Sri Lanka Highlights & Wildlife

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Sri Lanka Highlights & Wildlife 10 days | Starts/Ends: Colombo

PRIVATE WILDLIFE TOUR: Go in - 30 Apr) or visit Galle with its impressive Udawalawe, Kandy, Yala, Bandula and search of Sri Lanka's wonderful fortress (01 May - 31 Oct) Colombo • • wildlife on game drives in Yala, Colombo – Enjoy a guided tour of the 3 Jeep safari/game drives in Udawalawe city including the Old Fort area and NP, Yala NP and Bandula NP Udawalawe and Bandula national impressive Gangaramaya Temple • Scenic train journey from Kandy to parks. Go whale watching in • Polonnaruwa - Explore the remarkable Nuwara Eliya, canoe and Tuk Tuk trips Mirissa and explore the Tear Drop ruins of the ancient capital city of Ceylon • Escorted by a professional chauffeur Isle's famous cultural triangle. • Sigiriya - Climb to the top of the iconic 5th guide Elusive leopards, herds of Asian century Lion Rock fortress and see the • Whale and dolphin watching boat cruise elephants and Sri Lankan sloth Heavenly Maidens in Mirissa (01 Nov-30 April, approx $35pp • Dambulla - Discover over 150 images to pay locally). Visit to the Dutch Fort at bears. Verdant tea plantations, of Buddha in the incredible complex of Galle (01 May-31 Oct) ancient Polonnaruwa and iconic caves at Dambulla Rock Temple • Airport arrival and departure transfer on Sigiriya Rock. Kandy's Temple of • Matale - Learn all about Sri Lanka's herbs days 1 and 10 the Tooth and Dambulla's Rock and spices at the spice gardens in Matale • All relevant transfers and transportation in Temple. All this and more in just 10 • Kandy - Take in the highlights of Kandy private air-conditioned tourism vehicles days. including the famous Temple of the Tooth, enjoy a tuk tuk ride, tour the What's Not Included Giragama Tea Factory and watch a • Entrance Fees: USD$160-$190pp, paid in HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS cultural performance local currency • Nuwara Eliya - Spend a night in this • International flights and visas Trip Highlights highland community, referred to as 'Little • Tipping - An entirely personal gesture • Udawalawe National Park - Go in search England', surrounded by Central Sri Lanka's picturesque tea country hills of wildlife on a game drive in Udawalawe, COVID SAFE GUIDE home to the nation's largest herd of Asian • Take a scenic train ride from Kandy to Elephants Nuwara Eliya, passing waterfalls and lush ITINERARY • Yala National Park - Safari in search tea plantations en route of Asian Elephants, Sri Lankan krait, Day 1 : Colombo crocodiles and elusive leopards What's Included Upon arrival at Colombo airport you will be • Bundala National Park - Spot colourful • Breakfast daily met and transferred to your Colombo hotel. birds and Asian elephants in this • 9 nights 4-5 star hotels and heritage Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Relax picturesque coastal National Park properties at the hotel and enjoy a swim in the pool or • Mirissa/Galle - Go whale and dolphin • Guided sightseeing - Dambulla, watching off the coast of Mirissa (01 Nov Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya,

Sri Lanka Highlights & Wildlife - 10 days updated on 23-09-2021 04:52:47 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 1 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311 Sri Lanka Highlights & Wildlife

