Sri Lanka: 12-Day Cultural Journey for Seniors
ID: GYG1218022-1868940
Categoria:
Paese: Sri Lanka
Durata:
12 giorni
Descrizione
Discover Sri Lanka on a 12-day cultural journey designed for senior travelers. Explore ancient cities, relax on beautiful beaches, and enjoy scenic train rides through tea plantations.
Day 1: Arrival in Colombo → Negombo
Meet your driver at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to Negombo. Enjoy a restful evening by the beach.
Day 2: Negombo → Dambulla
After breakfast, travel to Dambulla to explore the UNESCO-listed Cave Temple at a relaxed pace.
Day 3: Dambulla → Sigiriya
Have breakfast at your hotel, then transfer to Sigiriya. Climb the Rock Fortress or explore the gardens and museum. Opt for a Minneriya Safari or a bullock cart village ride.
Day 4: Sigiriya Leisure Day
Enjoy breakfast, followed by a free day for rest. Opt for a village walk or a cooking class.
Day 5: Sigiriya → Anuradhapura
After breakfast, drive to Anuradhapura. Explore the Sacred City by tuk-tuk for easy access.
Day 6: Anuradhapura Leisure Day
Have breakfast, with optional meditation or gentle exploration of ruins.
Day 7: Anuradhapura → Trincomalee
Enjoy breakfast, then transfer to Trincomalee. Spend a leisurely afternoon at the beach.
Day 8: Trincomalee Exploration
After breakfast, take a ferry crossing to Pigeon Island or a lagoon boat ride. Visit Koneswaram.
Day 9: Trincomalee → Kandy
Have breakfast, then drive to Kandy. Attend an evening cultural show and opt to visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic.
Day 10: Kandy Leisure Day
After breakfast, visit Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, and enjoy a peaceful afternoon by Kandy Lake.
Day 11: Scenic Train Ride: Kandy → Nuwara Eliya
Have breakfast, then board the scenic train through tea plantations and misty hills. Enjoy a gentle exploration of the area.
Day 12: Nuwara Eliya → Colombo (CMB)
After breakfast, take a scenic drive back to Colombo. Spend a leisurely evening or opt for an airport drop-off.
Punti salienti
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Cave Temple in Dambulla at a relaxed pace
- Discover the Sacred City of Anuradhapura by tuk-tuk for easy access
- Enjoy a scenic train ride through tea plantations and misty hills
- Relax on the beaches of Trincomalee and enjoy a ferry ride to Pigeon Island
- Visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and enjoy a peaceful afternoon
Lingue guida
INFORMAZIONI IMPORTANTI
The tour is designed for senior travelers, with a relaxed pace and leisure days.
Optional activities are available at additional cost.
Ensure to carry personal medication if needed.
INCLUSO
- Airport pickup and drop-off (Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport)
- All ground transport in an air-conditioned minivan (small group: 2–4 participants)
- Scenic train ride (Kandy → Nuwara Eliya)
- Tuk-tuk exploration in Anuradhapura & Polonnaruwa
- Accommodation: 11 nights in comfortable guesthouses/hostels with easy-access rooms
- Daily breakfast at hotels before departures
- Bottled water during transfers
- Professional driver/guide services throughout the tour
- Driver/guide accommodation & meals
- All taxes and service charges
- Leisure days built into the itinerary for rest and happiness
- Entrance tickets included for all mandatory heritage sites:
- o Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- o Dambulla Cave Temple
- o Anuradhapura Sacred City
- o Polonnaruwa Ancient City
NON INCLUSO
- Optional activities: Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandyan Cultural Show
- Optional Sigiriya add-ons (available at extra cost):
- Ferry/boat crossing in Trincomalee
- o Minneriya Safari
- o Bullock cart village ride
- Meals other than breakfast (lunches, dinners)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, tips, beverages)
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities (optional)
Quando dovrei prenotare?
Per garantire la disponibilità, prenota il prima possibile. La prenotazione anticipata è consigliata soprattutto se stai pianificando il viaggio durante l'alta stagione come le festività pubbliche o i fine settimana.
Cancellazioni
Questa escursione può essere annullata senza costi fino a 24 ore prima dell'inizio del viaggio. Se la annulli dopo 24 ore o non ti presenti all'escursione, ti verrà comunque addebitato il prezzo intero dell'attività. Essere in ritardo al ritiro o alla partenza sarà considerato come non presentarsi.
