From Katunayake Airport: 8-Day Beauty of Sri Lanka Tour

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ID: GYG120265-175953
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Country: Sri Lanka

Duration: 8 days


Description

Few places in the world can offer the traveler such a remarkable combination of stunning landscapes, pristine beaches, captivating cultural heritage and unique experiences within such a compact location.
Within a mere area of 65,610 kilometers, you will find 8 Unesco World Heritage sites, 1,330 kilometers of coastline (much of it pristine beach), 15 national parks showcasing an abundance of wildlife, nearly 500,000 acres of lush tea estates, 250 acres of botanical gardens, 350 waterfalls, 25,000 bodies of water and a culture over 2,500-years-old. This is an island of magical proportions, once known as Serendib, Taprobane, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean and Ceylon. Discover refreshing Sri Lanka.

Arrive at Katunayake Airport and be met at the airport for a transfer to Sigiriya to check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay in Sigiriya. On Day 2, visit Sigiriya rock fortress. Leave for Kandy and en route visit Dambulla Arc Museum, Dambulla Cave Temple, Matale Alu Vihara and Nalanda Stone Temple. Overnight in Kandy. The next day visit the attractions in Kandy and overnight in the city. Leave for Nuwara Eliya and en route visit a tea estate and factory and Ramboda waterfall. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

On Day 5, have city tour in the morning and then a scenic train ride to Ella. Depart on the noon train (air-conditioned observation compartment tickets can be bought in advance). Overnight stay in Ella. The next morning visit Little Adam's Peak in Ella and proceed to Yala. Overnight in Yala. On Day 7, have an early morning safari in Yala National Park (05:00) then proceed to Mirissa Beach. Spend your evening at Mirissa Beach and overnight in Mirissa. If you want to spend more time at the beach, then it will be possible according to your expectations. On the last day of the tour, proceed to Galle and back to your hotel or to the airport for departure.

Highlights

  • Explore an island of magical proportions
  • Visit a tea estate and factory
  • Have an early morning safari in Yala National Park
  • Spend an evening at Mirissa Beach

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Katunayake Airport.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.