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Discover a country that radiates warmth – from its glorious sunshine and scorching cuisine to the incredibly kind people, this is Sri Lanka. This 14-day Premium adventure through ‘the Teardrop of India’ will take you straight to the heart of the country. Explore the ancient ruins of past civilisations, including the UNESCO World Heritage site of Sigiriya, search for rare and beautiful animals like elephants and leopards, relax on palm-fringed beaches and soak up the hospitable welcome from the locals. From the spicy food scene to the Exclusive cooking class and high tea, this adventure sees all the best bits or Sri Lanka in style.
Why You'll Love This Trip:
- Learn about Sri Lanka’s past first-hand during your Feature Stay at the gorgeous Grand Hotel in Nuwara Eliya – first established in 1891, this historic hotel has a modern outlook on sustainable practices.
- Discover the breadth of Sri Lanka’s food scene during Exclusive Experiences, including a cooking class in Galle, a tea plantation tour, a high tea in Nuwara Eliya and a barbecue dinner in Dambulla.
- Search for crocodiles, elephants, monkeys and the ever-elusive leopards under the cover of darkness on an evening safari through the wild grasslands of Yala National Park.
- Uncover ancient treasures in Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle as you explore the temples, ruins and stupas of Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Kandy with the expert guidance of your local leader.
- Enjoy Exclusive Experiences in Kandy – dine at the Hela Bojun restaurant, which is focused on empowering and employing local women, and enjoy a private cultural dance performance.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Zero Plastic. Donations help them educate Sri Lankan communities about the impact of plastic on the environment and reduce plastic pollution in the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya.
Included activities:
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Negombo - Welcome Dinner
Sigiriya - Lion Rock Fortress Visit
Negombo - Fish market
Dambulla - Local BBQ dinner
Anuradhapura - Bodhi Tree Temple
Anuradhapura - World Heritage Site of ancient kingdom ruins
Anuradhapura - Isurumuniya Temple
Anuradhapura - Ruwanweliseya Stupa
Anuradhapura - Jetawanaramaya Stupa
Polonnaruwa ancient ruins
Polonnaruwa - Statue of Parakramabahu I
Polonnaruwa - Rankot Vihara
Polonnaruwa - Quadrangle
Polonnaruwa - Lankatilaka
Polonnaruwa - Gal Vihara
Matale - Spice Garden
Dambulla - Cave Temples
Kandy - Botanical Gardens
Kandy - Temple of the Tooth
Kandy - Hela Bojun social enterprise lunch
Kandy - Gem museum & lapidary workshop visit
Kandy - Private Cultural Dance Performance
Nuwara Eliya - High Tea
Kandy - Scenic train ride to Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya - Visit to Tea State & Tea Factory
Nuwara Eliya - Single Tree Hill hiking
Nuwara Eliya - Lunch at Nuwara Eliya Golf Club
Ella - Ella Gap view point
Yala/Bundala National Park - Wildlife safari
Galle - Galle Fort Walking tour
Galle - Beeralu lace weaving activity
Galle - Farmer's market and home cooking class
Colombo - City walking tour
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