Wendy Wu Highlights of Sri Lanka

– Climb the spectacular rock fortress of Sigiriya
– Explore the ruins of medieval Polonnaruwa
– Visit Kandy’s sacred temple
– Safari with elephants in the national park
– Wander the historic city of Colombo

Days 1-2: Fly to Colombo
Fly overnight to Colombo. On arrival, you will be met by your expert tour guide and transferred to your hotel in the coastal town of Negombo, a short drive from Colombo. The rest of the day is yours to explore.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 3: Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress
Journey to Sigiriya and explore the magnificent Lion Rock Fortress, built by King Kasyapa. Later visit the world-renowned Heavenly Maiden frescoes.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4: Polonnaruwa
Travel to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Polonnaruwa, which was the former capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th to 13th Centuries and home to well-preserved stupas, frescoes and statues. We also visit the rock temples at Gal Vihara before returning to Sigiriya.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5: Anuradhapura
Travel to the World Heritage city of Anuradhapura, one of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated ancient cities. Whilst here, visit the Sri Mada Bodhi Bo tree, over 2000 years old; the Brazen Palace; the Ruwanweliseya Dagoba and the Samadhi Buddha statue. Visit the Isurumuniya rock temple to visit its rock carvings dating back to the 3rd century BC.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 6: Spice Gardens & Kandy
Travel to the Buddhist city of Kandy visiting the Dambulla Rock Temple, which dates back to the 1st Century BC. Visit a spice garden and witness a cookery demonstration in Matale. Continue to Kandy.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 7: Explore Kandy
Visit the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens before continuing to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in the world. We also explore the remains of the Royal Palace which is now the National Museum. Later, witness a cultural dance show with dinner in the evening.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 8: Nuwara Eliya
Travel to Nuwara Eliya through picturesque countryside. On arrival, check into your hotel and relax for the remainder of the day.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 9: Yala National Park
This morning, visit a tea plantation and factory to learn about tea manufacturing. Later in the afternoon, explore the town centre, seeing the Hill Club Hotel, Gregory Lake and the Temple of Seetha Amman Kovil.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 10: Explore Yala National Park
Travel to Yala National Park, visiting the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home, a centre for orphaned elephants.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 11: Explore Yala
Enjoy both a morning and evening jeep safari in the national park.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 12: Ahungalla
Head to Ahungalla. On the way, stop at the Hummanaya Blow Hole, Mulkirigala Rock Temple and Dikwella Wewurukannala Temple. After lunch, observe the local fishermen before continuing to Ahungalla.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 13: Discover Galle
Drive to Galle. On arrival, take a tour of the city, visiting the Dutch Fort, one of the best preserved 17th Century colonial fortifications in the world. Return to Ahungalla in the evening.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 14: Explore Colombo
Travel to Colombo. On the way, stop at Kosgoda Turtle hatchery, home to the country’s sea turtle conservation project.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 15: Explore Colombo
Embark on a tour of Colombo in the morning. Explore the Fort District, seeing the Pettah Market and the Dutch Church of Wolvendhall. Another stop today is at the Kelaniya Buddhist Temple.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 16: Fly home
Fly to the UK, arriving home later the same day.
(Breakfast)

Your accommodation has been selected for convenience of location, comfort or character, and can range from a business hotel in one city to a family-run guesthouse in a smaller town or a heritage-type hotel. In remote areas, accommodation may be of a lower standard and may not have western amenities.

Tea Plantation Tour
In the cooler climes of Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands, tour a tea factory and plantation to learn all about the cultivation and production of the refreshing tea grown in the area.

Kosgada Turtle Hatchery
Tour the wonderful conservation project at Kosgada, where a specialist turtle hatchery works tirelessly to protect Sri Lanka’s native sea turtle species, and meet its residents.

Kandy dance performance
In the island’s cultural capital, Kandy, enjoy a fun and fascinating cultural performance of traditional Sri Lankan music and dance.

– Return international flights
– All Accommodation
– All meals: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners
– All transportation & transfers
– All sightseeing & entrance fees
– English speaking National Escort & local guides
– Visa fees for UK & EU passport holders

Classic

These tours are designed for those who wish to see the iconic sites and magnificent treasures of Sri Lanka on an excellent value group tour whilst travelling with like-minded people. The tours are on a fully-inclusive basis so you’ll travel with the assurance that all your arrangements are taken care of. You will be accompanied by our dedicated and professional National Escort or local guides, whose unparalleled knowledge will turn your holiday into an unforgettable experience.

Most Wendy Wu groups consist of 10 travellers or more and will be accompanied by a National Escort. There will usually be no more than 29 travellers in each group although you may encounter other Wendy Wu tour groups while you are travelling.

This Wendy Wu group tour has a physical rating of 2. This means it requires walking, some steps and extended time on your feet