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Turdetaljer

Discover Sri Lanka - In Comfort

Spend two weeks exploring the delights of this diverse and inspiring island

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Turkode : AILP

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Destinasjoner : Sri Lanka

Reisen begynner : Veyangoda

Reisen slutter : Colombo

Gruppestørrelse : 4 - 16

Aldre : 16+

Aktivitet :

15 dager fra

NOK 32 130

Oversikt

Spend two weeks exploring the delights of this diverse and inspiring island

Lapped by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is a natural paradise with a landscape of verdant mountains, rainforests, paddy fields, tumbling waterfalls and sweeping gorges. From ancient Buddhist temples, the fortress of Sigiriya, the towns of Kandy and Nuwara Eliya in the hill country, the wildlife of Yala National Park (which has one of the highest concentrations of leopards in the world), to the idyllic palm-fringed beaches of the south coast, this small island offers incredible variety, made extra special by its laid back atmosphere and hospitable people.

Highlights

The magnificent cave temples at Dambulla
Cycle through rice paddy fields
Search leopard in Yala National Park
Climb the rock fortress at Sigiriya for breathtaking views

Key Information

14 nights comfortable hotels, all en suite
Travel by private bus
Additional travel by train, bicycle and jeep
Some long drives

Included

All breakfasts and 1 lunch
All accommodation (see below)
All transport and listed activities
Tour leader throughout
Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
Arrival & departure transfers