Sri Lanka Highlights & Wildlife independently explore Sri Lanka's charming see the famous paintings of the Heavenly Day 6 : Udawalawe NP jeep capital. Overnight - Colombo Maidens, in a sheltered pocket of the rock. safari Day 2 : Dambulla & Next stop today is a spice garden in Matale Polonnaruwa where you will learn about the different herbs and spices Sri Lanka is famous for. Then travel on to Kandy, where you will spend the next two nights. Overnight - Kandy (B) Day 4 : Kandy & Tuk Tuks This morning embark on a sightseeing tour of Kandy - the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings. First stop is the famous Temple of the Tooth Nuwara Eliya - Udawalawe National Park. Relic. Legend has it that one of Buddha's teeth Today head south to Embilipitiya, your was taken from him as he lay on his funeral base for exploring Udawalawe National Park. Colombo - Dambulla - Polonnaruwa - pyre. It was then smuggled into Sri Lanka in Udawalawe is probably one of the best places Dambulla. Drive inland from Colombo to 313AD. It now attracts daily pilgrims who come to spot the famous Sri Lankan elephant, the Dambulla this morning, stopping en route at bearing lotus flowers and frangipani. After biggest of all the Asian elephants in the a fruit and vegetable market in Naramwela exploring the temple, enjoy a scenic drive wild. It is thought that there are around 400 Town. Explore the incredible complex of around Kandy Lake before visiting a local elephants here. The park is also home to the caves at Dambulla Rock Temple. Dating back bazaar and a gem museum. Then take Tuk elusive leopard, the Sri Lankan sloth bear, the to the 1st Century BC, the five caves contain Tuk ride up into the surrounding hills to take cheeky langur monkey and varies types of over 150 images of Buddha. in views of the city. In the afternoon visit the deer. Go in search of wildlife on an afternoon Geragama Tea Factory, which manufactures game drive. Overnight - Udawalawe National Next stop today is Polonnaruwa, an ancient 'Low Grown' and 'Long Leaf' tea. End the day Park (B) 11th century city which was once the capital of watching a cultural performance of traditional Sri Lanka. Roam around the incredible ruins, Sri Lankan music and dance this evening. Day 7 : Yala NP - Elephant including the famous Royal Palace and the Overnight - Kandy (B) spotting Gal Vihara. After exploring this ancient site, return to Dambulla for an evening at leisure. Day 5 : Nuwara Eliya & tea Overnight - Dambulla (B) plantations Kandy - Nuwara Eliya. Spend the morning at Day 3 : Sigiriya & Spice leisure in Kandy before transferring to the Garden railway station for a scenic train ride. Passing mile upon mile of verdant tea plantations that hug the winding mountain passes, see tea pickers, waterfalls and suspension bridges on your journey up to Nuwara Eliya - Sri Udawalawe National Park - Yala National Park. Lanka’s most popular hill resort. Nuwara Eliya This morning travel to Yala - the second is also the heart of Sri Lanka’s tea country largest national park in Sri Lanka. In the producing a significant share of the world’s afternoon go in search of wildlife on a jeep best tea. Upon arrival enjoy a sightseeing tour safari of the park. The park also has one of of Nuwara Eliya - locally as 'Little England'. the highest concentrations of Asian elephants Overnight - Nuwara Eliya (B) Dambulla - Sigiriya - Kandy. This morning visit in the world - and about 350 live here. Also Sigiriya, where you can climb to the top of the present are sloth bears, golden palm civets, famous ‘Lion Rock’ fortress. Built over 1500 Sri Lankan krait, crocodiles and some of the years ago, this iconic citadel can be viewed biggest numbers of leopards. The coastline from miles around, standing 200 meters high around the park is visited by leatherback in the middle of verdant jungle. As you climb and loggerhead sea turtles. Overnight - Yala the spiral staircase to take in the incredible National Park (B) views from the top of the fortress, stop to

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Day 8 : Bundala National Park extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century.

This afternoon travel back to Colombo for a guided tour of the city. Explore the Fort area in the north of the city, famous for its government buildings and interesting shops. Take a stroll OZO Kandy Hotel along Galle Face Green and watching locals play cricket before heading over to stunning The stylish OZO Kandy prides itself on Gangarama Temple. Then enjoy your final its smart facilities and stunning mountain night at leisure in the capital. Overnight - surrounds. Its highlight being the rooftop Yala National Park - Bundala National Park Colombo (B) pool and BOMMU Bar where you can soak - Mirissa. This morning drive from Yala to up panoramic views over Kandy whilst coastal Bundala National Park. This incredible Day 10 : Colombo enjoying a cocktail or two. The hotel’s labyrinth of waterways, dunes and lagoons all-day dining restaurant serves a tasty is the home to over 200 species of brightly array of Asian and international cuisine coloured birds, including the magnificent using only fresh and handpicked produce. greater flamingo. Bundala also has herds of Other amenities include a fitness centre Asian elephants. Enjoy a jeep safari in Bundala and complimentary WiFi, with guestrooms before transferring to the coastal town of boasting signature soft beds and rain Mirissa for the night. Overnight - Mirissa (B) showers. Day 9 : Colombo city tour

