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Highlights of Sri Lanka
Trip Valid:
01/01/2009 to 10/09/2009
Duration:
7 days (ex Colombo)
Highlights:
Enjoy a guided tour of bustling Colombo, Experience a traditional dance performance, Tantalise your senses in spice gardens, Climb the rock fortress of Sigiriya, Wander among tea plantations, See elephants bathing at the Pinnewala orphanage, Explore Dambulla Caves, Visit the sacred bodhi tree
Trip Code:
HAE
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed
Price:
Prices from AUD $1290
Prices from AUD$1290 Twin and AUD$2000 Single
Seasonal surcharges apply
Xmas, New Year and Local Festivals may involve compulsory dinners
pricing for Australia: change country
Extras:
view 2008 airport transfers and pre- & post-trip accommodation prices
Sri Lanka offers a diverse range of delights in a compact tropical island. Ancient ruined cities, exotic temples and caves, spectacular hill country and contrasting cultures await. Climb carved-rock steps to Sigiriya, stop in the shade of a 2,000-year-old tree and visit Little England amid the emerald green of tea plantations. Add friendly welcoming people, delicious food and adorable baby elephants and you've got all the travel ingredients for a memorable trip.
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meals included: 6 Breakfasts
transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle, walking
accommodation: Hotels (6 nts)
budget: Allow USD $100 for meals not included.
departs: Daily, subject to availability
important notes:
This trip has been discontinued for new bookings - all existing booking will travel as normal.
'Roundtrip airport to hotel transfers are included. Please see Trip Notes (Joining Instructions) for more details.
we also recommend:
If you enjoyed your independent explorations of Sri Lanka, jump a short flight to Kochi and take in our South India Highlights. (HAS)
Day 1 Colombo
From the historic fort area to the colonial grandeur of Galle Face Green, Colombo is a city of energy and contrast. Enjoy an afternoon exploring the temples, churches and gardens.
Day 2 Sigiriya
Walk through tranquil water gardens and climb to the incredible rock fortress. Pause to view the fresco of beautiful ladies painted on the rocks.
Day 3 Anuradhapura
Discover stately dagobas, temples, intricately carved moonstones and the magnificent Aukana Buddha. Join pilgrims at the sacred bodhi tree.
Day 4 Polonnaruwa
Gal Vihara's graceful granite Buddhas are a highlight of this ancient city. Complete the visit at the Dambulla cave temples, filled with Buddha images and gorgeous frescoes.
Day 5 Kandy/ Nuwara Eliya
Kandy is the Hill Country capital and home to the last kings of Sri Lanka. See the vast spreading fig in the Royal Botanical Gardens and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Attend a dance performance and visit a tea plantation and factory en route to the old hill station, Nuwara Eliya.
Days 6-7 Elephant Orphanage/ Colombo
See these great creatures indulge in their daily river bath. Back in Colombo there is time for more shopping or sightseeing.
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Sri Lanka is a beautiful island with lovely people. If you think you have had good curries, you haven't until you have been to Sri Lanka. Trip was very diverse with lots to see.
Michelle Guthrie
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