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HIGHLIGHTS OF SRI LANKA 14 DAYS FROM @® $6,900 OT eat 1 PNA MEN Nes) TOUR HIGHLIGHTS TOR ea Beene a econ Peo ekesense! eee einen tenes ci a v v ANC ee neue v Wacken eterna * 12 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 12 dinners * International flights and current taxes * Domestic transportation * 3-4 star accommodation * Touring with guides and entrance fees * Visa fees for Australian passport holders Maaco the wonderful conservation project at Kosgoda, where a specialist turtle hatchery works tirelessly to protect Sri Lanka’s native sea turtle species, and meet its residents. In the island’s cultural capital, Kandy, enjoy cultural performance of traditional Sri Lankan music and dance. In the cooler climates of Sri Lanka's Central Highlands, tour a tea factory and plantation to learn all about the cultivation and production of the refreshing tea grown in the area 30 VISIT a OLENA Cerne Saas en} SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, BRISBANE, eT eee Fly to Colombo. On arrival you will be met by your expert tour guide and transferred to your hotel in the coastal town of Negombo, a short drive from Colombo This morning, travel to Sigiriya, home to the 5th-century UNESCO World Heritage- listed Rock Fortress, ‘Lion Rock’. Built by King Kassapa as the centre of his short-lived kingdom, pass between a pair of colossal lion’s paws and climb to the top for panoramic views. Explore the surrounding gardens as well as admiring the world-renowned Heavenly Maidens frescoes Visit the ancient kingdom of Polonnaruwa, another UNESCO World Heritage-listed site: The capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th to the 12th-century, it is a well-preserved city of stupas, frescoes and statues. This afternoon, embark on an adventurous jeep safari on Minneriya National Park Look out for large herds of elephants, sloth bear, leopards and much more wonderful wildlife. Returnto Sigiriya. Drive to celebrated Anuradhapura. The city's greatest treasures are its dagobas; domes enshrining sacred relics. The most notable is the Ruwanwelisaya Dagoba, dating back to the 2nd-century BC, which you will visit today along with the Thuparamaya, said to contain the collarbone of Buddha. Discover the city's most renowned relic, the 2,250-year-old sacred Bo Tree. Emperor Asoka’s daughter brought to Anuradhapura a branch of this tree, under which Buddha is said to have gained enlightenment After breakfast, travel to Dambulla where you will tour the Rock Temple. Dating back to the Ist-century BC, the temple is made up of five cave sanctuaries where you'll find some of Sri Lanka’s most important Buddha images. Visit a spice garden in Matale where you can see cinnamon, cardamom, pepper creepers and other spice trees growing and watch a cooking demonstration. Continue through majestic hill country to the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka’s cultural hub. This morning, visit the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens. Later, visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of the most revered Buddhist sites in the world Stolen at Buddha's funeral, the tooth was smuggled into Sri Lanka hidden in the hair of a princess who fled from India. Explore the remains of the Royal Palace, now a museum. This evening, you will watch a colourful cultural dance performance. Board a train that will take you through the tea plantation-covered hills to Nuwara Eliya, the ‘Little England’ of Sri Lanka. Situated at 2,000m above sea level, Nuwara Eliya is the main hill station of Sri Lanka and is known for its excellent tea production due to the cool climate which creates tea with a unique flavour. Visit a tea plantation and tea factory en route. This afternoon, enjoy high tea at the Grand Hotel. FOR A DETAILED TOUR DOSSIER
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