Ikke inkludert

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

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Day 1: Start Negombo
The group flight arrives at Colombo's Bandaranaike Airport and we transfer to our hotel approximately 30 minutes away. Those not flying with the group will meet us at the hotel.Arie Lagoon or alternative accommodation in the area
Day 2: Visit cave temples at Dambulla; to Sigiriya
We depart after breakfast and for approximately 4 hours' drive through lush green countryside (a mix of coconut palms, paddy fields and banana plantations) through Kurunegala to Dambulla. Here we visit the magnificent Cave Temple, for some, the most impressive sight in Sri Lanka. There are colourful, well-preserved paintings and statues of Buddha inside the caves, which date back to the 1st century BC. After lunch, we continue to Sigiriya where we stay for the night. From our hotel we can see Lions Rock rising up from the plains (occasionally we may stay nearer to Dambulla due to hotel availability).Aliya Resort & Spa or alternative accommodation in the area
Day 3: Morning climb to the rock fortress; optional afternoon game drive
This morning we drive to the foot of the Lions Rock at Sigiriya. The imposing 5th century rock fortress of Sigiriya rises 600 feet from the plains overlooking the surrounding countryside and giving far-reaching views. Used as a safe haven from invaders, the route to the top goes via a series of steep steps and gangways. From the base, where a moat surrounds impressive water gardens, we ascend 200m, passing an overhanging rock under which superb portraits of native maidens holding flowers and temple offerings still adorn the rock wall. Crowning the flat-topped summit of the rock are extensive remains of the King's Summer Palace. During the afternoon, there is a chance to enjoy an optional game drive in either Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park or the Hurulu Eco Park to see elephants in their natural habitat. For those who don’t want to take part, there is time to relax at the hotel. Aliya Resort & Spa or alternative accommodation in the area
Day 4: To Giritale; bike ride through country villages
This morning we have a short drive to Giritale where our usual hotel overlooks the scenic Giritale Tank. The island’s early inhabitants solved the dual problem of heat and lack of water in this dry area by constructing large tanks to act as reservoirs and cool the warm breeze. Nowadays they provide an important habitat for bird life, particularly from August to April. Today we take to bikes and cycle at a leisurely pace through a series of small villages and lakes (if you do not wish to participate you can hire a tuk tuk locally for approximately £10 and follow the group but not cycle). We should see plenty of bird life including Egrets, Brahmany kites, Kingfishers and Bulbuls. Stopping for lunch in a traditional village will break up the journey. In the late afternoon we return to our hotel in Giritale. Deer Park Hotel or alternative accommodation in the area
Day 5: Visit ancient capital of Polonnaruwa; drive to Kandy via spice garden
After breakfast, we take a short drive to the 10th century capital of Sri Lanka; Polonnaruwa, the ancient capital of the Sinhalese. Here there are many Buddhist relics and ruins dating from a thousand years ago when Sinhalese culture reached its zenith. The city flourished in the 12th century after the decision was made to move the capital from Anuradhapura, so it was further away from incursions from Southern India. The ruins are therefore younger and better preserved than those at Anuradhapura. We visit many of the temples, palaces, huge dagobas (Buddhist stupas) and remarkable Buddhist sculptures. After lunch, we head into the hills to the picturesque town of Kandy. On the way, we stop at a spice garden near Matale where we can see various spices and herbs growing, and there is a chance to stock up on massage oils, spices and Ayurvedic medicines. This is a long but fascinating day and we arrive at Kandy in the early evening.Grand Kandyan Hotel or alternative accommodation in the area
Day 6 - 7: Free time in Kandy to explore or relax
Kandy is located by a small lake and we spend two full days in and around the town. On the first day, we will visit the Temple of the Tooth, which houses Sri Lanka's most important Buddhist relic. The Tooth of Buddha was taken from the funeral pyre in 543 BC and only found its way to Sri Lanka in the 4th century AD. There are literally hundreds of worshippers who visit the temple each day and in August, the most spectacular ceremony takes place. Some of our trips in August should coincide with the Kandy festival, but the exact dates, decided by priests, are not known until 5 months prior to the event. After our visit, we drive to a beautiful viewpoint over Kandy overlooked by a huge Buddha, and visit a gem museum where you can see the products of the traditional methods of gem extraction. Another highlight is the vast Peradeniya Botanical Garden with species of orchid that are endemic to Sri Lanka. In the evening, we may have the chance to attend a performance of dancing and fire eating. The second day is free to explore this wonderful town. The surrounding hills are wonderful, offering fantastic views of the town below and there are many handicraft stores and antique shops in which to browse.Grand Kandyan Hotel or alternative accommodation in the area
Day 8: To Nuwara Eliya via Kitulgala; optional Adams Peak climb (Dec-Apr only)
Leaving Kandy early, we have a spectacular drive through the countryside on the way to Kitulgala. Here we have the opportunity of going on a walk through the jungle or local villages followed by an optional white water rafting excursion. The rafting is a supplement costs and has minimum number requirements (see the Optional Excursions section), the activity lasts a maximum of 1.5 hours and there is a choice of gentle or wild water (grade 3 rapids) depending on your preference. Those of us who do not wish to go rafting will be able to freshen up and relax by the water until the rafters return in time for lunch. Afterwards we will drive to our hotel in Nuwara Eliya. (Please note that from the full moon day of December to the full moon day of May it is possible to climb Adams Peak. This is optional and you need to be very fit to attempt this. You would leave Nuwara Eliya around midnight on day 8 and drive to the base of the peak. The drive takes approximately 2 hours. From here, it is a strenuous 4 hour climb to the top in time for sunrise. We then return to Nuwara Eliya to join the group for lunch on day 9). St Andrew's Hotel or alternative accommodation in the area
Day 9: Free morning in old colonial hill station of Nuwara Eliya. Visit tea factory in afternoon
This morning we will have free time to explore the beautiful town of Nuwara Eliya. Nuwara Eliya was a popular hill station during the British era and is situated in the cool highland air at 1890m. Known locally as 'Little England' it is dotted with British style houses and parks and features a golf club and a racecourse! Following lunch, we will visit a nearby tea factory and learn about the process of tea production. St. Andrew's Hotel or alternative accommodation in the area
Day 10: Early morning to Horton Plains; walk to World's End viewpoint; to Bandarawela by train
We have an early start this morning and take a 30km drive south to Horton Plains, a large plateau over 2,000m high, overlooked by the second and third highest peaks in Sri Lanka. The scenery is beautiful and the best way to explore is on foot. We take a guided walk through the rolling grasslands where we hope to see such as the Sambur and Purple Faced monkey. We also visit 'World's End', which is one of the most stunning sights in Sri Lanka where the ground drops 1050m to the plains. Following this, we catch a train from the highest railway station in the country - within an hour and a half we drop from 1889m to 1097m. The train travels through the cloud forest into the tea plantations, with breath-taking views of the lush valley below. We get off at Bandarawela, a town relatively untouched by tourism, this is a more off-the-beaten-path experience. You will be staying in an authentic, heritage style property which offers the chance to have a more local experience, away from the busy touristic areas commonly found in Sri Lanka. Bandarawela Hotel or alternative accommodation in the area
Day 11: Scenic drive through Ella Gap to Kataragama; game drive in Yala N.P.
Today we continue on to Ella Gap where we have spectacular views of the coastal plain nearly 1,000m below. Almost the entire southern part of the island is in view and on a particularly clear day the shimmering silver of the Indian Ocean is visible. Heading south out of the hills we travel to Kataragama on the plains; this is our base for visiting Sri Lanka's best known national park, Yala. The park is popular for elephant, leopard, bear, crocodile and Wild boar. At 97,800 hectares, this is the second largest of Sri Lanka's national parks. Its open undulating terrain made it famous for elephants for many years, but recently the park has also become better known for leopard. The park, which is primarily shrub jungle with several salt and fresh water lagoons, has one of the highest concentrations of leopard per square kilometre in the world. (Please note that the sanctuary may be closed for 4-6 weeks from September to October allowing the park authorities to check the welfare of the animals. We therefore go to an alternative area close by, usually Udawalawe National Park). Mandara Rosen or alternative accommodation in the area
Day 12: Drive to Tissamaharama and walk through rural farmland; coastal drive to Ahangama
Today we leave for the coast, with its beautiful palm fringed bays. Stopping on the way at Tissamaharama and walking to a nearby farm house where you'll be offered tea in a coconut shell along with a local snack. We will mix with real Sri Lankan life and take part in some traditional Sri Lankan games, returning to our bus in tractors used by the farmers. Continuing on to Ahangama, in the afternoon we arrive at our coastal hotel and you can relax for the rest of the day. Please note, the sea is often quite rough in southern Sri Lanka with rip currents and under tows present. Be careful when entering the water and follow local safety guidelines. Radisson Blu Resort or similar
Day 13: Free day to relax on the beach or optional activities including whale watching (Nov to April)
Today is a free day to relax on the beach or by the hotel pool. There are also optional activities during the day including a boat ride through mangrove swamps to a cinnamon plantation or, from November to April you can go whale watching off Dondra head, one of the best places in the world for seeing Blue and Sperm whales. Huge pods of dolphins are also often seen playing alongside the boats. Radisson Blu Resort or similar
Day 14: To Galle; visit old fort; transfer to Colombo
We set off today and drive along the coastal road to the historic port of Galle, which dates back to the 17th century, and now a UNESCO world heritage site. On the way we stop at a small folk museum inspired by the local writer Martin Wickramasinghe. The museum is a typical house from the Koggala region and is set amongst beautiful gardens. We continue along the expressway to Colombo reaching our hotel in the late afternoon. Ramada or similar accommodation
Day 15: End Colombo
The trip ends after breakfast. Those on the group flights will be taken to the airport in time for their flight home.

