Highlights Of Sri Lanka
Tour Highlights
- Negombo
- Mihintale
- Anuradhapure
- Dambalawewa Lake
- Polonnawura
- Sigiraya Rock Fortress
- Nuwara Eliya
- World's End
- Ath Athura Sevana
- Kataragama
- Yala National Park
- Galle
- Bentota
Inclusions
- Peregrine Tour Leader and local guides
- Airport arrival transfer and transport
- Sightseeing and entrance fees
- Accommodation: 12 nights comfortable hotel, 2 nights homestay
- Meals: 14 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Highlights Of Sri Lanka
Day 1 (Sun)
Arrive at Colombo Airport and transfer to hotel in Negombo.
Arrive at Colombo Airport and transfer to hotel in Negombo.
Day 2
Enjoy stunning views at Mihintale, the birthplace of Sri Lankan Buddhism. Continue to historic royal capital of Anuradhapura.
Day 3
Cycle through small villages to Dambalawewa Lake. View fascinating bird life and stay overnight in village homestay in Polonnaruwa.
Day 4
Explore ancient city of Polonnaruwa, with immense Buddhas carved from rocks. Optional elephant ride at Habarana. Overnight in homestay.
Day 5
Morning visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the magnificent Buddhist caves of Dambulla. Drive to the old capital of Kandy.
Day 6 City tour of Kandy including botanical gardens and local market. Free afternoon to explore.
Day 7
Visit wilderness reserve at Kithulgala, with the chance to enjoy a swim and nature walk.
Day 8
Travel through countryside surrounded by hilly tea plantations. Arrive in old British hill station of Nuwara Eliya and enjoy a free afternoon.
Day 9
Hike along the hilly slopes through montane forests and tea plantations to World’s End. Stunning views across the plains. Continue to Belihul Oya.
Day 10
Descend to the plains and stop at Ath Athuru Sevana to visit Elephant Transit Home, where orphaned baby elephants are introduced back into their habitat. Continue to the sacred city of Kataragama.
Day 11
Visit Yala National Park, Sri Lanka's largest, and search for wildlife. Continue to historic port town of Galle. Optional visit to World Heritage-listed Dutch fortress.
Days 12-13
Transfer to Bentota - a beach resort on the beautiful south-west coast. Visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery.
Day 14
Free morning to relax on the beach. Afternoon transfer back to Negombo, near Colombo.
Day 15
Trip ends in Negombo this morning (Sun).
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