Travelpack

Highlights: Negombo - Sigiriya - Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Yala - Galle - Colombo

Hotels featured:
➤Wattura Resort & Spa in Suite room 5*
➤Water Gardens Sigiriya
➤W15 Ambuluwawa
➤Stafford Bungalow 4*
➤Tribe Yala
➤KK Beach Galle 5*
➤Galle Face Hotel 4*

Itinerary
Thu 08 May 25: Sri Lanka
➤Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Katunayake Airport

Fri 09 May 25: Luxury Madu Samaya Tour
➤Colombo Airport > Negombo
(Approx. 30 mins drive) Welcome to Sri Lanka! After clearing immigration services, you can walk past the Duty-Free shops and collect your baggage. Thereafter, walk to the Arrival Lobby, where your Tour Guide is waiting with a Name Paging Board. Feel free to use the available bank cabins to exchange currency for LKR (Sri Lankan Rupees) and collect a local SIM Card. A straight drive to the hotel for relaxing and refreshing after a long flight. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay: Wattura Resort & Spa (Suite) Meals: No meals

Sat 10 May 25: Negombo > Kegalle > Sigiriya
➤(Approx. 5 hours drive)
Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel and leave to Sigiriya. On the way, stop in Kegalle for the Elephant Walk Experience which is going to be one of the highlights of the entire trip. Elephant Walk: Imagine having your own pet elephant to walk with, feed, and even bathe in a nearby flowing river. This is the Elephant Walk Experience. For 45 minutes, your mahout (elephant caretaker) will teach you about elephants and make you fall in love with these beautiful land beasts. Compared to seeing the elephants out in the safari, with this experience you are entitled to unlimited images and videos with your new pet and to learn all about it. Continue towards Sigiriya, and when passing Dambulla, climb the famous Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple to see the amazing Cave Paintings and learn about the history of this place. Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple: A popular UNESCO World Heritage site in Sri Lanka and a place that has lots of history to learn and to marvel about. Starting with the cave wall paintings across the massive caves, the hundreds of Buddha statues inside, the many tales and history involved, this place is one of the most revered Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka. Continue to Sigiriya, check-in, and overnight stay at the hotel. Overnight stay: Water Gardens Sigiriya (Superior Deluxe with Plunge Pool) Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Sun 11 May 25: Sigiriya & Minneriya
➤(Approx. 4 hours drive)
With a packed breakfast, leave for Sigiriya for the sunrise viewing and the Fortress climb. Sigiriya Rock Fortress: Considered the 8th Ancient Wonder of the World, Sigiriya Rock Fortress is one of the most visited and important historical and cultural places of Sri Lanka. Starting the climb early in the morning helps to beat the sunny weather and also gives ample time to explore this beautiful palace that was ruled by King Kashyapa in the 5th Century AD. The boulder garden, the mirror wall, and the frescoes are all highlights included in this Sigiriya Rock Fortress visit. Afternoon at leisure at the hotel. In the late afternoon, engage in the evening safari at the Minneriya National Park safari. Minneriya National Park Safari: One of the most popular national parks in the cultural triangle and especially for the elephants the massive park area is full of water tanks and natural habitats suitable for many animals, this is one of the most enjoyable safari experiences in Sri Lanka. Seeing the elephants roam in the wild, the adventurous safari ride through the park, and spotting deer and peacocks along the way are some of the
added flavors that make the safari interesting and a highlight. Usual safari timings are from 2.30 PM to 06.00 PM and will be done in a Private Safari vehicle. Return to the hotel and overnight stay. Overnight stay: Water Gardens Sigiriya (Superior Deluxe with Plunge Pool)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Mon 12 May 25: Sigiriya > Kandy
➤(Approx. 3 hours drive)
Wake up early to experience Dambulla like never before through a Hot Air Balloon. Hot Air Ballooning in Kandalama: Float gently with the breeze 1,000 2,000 feet above taking off from
Kandalama in the Cultural Triangle as you enjoy the experience of the oldest form of flight. The peace and gentleness of the flight will surprise you as your Pilot guides the balloon using the different wind currents at different altitudes. Return to the hotel for breakfast and later check out and leave for Kandy. On the way to Kandy, stop in Matale for another interesting visit. Nalanda Gedige: Imagine being in the right centre of Sri Lanka during your holiday. This is Nalanda Gedige in Sri Lanka. With an interesting Hindu-styled rock building, remainings of a stupa, and a Bo-tree, this location makes everyone wonder how the ancient scholars determined the right centre of the country hundreds of years ago. When arrive at Kandy, visit the holiest Buddhist temple of all of Sri Lanka. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: Imagine the Royal Palace of the last King of Sri Lanka and in it the holiest Buddha relic housed for the public to pay their respects. That's the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, now visited by thousands daily, and a place of interesting architecture, events that took place, a museum on the upper floors, exploring what the Kingdom was like before and after the colonies. Visit the Kandy View Point giving the opportunity for the Eagle-like views of Kandy City, a place to observe the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic at a distance next to Kandy Lake, the surrounding mountains, and the city all from one platform. Later, check-in at the hotel and evening at leisure. Overnight stay: W15 Ambuluwawa (Deluxe Mountain View) Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Tue 13 May 25: Sigiriya > Kandy
➤(Approx. 3 hours drive)
Morning at leisure at the resort. Enjoy the amenities and facilities at the resort. In the evening, visit the Kandy Market and later the Cultural Show. Cultural Dance Show in Kandy: Sri Lanka is a country with heritage and culture. With this grew some of the most unique forms of music, dancers, and performances. Even today, you can enjoy the performance of these
dances and music at this show of culture. Later, one of the highlights of your trip, is the local home visit and dinner. Dinner with a Local family: You are welcomed to the humble home of a local family where they make you feel like you are already long-time friends. Join the family in cooking a perfect home-made dinner and you will also participate with the family to enjoy this delicious meal with them. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay. Overnight stay: W15 Ambuluwawa (Deluxe Mountain View) Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Wed 14 May 25: Kandy > Nuwara Eliya
➤(Approx. 3 hours drive)
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel and leisurely check out and leave for Nuwara Eliya. Tea Plantations and Factory Visit: Sri Lanka tea, commonly known as Ceylon Tea is one of the most popular teas in the entire world. The texture of the tea, the taste, and the quality are unmatched, and you will visit the source plantations and the factories of this product. Learn everything about Ceylon Tea, join the fields in plucking tea if interested, and visit inside the tea factory to see the entire process from raw leaves to fine products in action. Finish your tea factory visit with a freshly brewed cuppa that you will enjoy with the chilly climate of the hills. Upon arriving at Nuwara Eliya, check in at the hotel and evening at leisure. Visit the famous locations of this small town with the help of your tour guide and learn about the history of how Nuwara Eliya came to be. Called the Little England of Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya still has Victorian-style buildings, hotels, and homes adding a certain class and beauty to a unique town. Overnight stay: Stafford Bungalow (Deluxe Room) Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Thu 15 May 25: Nuwara Eliya > Ella > Yala
➤(Approx.3 hours train ride and 2 hours drive)
Breakfast at the hotel and thereafter leave for the Nanu Oya railway station to board the train. Train from Nanu Oya to Ella: The most famous Hill country train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella is here! Through the lush green tea plantations, passing a waterfall in the distance, mist-covered mountains in the distance, and through dense forest areas, the train travels in rhythm to Ella. Upon arriving in Ella, your tour guide will pick you up, and show you the location of the Ella Gap, the Nine Arch Bridge, and the Ravana Falls. A few of the best locations to explore in Ella so you will cover the interesting places to visit when in Ella. Continue the drive towards Yala, check-in at the hotel, and evening at leisure. Overnight stay: Tribe Yala (Deluxe) Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Fri 16 May 25: Yala > Galle
➤(Approx.3 drive)
Morning safari at the Yala National Park starting at 05.30 AM. Yala National Park Safari: Start the day with an early-morning safari at the Yala National Park. Your private jeep for the game drive will pick you up and take you into the heart of the Yala National Park to spot the leopards. Yala the most popular and highest leopard density park in the world is has a fantastic record for spotting leopards in their game drives. Not just leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, peacocks, deer, and many other animals and plants make the Yala safari one of the most interesting experiences in Sri Lanka. Check out from the resort and leave for Galle. Moonstone Mining and Traditional Jewellery Making: Starting with mining the beautiful moonstones, polishing them, cutting them, and using them in many designs the Jewellery workshop in Meetiyagoda makes this visit interesting. If you feel adventurous enough, you can join the jeweler in crafting your own jewelry as well. With following the traditional methods in making some of the best jewelry pieces, this just doesn't become a visit, it becomes a completely new experience which you also can take part in. Leisurely spend time at the resort in Galle. Overnight stay: KK Beach Thalpe (Ocean Deluxe) Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Sat 17 May 25: Galle
➤(Approx.2 drive)
Breakfast at the hotel. In the evening, enjoy the Galle Fort visit. Galle Fort Walk: Start a walk inside the Galle Fort, learning about the history and formation of the famous Galle Dutch Fort. There many interesting stories and buildings to explore inside this UNESCO World Heritage site not forgetting the many cafes and boutiques as well. Even though many colonies were using the Galle Fort as a protection unit against maritime attacks, now it is one of the most scenic places with sunset views, great food, and a different atmosphere compared to the rest of Sri Lanka. Overnight stay: KK Beach Thalpe (Ocean Deluxe) Meals: Breakfast

