Cox and Kings Splendours of Sri Lanka Solo Tour

• 4- & 5-star accommodation
• Twin/double rooms for single use
• Flexible – extensions, room & flight upgrades available
• Direct international flights
• Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
• 12 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 10 dinners
• Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
• Experienced local tour manager
• Wildlife safaris & national park entrance fees

• 3 safaris in Wilpattu in search of wild elephants and leopards
• Sri Lankan cookery lesson
• 2-night luxury beach stay

Day 1: Fly to Colombo
Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) to Colombo
(No meals)

Day 2: Chilaw
On arrival, transfer to your hotel in Chilaw before enjoying a welcome dinner with your group.
(Dinner)

Day 3: Anuradhapura
Drive to the region of Anuradhapura. En route, visit Wilpattu National Park for an afternoon wildlife safari.
(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 4: Wilpattu National Park • Anuradhapura
Morning safari in Wilpattu National Park before an afternoon at leisure.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5: Anuradhapura • Habarana
Drive to the ancient city of Anuradhapura, home to fabulous Buddhist shrines and relics. Then, travel to Habarana.
(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 6: Habarana • Sigiriya
Transfer to Sigiriya and visit the famous rock fortress. Learn about Sri Lankan cuisine during a cooking demonstration before having an afternoon at leisure.
(Breakfast)

Day 7: Sigiriya • Polonnaruwa
Visit the medieval capital of Polonnaruwa. Take an afternoon safari in Minneriya National Park.
(Breakfast)

Day 8: Dambulla • Kandy
Morning visit to Dambulla, home to Asia’s most impressive and well-preserved cave temples. Continue to the hill station of Kandy
(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 9: Kandy
In the morning, visit the Royal Botanical Gardens. In the evening, enjoy a traditional dance performance and visit the Temple of the Tooth for the evening puja ceremony.
(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 10: Nuwara Eliya
Take a train journey to Nanu Oya in the Nuwara Eliya area.
(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 11: Horton Plains
Early morning visit to Horton Plains National Park, situated on Sri Lanka’s highest plateau (this excursion involves a 2.5-hour walk*). The rest of the day is at leisure.
(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 12: Wadduwa
Drive to Wadduwa, a beach town on the west coast and check into your luxury resort.
(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 13: Wadduwa
Day at leisure to relax on the beach. Farewell dinner with the group.
(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 14: Fly to London
Transfer to Colombo and fly to London with Sri Lankan Airlines.
(Breakfast)

Cinnamon Citadel, Kandy
Overlooking the Mahaweli river on the northern outskirts of the hill country capital of Kandy, Cinnamon Citadel is a 4-star hotel, offering tranquillity away from the city. It is just 30 minutes from one of the most sacred Buddhist places of worship, the Temple of the Tooth, as well as the beautiful Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and Kandy Lake.

Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana
Cinnamon Lodge Habarana is set in a 10 hectare woodland on the fringe of a tranquil, ancient irrigation lake. The architecture of the lodge is based on Ritigala, the pre-Christian-era forest monastery near Habarana.

Anantaya Resort & Spa, Chilaw
Tucked away between a sandy beach and a mangrove fringed lagoon, the Anantaya Resort & Spa is located in the charming resort of Chilaw and a mere 20 minute drive from Colombo. It lies in close proximity to some of Sri Lanka’s most enduring sights such as Wilpattu National Park and Negombo town. Spacious, luxurious rooms are set against the backdrop of the Indian Ocean whilst sun loungers are dotted beneath the palm trees or by the outdoor pool.

Blue Water Hotel, Wadduwa
The Blue Water Resort is located on a sublime stretch of the Wadduwa coastline and has 100 rooms with all modern facilities. The hotel offers a spectacular view of the sea and stands amid a cool cluster of coconut palms that line the water. There are four restaurants including all day dining, a fully equipped gymnasium and spa, tennis and squash courts and a large swimming pool.