Experience many of Sri Lanka's most impressive and beautiful sights on this tour which offers a wonderful insight into why Sri Lanka is so captivating. The tour is perfect for first time visitors.
Magical temples, botanical gardens and breathtaking countryside Set in beautiful hill country, Kandy is a fascinating city and the last capital of the Sinhalese Kingdom. Here, discover the extraordinary Temple of the Tooth Relic, a sacred and important shrine for Buddhists. Make time to visit the magnificent Royal Botanical Gardens, a natural peninsula on the River Mahaveli that houses one of the most valuable collections of plants and trees in the world.
The Lion Rock and Elephant Orphanage Explore the beautiful Sigiriya 5th century rock fortress, famously known as the Lion Rock. Discover more archaelogical treasures at Dambulla as you visit the awe-inspiring Cave Temples, the most impressive in Sri Lanka. At Pinnawella, visit the famous elephant orphanage and watch them bathing playfully in the river.
Beautiful tea-clad hills Enjoy a visit to Nuwara Eliya, affectionately known as 'Little England' for its lush greenery. Explore mist-shrouded tea plantations that carpet the hills as far as the eye can see and sample some of the renowned Ceylon tea in one of the many tea factories.
The golden sands of Negombo Famous for its beautiful beaches, you'll enjoy one of the best at Negombo on the western coast of Sri Lanka. A charming and picturesque stretch of golden sands, it's just perfect for some relaxation. En route, visit Kithulgala, the location for the film 'Bridge on the River Kwai'.
Day 1: Fly UK to Colombo. Overnight at the Hilton Colombo.
Day 2: Driven to Sigiriya via Pinnawela. Stay at Elephant Corridor, Sigiriya for two nights. Day 3: Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Polonnaruwa. Overnight in Sigiriya. Day 4: Driven to Kandy. Overnight at Earl's Regency. Day 5: Driven to Nuwara Eliya. Overnight at The Tea Factory. Day 6: Driven to Negombo via Kithulgala. Overnight at The Beach, Negombo. Day 7: Transfer to airport. Fly Colombo to UK.
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