8-Day Classic Sri Lanka Vacation from Colombo to Mirissa
Highlights
Colombo, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Minneriya National Park, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Tissamaharama, Mirissa
Locations Covered
Colombo, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Minneriya National Park, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Tissamaharama, Mirissa
cultural, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
8 Days
Easy
English
Description
Explore the highlights of Sri Lanka, an island country in South Asia, situated on the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, and southeast of the Arabian Sea and separated from the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. Visit Colombo, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, and the remains of ancient kingdoms in Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa. Discover the Dambulla Rock Cave Temple and enjoy a shopping tour in Kandy. Spot whales and dolphins in the warm waters of the Sri Lankan coastline in Mirissa.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Colombo-Sigiriya
- Pick up from the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo by the tour guide.
- Pass through Habarana and arrive at Sigiriya.
- Check-in at the hotel at Sigiriya and spend the rest of the day relaxing at the hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 2: Sigiriya-Polonnaruwa-Minneriya National Park-Sigiriya
- Pick up from the hotel in Sigiriya and travel to Polonnaruwa, the second most ancient Sri Lankan kingdom.
- Discover the remains of this ancient city that is said to be one of the best planned archaeological relic sites in the country, standing testimony to the discipline and greatness of the Kingdom’s first rulers.
- Drive to Minneriya National Park situated in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka to explore the wildlife of the surrounding area.
- Look for the Lankan elephants, cheetahs, lions, and other animals.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Sigiriya.
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Day 3: Sigiriya-Sri Muthu Mariamman Temple-Kandy
- Pick up from the hotel and travel to the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
- Visit a local spice garden and Sri Muthu Mariamman Temple.
- Arrive in Kandy and check-in at a hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Kandy.
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Day 4: Kandy City Tour
- Pick up from the hotel and start the sightseeing tour of Kandy.
- Walk through the city's ancient streets and discover the architectural highlights of the city.
- Shop for some souvenirs at a local shop.
- Enjoy a performance of Kandyan dance at the hotel and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Kandy.
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Day 5: Kandy-Nuwara Eliya
- Pick up from the hotel in Kandy and travel to Nuwara Eliya.
- Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens on the way.
- Pass through Victoria Park, Gregory Lake, and a tea factory en route.
- Arrive at Nuwara Eliya and check-in at the hotel.
- Spend the rest of the day relaxing at the hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Nuwara Eliya.
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Day 6: Nuwara Eliya-Tissamaharama
- Pick up from the hotel in Nuwara Eliya and travel to Tissamaharama.
- Visit the Ravana waterfalls on the way.
- Arrive at Tissamaharama and check-in at a hotel.
- Freshen up and then leave for a jeep safari tour in Yala National Park.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Tissamaharama.
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Day 7: Tissamaharama-Mirissa
- Pick up from the hotel in Tissamaharama and travel to Mirissa.
- Visit Hambantota Salt Pans and interact with the stilt fisherman at Weligama en route.
- Discover the Galle Dutch Fort.
- Arrive at Mirissa and check in at a hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Mirissa.
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Day 8: Mirissa-Bandaranaike International Airport
- Pick up from the hotel in Mirissa and travel to Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo.
- Depart from Colombo.
End of the tour.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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