The beautiful island of Sri Lanka, with its ancient past, colonial tradition, spectacular scenery and lush tropical jungle, will enchant everybody, and this tour is a fascinating introduction to this very special country.
It encompasses impressive rock-hewn fortresses, magnificent second and third century BC temples – many UNESCO World Heritage Sites – ethereal religious sites and ruined cities, botanical gardens, wildlife sanctuaries, tea plantations and an unspoiled Victorian hill station.
Our journey begins in the capital city of Colombo, from which we head inland to Habarana to explore the cultural triangle. We see Sigiriya, an impressive rock-hewn fortress, and the beautifully preserved remains of the 11th century capital, Polonnaruwa. We then travel south to Kandy, last capital of the Sri Lankan Kings where we explore the city with its important Buddhist Temple of the Tooth, vestiges of colonial rule and Royal Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. We continue to Nuwara Eliya, the famous hill station set in the heart of ‘tea country’, before ending our tour with a stay in Galle on the south-west coast of this magical island. A relaxing end to a memorable journey.
11th February 2022
- accommodation throughout as shown in the itinerary breakfast daily; 11 lunches; 12 dinners, all entrance fees, visits and excursions transportation as per the itinerary, gratuities in restaurants for included meals, gratuities to guide/s; gratuities to driver/s, porterage, local English-speaking guide/s, the services of your tour leader throughout
- International flights, visa fees, alcoholic drinks at meals, travel insurance, items of personal expenditure (e.g. telephone calls / laundry etc.)
- Government levies or taxes introduced after costing and publication of this programme on 6/11/20