Splendours of Sri Lanka (Solo Travellers Tour)
Overview
Itinerary
Arrive in Colombo, and check into the Anantaya Resort & Spa (Chilaw) for 1 night. Welcome dinner with your group.
Drive to Anuradhapura via Wilpattu National Park. Afternoon wildlife safari in search of leopards and sloth bears. Stay 2 nights at the Lake Forest Resort.
Morning safari in Wilpattu National Park. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure.
Drive to the ancient city of Anuradhapura. For 1,400 years, this city was the capital of Sri Lanka and contains fabulous Buddhist shrines and relics. Travel to Habarana. Stay 3 nights at the Cinnamon Lodge.
Transfer to Sigiriya and visit the UNESCO-listed rock fortress. Learn about Sri Lankan cuisine at a cooking demonstration, sampling the local flavours, before an afternoon at leisure.
Visit the 11th-century medieval capital of Polonnaruwa. Afternoon safari to view a variety of wildlife, including elephants.
Morning visit to Dambulla, home to Asia's most impressive cave temples. Continue to the beautiful hill station of Kandy and stay 2 nights at the Cinnamon Citadel (or similar).
Morning visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens. In the evening, watch a traditional Kandyan dance performance and visit the Temple of the Tooth for the evening puja ceremony.
Take the train to Nanu Oya, passing through lush rural scenery, and arrive in the city of Nuwara Eliya, set in the hills 1,880 metres above sea level. Here you learn about tea cultivation at a plantation. Stay at The Grand Hotel (or similar) for 2 nights.
Early morning visit to Horton Plains, situated on Sri Lanka's highest plateau (this excursion involves a 2.5-hour walk). Horton Plains is inhabited by large populations of monkeys and sambar deer. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Drive to Wadduwa. Stay 2 nights at the Blue Water Hotel and Spa, a luxury hotel with breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean.
Day at leisure. Attend a farewell dinner.
Transfer to Colombo airport, where your tour ends.
Trip Inclusions
- Safari in national parks in search of wild elephants and leopards
- Learn about Sri Lanka cuisine at a cooking demonstration
- View scenic tea country by train
- Witness a traditional Kandyan cultural performance
- Small group size - average 10 people (max 18)
- 4 & 5 star accommodation
- Twin / double rooms for single use
- Porterage at hotels
- Welcome & farewell group dinners
- Guided sightseeing & entrance fees included
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- Train journey: Seats are subject to availability and are obtained close to the travel date. An alternative journey may be required.
Operator
Cox & Kings groups rarely exceed 18 guests, and ninety percent of journeys have at least one guaranteed departure date, letting you plan with peace of mind.
Cox & Kings tours feature deep, authentic local experiences that reveal hidden truths and cultural secrets about each destination.
Cox & Kings partners with charming hotels that are comfortable and capture the essence of their surroundings, whether it’s a historic, characterful building, or an ideally placed location.
All Cox & Kings tours are guided and supported by experienced locals, who use their knowledge and on-the-ground relationships to improve and deepen the travel experience.
Dates & Pricing
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