Wendy Wu Christmas in Sri Lanka

Tea Plantation Experience
Spend Christmas morning at a beautiful tea plantation

High Tea at the Grand Hotel
On Christmas afternoon, visit the iconic Grand Hotel to enjoy High Tea in their beautiful gardens

Elephant Transit Home
Visit Udawalawe’s elephant care centre

Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Explore the UNESCO-listed historic ruins atop this 600ft rock

Days 1-2: Arrive in Colombo
Fly to Colombo, where you’ll be met by a representative for your transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure
(Dinner)

Day 3: Sigiriya
After breakfast, travel to Dambulla, and check into your hotel for the next three nights. After a short time to relax, head to the Sigiriya rock fortress this afternoon.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4: Polonnaruwa
Visit Hiriwaduna for a local village experience, with the chance to take a ride on the lake and visit a local home. Then, continue to Polonnaruwa.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5: Anuradhapura
Travel to another of Sri Lanka’s ancient cities, with plenty of time to explore on foot. Visit the Buddhist shrines, beautiful palaces and the parks.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 6: Dambulla
Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple this morning. Depart towards Kandy, stopping along the way at the spice garden in Matale. Also, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and enjoy a cultural dance show.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 7: Kandy
After breakfast, take a boat ride on Kandy Lake before having an afternoon at leisure. In the evening, join a walk in Udawattekele rainforest.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 8: Christmas Eve in Nuwara Eliya
Today after breakfast you will be taken to Nuwara Eliya by train. When you get there, you will be collected from the station and taken to the hotel in Nuwara Eliya, to check in relax for the rest of your day enjoying the hotel facilities before your Christmas Eve dinner
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 9: Christmas in Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast you will be taken for a tea plantation experience dressed in sarees. Return to the hotel for the Christmas celebrations including a Christmas Lunch. Later in the afternoon, enjoy High Tea in the gardens of the Grand Hotel.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 10: Udawalawe
After breakfast proceed to Yala, where on your way you will visit Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home. Then learn about curd making, with the chance to try milking a buffalo and tasting curd sweetened with treacle.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 11: Yala National Park
Early morning, and later this afternoon, you will be taken for a jeep safari at Yala National park, where you will embark on an adventure safari through the park.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 12: Hikkaduwa
Today you travel to Hikkaduwa where you’ll spend the rest of the day at leisure.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 13: Galle Fort
After breakfast you will be visiting Galle Fort. During the tour of Galle, you will have the opportunity to visit Galle Fort, Old Dutch Church and walk along the Rampart.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 14: Kosgoda Turtle Sanctuary
Travel towards the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery today, stop on route at a cinnamon plantation. Learn about the uses of the cinnamon. Continue to the hatchery see the eggs hatching or the turtles being returned to the sea.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 15: Travel to Colombo
After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, travel to Colombo. You have the day to relax or explore this city on foot, before joining the celebrations at a New Year’s eve dinner at the hotel.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 16: Colombo at leisure
Spend New Year’s Day at leisure to explore Colombo
(Breakfast)

Day 17: Depart Colombo
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
(Breakfast)

• International flights and current taxes
• 14nts in 3+/4* accommodation
• Selected meals: 15 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners
• Touring with guides
• Entrance fees
• Domestic transport
• Visa fees for UK & EU passport holders

Kosgada Turtle Hatchery
Tour the conservation project at Kosgada and meet the people working to protect the country’s native sea turtle species

Yala National Park
Enjoy two opportunities to spot wildlife, with a morning and afternoon safari.

Unforgettable train journey
Travel through pine forests and tea plantations, and over the iconic Nine Arch bridge on one of the world’s most scenic train routes.

Classic
See the classic sights in the company of expert guides so you can really understand the history and culture of the destination. On Wendy Wu classic tours everything is taken care of, leaving you to sit back and enjoy the experience to the full. The tours are fully inclusive with all meals and a comprehensive touring programme.

This tour has a maximum group size of 28 people per group

This tour has a physical rating of 2. A reasonable level of fitness is required, as you’ll be spending time on your feet and doing a bit of walking to cover short distances during your daily sightseeing. There will also be some climbing of steps and climbing on and off of coaches and boats.

Important Information: Prices are available on request and will include all mandatory charges, taxes, and fees applicable to your booking. Some destinations may have local taxes or resort fees payable on arrival; these will be clearly confirmed in your personalised quote.