8 Days Highlights of Sri Lanka Tour Package
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights Priced From: $2,960 pp dbl. occ. Dates: Contact Travelwizard

Kandalama, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Horton Plains, Colombo
In addition to covering the highlights, this program also allows time for visitors to venture off the beaten path and explore some of the lesser-known areas of Sri Lanka. Start in Kandalama, your base for exploring the second capital city of Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa, and the ruins at Sigiriya, including the famous "Lion Rock," frescoes, and water gardens. Next, tour Dambulla rock temple and visit a spice garden in Matale before arriving in Kandy, the relaxed "capital" of the hill country. From your base in Kandy, make a trip to the elephant orphanage, where wildlife specialists care for elephants in need, and stroll through the Peradeniya Botanical Garden, the largest botanical garden in Sri Lanka. Transfer to Nuwara Eliya, a pleasant town in the heart of the tea-growing country, with a stop at one of Sri Lanka's famous tea plantations on the way. The cool climate and lovely scenery make it easy to understand why Nuwara Eliya was once a favored British hill station here you can visit a tea plantation and learn how to pluck tea like a local. From Nuwara Eliya, visit the rolling Horton Plains and the dramatic "World's End" escarpment. Proceed to Colombo, with a visit to Kitulgala, the filming location for the movie "Bridge Over the River Kwai" en route enjoy an introductory city tour of Colombo and an overnight stay before departing.
Like all of our tours, this is simply a suggested itinerary, and can easily be customized to suit your schedule, budget, and interests.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Kandalama, transfer to hotel
Day 2: Polonnaruwa day trip
Day 3: Tour Dambulla rock temple and Matale, transfer to Kandy, introductory city tour
Day 4: Elephant orphanage, Peradeniya Botanical Garden
Day 5: Transfer to Nuwara Eliya, visit tea plantation en route
Day 6: Horton Plains day trip
Day 7: Transfer to Colombo via Kitulgala, afternoon tour of Colombo
Day 8: Transfer to airport
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12/09
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