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12-Day Complete Sri Lanka

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Overview

Spend twelve exciting days filled with fun on this beautiful paradise island on your Sri Lanka adventure tour!

You'll begin your trip in the culturally rich city of Sigiriya. After climbing the famous Lion's Rock, you'll move on to the Kaudulla National Park, where you'll hope to spot a majestic gathering of elephants among many other mammals including leopards, reptiles and birds.

On the way to Kandy, you'll drop by a Spice Garden to learn about traditional Ayurveda practices. After a night in Kandy, you'll take one of the world's best scenic train trips to Ella through valleys, lush meadows and other breathtaking scenery.

In Ella, you will experience the cold relaxing weather while surrounded by tea plantations and breathtaking waterfalls. Moving on, you'll arrive in the Yala National Park and then the Udawalawe National Park to witness many different species flora and fauna as well as the elusive leopard.

In Mirissa, you'll spend your days lounging on the beach and spotting whales! Your last two days of the trip will be spent exploring the colonial city of Galle before arriving in the bustling capital of Colombo.
Outdoors & Nature
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Beach & Sea
Adventure

Itinerary

Day 1

Airport Transfer to Sigiriya

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Airport Transfer to Sigiriya

Today, you'll arrive at the Bandaranaike International Airport where you'll meet and greet with your chauffeur-guide. You'll then begin your Sri Lankan adventure by travelling to the ancient city of Sigiriya. Sigiriya is one of the most valuable historical monuments of Sri Lanka. Home to the famous Lions' Rock which was a monastery since the 3th century BC and later became the royal residence of king Kasyapa in the 5th century. After checking in, you'll relax at the hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka4 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya

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    Destinations

    Dambulla

Day 2

Your Sri Lanka Adventure Tour Starts Here

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Your Sri Lanka Adventure Tour Starts Here

After breakfast, you'll drive to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa to begin your Sri Lanka adventure tour. The 11th-century medieval capital was once a thriving commercial and religious centre with many archaeological treasures that still give an idea of how the city looked in its heyday. Later, you'll visit Pidurangala Rock to get a birds-eye view of Sigiriya Lion's Rock as well a 360-degree view of the valley; a great opportunity to take some memorable photographs.

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    Accommodation

    Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka4 star

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    Activities

    Polonnaruwa Ancient City Tour: AU$ 62 per person

    Pidurangala Rock: AU$ 11 per person

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Sigiriya to Sigiriya

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Dambulla

    Polonnaruwa

    Sigiriya

Day 3

Sigiriya Lion's Rock Hike & Kaudulla National Park Jeep Safari

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Sigiriya Lion's Rock Hike & Kaudulla National Park Jeep Safari

This morning, you'll climb to the top of the Sigiriya Lion's Rock Fortress after breakfast. The climb to the summit takes approximately 60-90 minutes and the terraced top has breathtakingly beautiful panoramic views of the vicinity. Later, you'll go on a jeep safari in the Kaudulla National Park. It is home to 200+ elephants, monkeys, crocodiles and even a handful of leopards. Surrounded by grasslands, it can be visited year-round to see elephants and other great wildlife.

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    Accommodation

    Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka4 star

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    Activities

    Sigiriya Lion Rock: AU$ 31 per person

    Jeep Safari: Kaudulla National ParkOptional Activity: AU$ 93 per person

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Sigiriya to Sigiriya SA

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Dambulla

    Sigiriya

    Polonnaruwa

Day 4

Sigiriya to Kandy via Dambulla Cave Temple

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Sigiriya to Kandy via Dambulla Cave Temple

This morning, you'll visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, the largest cave in Sri Lanka, en-route to Kandy. History records that Dambulla was inhabited from as early as the 7th-3rd century BC and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, you'll visit a spice garden for an introduction to indigenous Ayurveda plants and spices. Later, you'll visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy which is located within the royal complex of the last kingdom of Sri Lanka.

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    Accommodation

    The Bungalow by Amaya5 star

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    Activities

    Dambulla Cave Temple: AU$ 31 per person

    Highland Spice Garden: AU$ 31 per person

    Sri Dalada Maligawa: AU$ 31 per person

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    Restaurants

    The Bungalow by Amaya

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Sigiriya SA to Kandy

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Dambulla

    Central Province

    Kandy

Day 5

Kandy to Ella Train Ride & Activities in Ella

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Kandy to Ella Train Ride & Activities in Ella

This morning, you'll travel to the Kandy Railway Station to board the scenic train journey to Ella. This epic train journey is known as one of the most beautiful train rides in the world. The train to Kandy will sweep through lush green meadows, old lovely bridges, beautiful tea plantations and picturesque misty mountains. Later, you'll visit the famous Nine Arch Bridge which was built during the British era. You'll also have the chance to experience and exhilarating zip line!

