temple. Upon arrival in Habarana, check-in at your hotel. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will have to get up early to be able to climb the Lion Rock, Sigiriya, early in the morning. This way we will avoid the crowds and the heat. Afterwards, we will head to the second ancient capital, Polonnaruwa to see the ancient palaces, temples, stupas and statues carved into the rock. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Colombo. In a typical textile shop, we will be allowed to dress in typical costumes of the country. Afterwards we will head to Colombo for a panoramic tour. We will take a panoramic tour (by car) of the capital, Colombo, visiting the characteristic places of Colombo such as the most elegant residential part, called Cinnamon Gardens, the Viharamahadevi Park, the Hindu Temple, the Galle Face Promenade, Independence Square and the emblematic BMICH International Convention Hall. Lunch at a local restaurant. Then departure to Galle. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by road to Ella village. On the way we will stop to take photos of the Rawana waterfall. Arriving at Ella village we will do two very interesting activities, one is trekking Little Adams Peak and the other is the famous nine-arch bridge. Lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to Haputale. Arriving at the hotel as it is on the mountain with beautiful views, how can we forget the English tradition, here we will have a High Tea with typical Sri Lankan sweets. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and we will head to the airport to take your flight.
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