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Sri Lanka Unveiled

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Colombo, Sri Lanka → Colombo, Sri Lanka

Country: Sri Lanka
Start: Colombo, Sri Lanka
End: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Date: Flexible
Duration: 12 days
Theme: Culture, Wildlife
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport: Private vehicle, train, jeep, trekking, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Climb the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Explore the cave shrines and murals of Dambulla Cave Temple.
Discover the medieval ruins and stone-carved Buddhas of Polonnaruwa.
Visit villages addressing the human-elephant conflict near Wasgamuwa.
Enter the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy.
Ride the scenic train through Sri Lanka’s tea country.
Tour a working tea plantation and factory in Nuwara Eliya.
Trek to Little Adam’s Peak through tea estates in Ella.
Walk across the Nine Arch Bridge built during the colonial era.
Search for leopards and elephants on safari in Yala National Park.
Explore the ramparts and colonial streets of Galle Fort.
Wander through the markets and trading lanes of Pettah Bazaar in Colombo.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Accommodation throughout the tour
Airport arrival and departure transfers
Private transport throughout the itinerary in air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking guide
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Entrance fees to all included attractions and heritage sites
Scenic train journey from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya (subject to availability)
Jeep safari in Yala National Park
Village visit and community experience in Wasgamuwa
Sightseeing and activities listed in the itinerary

Exclusions

International and domestic airfares
Visa fees
Optional tours and activities not listed in the itinerary
Meals not specified in the itinerary
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Personal expenses including laundry, telephone calls, and shopping
Travel insurance
Tipping and gratuities
Items not specifically listed under inclusions or within the itinerary

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want a combination of cultural heritage, wildlife, and scenic landscapes.
Enjoy visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites and historical cities.
Comfortable with moderate walking and stair climbing.
Want to experience Sri Lanka’s tea country and scenic rail journeys.
Enjoy wildlife safaris and nature-based travel experiences.
Appreciate a mix of cities, hill stations, national parks, and coastal towns.
Prefer a well-paced itinerary with guided touring and free time.
Prefer a fully beach-focused or resort-only holiday.
Have difficulty climbing steep staircases such as Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Prefer minimal travel time between destinations.
Are highly sensitive to tropical heat and humidity.
Want a highly active trekking or adventure-focused itinerary.
Prefer nightlife-focused or luxury-only travel experiences.

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Sri Lanka Unveiled

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Colombo – Negombo

Day 2: Negombo – Dambulla

Day 3: Dambulla – Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa – Dambulla

Day 4: Dambulla – Wasgamuwa – Kandy

Day 6: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya

Day 7: Nuwara Eliya – Ella

Day 8: Ella – Yala

Day 9: Yala – Galle

Day 10: Galle – Thalpe – Galle

Day 11: Galle – Colombo

Day 12: Colombo

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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