Includes: Colombo, Habarana, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy & Yala
10 nts Tour visiting Colombo, Habarana, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Kandy, Yala & Beruwala
This 10-night tour includes flights, private transfers, hotel stays & excursions
Sri Lanka contains an astonishing seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites within its compact shores. The most intriguing and popular World Heritage site is Sigiriya dubbed "the eighth wonder of the world". The rock face was covered with sensual frescoes of celestial maidens, described as the world’s largest picture galleries.
Bucket-List Trip Highlights:
- Enjoy a climb up the UNESCO Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
- Visit the UNESCO Dambulla Cave Temples.
- See the Elephants at Minneriya National Park
- Visit the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy.
- Take the train to Nuwara Eliya in the heart of Sri Lanka's tea country.
- Early morning drive through the Yala National Park
- Visit the Turtle Hatchery in Kosgoda
This 10-night tour includes flights, private transfers, hotel stays on a Half board basis throughout & excursions
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
On arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport you will be met by our Travel Representative and transferred to your hotel in Colombo. Check in at the hotel and relax till evening before explore Colombo city. Colombo City tour Colombo tour includes a drive through the city taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree-lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens. Visit Lotus tower, Fort, the former British administrative centre and military garrison, Sea Street - the Goldsmith’s quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area, a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings and the Dutch Church of Wolfendhal dating back to 1749. You will be taken to visit the lotus tower to get mesmerizing views of the city line.
Return back to the hotel - Jetwing Colombo Seven and relax for the rest of your day enjoying hotel facilities.
Day 2
After breakfast you will proceed to Habarana. Check in to the hotel and relax till afternoon before heading to Minneriya National park. In the afternoon, visit the Minneriya National park for a safari. The park extends to 8,889 hectares and is well known for its large population of elephants in herds of 100 to 150 roaming in the jungle and seen in the catchment area of the lake.
Return back to your hotel in Habarana - Cinnamon Lodge Habarana and spend the rest of the day at leisure
Day 3
An early morning start, you will be taken to climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
One of Sri Lanka’s major attractions, the Sigiriya Rock Fortress was built by King Kashyapa (477-495 AD) for the purpose of protecting him from his rivals. An UNSECO World Heritage listed site, also known as the “Fortress in the Sky”. The climb up to the top of the fortress doesn’t only offer the reward of breathtaking views but there is so much to discover during your climb to the top. Return back to your hotel in for breakfast and relax till afternoon before heading to Polonnaruwa.
Return back to the hotel - Cinnamon Lodge Habarana and relax for the rest of your day enjoying hotel facilities.
Day 4
After leisurely breakfast you will be taken to visit Dambulla Cave temple.
Dambulla cave temple is part of the Golden Triangle of Sri Lanka and is encrusted into a magnificently large rock. It sits more than 160m above the surrounding land and spans for more than 1.5 km around the base. Also known as the “Golden Temple” it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1991. The cave temples are home to numerous religious and cultural paintings and sculptures. Continue your journey to Kandy, check in to the hotel and relax till evening before heading to Kandy Temple of the Tooth Relic. This sacred temple is also home to the palm-leaf transcripts and its history dates back to 1687. This stunning piece of architecture is instantly recognised by its octagonal shape and golden roof.
Return back to the hotel - Cinnamon Citadel Kandy and relax for the rest of your day enjoying hotel facilities.
Day 5
Today after early breakfast you will get on board to the local train which is how the British used to travel during the colonial times in the late 1800’s. You will have reserved seats for you and witness the beautiful ride along forests, villages, Waterfalls and tea estates. Your chauffer guide will take you to the hotel - Galway Heights, Nuwara Eliya from Nanu Oya railway station, check in to the hotel and relax enjoying the hotel facilities.
Day 6
After breakfast you will proceed to Yala, on your way you will stop for lunch in Ella, thereafter you will visit and experience Curd Processing in Tissamaharama.
Continue your journey to Yala, check into the hotel - Cinnamon Wild Yala and relax for the rest of your day enjoying hotel facilities.
Day 7
Pick up time 05:30 am early morning you will be taken on a Yala jeep safari.
Embark on an adventure of a lifetime with a Wildlife Jeep Safari at the Yala National Park! Yala National Park is the largest National Park in Sri Lanka. It is located approximately 24km Northeast of Tissamaharama. Yala is the best location to sight and photograph the rare and remarkable leopards. Other highlights of Yala include the herd of wild elephants, bears, wild boars, buffalos, deer, crocodiles and many species of birds.
Return back to the hotel and relax for some time, before heading to Beruwala.
Check into the hotel - Cinnamon Bey Beruwala and relax for the rest of your day enjoying hotel facilities.
Day 8
After breakfast you will be taken for Madu River Boat Safari.
Madu River is a complex coastal ecosystem of mangroves and islands. A boat tour is an ideal way to experience hundreds of Species of plants and animals in their natural habitat. Thereafter you will visit a Turtle Hatchery in Kosgoda.
Return back to the hotel - Cinnamon Bey Beruwala and relax for the rest of your day enjoying hotel facilities.
Day 9 - 10
Spend the rest of your stay at leisure enjoying the beach and hotel facilities - Cinnamon Bey Beruwala
Day 11
Today, your stay in Sri Lanka comes to an end. Check out from the Cinnamon Bey Beruwala and you will be transferred to Bandaranayke International Airport for your departure flight.
Flight Details:
Depart London Heathrow at 21.30 hrs arrive Colombo at 12.45 hrs ( next day )
Depart Colombo at 13.05 hrs arrive London Heathrow at 20.00 hrs
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