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Sri Lanka Adventure
Jet over to sunny Sri Lanka and discover the beautiful landscapes, beaches and cultural sites of this incredible country. Starting in Negombo, this tour ticks off the biggest and best sights, including Sigiriya Rock, Udawalawe National Park, and Mirissa.
Welcome to Sri Lanka. Touch down in Sri Lanka and head to your starting accommodation – right on the beach!
Dambulla and Pidurangala Hike. Wake up and grab breakfast as we journey to the impressive Dambulla Cave Temple. After we check into our hotel, head to Pidurangala Buddhist Monastery where you can look across 360-degree views as the sun sets!
Sigiriya. Today you’ll climb the magnificent Sigiriya Rock. Soak up the breathtaking view from the summit and feast on a traditional Sri Lankan lunch, made by a local family. Spend the rest of the day as you wish.
Sigiriya – Kandy. Wander a fragrant spice garden en route to Kandy.
Temples and Trains. Visit the Temple of the Tooth, a sacred shrine that is said to house the tooth of Buddha! It’s then time to journey into the mountains. Stop off at a tea factory to see where your morning brew comes from and then climb aboard the train from Nuwara Eliya to Ella. This beautiful train journey has been described as the best journey in the world!
Ella. Enjoy a free day to explore the best of Ella. Why not treat yourself to a massage, some yoga, or chill by the pool? Hiking lovers will want to discover hidden gems at Ella Rock and Diyaluma Falls.
Udawalawe National Park. Start your morning hiking Little Adam’s Peak and 9 Arch Bridge. Continue south towards Udawalawe National Park where we’ll explore on a jeep safari. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife, including elephants, buffalo, crocodiles, monkeys, eagles, hawks, and more. Next up, a BBQ dinner back at our amazing glampsite. Does life get any better than this?
Beach Bliss in Mirissa. After some breakfast, you’ll journey on to Mirissa, a stunning beach town. Enjoy some serious beach relaxation. Take a day to explore Mirissa this morning. Between October to April, you can opt to do some whale watching, or take up a surf lesson and learn to ride the waves. This afternoon you can head to Hikkaduwa and spend the evening relaxing on the beach or by the pool.
Hikkaduwa. Start the day with a bike ride through the surrounding villages and rice paddies, making a memorable stop at a local school. Visit the stunning colonial buildings of Galle Fort and check out the local shops.
Turtles and Colombo. This morning you visit the 2004 Tsunami Memorial for a sober reminder of the event. Later we visit a turtle sanctuary, where injured and newborn turtles are nurtured and cared for before being released back into the wild. Arrive in Colombo and explore.
• Climb the incredible Sigiriya Rock and enjoy breathtaking views from the summit
• Travel from Nuwara Eliya to Ella by train – voted one of the best journeys in the world!
• See wonderful wildlife on safari in Udawalawe National Park
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