Summary
Marvel at magnificent temples, see the World Heritage Rock Fortress at Sigiriya, search for elephants and other wild animals at Yala National Park, discover the fascinating caves at Dambulla and explore the ruined cities of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura. Spend Christmas Day in Sri Lanka's gorgeous tea country, Nuwara Eliya, where you'll take part in an exclusive tea plantation experience wearing a traditional, handmade silk saree dress which you'll get to take home as a memento. After a delicious Christmas lunch, you'll head to the colonial era Grand Hotel for High Tea in their beautiful gardens - the perfect way to spend Christmas Day.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1-2
- Arrive Colombo
- Day 3
- Sigiriya
- Day 4
- Polonnaruwa
- Day 5
- Anuradhapura
- Day 6
- Dambulla
- Day 7
- Kandy
- Day 8
- Christmas Eve-Nuwara Eliya
- Day 9
- Christmas Day-Nuwara Eliya
- Day 10
- Udawalawe
- Day 11
- Yala National Park
- Day 12
- Hikkaduwa
- Day 13
- Galle Fort
- Day 14
- Kosgoda Turtle Sanctuary
- Day 15
- Travel To Colombo
- Day 16
- Colombo At Leisure
- Day 17
- Depart Colombo
Travel Cities (9): Anuradhapura, Colombo, Dambulla Cave Temple, Galle, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Yala National Park