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Sri Lankan Highlights

Summary:

Spend an unforgettable week experiencing the best of the Island of Serendipity

Duration
8 Days
Countries
2
Next Departure
31-Mar-2024
Starting at
± USD 1,463.00
Price per day
± USD 183.00

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Operator
Exodus
Tour
Sri Lankan Highlights
Travel Style
Small Group Tour with More Flexibility
Group Size
4 - 16
Overall rating
Star Rating: 5 (4.90)
Age Group
16 - 99 Years
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Map: Sri Lankan Highlights (Exodus)

Summary

Spend an unforgettable week experiencing the best of the Island of Serendipity

Day 1
Start Wattala
Day 2
Transfer To Sigiriya; Afternoon Climb To Sigiriya ...
Day 3
Morning Cycle Through The Ancient Capital Of Polon...
Day 4
Visit Cave Temples At Dambulla; Afternoon In Rural...
Day 5
To Kandy Via A Matale Spice Garden
Day 6
Morning City Tour And Peradeniya Royal Botanical G...
Day 7
Train Ride Through Misty Tea Country Hills To Nuwa...
Day 8
To Colombo Via Kitulgala; Optional White Water Raf...
Day 9
End In Colombo

Travel Countries (2): India, Sri Lanka

Travel Cities (9): Anuradhapura, Colombo, Dambulla Cave Temple, Kandy, Lanka, Nuwara Eliya, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Wattala

Details

With so much diversity, Sri Lanka has enough to keep even the most jaded traveller engrossed for several weeks. However, for those with less time, this trip visits the essential highlights. The island is packed with Buddhist cities, fragrant spice gardens, ancient fortresses and a multitude of temples all set among the verdant flora that only a tropical climate can produce. With a cycle ride and visits to historic cities and temples included, this is a busy itinerary but with enough time to unwind and enjoy some tropical sun.

Highlights

  • Climb the rock fortress at Sigiriya for breath-taking views
  • Discover the magnificent cave temple at Dambulla and the ruins at Polonnaruwa
  • Explore the beautiful lakeside town of Kandy
  • Visit the lush green region of Nuwara Eliya

Included in Price

  • All breakfasts and one lunch are included. We suggest allowing about 7,000 rupees (US$20) per day for lunch and dinner. You can eat out very cheaply in Sri Lanka, but if you mainly eat at the more expensive restaurants, you will spend more than the suggested amount. Sri Lankan cuisine is a fascinating reflection of the island’s heritage; a unique fusion of fresh local produce with spices brought to the island over the centuries by Malays, Arabs, Indians as well as the Dutch, Portuguese and English. Despite (or perhaps because of) these influences, Sri Lankan cuisine is often referred to as simply rice and curry. This is the staple dish in most restaurants and is usually a serving of rice accompanied by assorted meat and vegetable curries as well as various pickles, sambols (condiments), and a handful of tiny poppadum – all using the contrasting flavours of coconut, chilli, curry leaves, cinnamon and garlic. Vegetarians are well catered for but please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests. Please note, the availability of certain products is minimal or non-existent in Sri Lanka. For example, wheat- or dairy-free options outside of hotels are limited. Please be prepared for this – you may need to bring these from home. Spicier food can be avoided easily and lots of the hotels will serve Western options alongside traditional food. Mineral water is provided by our local operator in large containers throughout the trip so please bring a bottle with you to refill. Please note, restaurant service can be quite slow.
  • All breakfasts and one lunch
  • All accommodation
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour leader throughout

NOT included in price

  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations

Travel Package

 

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Wattala

Arrow Going To

Colombo

Group ToursThis is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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