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The trip destination

14 nights comfortable hotels, all en suite
Travel by private bus
Additional travel by train, bicycle and jeep
Some long drives

Food

All breakfasts and 1 lunch is included. We suggest allowing about £15-£17 (approx. US$24 - US$27.50) per day for all other meals. Sri Lankan cuisine is a fascinating reflection of the island’s heritage; there is 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,’ and a handful of tiny poppadum’s – 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 that in Sri Lanka the availability of certain products is minimal or non-existent. For example, wheat or dairy-free options outside of hotels are limited. Please be prepared for this and 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.

Weather

Generally, you should expect rain at some time but with plenty of sunshine. On the plains, day and night time temperatures are warm to hot with Colombo having an average daytime temperature of 30ºC. The temperatures drop as we go higher into the hills and especially at Nuwara Eliya and Horton Plains where daytime temperatures are between 10º - 15º C and night time temperatures will be chilly (about 8º C minimum) and a warmish jacket will be needed.

Is this trip for you?

This trip rated Activity Level 2: Leisurely/Moderate

This is not a demanding trip although there are a few long drives, on bumpy and twisty mountain roads and the itinerary is quite busy. The buses that we use are comfortable and air-conditioned but limited legroom due to the style of vehicles they use in Sri Lanka. Temperatures can vary between the tropical heat of the coast to the cool of the mountains.

This is a comfort trip where we use a range of 4-star hotels, or the local equivalent offering more comfort and the rooms and services tend to be of a higher quality than on standard Exodus trips. Most have pools and excellent facilities as well as restaurants serving a range of local specialities and international dishes.

Please note, this trip is not part of our premium adventure brand so the experience and itinerary will be more similar to our standard trips but with upgraded hotel accommodation used.

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