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Discover Sri Lanka

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Colombo, Sri Lanka → Colombo, Sri Lanka

Country: Sri Lanka
Start: Colombo, Sri Lanka
End: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Date: Flexible
Duration: 16 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery, Luxury, Wildlife
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 15 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 12 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, train, jeep, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress at sunrise.
Explore the cave shrines of Dambulla.
Spot leopards and elephants in Wilpattu National Park.
Travel by train through northern Sri Lanka to Jaffna.
Visit Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil in Jaffna.
Swim at Keerimalai natural springs.
Experience Ayurveda-inspired hospitality in Sigiriya.
Cook Sri Lankan dishes with a local family in Kandy.
Ride the hill-country train to Haputale.
Watch sunrise from Lipton’s Seat.
Walk to the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella.
Search for elephants in Udawalawe National Park.
Visit the Elephant Transit Home rehabilitation centre.
Relax on the southern coast at Balapitiya.
Cruise through mangroves and visit turtle conservation sites.

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Inclusions

Accommodation throughout the tour
Airport arrival and departure transfers
Private transport for sightseeing and intercity travel
Scenic train journeys as specified in the itinerary
English-speaking driver guide
Entrance fees to all included attractions and national parks
Wilpattu and Udawalawe safari experiences
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Home-cooked lunch and cultural experience on Day 9
Hotel service charges and applicable local taxes
Three reusable 500 ml glass water bottles per person on arrival, with refill stations at hotels

Exclusions

International and domestic airfares
Sri Lanka visa fees
Travel insurance
Optional tours, activities, and workshops
Meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary
Alcoholic drinks and refreshments outside included meals
Early check-in and late check-out charges
Tips, gratuities, and personal expenses
Laundry, phone calls, and other incidental expenses
Items not specifically listed in the inclusions or itinerary

Will This Trip Suit You?

Interested in Sri Lankan history, religion, and archaeology.
Wildlife enthusiasts wanting leopard and elephant safaris.
Enjoy scenic train journeys and mountain landscapes.
Seeking a balance of culture, nature, and relaxation.
Couples and mature travellers wanting varied experiences.
Photographers interested in landscapes, temples, and local life.
Curious about Tamil and Sinhalese cultural regions.
Interested in community-based and sustainable tourism.
Travellers with limited mobility or difficulty climbing stairs.
Uncomfortable with long driving days between destinations.
Seeking a fast-paced luxury beach holiday only.
Sensitive to heat, humidity, or uneven walking terrain.
Unwilling to take domestic train journeys or safari drives.
Expect nightlife-focused destinations throughout the trip.

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Discover Sri Lanka

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Colombo – Negombo

Day 2: Negombo – Anurādhapura

Day 3: Wilpattu National Park

Day 4: Anuradhapura – Jaffna

Day 5: Jaffna – Point Pedro – Keerimalai

Day 6: Jaffna – Sigiriya

Day 7: Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa

Day 8: Sigiriya – Dambulla – Kandy

Day 9: Kandy Community Experience

Day 10: Kandy

Day 11: Kandy – Haputale

Day 12: Haputale – Ella

Day 13: Haputale – Udawalawe

Day 14: Udawalawe – Balapitiya

Day 15: Balapitiya

Day 16: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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