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Day 1. Depart Australia - Arrive Negombo Welcome to Sri Lanka, where the original soul of Buddhism still flourishes, and nature's beauty remains relatively unspoiled. Stunning landscapes, pristine beaches, captivating cultural heritage and wildlife experiences await! Day 2. Negombo “BD This morning is at leisure to unwind after ou! flight. Sightseeing will begin this afternoon. %& Cruise along the calm waters of the jungle-fringed Negombo Lagoon at sunset before enjoying a delicious BBQ dinner. Day 3. Negombo - Dambulla- Sigiriya °<BD This morning we tour Negombo, visiting the fish markets when they are full of life. We head to Habarana stopping at the Cave Temples of Dambulla, built by King Valagamba in the Ist century BC. This temple complex houses approximately 150 statues and paintings of Buddha, some of Sri Lanka's most important religious art. Day 4. Sigiriya “BD Deep in the jungle around a large hill formed by huge sculptural granite monoliths, lies the ancient and now abandoned hermitage of Ritigala. We'll explore the Ritigala Medicinal Forest home to streams, pools and granite boulders leading to ruins with meditation platforms. This afternoon we travel to Minneriya National Park. The park's central feature is the ancient Minneriya Tank, built in the 3rd century by King Mahasena. During the dry season (June-September) elephants come to graze and bathe in the water. Day 5. Sigi Our day begins with a visit to the medieval capital of Polonnaruwa. Built alongside a large artificial lake, the city is brimming with archaeological treasures. We'll discover the well-preserved ruins of palaces, stupas, bathing pools and exquisite rock sculptures of Buddha. After lunch in Polonnaruwa, we'll return to our hotel to freshen up and take some time to relax before dinner this evening. Day 6. Sigiriya @ °BLD Today we explore the famous rock fortress of Sigiriya - ‘Lion Rock’. This UNESCO World Heritage-listed site was formed by magma from an extinct volcano and was home to Buddhist monks for many centuries. Itis regarded as one of Sri Lanka's most impressive sites and is located on top of a vast 200-metre-high granite rock. We'll be met at the top of our 1,200 step climb with incredible views over the Sri Lankan jungle. y Visit a local village near Sigiriya and be welcomed into a local home for a traditional lunch. Day 7. Sigiriya - Matale - Kandy We begin our journey to Kandy, visiting spice plantations along the way. We will also visit the Coconut House, to see how alocal family utilises every element of a coconut tree. In Kandy, we'll visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. The temple houses one of the most sacred relics of Buddhism - a tooth of Buddha collected from his funeral pyre. Day 8. Kandy “BD Today is dedicated to exploring Kandy, Sri Lanka's cultural heart. We'll stop at the Royal Botanic Gardens of Peradeniya, where exotic crops including coffee, tea, nutmeg and cinchona were first tried and tested. Later this afternoon, we'll enjoy a traditional cultural show and Kandyan dance performance, “BD including the cobra and mask dance. Day 9. Kandy - Nuwara Eliya “BD The main hill resort of Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya is the heart of Sri Lanka's lush tea growing region. We board a local train this morning for ascenic ride en-route to Nuwara Eliya. Day 10. Nuwara Eliya “B Colonial past and current-day Sri Lanka fuse in Nuwara Eliya to create one of Sri Lanka's most unique destinations. We discover the town during a guided tour before venturing out of town to see the St. Clair and Devon Falls that cascade down the green mountains of the region ta Deluxe Experience: Enjoy an exclusive visit toa tea plantation to learn the tea-making process and sample the local produce while overlooking lush tea gardens. We'll enjoy a lovely high tea at the Grand Hotel before an evening at leisure. Day 11. Nuwara Eliya - Udawalawe - Yala We journey to Yala this morning, stopping en-route to witness the incredible waterfalls at Ella before continuing to Udawalawe. he Spend time at the Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe and learn about its rehabilitation program. Day 12. Yala National Park “BD Enjoy a morning at leisure before embarkin ona safari in Yala National Park this afternoon. Its diverse habitats are home to elephants, wild buffalo, deer, black bears, macaques, jackals and a variety of birds. It's also believed to have one of the highest- density leopard populations in the world. Day 13. Yala - Weligama - Galle Driving along Sri Lanka's beautiful south coast, we make our way to the Dutch colonial town of Galle. Here we'll take a city tour and visit its UNESCO World Heritage-listed sea fortress. We'll then visit a hatchery that was set up to conserve the turtle population and also witness the unique stilt fisherman in the nearby resort town of Weligama. tf Deluxe Experience: Spend two days staying in the historic walled city of Galle, “BD *BD wandering the narrow streets and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Galle Fort. Day 14. Galle “BD We'll take a scenic cruise along the Madu River, watching locals go about their daily lives. Look out for the 46 species of birds in the area, huge water lilies and colourful butterflies. We'll then visit Sri Lanka's largest moonstone mine at Meetiyagoda. The moonstones found here are renowned for their blue shine. The afternoon is at leisure. Day 15. Galle - Colombo “BD Today we travel to the island nation’s capital, Colombo, a bustling city that has retained its charm, with tree-lined boulevards, colonial buildings and temples. Upon arriving in Colombo, we'll enjoy a guided city tour visiting the Gangarama Temple and the famous. Cricket Club Café, owned by two Australians. % “Navigate the hustle and bustle of Colombo’s streets during a tour of the city in open-top World War Il Jeeps. Tonight we enjoy a group farewell dinner at the internationally acclaimed restaurant Colombo’s Gallery Café. Day 16. Depart Colombo Today is at leisure before we bid farewell to Sri Lanka and begin our journey home. Day 17. Arrive Australia “’B @ Level of fitness: This symbol indicates 2+ hours of walking, often across uneven ground andin areas of high altitude or heat and humidity. Inclusions QR Small Groups Our maximum group size is 16 Travel + Return economy-class flights from Australia to Sri Lanka. Taxes included + Airport transfers on the first and last day of tour + All touring in air-conditioned vehicles (excluding jeep-safari vehicle) + Train from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya eB Transportation Coach, boat, jeep & local scenic train Accommodation + 13 nights in 5-star specialty luxury hotels and resorts including: + 2nights at Le Grand in Galle overlooking the iconic UNESCO World Heritage Fort Properties include: + The Heritance in Negombo + The Water Garden in Sigiriya + Jetwing Gallery in Kandy * The Grand Hotel in Nuwara Eliya + Jetwing Resort in Yala + Shangri La in Colombo SJ Meals “15 breakfasts, 1lunch and 13 dinners, including group welcome and farewell dinners Tour Guides + English-speaking locally based guides + English-speaking national guide throughout (based on a minimum of 7 passengers) Oo Tips Tipping Made Easy, $200pp pre-paid Departures for 2022 May = May 2022 Jul => Jul 2022 Sep > Sep 2022 Nov 2 Nov 2022 For up-to-date pricing and departures website here. 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