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On this tour, you’ll be introduced to the ‘Land of Serendipity,’ where you’ll discover mountaintop fortresses, ancient capitals nestled within dense forests, and national parks where elephants freely roam. Beginning and ending in Colombo, the island’s capital, you’ll explore Buddhist temples and lush botanical gardens, with stops to savor some of the world’s finest teas. A safari drive through Yala National Park is another highlight, offering a fantastic chance to spot leopards, buffalo, elephants, and crocodiles in their natural habitat.
Day 1: To Sri Lanka
Titan’s door-to-door service will collect you from home and bring you to the airport for your overnight flight to Colombo.
Day 2: Colombo
On arrival in Colombo, transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Dinner | Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo****1/2
Day 3: Colombo
In the morning, take a tour of Colombo. See the Pettah bazaar district and visit the fort built by the Portuguese. Continue to Habarana, where you’ll stay for the next three nights.
Breakfast and dinner | Cinnamon Lodge****1/2
Day 4: Anuradhapura & Hiriwadunna
Travel to Anuradhapura, where you’ll see ancient Buddhist shrines, dagobas and pokunas. You’ll also visit the sacred Sri Maha Bodi tree. Later, visit Hiriwadunna, for an introduction to local culture.
Breakfast and dinner | Cinnamon Lodge****1/2
Day 5: Sigiriya
This morning, visit spectacular Sigiriya, a 182m-high rock crowned with a fortress. In the afternoon, either enjoy some free time and relax or join an optional excursion to Polonnaruwa. Here you’ll see the remains of the King’s Palace including shrines, temples and the Gal Vihara.
Breakfast and dinner | Cinnamon Lodge****1/2
Day 6: Dambulla & Kandy
Today, take a tour of the Golden Temple at Dambulla, which has long been a sacred pilgrimage sight for Buddhists. Take some time to explore before you continue towards Kandy, stopping at a spice garden on route.
Breakfast and dinner | Cinnamon Citadel Hotel****
Day 7: Royal Botanical Gardens & Temple of the Tooth
Tour the Royal Botanical Gardens this morning, admiring the flora and fauna. Enjoy soe free time to relax before watching Kandyan dancers perform the national dance of Sri Lanka. Continue to the royal palace complex for a visit to the Temple of the Tooth.
Breakfast and dinner | Cinnamon Citadel Hotel****
Day 8: Nuwara Eliya
Travel south to Nuwara Eliya, home of Ceylon tea. Tour a plantation, seeing the entire manufacturing process before enjoying high tea at the hotel.
Breakfast and dinner | The Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya***1/2
Day 9: Elephant Transit Home
Continue to Udawalawe, where you’ll visit the Elephant Transit Home. Here, orphaned or injured elephants are re-habilitated until they’re ready to be released into the wild. Then, head to Yala, one of the country’s most famous national parks.
Breakfast and dinner | Cinnamon Wild Yala****
Day 10: Yala National Park
An early start this morning as you embark on a safari in Sri Lanka’s best-known national park. Search for the elusive leopards, also keeping an eye out for elephants, buffalo, monkeys and deer. Then, enjoy a relaxing afternoon or jouin an optional evening bird trail.
Breakfast and dinner | Cinnamon Wild Yala****
Day 11: Galle & Beruwala
Head along the south coast of the island to Galle. The best example of a European fortified city in southern Asia, you’ll get t see its sights before travelling north to Beruwala.
Breakfast and dinner | Cinnamon Bey Hotel, Beruwala****
Day 12: Return home
Transfer to Colombo for your flight back to the UK. On arrival, titan’s door to door service will be waiting to drop you off at your home.
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