Your Sri Lankan holiday concludes today with an departure transfer to the airport. (B)

HOTELS

Highlighted below are some of the hotels Jetwing St Andrew's which we frequently use on this tour, though Jetwing St. Andrew's is a unique colonial we reserve the right to substitute these retreat set in a former country house and hotels to ones of a similar standard. surrounded by landscaped gardens. All the Mirissa - Colombo. Very early morning (if Please refer to your Tour Voucher for your spacious rooms are classically furnished with travelling between 01 Nov - 30 April) transfer confirmed arrival hotel and further arrival elegant wood and offer free WiFi and flat- to the boat pier for a whale and dolphin information. screen TVs. The grounds of the hotel give a watching boat cruise (cost approx $35pp paid great feel of colonial splendour and guests locally, and weather dependent). During this Jetwing Lake can wake up to a typical English breakfast time of year fin whales, bryde's whales, sperm The Jetwing Lake hotel is a brand new and enjoy a stiff brandy at the bar later in whales, blue whales - the largest creatures property with spacious and comfortable the day. Fine dining is offered at the Old on earth, whale sharks, orcas and dolphins rooms that enjoy a contemporary design Course Restaurant and the hotel also boasts are very often seen just a few kilometres off blended with splashes of Eastern influenced an antique snooker table, which is the oldest Sri Lanka's southern coast. The round trip decor. The ensuite facilities are magnificent in Sri Lanka. may last anywhere between 2-6 hours with an and in keeping with the luxurious feel of the average of 4 hours depending on how far out property as a whole. Each room also comes at sea the mammals are located. with a balcony, from which guests can get some fresh air and enjoy the spectacular If travelling between 01 May - 31 Oct the views. Within the complex there is a pool, morning is spent in Galle, visiting UNESCO spa and fitness centre, where guests can World Heritage Listed Galle fortress. This while away their free time. There is also a impressive fortress was first constructed by restaurant, which serves sumptuous meals. Grand Udawalawe Safari the Portuguese in 1588, then expanded and Resort

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Situated on 7 acres of land, the Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort is the only hotel of its class in the area. Rooms are spacious with beautiful hard wood flooring and artwork depicting the wildlife of Udawalawe. Food here is delicious and plentiful with an extensive breakfast menu. The outdoor pool is a great place to relax by and enjoy OZO Colombo a refreshing splash in after a good day on OZO Colombo is a modern and stylish hotel, safari. Well located just a few minutes drive with sweeping Indian Ocean views from its from Udawalawe National Park. rooftop infinity pool and many of its rooms. There's free WIFI access throughout the hotel and the guestrooms are bright and airy with all modern amenities. To top it off, there's also a fantastic fitness center and a restaurant serving delicious, authentic Sri Lankan cusine. OZO is centrally located on Marine Drive, near Galle Road and just a 10 Jetwing Yala minute drive from the city centre. Right next to Yala National Park, Jetwing Yala offers superb accommodation in a spectacular location. Guest rooms are beautifully decorated and all come with private balconies and contemporary en suites. The hotel also benefits from a stunning out door pool, a desirable beachside location and a number of PRICES / DATES INFO excellent restaurants. Choose from elegant dining at the Dining Room or tapas at the The 'Twin Share' price is per person Lounge. Perfectly located on the outskirts of when there are 2 persons sharing a Yala National Park. room. The 'Solo Room' price is applicable when a single room is required. Prices are based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults.

PRICES / DATES 2021

Mandara Resort Date Twin Share Single 26 Feb NZD 0 NZD 0 Overlooking the famous Red Cliff Mountains, 30 Sep NZD 0 NZD 0 Mandara Resort is one of Sri Lanka's newest boutique hotels. Guest rooms are spacious and well presented with beautiful wooden flooring and idyllic seaside views. Guests can take advantage of a stunning out door pool, full gym facilities and an on site ayurveda spa. Meals are served at the main restaurant, which dishes up a fantastic array of local and international cuisine. The resort is well located on the beach front of Mirissa and Weligama.