Sri Lanka Independent Journey (trip)

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Sri Lanka Independent Journey

  • Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Active & Adventure
India & the Himalayas, Sri Lanka, Asia

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from $2,995* per person13 DaysYear-round
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Travcoa 24 people max
Travel from ancient ruined cities to unspoiled rainforest and from glorious beaches to serene river valleys—in the island nation of Sri Lanka. You’ll experience the best of everything this jewel of a country has to offer as you learn about its history, delight in its zesty cuisine and fall in love with its captivating culture.

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India & the Himalayas, Sri Lanka, Asia

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Special information

  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.

Itinerary

DAYS 1 & 2

Colombo, Sri Lanka

You are met on arrival at the airport, and taken to your hotel in Colombo. Tour through the highlights of the city. (B)

Gale Face Hotel, Colombo

DAYS 3 & 4

Sigiriya

Explore the grand Sigiriya Rock Fortress, built in the 5th century and the medieval city of Polonnaruwa. Visit Lankathillaka Gedige, a massive temple ruin with a headless colossal Buddha statue, and Gal Vihara, with three huge Buddha statues carved out of its granite cliff face. Then take a scenic Jeep safari through Minneriya National Park. (B)

Vil Uyaa, Sigiriva

DAYS 5 & 6

Kandy

Drive to Kandy and visit a gem museum and witness a colorful cultural performance. Explore the Temple of the Tooth to observe a pooja ceremony and see Sri Lanka’s most valuable Buddhist relic, a tooth of Lord Buddha. On the morning of Day 6, explore the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya. (2B)

Hotel Earl’s Regency, Kandy

DAY 7

Nuwara Eliya

This morning depart for Pinnawela and a visit to the endearing Elephant Orphanage where you can observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. (B)

Tea Factory Hotel, Nuwara Eliya

DAYS 8 & 9

Nuwara Eliya & Yala National Park

On your drive to Yala, stop and visit Ravana Ella Waterfalls and the Buduruwagala Buddha statue, the tallest upright statues of Buddha in the country. On Day 9, enjoy both morning and afternoon jeep excursions into Yala National Park. (2B)

Yala Village Hotel, Yala

DAYS 10 & 11

Bentota

Today visit the fishing village of Ussangoda and the Galle Fort, built by the Dutch in the 17th century, and today a UNESCO World Heritage site. Take a boat ride on the Madhu River and continue to Kosgoda to visit a Turtle hatchery to see hundreds of baby turtles that will be released to their natural habitat. (2B)

Taj Exotica, Bentota or similar

DAYS 12 & 13

Seeduwa & Depart for Home

On Day 13, you will be taken to the airport for your flight home or on to your next destination. (2B)

Airport & Garden Hotel, Seeduwa

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