Sri Lanka: Wonders & Wildlife – Premium Adventure

Highlights

• Climb the ancient rock fortress at Sigiriya for breathtaking views
• Explore Gal Oya with a chief from the indigenous Veddha community
• Take a boat safari on Senanayake Samudraya, the largest lake in Sri Lanka
• Enjoy a unique glamping experience in an indigenous village
• Hike through Ella Forest, stopping at the Nine Arches Bridge
• Seek out elephants and leopards in Yala National Park

Included in Price

• All breakfasts, five lunches and six dinners are included. We suggest allowing about 4,000-6,000 rupees (US$13-US$20) per lunch or dinner when not included in the itinerary. You can eat out very cheaply in Sri Lanka, but if you mainly eat at the more expensive restaurants, you will spend more than the suggested amount. Your leader will provide recommendations for where to eat locally; however, some locations may have limited local restaurant options, in which case meals will be at the hotel. Sri Lankan cuisine is a fascinating reflection of the island’s heritage; there is a unique fusion of fresh local produce with spices brought here by Malays, Arabs, Indians, as well as the Dutch, Portuguese and English. Despite (or perhaps because of) these influences, Sri Lankan cuisine is often referred to as simply rice and curry. This is the staple dish in most restaurants and is usually a serving of rice accompanied by assorted meat and vegetable curries as well as various pickles, sambols (condiments), and a handful of tiny poppadum – all using the contrasting flavours of coconut, chilli, curry leaves, cinnamon and garlic. Vegetarians are well catered for but please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests. Please note, the availability of certain products is minimal or non-existent in Sri Lanka. For example, wheat- or dairy-free options outside of hotels are limited. Please be prepared for this – you may need to bring these from home. Spicier food can be avoided easily and lots of the hotels will serve Western options alongside traditional food. Mineral water is provided by our local operator in large containers throughout the trip so please bring a bottle with you to refill. Please note, restaurant service can be quite slow.
• All breakfasts, five lunches & six dinners
• All accommodation
• Tips for local staff
• All transport
• Entrance fees to all monuments and activities
• Boat safari in Gal Oya
• Two Game drives in Yala
• All activities (except where "optional" is stated)
• Tour leader, chosen for their expertise and great customer feedback
• Free arrival and departure transfers for everyone

NOT included in price

• Travel insurance
• Single accommodation (available on request)
• Tips for your tour leader
• Visas or vaccinations

Travel Package

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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