Buddha and Beach (Small Group Tours)

Highlights

• Beruwala/Bentota - Enjoy four days of R&R on the idyllic palm fringed beaches of Sri Lanka's West Coast
• Colombo – Enjoy a guided tour of the city including the Old Fort area and impressive Gangaramaya Temple
• Polonnaruwa - Explore the remarkable ruins of the ancient capital city of Ceylon
• Sigiriya - Climb to the top of the iconic 5th century Lion Rock fortress and see the Heavenly Maidens
• Dambulla - Discover over 150 images of Buddha in the incredible complex of caves at Dambulla Rock Temple
• Kayanwala Village - Canoe to the village and help cook a delicious traditional lunch with a Sri Lankan family
• Matale - Learn all about Sri Lanka's herbs and spices at the spice gardens in Matale
• Kandy - Take in the highlights of Kandy including the famous Temple of the Tooth, enjoy a tuk tuk ride and watch a cultural performance
• Nuwara Eliya - Spend a night in this highland community, referred to as 'Little England', surrounded by Central Sri Lanka's picturesque tea country hills
• Ratnapura - Visit the heart of the nation's gem mining industry
• Take a scenic train ride from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, passing waterfalls and lush tea plantations en route
• Udawalawe National Park - Go in search of wildlife on a game drive in Udawalawe, home to the nation's largest herd of Asian Elephants
• Giragama Tea Factory - Take a tour of a working tea factory with a long history

Included in Price

• Breakfast daily and 1 lunch
• 11 nights 4-5 star hotels and heritage properties
• Guided sightseeing - Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya, Udawalawe NP and Colombo
• Scenic train journey from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, canoe and Tuk Tuk trips
• Jeep safari/game drive in Udawalawe National Park
  
• Escorted by an English speaking national guide for groups of 6 or more (professional chauffeur guide for groups of 5 or less)
• Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 12
  
• All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned tourism vehicles

NOT included in price

• International flights and visas
• Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$3-7 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
• Entrance Fees: USD$150-$170pp, paid in USD

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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