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SRI LANKA TOURING

Sigiriya Yala National Park
SRI LANKA IN FOCUS 14 DAYS
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Day 1: Negombo Day 11: Nuwara Eliya to Yala (BD) From 3714 *^ per person twin share
On arrival at the airport, be transferred to your hotel. Discover the highlights of Ella on your morning excursion.
Overnight at Jetwing Beach. View the famous Demodara nine arch railway bridge 14 DAYS | NEGOMBO TO NEGOMBO
Day 2: Negombo to Sigiriya (B) and climb Little Adam’s Peak to see breathtaking views TRAVEL TYPE: Private escorted
Travel through the Sri Lankan countryside to Sigiriya. of tea plantations. Continue on to Yala. Overnight at DEPARTS: Daily
En route visit the sacred Dambulla Cave Temple to see Cinnamon Wild Yala.
the stunning Buddha statues, paintings and art. Stay Day 12: Yala to Galle (B)
three nights at Aliya Resort & Spa. Take an exciting safari through Yala National Park HIGHLIGHTS
Day 3: Mihintale & Anuradhapura (B) (except during September and October where the safari • Climb to the top of Mihintale and take in the
This morning visit Mihintale. Climb the 1,840 steps to will be through Bundala National Park). Try to spot the ancient ruins and spectacular views
the summit of this sacred mountain, here the great famous leopards which call the park home. Also look • Traverse the wide open spaces of Yala National
Sinhalese king Devanampiyatissa was converted out for Sloth bears, jungle cats, wild boar, Sambar deer, Park and spot leopards, elephants and sloth bears
to Buddhism. Continue on to the ancient city of Spotted deer and Asian elephants. After your safari, • Admire the perfectly preserved colonial
Anuradhapura. This sprawling complex of ruins transfer to Galle. Stay the next two nights at Amari Galle. architecture in the ancient fort city of Galle
contains a rich collection of archaeological and Day 13: Galle (B)
architectural wonders. Explore the ancient seaside fortress with a guided • Enjoy a relaxing beach day at Pasikuda
Day 4: Hiriwadunna & Sigiriya (B) walking tour. Stroll along cobbled streets and admire • Experience the most scenic train journey in
Sri Lanka, passing stone cliffs, emerald mountains
Take a short tuk-tuk followed by a boat ride to historic colonial architecture. Your afternoon is at leisure. and waterfalls
Hiriwadunna for a local village experience. Learn about Day 14: Galle to Negombo (B)
the local farming, ride a bullock cart and enjoy a local After breakfast, begin your two and a half hour departure INCLUDES
lunch. Your afternoon tour is to the Sigiriya Rock transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport. • 13 nights 4 star accommodation
Fortress. There are a number of steep steps that must
be climbed in order to reach the top level of Sigiriya (B = breakfast, D = dinner) • Meals as specified
Rock. Climb to the summit and be rewarded with • Admission to attractions as per itinerary
incredible views. For those unable to climb, a visit to the • Tours and transfers as per itinerary
Sigiriya Museum is highly recommended. • English-speaking driver/guide
Day 5: Sigiriya to Pasikuda (B) • Return airport transfers to accommodation
This morning be transferred to the idyllic coastal village ^Price valid 1 May – 30 Jun 20.
of Pasikuda. Stay the next two nights at Sunrise
by Jetwing.
Day 6: Pasikuda (B) START/FINISH
Enjoy your day at leisure. Pasikuda has clear blue OVERNIGHT
water and golden sands making it the perfect place for ATTRACTION
swimming, watersports and snorkelling. RAIL
BOAT
Day 7: Pasikuda to Kandy (B)
Be transferred to Kandy this morning. Attend a cultural
show with drummers, dancers and fire walkers before
visiting the iconic Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Stay Anuradhapura • Mihintale
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the next two nights at OZO Kandy.
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Day 8: Kandy (B) Hiriwadunna
Take a morning city tour of Kandy. Visit a colourful 3
marketplace, the lake circuit and the Royal Botanical Sigiriya 2 Pasikuda
Gardens. Your afternoon is at leisure.
Day 9: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya (B)
Travel to Nuwara Eliya by train (train is subject to 2 Kandy
availability, if unavailable travel to Nuwara Eliya by road).
On this scenic journey look out the window and see grey 1 Negombo Nuwara Eliya
stone cliffs, rivers, cascading waterfalls and tea covered 2 • Ella
mountains. Stay the next two nights at Grand Hotel.
Day 10: Nuwara Eliya (B)
Visit a working tea factory, learn the tea manufacturing Yala 1
process and enjoy a tasting. This afternoon tour Nuwara
Eliya. See the mock Tudor and Georgian architecture,
Lake Gregory and the busy town centre.
Galle 2
Dambulla Cave Temple

* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation are per room per night for 2 people, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category for
travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure. 57