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Highlights of Sri Lanka
From $4,406 - 14 Days, Fully Inclusive from selected Australian cities
Sri Lanka is a destination that captures everything you could want in a tropical paradise, from stunning scenery to amazing architecture that outlines the evolution of this unique land. Spectacular Sigiriya is one of the must-see destinations of this fascinating country; the rock fortress is one of the UNESCO World Heritage listed sites that you will visit on this wonderful tour.
Marvel at magnificent temples, discover the fascinating caves at Dambulla and explore the ruined cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa. Become acquainted with Kandy; the focal point of the town is the golden-roofed Dalada Maligawa, where the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Lord Buddha is enshrined.
Admire the beautiful scenery along the coastline from Yala National Park to Galle and learn about the conservation of Sri Lanka’s turtles at Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery. One of the highlights of this gracious land is its people and, with such a rich abundance of surprises on offer, this fantastic destination is sure to impress all who visit.
DAY 1: AUSTRALIA TO COLOMBO
Fly with Singapore Airlines to Colombo for an overnight stay.
DAY 2: COLOMBO TO SIGIRIYA
This morning you will visit Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, established in 1975 by the Department of Wildlife Conservation. After lunch travel to Sigiriya.
DAY 3: SIGIRIYA - POLONNARUWA
Rise early this morning to visit the 5thcentury UNESCO World Heritage listed Rock Fortress, also known as Lion Rock. Climb to the top of the fortress and explore the surrounding gardens. This afternoon visit the ancient Kingdom of Polonnaruwa, another UNESCO World Heritage listed site.
DAY 4: SIGIRIYA - ANURADHAPURA
Visit Anuradhapura today, the most celebrated of Sri Lanka’s ancient ruined cities. Visit the 2nd-century Ruvanveliseya Dagoba and see the city’s most renowned relic, the sacred Bo Tree, planted 2,250 years ago.
DAY 5: SIGIRIYA TO KANDY
After breakfast leave for Kandy, a sacred Buddhist city. Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple and a spice garden in Matale en route.
DAY 6: KANDY
Visit the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens this morning. Later, visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in the world, and the remains of the Royal Palace. This evening watch a cultural dance show whilst enjoying dinner.
DAY 7: KANDY TO NUWARA ELIYA
Drive to Nuwara Eliya today, the ‘Little England’ of Sri Lanka, visiting a tea plantation and tea factory en route.
DAY 8: NUWARA ELIYA TO YALA NATIONAL PARK
Continue to Yala (Ruhuna) National Park today. This afternoon enjoy a safari around the park. Covering an area of 1,268sq km, the park is famous for its large number of elephants, leopards, sambhurs and wild buffalo.
DAY 9: YALA NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy a morning and afternoon safari around the park today.
DAY 10: YALA NATIONAL PARK TO GALLE
Leave Yala National Park this morning and visit the Hummanaya Blow Hole and Mulgirigala Rock Temple. After lunch continue to Dikawella Wevurukannala Temple before driving along the coastline to Galle. Stop along the way at Weligama to see the stilt fishermen.
DAY 11: GALLE
Tour the city of Galle today with a walk around the lighthouse and the Old Town. You will also visit the UNESCO World Heritage listed Dutch Fort.
DAY 12: GALLE TO COLOMBO
This morning is free at your leisure. After lunch travel to Colombo visiting Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery en route.
DAY 13: DEPART COLOMBO
Today you will visit the Fort district, Pettah Market, Kelaniya Buddhist Temple as well as the Colombo and Natural History museums. After dinner transfer to Colombo airport to board your overnight flight to Australia.
DAY 14: ARRIVE AUSTRALIA
Arrive home this morning.
Wendy Wu Tours Review:
"What a surprise the little island of Sri Lanka was. On every road we travelled the scenery was magnificent, mountains, hills, deep valleys, gorges, jungle, tea plantations, waterfalls, vegetable gardens, little villages, everywhere was so green. Our Guide Mr Wimal was full of information and easy to talk to. Our driver Opal had a few hard days on less than perfect roads and did a mighty job, always cheerful. Sri Lankan people are so friendly. Our hotels were first class and the food was superb, especially the pineapple and paw paw at each meal, and the desserts were a trap, each had to be sampled. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the tour."
Joan & William Howland, Queensland - April 2011
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