14Days Splendours of Sri Lanka

Price from: $3499 per person on twin sharing basis.

Colombo – Anuradhapura – Habarana – Passikudah - Arugam Bay – Kandy - Colombo

This outstanding introductory tour to Sri Lanka combines the cultural triangle’s ancient cities with scenic hill country, man-made marvels and abundant wildlife. Explore Kandy, the last Sinhalese city to fall to the British, and search for leopards and sloth bears in Wilpattu National Park

Day 1: Colombo

On arrival at airport you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel

Day 2: Colombo-Wilpattu-Anuradhapura (B)

This morning drive to Anuradhapura visiting Wilpattuenroute. Wilpattu is among the oldest and most important protected areas in the country. After the visit, continue to Anuradhapura.

Day 3: Anuradhapura-Dambulla (B)

Today visit key historical locations in this ancient city, from where, Sinhalese Kings ruled for over 1000 years. It is the most extensive and important of the Sri Lankan ancient cities, famous for its Temples, Reservoirs, and beautifully landscaped gardens, the ruins of which still remain to this day. Later, leave for Dambulla.

Day 4: Dambulla-Sigiriya Rock-Dambulla (B)

This morning climb the 5th century Sigiriya rock fortress which is a world heritage site. Also visit the world-renowned frescoes of the 'Heavenly Maidens' of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway.

Day 5: Dambulla-Dambulla Cave-Minneriya-Dambulla (B)

This morning enjoy visiting Dambulla Cave. Later, proceed to Minneriya for a safari in MinneriyaNational Parkbeore returning to Dambulla.

Day 6: Dambulla-Polonnaruwa-Pasikudha (B)

Enjoy Polonnaruwa city tour, world heritage site for its historical importance, it shows the ancients master sculpture work and irrigation systems which are still mysterious to the present world. Later, drive to Pasikudha.

Day 7: Pasikudha (B)

Free day at leisure to enjoy the lovely beaches

Day 8: Pasikudha (B)

Free day at leisure

Day 9: Pasikudha-Arugambey (B)

Drive to Arugambey. Rest of the day at leisure

Day 10: Arugambey (B)

Free day at leisure to enjoy the beach facilities

Day 11: Arugambey-Kandy (B)

Drive to Kandy. Rest of day at leisure

Day 12: Kandy (B)

Morning tour visiting Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, Arts & Crafts Centre, Gem Museum and Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Also visit Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, a 14th century pleasure retreat of Pandyan kings.

Day 13: Kandy-Colombo (B)

Drive to Colombo and enjoy visiting Cinnamon Gardens, the Fort and Sea Street, the goldsmith’s quarters in the Pettah area, the Bazaar area, Dutch Church of Wolfendhal and Independence Square.

Day 14: Colombo (B)

Transfer to airport

Private program - can start any day of the week and can be modified or operated in reverse

Included: Accommodation in 4* Hotels, meals as shown above, transfers & sightseeing using air-conditioned private car, local English speaking guides, entrance fees at monuments, current taxes, 24-hours local contact number for emergencies.

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Prices quoted are valid from 01 March - 30 September 2020. Cost above is indicative, based on Low Season in NZ Dollars and subject to change due to fluctuation in exchange rates. Please read T&C before booking. Call 09 410 5060 or 0508 EXOTIC (0508 396 842) or email info@exoticholidays.co.nz for more information.