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The Culture, Wildlife and Beaches of Sri Lanka

OVERVIEW

Sri Lanka is steeped in heritage. With a history that dates back over 2,000 years, Sri Lanka is home to some of the best-preserved Asian monuments and showcases no fewer than 8 UNESCO World Heritage sites, all remarkably preserved. To this day Sri Lanka’s centuries old heritage lives on, in the culture and the way of life of the Sri Lankan people. The island is also blessed with rich biodiversity and the hills and forests of the interior combine perfectly with the pristine beaches to make for a wonderful Sri Lanka experience.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1 • Arrival in Colombo
Upon arrival at Colombo airport, a car and driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you directly to Negombo. Upon arrival in Negombo, you will check in at the Dickman Resort. Overnight at the Jetwing Beach Hotel . Approximate driving time: 20 minutes .
Day 2 • Transfer to Dambulla
After an early breakfast, your driver will contact you from the hotel reception and transfer you directly to Dambulla. Upon arrival in Dambulla you will check in at The Heritance Kandalama Hotel for the next three nights. Overnight at The Heritance Kandalama Hotel . Approximate driving time: 4-5 hours
Days 3 and 4 • Around Dambulla
You will have two full days at leisure to explore Sri Lanka’s “Cultural Triangle”. The hotel is close to five UNESCO world heritage sites, which you will have plenty of time to explore. Overnight on both nights at The Heritance Kandalama Hotel .
Day 5 • Transfer to Kandy
After breakfast you will be transferred to Kandy. Upon arrival in Kandy you will check in at the Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge for two nights. Overnight at Madulkelle Lodge . Approximate driving time: 2 hours
Day 6 • In Kandy
You will have one full day at leisure in Kandy. A pleasant excursion is to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the town, which is said to house one of the Buddha’s teeth. Overnight again at Madulkelle Lodge .
Day 7 • Drive to Nuwara Eliya
Today you will drive from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, the heart of Sri Lanka’s tea-growing region. You will overnight here for just one night to break the journey to Yala. Overnight at The Heritance Tea Factory . Approximate driving time: 3 hours
Day 8 • Transfer to Yala
Today you will be transferred to Yala National Park. Upon arrival in Yala you will proceed to Leopard Safaris Camp where you will stay for the next two nights. Overnight at Leopard Safaris Camp Leopard Safaris Camp . Approximate driving time: 5 hours
Day 9 • In Yala
You will have a full day at Yala. You will go on a morning and an evening safari in search of the animals residing in the park, but the park is well known as one of the best parks in Asia in which to spot leopards. Overnight again at Leopard Safaris Camp .
Day 10 • Transfer to Weligama
After breakfast, you will be transferred from Yala to Weligama. Upon arrival, you will check in at the luxurious Cape Weligama hotel, where you will spend the next three nights. You will have the entire afternoon to explore the local area. This might be a good time to enjoy a whale watch from nearby Mirissa, one of the best places in the world to see Blue Whales. Overnight at Cape Weligama . Approximate driving time: 2.5 hours
Days 11 and 12 • Explore the Weligama area
You will have two full days to explore this part of the Sri Lankan Coast. After breakfast you will have the option of visiting the coastal city of Galle, approximately a 45-minute drive from the hotel. Otherwise, you can stay in the Weligama area. Overnight again at Cape Weligama .
Day 13 • Weligama to Colombo
Today you will have the morning at leisure and after lunch you will be transferred to Colombo. Upon arrival in Colombo you will check in at Paradise Road Tintagel. You will have the evening at leisure. Overnight at the Paradise Road Tintagel. Approximate driving time: 3-4 hours
Day 14 • Departure
Today you will be transferred to Colombo airport in time for your early morning flight home.

GALLERY

An aerial view of the lovely Cape Weligama

Elephants walking along the shore of Lake Kandalama

Relaxing spaces at Cape Weligama

Tea gardens surround the buildings at Madulkelle

The beach from a room at Jetwing Beach Hotel

The Dambulla Rock Temple is another World Heritage Site near Kandalama

The Heritance Kandalama is set into a hillside near Lake Kandalama

The Heritance Tea Factory Hotel amongst the tea gardens of Nuwara Eliya

The ramparts of Galle Fort not too far from Weligama

The Sigiriya Rock Fortress is one of the UNESCO sites near Kandalama

Whale watching at Mirissa near Weligama

A leopard sighting at Yala National Park

A rustic yet comfortable tent at Leopard Safaris

A spacious room at Cape Weligama

A tent at Madulkelle Eco Lodge near Kandy

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The beach from a room at Jetwing Beach Hotel
The Heritance Kandalama is set into a hillside near Lake Kandalama
A tent at Madulkelle Eco Lodge near Kandy
The Heritance Tea Factory Hotel amongst the tea gardens of Nuwara Eliya
A rustic yet comfortable tent at Leopard Safaris
A spacious room at Cape Weligama