Adventural and Cultural Tour of Sri Lanka - 12 Days Tour Small Group

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ID: GYG591522-1005052
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Country: Sri Lanka

Duration: 12 days


Description

Wild life adventure at Willpattu National Park. Experience Sri Lankan mediaeval culture in Anuradhapura. Discover the magnificent palace construction on a huge granite hill fortress at Sigiriya.
Day 1: Arrival and Settling In
Arrive at Bandaranayaka International Airport and settle into your hotel.

Day 2: Colombo/Wilpattu National Park
Proceed to Wilpattu National Park, home to a significant leopard population. Explore the park with a local guide in a 4x4, learning about conservation efforts and wildlife challenges. Spend the night in a safari camp near the park.

Day 3: Wilpattu National Park/Anuradhapura
Consider visiting the sacred city of Anuradhapura, exploring its UNESCO world heritage sites. Optionally, tour the ruins by bike with a professional guide.

Day 4: Anuradhapura/Habarana/Dambulla
Explore Habarana village, experiencing rural life through a traditional bull cart ride and a walk. Enjoy a boat ride on a scenic lake and head to Dambulla in the evening.

Day 5: Dambulla
Visit the iconic Sigiriya citadel in the morning and explore Dambulla in the afternoon, with free time in town.

Day 6: Dambulla/Kandy
Explore the Dambulla underground Temple, visit a spice garden in Matale, and tour the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy. Enjoy a cultural showcase in the evening.

Day 7: Kandy
Discover Kandy, including the royal botanic gardens of Peradeniya and the Sthree Craft Shop and café. Take a leisurely walk or indulge in an ayurvedic massage.

Day 8: Kandy/Nuwara Eliya
Travel to Nuwara Eliya, the heart of Sri Lanka's tea country. Explore a tea plantation, take a tour of Nuwara Eliya, and have high tea at the Grand Hotel.

Day 9: Nuwara Eliya/Horton Plains National Park/Udawalawe National Park
Early start to visit Horton Plains National Park and see World's End. Head to Udawalawe National Park and enjoy a cooking demonstration at the tented camp.

Day 10: Udawalawe National Park
Experience a safari in Udawalawe National Park, home to elephant herds. Visit the Elephant Transit Home and observe the resident elephants.

Day 11: Udawalawe/Negombo
Drive to Negombo for a leisure day exploring the town's history and beaches.

Day 12: Departure
Depart at your convenience.

Highlights

  • Warm Airport Welcome & Hotel Transfer: includes a warm welcome with garlends
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
  • Embark on an exhilarating Safari drive through Udawalwe National Park

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Get a visa in advance.
Verify the vaccinations you need for travel.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

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

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.