Splendours of Sri Lanka

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Fully Guided Coach Group Scenic
Our Price From 3,265 Per Person
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 Trip Length
12 Days
 Trip Starts
Negombo
 Trip Finishes
Negombo
12 Day Splendours of Sri Lanka Itinerary (Travelmarvel)
Countries Explored: Sri Lanka
Trip Style
Land Journey
Departures
Accommodation
4 Star
Max. Group Size
40
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
TS12

Overview

Read reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on Travelmarvel's 12 Day Splendours of Sri Lanka. Explore the splendours of Sri Lanka on a Travelmarvel holiday. Stay in the peaceful hilltops of Kandy at Amaya Hills, take an enchanting train ride through the hill country and enjoy a safari in Yala National Park.

Itinerary

Touchdown at Bandaranaike International Airport, located near the charming fishing village of Negombo. On arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel, where you will enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Stay: Negombo, Jetwing Lagoon

Today, venture to the World Heritage-listed Dambulla Cave Temple. Home to over 150 incredible Buddha paintings and statues, Dambulla is the largest and most well-preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka. Explore the five sanctuaries, each containing ornate statues and ancient art relating to the life of Buddha. Later this afternoon, arrive at Aliya Resort and Spa, your home for the next two nights. Tonight, savour a special Sri Lankan Welcome Dinner. Stay Two Nights: Sigiriya, Aliya Resort & Spa (B/D)

Insider Experience: Relax overlooking Sigiriya Rock Fortress at Aliya Resort and Spa.

Following breakfast, head to the World Heritage site of Polonnaruwa for a tour of its ancient city. Once a prosperous religious centre, it was the second capital of Sri Lanka after the destruction of Anuradhapura in 993 AD. Explore the fascinating ruins and discover a world of archaeological treasures. Have lunch in Polonnaruwa before returning to the hotel.

This afternoon, you may wish to embark on a safari to see the herds of elephants in Minneriya National Park (additional expense). (B/L)

This morning, visit the World Heritage-listed ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya. Rising 200 metres above the central plains, this spectacular geological formation was once home to an ancient civilisation. If you're feeling active, climb the open staircases to the top of Sigiriya and take in the impressive views at its summit. Alternatively, visit the Sigiriya Museum. Take a guided tour of the area before departing for Kandy enjoying a lunch en route.

Later today, you will arrive in the historic city of Kandy. Depart on a guided tour of Kandy's major sights, including the World Heritage-listed Temple of the Tooth. Later, experience a traditional Sri Lankan cultural performance featuring lively drummers and energetic dancers performing music and dance developed in the courts of the local kings. Stay Two Nights: Kandy, Amaya Hills (B/L/D)

Insider Experience: Stay for two nights at the peaceful Amaya Hills. Situated in the hilltops of Kandy, the hotel looks out to the green mountains of Hanthana.

Today, you will visit the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya. Home to over 4,000 species of exotic flora and fauna, the gardens are renowned for their collection of beautiful orchids. You may choose to spend the rest of the day in Kandy exploring at your leisure or simply return to your hotel for an afternoon of relaxation. (B/L)

This morning, journey onwards to the lush, green hills of Nuwara Eliya. En route, visit one of the many famous tea plantations and factories. Here, learn all about the traditions behind tea making while you sample some of the world's finest Ceylon tea.

This afternoon, take in a tour of Nuwara Eliya, often referred to as “Little England” as it was favoured by the British civil servants as a summer retreat and is home to several colonial buildlings. Stay: Nuwara Eliya, Jetwing St Andrews (B/L)

This morning, head to Nanu Oya to board a train for the scenic journey to Ella (subject to availability). As you travel, take in the beautiful hill country. Later, continue to Yala where you'll check in to your hotel. Stay Two Nights: Jetwing Yala (B/D)

Insider Experience: Take an enchanting train ride through tea plantations and picturesque hill country to Ella. Nestled amid splendid vegetation, enjoy both style and privacy at Jetwing Yala.

Board a jeep and venture out on an early morning safari in Yala National Park. The park is home to over 32 species of mammals including elephants and sloth bears. Its star attraction, however, is the spectacular Sri Lankan leopard. Spend the afternoon at your leisure, or head out on an optional afternoon safari for a chance to see more of the park's wonderful wildlife (additional expense). (B/L)

Set off early for your Insider Experience. Journey to Galle, stopping en route for lunch. A fortified city, Galle is steeped in history. Here you'll depart on a walking tour and see many of its major landmarks. Journey through the Dutch-influenced streets of the World Heritage-listed old town, observing the unique architecture and admiring the fort's historic gate and iconic lighthouse. Continue to your beach-side hotel in Kosgoda. Stay Two Nights: Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort (B/L)

Insider Experience: A morning visit to the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home, where displaced baby elephants are cared for and rehabilitated.

The day is free for you to enjoy at your relaxing beach-front hotel. You may like to join an optional tour to the Lunuganga Estate, the country home of renowned Sri Lankan architect, Geoffrey Bawa (additional expense). (B)

After breakfast, depart for the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo. Take a guided tour of the city and see many of its sights including bustling Pettah bazaar, Valukarama Temple and Parliament. You will also get to explore the city further on an exhilarating tuk tuk ride. Stay: Colombo, Cinnamon Grand Colombo (B/D)

Insider Experience: Enjoy a special Farewell Dinner at Lagoon Seafood Restaurant.

Your holiday comes to an end this morning with a transfer to the Bandaranaike International Airport for your onward flight. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Relax overlooking Sigiriya Rock Fortress at Aliya Resort and Spa
  • Stay for two nights at the peaceful Amaya Hills, nestled in the beautiful hilltops of Kandy
  • Take an enchanting train ride through tea plantations and picturesque hill country to Ella
  • See how displaced baby elephants are cared for at the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home
  • Enjoy a special Farewell Dinner at The Lagoon, a seafood restaurant in Colombo

  • 11 nights in premium accommodation
  • Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director
  • Prices include transfers, tipping and porterage

  • 21 meals – 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 4 dinners

  • Itinerary and inclusions may be subject to change
  • Yala National Park zones may be closed by the government at short notice

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Thoroughly enjoyable Sri Lanka tour   3 , NSW, Australia, Nov 2019
We thoroughly enjoyed this trip. Some of the hotels were magnificent especially the one at Yala National Park. Some of the hotels were dated and needed renovations, all were comfortable. I think this tour had been outsourced as usually with Travelmarvel most meals and accompanying drinks are included and some people were irritated by having to buy their ...read more meals. More emphasis needed to be placed on the fitness level required as some of our group were certainly not up to climbing the number of steps at some sights.
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