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    Accommodation

    Gaga Bees Udawalawe

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    Activities

    Flying Ravana Mega ZiplineOptional Activity: AU$ 52 per person

    Nine Arch Bridge: AU$ 31 per person

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    Restaurants

    Gaga Bees Udawalawe

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kandy to Udawalawa

    Train from Kandy to Ella

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kandy

    Udawalawa

    Uva Province

    Demodara

    Sabaragamuwa Province

Day 6

Udawalawe National Park Jeep Safari & Transfer to Yala

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Udawalawe National Park Jeep Safari & Transfer to Yala

Today, you will visit Udawalawe, one of the biggest National Parks in Sri Lanka and experience a jeep safari to get close to exotic birds and different species of beasts including wild elephants and an occasional leopard. You'll then transfer to Yala National Park later in the day. Lying in the deep down south of the Island, combining a strict nature reserve with a national park, Yala is home to 44 varieties of mammal and 215 bird species.

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    Accommodation

    Big Game Camp Yala

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    Activities

    Udawalawe National Park: AU$ 93 per person

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    Restaurants

    Big Game Camp Yala

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Udawalawa to Yala

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Udawalawa

    Uva Province

Day 7

Yala National Park & Transfer to Mirissa

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Yala National Park & Transfer to Mirissa

This morning, you'll visit Yala National Park, home to the highest density of leopards in the world and the second-largest National Park in Sri Lanka. You will go on a jeep safari at the Yala National Park and get close to exotic birds and different species of beasts including leopards, wild elephants, deer, wild boars, sambars, snakes and crocodiles. Later, you'll proceed to Mirissa, and upon arrival, you'll relax at the hotel or simply relax at the Mirissa Beach.

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    Accommodation

    Mandara Resort4 star

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    Activities

    Yala National Park: AU$ 31 per person

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Yala to Mirissa

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Uva Province

    Southern Province

Day 8

Whale Watching in Mirissa

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Whale Watching in Mirissa

You'll rise early this morning and go on a whale watching tour to witness the gentle giants of the ocean. The whale watching season is usually from November to April and you can usually see various types of whales, dolphins and sharks in what is regarded as one of the best whale-watching spots in the world. You can spend the rest of the day relaxing by the hotel pool or at Mirissa Beach.

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    Accommodation

    Mandara Resort4 star

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    Activities

    Whale Watching in MirissaOptional Activity: AU$ 113 per person

    Mirissa BeachOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Southern Province

    Mirissa

Day 9

Free Day at Mandara Resort

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Free Day at Mandara Resort

Today you have the entire day free to spend as you wish. As your holiday is drawing to a close, you may want to work on your tan at the resort pool or down on Mirissa Beach - the choice is yours. Located along the south-west coast of the country, Mandara Resort offers delectable cuisine and a wealth of facilities, perfect to keep you entertained for the day.

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    Accommodation

    Mandara Resort4 star

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    Activities

    Free Time at Mandara Resort Mirissa

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Southern Province

Day 10

Another Free Day in Mirissa

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Another Free Day in Mirissa

Today you have the day free to spend as you wish. At the resort, you'll find a number of swimming pools to enjoy, a restaurant, pool bar and a spa. Designed to present a serene, tranquil atmosphere to relax the senses, the spa at Mandara Spa Resort Mirissa offers a tantalising range of treatments that are administered by the expert hands of therapists. You may also want to try the world-class surfing at Mirissa Beach or perhaps, just relax on the beach all day.

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    Accommodation

    Mandara Resort4 star

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    Activities

    Free Time at Mandara Resort Mirissa

    Surfing at Mirissa BeachOptional Activity

    Mirissa Beach

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Southern Province

    Mirissa

Day 11

Mirissa to Colombo via Galle

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Mirissa to Colombo via Galle

Today you will be travelling to Colombo, which is the main business hub of Sri Lanka. En route, you will stop in and embark on a city tour exploring the Galle Fort, blessed with imposing Dutch-colonial buildings, ancient mosques and churches, grand mansions and museums. Wandering its rambling lanes, you'll pass stylish cafes, quirky boutiques and impeccably-restored hotels. Before arriving in Colombo, you can experience the Madu River on a boat ride through lush mangrove forests.

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    Accommodation

    Ellen's Place4 star

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    Activities

    Galle City Tour: AU$ 113 per person

    Galle Dutch Fort: AU$ 113 per person

    Madu River Boat Safari: AU$ 113 per person

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Mirissa to Colombo

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Southern Province

    Galle

    Colombo

Day 12

Colombo City Tour & Transfer to Airport

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Colombo City Tour & Transfer to Airport

Today, you will pack your bags full of fond memories of paradise Sri Lanka and prepare for your departure. After breakfast, you can proceed to explore the city of Colombo, which is the capital and the main business hub of Sri Lanka. You can visit historical sites and many other places of interest. You could also try different mouth-watering street food on offer in Colombo and experience the typical life in the capital. Your transfer to the airport will be arranged according to your flight time.

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    Activities

    Colombo City: AU$ 113 per person

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Colombo

Included in Price

  • 11 nights accommodation
  • 13 activities
  • 11 breakfasts and 3 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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