Explore the highlights of Sri Lanka in this 12-Day Tour
Highlights
Colombo, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Mirissa, Hikkaduwa, Galle, Bentota
Locations Covered
Colombo, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Mirissa, Hikkaduwa, Galle, Bentota
nature, archaeological, Wildlife
Group Tour
12 Days
Easy
English
Description
Embark on a journey through Sri Lanka to visit its most famous tourist attractions such as Dambulla Cave Temples, Nalanda Gedige, Sigiriya Lion’s Rock, the ancient city of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa and Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Look out for wild animals on your safari at Yala, spot dolphins and whales in Mirissa, and admire the scenic beauty from Nuwara Eliya to Ella.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Dambulla
Transfer from the airport to Yapahuwa, the 3rd capital of Sri Lanka.
In the evening, visit Dambulla Cave Temple with the Sri Lankan guide.
Overnight stay at Dambulla.
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Day 2: Arrival in Anuradhapura/Sigiriya
Transfer from Dambulla to Anuradhapura, the 1st capital of Sri Lanka.
Visit the Ancient/Sacred City.
In the evening, go to Mihintale, where Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka.
Overnight stay in Sigiriya.
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Day 3: Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa
Climb Sigiriya/Lion’s Rock in the morning.
Join in an evening safari through the national park.
Overnight stay at Polonnaruwa.
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Day 4: Polonnaruwa to Sigiriya
After an early breakfast, leave for Polonnaruwa (2nd Capital of Sri Lanka).
Visit the ancient city in the morning & go for Sigiriya in the evening.
Enjoy activities like a village tour, wood carving factories etc., in Sigiriya.
Overnight stay at Sigiriya/Habarana.
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Day 5: Sigiriya to Kandy
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Kandy (the last Capital/Kingdom of Sri Lanka).
Visit Nalanda Gedige.
In the evening, visit the Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy.
Overnight stay in Kandy.
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Day 6: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Nuwara Eliya.
En-route, visit Botanical Garden in Peradeniya and tea plantations and factories, including the first tea factory in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan tea, known as Ceylon tea, is prevalent worldwide. Scenic viewpoints and waterfalls will also be visible en route.
Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
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Day 7: Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, leave for a city tour of Nuwara Eliya.
Visit Little Adams Peak, Ella Gap, Nine Arch Bridge, etc.
Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
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Day 8: Nuwara Eliya to Yala
In the afternoon, catch a train for a scenic ride to Ella
Overnight stay in Yala.
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Day 9: Yala to Mirissa
Enjoy an early morning safari in Yala National Park.
After lunch at the hotel, leave for Mirissa.
En-route, visit Blow Hole, Wewurukannala Buddhist Temple, Matara City, etc.
Overnight stay in Mirissa.
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Day 10: Mirissa to Hikkaduwa
Go for an early morning Blue Whale and Dolphin watching tour.
After lunch, leave for Hikkaduwa.
En-route, visit the Galle Fort in Galle.
Overnight stay at Hikkaduwa.
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Day 11: Hikkaduwa to Bentota
Relax on the beach.
Transfer to Bentota.
Visit a Turtle farm.
Overnight stay in Bentota.
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Day 12: Transfer to Colombo Airport
Relax on the beach.
Visit Colombo City en-route.
Transfer to the airport according to flight time.
What's Included
What's Excluded
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.