Sun 18 May 25: Galle > Colombo
➤(Approx.2 drive)
Breakfast at the hotel and thereafter leave for Colombo. Upon arriving in Colombo, visit some of the interesting locations of Colombo to explore this historically important
yet modernizing city of Sri Lanka. Colombo City Sightseeing Tour: You will visit many highlights of Colombo including Independence Square, Viharamahadevi Park, Pettah Markets, Seemamalakaya Temple, Port City Beach, Galle Face Green, views of the Lotus Tower, and Beira Lake. Colombo is also famous for the many places to shop as it has a few malls and souvenir shops for you. The evening is free to explore some of the restaurants in Colombo. Overnight stay: Galle Face Hotel (Heritage Sea View Room) Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Mon 19 May 25: Colombo > Colombo Airport
➤(Approx.1 hour drive)
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out from the hotel (Standard check-out time is 12.00 PM) Transfer to the Colombo Airport to connect with the departure flight from Sri Lanka. With hearts full of memories and a wish to return, you bid farewell to Sri Lanka, leaving its tropical charm with happy feelings and a longing to explore more. Meals: Breakfast

Prices & Departures:
Deposit: £125pp
➤Z76156 London Heathrow from £4165pp
➤Z76455 Dublin from £4219pp
➤Z76446 Manchester from £4289pp
➤Z76452 Glasgow from £4419pp
➤Z76450 Edinburgh from £4649pp

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