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Best of Sri Lanka

Trip Type: Explorer

15 Days
1 - 12 People

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NZD $3,928.50 /Person

This 15-day trip immerses you in the must-sees, must-tastes and must-meets of beautiful Sri Lanka. You’ll summit UNESCO World Heritage-listed Lion Rock in Sigiriya, …

Best of Sri Lanka

This 15-day trip immerses you in the must-sees, must-tastes and must-meets of beautiful Sri Lanka. You’ll summit UNESCO World Heritage-listed Lion Rock in Sigiriya, cycle through sprawling ancient city ruins in Anuradhapura and wander the massive granite Buddha carvings in Polonnaruwa. Have lunch with a Tamil tea worker in their home, relax with a cold beer and your feet in the sand in Mirissa and hike between plantations and villages in Haputale. This is the best of Sri Lanka!

Itinerary

Day 2: Anuradhapura

Day 3: Anuradhapura

Day 4: Polonnaruwa

Day 5: Dambulla

Day 6: Sigiriya – Kandy

Day 8: Bandarawela

Day 9: Haputale/ Bandarawela

Day 10: Udawalawe Jungle Camp

Day 11: Mirissa

Day 12: Mirissa

Day 14: Colombo

Day 15: Colombo

Trip Inclusions

Meals

12 breakfasts and 2 dinners are included

Transport

Private vehicle, Public Bus, Train, Bicycle

Accomodation

Hotels (12 nights), Guesthouse (1 night), Permanent Tented Camp (with basic facilities) (1 night)

Included Activities

Anuradhapura - Bodhi Tree Temple
Anuradhapura - Bike tour
Polonnaruwa - Bike Tour
Dambulla - Cave Temples
Kandy - Temple of the Tooth
Sigiriya - Lion Rock Fortress Visit
Kandy - Tea factory visit
Bandarawela - Cooking demonstration & local meal
Kandy - Scenic train ride from Kandy to Bandarawela
Pekoe Trail
Galle - Walking tour
Galle - Beeralu lace weaving experience
Colombo - City tour by bus

Trip Highlights

Ride around the ancient ruins of Anuradhapura on a bike tour, cycling through the jungle to see the dagobas, palaces and pools of a city abandoned over 1000 years ago.
Climb the rock fortress of UNESCO-listed Sigiriya to the ancient ruins that lie atop the 200-m-high summit and get panoramic views over the surrounding wilderness.
Explore the divine city of Kandy, mingling with pilgrims at the Temple of the Tooth, touring a tea factory, and taking in the views of this lush lakefront town.
Fall in love with Sri Lankan food and get to know locals during experiences like lunching with a Tamil tea worker and a home-cooking demonstration.
Unwind on the sandy beaches of Mirissa, where the waters are clear and warm, and monkeys play in the swaying palms that line the shores.

Dates & Availability

Provided by

Intrepid

Reference Code: HPSH

Trip Location

Trip Starts: Negombo, Sri Lanka

Trip Ends: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Countries Visited: Sri Lanka

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Destination Details

Sri Lanka
15 Days
1 - 12 People

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