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Sri Lanka Splendour Tour
Number of Nights: 7. Sri Lanka is the tropical teardrop island at
the foot of India – full of contrasts where the locals have a genuine
charm and hospitality and where English is widely spoken. Not only does
Sri Lanka boast miles of beautiful golden sand palm fringed beaches to relax
on, but also a magical combination of history, culture and a delightful
array of scenery. All in one country you may experience breathtaking sightseeing
while on tour, with mystic ancient cities, Buddhist temples, thick jungles,
cool hill stations and tea plantations, teams of working elephants and those
beautiful Indian Ocean beaches.
Day 1 Mon London / Colombo
Depart from Heathrow on Sri Lankan Airlines flight arriving the next day.
Day 2 Tue Mount Lavinia
On arrival transfer to the superior medium class Mount Lavinia for an
overnight stay at this lovely colonial beachfront hotel.
Day 3 Wed Mt.Lavinia / Kitulgala / Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, leave for the south via Kitulgala where the film ‘Bridge
over the River Kwai’ was filmed and you will have the chance to see
the St Clair’s and Devon Waterfalls en route. Lunch in Kitulgala
then the route takes you up into the scenic hills of Nuwara Eliya for
overnight. Approx. 110 miles.
Day 4 Thu Nuwara Eliya / Kandy
After breakfast drive to Kandy. Enjoy the spectacular scenery including
green tea plantations as well as visiting a tea estate en route to Kandy
for lunch. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Kandy including the Temple of the
Tooth, Market Square and Upper Lake Drive. This evening enjoy a cultural
show. Approx. 72 miles.
Day 5 Fri Kandy / Beach
Drive to the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens where you will see tropical
plants from all over the world. Continue to Pinnawela elephant orphanage
where you can see baby elephants being bathed or fed. Lunch en route and
thereafter continue to the Blue Oceanic hotel or Browns Beach hotel. Approx.
115 miles.
Day 6 Sat to Day 8 Mon Sri Lanka Beach
Time to relax and enjoy the welcoming Sri Lankan hospitality that awaits
you.
Day 9 Tue Colombo / London
Departure on Sri Lankan Airlines flight arriving Heathrow later the same
day or extend the stay at the beach. Alternatively, on day 8 Monday travel
on to the Maldives.
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