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Discover Sri Lanka Culture, Wildlife & Beaches

Discover Sri Lanka Culture, Wildlife & Beaches

Sri Lanka • 11 Days • Half Board

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Overview

Discover the best of Sri Lanka on this 11-day journey combining culture, nature, wildlife, and relaxation. Begin in Sigiriya with a visit to the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress and experience authentic village life. Explore ancient heritage at Dambulla Cave Temple and Polonnaruwa Ancient City.
Continue to Kandy, home to the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, before heading into the scenic hill country of Nuwara Eliya with its lush tea plantations and cool climate.
Enjoy an exciting wildlife safari at Yala National Park, known for leopards and elephants, and end your journey with a relaxing beach stay in Mirissa. A perfect blend of exploration and relaxation, this tour showcases the very best of Sri Lanka.

What's Included

  • Return international flights are taken care of by us
  • We’ll welcome you at the airport and assist you during your stay
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing
  • 3 nights accommodation at a hotel in Sigiriya
  • 2 nights accommodation at a hotel in Kandy
  • 1 night accommodation at a hotel in Nuwara Eliya
  • 1 night accommodation at a hotel in Tissamaharama
  • 3 nights accommodation at a hotel in Mirissa
  • Entrance fees to all major attractions: Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple, Polonnaruwa Ancient City, Temple of the Tooth Relic
  • Village experience with tractor ride, canoe ride & local lunch
  • Spice garden visit with cookery demonstration & lunch
  • Tea plantation & factory visit with tea tasting
  • Cultural dance show in Kandy
  • Herbal massage at spice garden
  • Jeep safari at Yala National Park (including jeep hire)
  • Complimentary wine/beer during dinner in Kandy (Day 4 & 5)
  • English-speaking chauffeur guide / national guide
  • Half board meals (Dinner from Day 1 to Breakfast on Day 11)
  • Daily mineral water (2 bottles per person)
  • Free Wi-Fi in vehicle
  • Porterage, service charges & government taxes included

Highlights

  • Climbing the majestic Sigiriya Rock Fortress with stunning panoramic views
  • Enjoying an authentic Sri Lankan village experience with tractor ride, canoeing & local cuisine
  • Discovering ancient heritage sites like Dambulla Cave Temple & Polonnaruwa Ancient City
  • Visiting spice gardens in Matale with live cooking demonstrations
  • Exploring the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic and vibrant cultural shows in Kandy
  • Experiencing scenic hill country and tea plantations in Nuwara Eliya (“Little England”)
  • Thrilling jeep safari at Yala National Park spotting leopards, elephants & wildlife
  • Relaxing beach escape in Mirissa with golden sands and ocean views

Accommodation & Facilities

Kassapa Lions Rock
★★★★

An ideally located hotel situated facing the magnificent Sigiriya rock in the midst of a small village named Digampathaha. It is located just 20 minutes from the beautiful and ever famous town of Dambulla. A short 15 kilometer drive towards Habarana and you will be in Digampathaha. A turn to your right and in 5 minutes you'll be in the most scenic location in the area. Kassapa Lions Rock is an ideal base from which you can explore all the historical sites such as Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, and Dambulla . Only hotel in the area with two swimming pools. Wi -Fi Facility is available

Hotel Topaz Kandy
★★★★

Hotel Topaz was built in 1976 and fashioned after a much loved gem stone found in Sri Lanka. Considering its situation in the hill capital of Kandy, the last royal stronghold in the country, Hotel Topaz is considered the jewel in the crown of Kandy.Nestled amidst lush tropical greenery, surrounded by the distinctive Knuckles Mountain range and Bible Rock, enveloped in the cool winds blowing through the mountains, Hotel Topaz offers something for everyone.The short distance away from the city centre itself, lends the hotel and its guests maximum accessibility no matter what the choice of activity is. However Hotel Topaz offers guests a tranquil setting and the option of exploring the city’s rich heritage in style and comfort.The warm and personal service serves to truly bring out the widely famed Sri Lankan hospitality. Guests at Hotel Topaz are made to feel at home, and explore the surrounding gardens or have a cocktail or high-tea on our famous rooftop terrace with its 360 degree view of the city and its hills.

