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7-Day Sri Lankan Paradise

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Overview

Over a week you will go on an adventure to discover why Sri Lanka is also known as paradise island!

On your Sri Lanka 7 day tour, you will dive into Sri Lanka's fascinating history, from the early Buddhist scriptures that date back to 29BC to the beginnings of the tea plantations, herbs and spices that the country is famous for.

This week-long itinerary encompasses the best of Sri Lanka's heritage, culture and nature, which will leave you wishing you visited sooner!
Outdoors & Nature
Culture & Arts
Sightseeing

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Sri Lanka

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Arrival in Sri Lanka

Welcome to your Sri Lanka 7 day tour! After arriving at the airport you will be escorted to your air-conditioned vehicle and transferred to Dambulla. En-route make a stop in Chilaw and visit the Munneswaram Temple. After lunch, you will head to the golden cave temple of Dambulla, a UNESCO Heritage Site and one of the largest caves in Sri Lanka. After the visit, you will be taken to your hotel to relax for the evening.

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    Accommodation

    Cinnamon Lodge Habarana4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sri Munneswaram Devasthanam

    Dambulla Cave Temple

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sri Munneswaram Devasthanam

    Private Driver from Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple to Cinnamon Lodge Habarana

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Puttalam

    Dambulla

    Anuradhapura

Day 2

Sigiriya Fortress and the Elephant Safari

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Sigiriya Fortress and the Elephant Safari

This morning you will go on a hike to the Rock Fortress of Sigiriya, where you will be treated to breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes. After, head to a local village in Sigiriya, and experience life as a Sri Lankan villager, and where lunch will be prepared for you in an authentic Sri Lankan way. In the afternoon you'll have the opportunity to enjoy the sight of over 150 elephants congregating in one place in Minneriya National Park.

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    Accommodation

    Cinnamon Lodge Habarana4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sigiriya Lion Rock

    Hiriwaduna Village

    Minneriya National Park Safari

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Sigiriya to Hiriwadunna

    Private Driver from Hiriwadunna to Minneriya

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Anuradhapura

    Sigiriya

    North Central Province

Day 3

Spice Garden and Kandy

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Spice Garden and Kandy

This morning you will embark on a tour of a local spice and herbal garden, where you learn about spices in Sri Lanka such as coriander, chilli, cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg and their uses. In the afternoon you'll visit the many arts and crafts markets that surround Kandy followed by an entertaining traditional Kandyan cultural performance.

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    Accommodation

    Earl's Regent Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Euphoria Spice and Herbal Garden

    Wood Carving Factory

    Kandyan Cultural Dance Show

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cinnamon Lodge Habarana to Euphoria Spice & Herbal

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Anuradhapura

    Matale

    Kandy

Day 4

Nuwara Eliya Temples and Tea Plantation

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Nuwara Eliya Temples and Tea Plantation

In the morning you'll visit the UNESCO world heritage site, the Temple Tooth Relic, a site of protection for Buddha's sacred tooth. You'll make a quick stop by Ramboda falls before making your way to the tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya. Ceylon Tea is world-renowned, brought to Sri Lanka from China by the British. Your visit to the tea plantation will include learning about how this tea is manufactured and produced.

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    Accommodation

    Jetwing St. Andrews4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sri Dalada Maligawa

    Ramboda Falls

    Pedro Tea Factory

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Sri Dalada Maligawa to Ramboda

    Private Driver from Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic to Ramboda

    Private Driver from Blue Field Tea Factory to Jetwing St. Andrews

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kandy

    Central Province

    Nuwara Eliya

Day 5

Hiking and Safaris in Ella and Yala

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Hiking and Safaris in Ella and Yala

Waking up in Nuwara Eliya you'll make your way to Ella for a hiking trip. Pass through bright green tea fields, and tough stretches of rock, and get to see the magical views of Little Adam’s Peak. End your hike at the Demodara Railway station with its unique loop-over track design. In the afternoon arrive in Yala National Park for a unique tour of the many species of wildlife that live there.

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    Accommodation

    Kithala Resort4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Little Adam's Peak

    Nine Arch Bridge

    Ravana Falls

    Yala National Park

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Jetwing St. Andrews to Ella

    Private Driver from Yala National Park යාල ජාතික වනෝද්‍යානය to Kithala Resort

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Nuwara Eliya

    Uva Province

    Badulla

    Southern Province

    Hambantota

Day 6

Galle City Tour and Boat Ride

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Galle City Tour and Boat Ride

Explore the secrets of Galle today, where the Portuguese and Dutch made their headquarters. You will also visit Galle Fort, which is one of the best-preserved fortifications in Asia. Then, make your way to Balapitiya where you will go on a wonderful boat ride down the Madu River with its flourishing ecosystem. After, visit a sea turtle hatchery in Kosgoda where you will get to feed and look after the baby turtles. In the early evening you'll be driven to Colombo, where you will finish your tour.

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    Accommodation

    OZO Colombo4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Galle Dutch Fort

    Galle Lighthouse

    Madu River Boat Safari

    Kosgoda Sea Turtle Hatchery

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kithala Resort to Galle

    Private Driver from Kosgoda to Mount Lavinia

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hambantota

    Galle

    Southern Province

    Colombo

Day 7

Departure From Colombo

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Departure From Colombo

This morning you will have some free time to do some last-minute shopping in Colombo and to pack your belongings. You will check out from your hotel and be transferred to the airport after spending a memorable time on your Sri Lanka 7 day tour. Have a safe journey!

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    Activities

    Free Time in Colombo

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from OZO Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Colombo

Included in Price

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 19 activities
  • 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 5 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

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