Arrival at Colombo airport and transfer to your hotel in Negombo.
14D Highlights of Sri Lanka
Price from NZD 3175 / AUD 2857 per person on twin sharing basis
Colombo – Negombo – Anuradhapura – Polonnaruwa – Singiriya - Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Yala - Galle –Balapitiya - Colombo
Experience the best of Sri Lanka with a 14-day tour that kicks off in the vibrant capital city of Colombo, then takes you to Negombo, a town steeped in colonial history. Explore the ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, marvel at the awe-inspiring rock fortress of Sigiriya, and soak up the cultural richness of Kandy. Enjoy the picturesque landscapes of Nuwara Eliya, spot exotic wildlife in Yala National Park, and unwind on the stunning beaches of Galle and Balapitiya before returning to Colombo.
Tour Highlights: Colombo City Tour, Spice Garden at Mawanalle, Royal Botanical Gardens, Nuwara Eliya Evening Tour, Yala National Park.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Colombo / Negombo
Arrive Colombo / Negombo
Day 2
Negombo - Anuradhapura (B)
Negombo - Anuradhapura (B)
Day 3
Anuradhapura - Polonnaruwa (B)
Anuradhapura - Polonnaruwa (B)
Day 4
Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya (B)
Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya (B)
Day 5
Sigiriya - Dambulla - Kandy (B)
Sigiriya - Dambulla - Kandy (B)
Day 6
Kandy - Nuwara Eliya (B)
Kandy - Nuwara Eliya (B)
Today you will do a tour Kandy and visit the Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, and Arts & Crafts Centre. Also visit Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, a 14th century pleasure retreat of the Pandyan kings.
Later drive to Nuwara Eliya - The ‘Little England’ of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations. All around Nuwara Eliya you will see evidence of the British influence.
Day 7
Nuwara Eliya (B)
Nuwara Eliya (B)
Day 8
Nuwara Eliya - Ella - Yala (B)
Nuwara Eliya - Ella - Yala (B)
Day 9
Yala (B)
Yala (B)
Day 10
Yala - Galle (B)
Yala - Galle (B)
Day 11
Galle (B)
Galle (B)
Day at leisure
Day 12
Galle - Balapitiya - Colombo (B)
Galle - Balapitiya - Colombo (B)
Visit Madu Ganga for a boat ride and Turtle Hatchery, proceed to Colombo
Day 13
Colombo (B)
Colombo (B)
Day 14
Colombo - Airport
Colombo - Airport
Transfer to the airport for your flight.
Included: Accommodation for 13 nights, meals as per itinerary, transfers, sightseeing as indicated with English speaking driver-guide and entrances
Departs: Daily
Add-On: Beach stay close to Colombo or in Maldives
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Prices quoted are valid till 30 September 2024. 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.