Araliya Red Hotel, Nuwara Eliya
★★★★

Feast your eyes upon magnificent vistas of misty mountains, cleanse your lungs with clean and refreshing air from salubrious regions and relish a relaxing stay here at the heart of the Sri Lankan Tea country. Settle in and unwind at Araliya Red – a premier amongst Nuwara Eliya hotels and craft lifetime memories at an enchanting destination that is embellished in colonial charms!

Oak Ray Wild Yala, Tissamaharama
★★★★

Oak Ray Wild Yala, Tissamaharama

“Oak Ray Wild Yala” is situated at Tissamaharama in close proximity to the Yala wild life sanctuary. The hotel consists of 44 Superior Deluxe room with all modern amenities. The facilities include an elegant restaurant and Bar located near to the pool area with breath taking view of surrounding landscape garden. The Large pool located amongst the landscape garden is vantage point to have a spectacular view of the sunset.

Mandara Resort Mirissa
★★★★

Mandara Resort at Mirissa Weligama, Overlooking famous Read Cliff Mountains and Mirissa Bay with a breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean, Mandara Resort lets you leave all worldly cares behind. The rooms are fully equipped with satellite TV, DVD player and home theater systems, safety lockers, AC, rooms with jacuzzi, rooms with private plunge pools. Swimming pool with fiber optic lighting, restaurant, bar and gymnasium with state of the art equipment to keep you fit, Wi-Fi facility. With its en-suite concept of accommodation, Mandara Resort offers you luxury of delectable food prepared by our chefs to suit your biological cycle with the choice of both international and local cuisine and wines to complement your palate. Our staff would serve your food in the place of your choice (garden, in room, under the shade of Panda muss).

Itinerary

Explore the day-by-day breakdown of your journey through Sri Lanka.

Day 1
Arrival in Sri Lanka | Transfer to Sigiriya

Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to Sigiriya. Check in at your hotel and relax after your journey. Spend the rest of the day at leisure enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
Dinner & Overnight stay in Sigiriya

More Information

Unless specifically stated as Included

  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Optional Activities / Highlights
  • Meals and drinks not specifically stated as included

Excluded

Tips, bar, laundry, telephone calls and other personal expenses not specified above. Optional excursions to Polonnaruwa, Horton Plains, Yala and Madu River Early Check in / Late Check out. Get a closer insight into Sri Lanka with our below optional tours! Discover the Jewels of Polonnaruwa Roam the grand temples built by the kings of the 11th to 13th centuries. Savour the beauty of the Royal Palace and at Gal Vihare and the Temples of Shiva gaze at the exquisite paintings and superb statues. Mountains & Lakes of Horton Plains Lying in the lap of the central highlands, the beauty of the Horton Plains is unsurpassable – dotted with lakes of ice-cold waters, montane forests, rocky outcrops and tumbling waterfalls. The experience is enhanced with a visit to “World’s End” for mind-blowing views. Cruise the Beautiful Madhu River Immensely beautiful and deeply vital to those who call its banks home, the Madhu River is a must-see destination. Take this rare opportunity to sail pass dozens of islets and get a closer insight into local life.

Please Note

Our endeavour will always be to confirm the hotels listed in the package chosen, however in rarest of cases where we are not able to confirm certain hotel(s), like for like alternatives will be provided. Bars, Clubs or similar entertainment is prohibited during “Poya” Days. As such liquor will not be served in public areas of the hotels during this time. Kindly note that check in time to all hotels will be at 1400 hrs and check out is at 1200 noon. All transfer times are subject to variation due to road conditions, weather & traffic. Meals as per Inclusions. There will be an an entrance fee of £30 per person if you would want to climb Sigiriya rock fortress.
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