Vivacious Sri Lanka

Description

Join us and explore the best of inland Sri Lanka on this fascinating eight-day round-trip starting in Colombo City. This route covers some of Sri Lanka’s most inspiring cultural landmarks, tea plantations, national parks and colonial buildings. It is the perfect tour for lovers of history, wildlife and culture.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Yala National Park: One of the oldest and most popular national parks in Sri Lanka, this nature reserve is home to a rich and unique collection of flora and fauna, including one of the highest densities of leopards in the world. It also houses several archaeological sites, as the region was the home to several sophisticated ancient civilizations.

Kandy: A beautiful city set on a plateau in Sri Lanka’s central region surrounded by mountains covered in tea plantations and a bio-diverse rainforest. This UNESCO Sacred Site is bursting with palaces and gardens and it is home to the outstanding Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

Nuwara Eliya: Often referred to as ‘Little England’, this highland community has a British feel to it, with its colonial-era bungalows, Tudor-style hotels, well-tended hedgerows and pretty gardens. It is also one of the major tea producing areas in the world and the views are breathtaking. 

Included

TOUR GUIDE: 

  • Operated with English-speaking driver/wildlife guide on a shared basis               

ACCOMMODATION: 

  • 7 nights´ accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1,2 Colombo:

Superior Hotel Category = Radisson Colombo or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Cinnamon Grand or similar 5*

Day 3, 4 Kandy:

Superior Hotel Category = Radisson Kandy or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Earl's Regent or similar 5*

Day 5 Nuwara Eliya

Superior Hotel Category = Jetwing St Andrews or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Heritance Tea Factory or similar 5*

Day 6 Tissamaharama

Superior Hotel Category = Ekho Safari or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Cinnamon Wild or similar 5*

Day 7 Galle

Superior Hotel Category = Radisson Blue or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Jetwing Lighthouse or similar 5*

MEALS:

  • 7 Breakfasts

TRANSPORT:

  • Shared transport throughout the tour
  • Arrival and departure airport transfer
  • Tuk-Tuk on day 2
  • Jeep safari in Yala National Park on day 6

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:

  • Entrance fees included: Colombo city tour and Sri Lankan cooking session (day 2), Peradeniya botanical garden, Temple of Tooth and Kandy visit incl. cultural show (day 3), Kiriwaula Village Excursion (day 4), Tea plantation (day 5), Yala National Park jeep safari (day 6), Galle visit (day 7)

OTHER:

  • Meet and Greet on day 1

Excluded

  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the programme
  • Lunch throughout the tour 
  • Gratuities for drive and guide
  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, etc
  • Video camera permits at Elephant Orphanage
  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc
  • International flights  

Know before you go

Comfortable and warm clothing is the most suitable for travelling. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.  

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