Buddha and Beach - 12 days

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Explore Dambulla Rock Temple, discover the ancient city of Polonnaruwa and visit iconic Sigiriya Rock. Sip on refreshing Ceylon tea and see Sri Lanka's famous wildlife on a jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park before heading to the idyllic beaches of Bentota for some sun, sea and relaxation.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Beruwala/Bentota - Enjoy four days of R&R on the idyllic palm fringed beaches of Sri Lanka's West Coast
    • Colombo – Enjoy a guided tour of the city including the Old Fort area and impressive Gangaramaya Temple
    • Polonnaruwa - Explore the remarkable ruins of the ancient capital city of Ceylon
    • Sigiriya - Climb to the top of the iconic 5th century Lion Rock fortress and see the Heavenly Maidens
    • Dambulla - Discover over 150 images of Buddha in the incredible complex of caves at Dambulla Rock Temple
    • Kayanwala Village - Canoe to the village and help cook a delicious traditional lunch with a Sri Lankan family
    • Matale - Learn all about Sri Lanka's herbs and spices at the spice gardens in Matale
    • Kandy - Take in the highlights of Kandy including the famous Temple of the Tooth, enjoy a tuk tuk ride and watch a cultural performance
    • Nuwara Eliya - Spend a night in this highland community, referred to as 'Little England', surrounded by Central Sri Lanka's picturesque tea country hills
    • Ratnapura - Visit the heart of the nation's gem mining industry

What's this trip about?

    Explore Dambulla Rock Temple, discover the ancient city of Polonnaruwa and visit iconic Sigiriya Rock. Sip on refreshing Ceylon tea and see Sri Lanka's famous wildlife on a jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park before heading to the idyllic beaches of Bentota for some sun, sea and relaxation.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityColombo
End CityColombo

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

Attractions

  • Colombo
  • Dambulla
  • Kandy
  • Nuwara Eliya
  • Sigiriya

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 24

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

Trip includes

    • Breakfast daily and 1 lunch
    • 11 nights 4-5 star hotels and heritage properties
    • Guided sightseeing - Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya, Udawalawe NP and Colombo
    • Scenic train journey from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, canoe and Tuk Tuk trips
    • Jeep safari/game drive in Udawalawe National Park
    • Escorted by an English speaking national guide for groups of 6 or more (professional chauffeur guide for groups of 5 or less)
    • Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 12
    • All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned tourism vehicles

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Colombo

Saturday. Welcome to Sri Lanka! Airport arrival transfer and the remainder of today is at leisure. Our hotel is located on the seafront and is a short walk from Galle Road and many of the city highlights. Choose to head out and independently explore, take a dip in the pool or enjoy a cocktail whilst you watch the sunset over the Laccodive Sea.

Day : 2 Dambulla

Colombo - Dambulla - Polonnaruwa - Dambulla. Bidding farewell to Colombo this morning we drive inland to Dambulla, stopping en route at a fruit and vegetable market in Naramwela Town. Dambulla Rock Temple is an incredible ancient complex of caves which dates back to t...

Day : 3 Sigiriya

Dambulla - Sigiriya - Kandy. This morning we explore Sigiriya and the famous ‘Lion Rock’ fortress. Built over 1500 years ago, this beautiful citadel stands 200 meters high in the middle of verdant jungle and was an important stronghold of the 70 hectare fortified town...

Day : 4 Kandy

This morning, we take a sightseeing tour of Kandy - the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and our first stop will be the Temple of the Tooth Relic. Legend has it that one of Buddha's teeth was taken from him as he lay on his funeral pyre. It was then smuggled into ...

Day : 5 Nuwara Eliya

Kandy - Nuwara Eliya. This morning offers free time, before transferring to the railway station for a scenic train trip. Passing kilometre upon kilometre of verdant tea plantations that hug the winding mountain passes, we'll see waterfalls, suspension bridges and tea ...

Day : 6 Udawalawe National Park

Nuwara Eliya - Udawalawe National Park. Today we head south to Embilipitiya, our base for exploring Udawalawe National Park. Udawalawe is probably one of the best places to spot the famous Sri Lankan elephant, the biggest of all the Asian elephants in the wild. It is ...

Day : 7 Colombo

Udawalawe National Park - Colombo. We travel back to Colombo this morning with a visit to the Gem Mine and Museum at Ratnapura. Sri Lanka is famous for its gem industry and is home to 40 out of the 85 types of gems that exist in the world. Arriving to Colombo, we ...

Day : 8 Bentota and Beruwala

Colombo - Kalutara. After breakfast, we head south along Sri Lanka's idyllic West Coast to spend the final four nights relaxing by the beach in this picturesque holiday location.

Day : 9-11 Bentota and Beruwala

Sri Lanka's beautiful palm fringed beaches are without a doubt its biggest draw cards, and once you set eyes on them you’ll understand why. Nestled on the Indian Ocean coast with warm crystal clear waters, Beruwala and the neighbouring town of Bentota offer travellers...

Day : 12 Colombo

Wednesday. Kalutara - Colombo. Today our tropical island adventure comes to an end. Departure transfer to Colombo Airport for your onward international flight.

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Last Updated: 12/18/2024
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Jan 2018

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The tour had a higher degree of comfort to our normal trips and we found we enjoyed the quality of the hotels and the comfort of the travel

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Dec 2017

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