Meet your driver and transfer to your hotel in nearby coastal Negombo. Stay one night in Negombo.
Day 2 – Negombo – Dambulla
Drive to Sigiriya and its 5th century rock fortress. A moat, rampart and gardens ring the rock base. Continue on to visit the Dambulla rock temple, built in a series of caves. Stay two nights in Dambulla. (B)
Day 3 – Polonnaruwa & Minneiya National Park
Visit the ancient capital of Polonnaruwa and see the ruins of the Royal Palace, temples and splendid statues of the Buddha. Next stop is Minneiya for a jeep safari in the National Park. The wetlands are home to wild elephants. (B)
Day 4 – Dambulla – Kandy
Travel to Kandy in the foothills of the central highlands stopping at a fragrant spice garden in Matale along the way. Tour culturally rich Kandy, visit an arts and crafts centre, a gem museum, the Temple of the Tooth Relic and see a cultural show. Stay two nights in Kandy. (B)
Day 5 – Kandy
Visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden, established as a pleasure garden for a king. Also tour a tea plantation and taste a cup of pure Ceylon tea. (B)
Day 6 – Kandy – Colombo
Drive to Colombo and take an afternoon city tour. Like in many capital cities, a building boom is changing the city skyline, yet in parts the old world charm is retained. Visit Pettah Bazaar, Hindu and Buddhist temples and see residential areas of stately homes. Stay one night in Colombo. (B)
Day 7 – Depart Colombo
Transfer to the airport for exit flight. (B)
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Prices are per person, in Australian dollars. Please confirm prices when booking.
HOTELS – as listed below or similar
3* & 4* HOTELS
Negombo – Goldi Sands Hotel
Dambulla – Oakray elephant Lake Hotel
Kandy – Ozo Kandy Sri-Lanka
Colombo – Galadari Hotel
4* & 4.5* HOTELS
Negombo – Jetwing Blue Hotel
Dambulla – Jetwing Lake
Kandy – Earls Regent Hotel
Colombo – Taj Samudra Hotel
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- 6 nights hotel accommodation
- Meals as listed (B=breakfast)
- All transfers, land transportation and sightseeing tours as listed on a private basis with an English speaking local driver, including entrance fees
- Jeep safari with a naturalist in Minneiya National Park
Price Excludes:
- Gratuities
Depart any day.
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[h3]Photo Gallery[/h3]
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[h3]Highlights[/h3]
• A jeep safari in a wetlands park
• Spice gardens and tea plantations
• City sights of Colombo
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