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The Best of Sri Lanka
12 Days Starting and ending in UK
Visiting: Colombo, Habarana, Anuradhapura, Hiriwadunna, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Kandy, Royal Botanical Gardens, Temple of the Tooth, Nuwara Eliya, Udawalawe, Yala National Park, Galle, Beruwala
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TTSLA
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
12 - 24
Age range:
16-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Titan with any specific dietary requirements
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Tour Overview
Discover the enchanting beauty of Sri Lanka on this immersive cultural tour. Experience the majestic Sigiriya Rock fortress, the serene Golden Temple at Dambulla, and the sacred Temple of the Tooth in Kandy. Marvel at the ancient Buddhist shrines in Anuradhapura and explore the vibrant city of Colombo. Enjoy a tea plantation tour in Nuwara Eliya and a high tea at the Colonial Hill Club. Witness the gentle giants at Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home and embark on a thrilling safari in Yala National Park. With VIP door-to-door travel service, this tour offers a perfect blend of history, nature, and wildlife.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Colombo
Accommodation Name: In Flight
Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your overnight flight to Colombo.
Day 2
Location: Colombo
Accommodation Name: Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo (4.5-star)
Meals Included: Dinner
On arrival we transfer to our hotel and the rest of the day is free.
Day 3
Location: Colombo, Habarana
Accommodation Name: Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana (4.5-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Colombo is Sri Lanka’s commercial centre, a curious mix of eastern tradition and western infiltration. Our morning tour includes a visit to the fort built by the Portuguese. From our coach, we’ll also view the buzzing Pettah bazaar district, where the streets are crammed with stalls and shops.
We continue our journey to Habarana, in the heart of the island, where we’ll stay for three nights.
Day 4
Location: Anuradhapura, Hiriwadunna
Accommodation Name: Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana (4.5-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We head to Anuradhapura, ruled by the Sinhalese Kings for over 1,000 years. Star attractions include ancient Buddhist shrines, dagobas (bell-shaped memorials) and pokunas (stone water tanks). We also visit the sacred 2,000-year-old Sri Maha Bodi tree.
Later we’ll visit Hiriwadunna, a typical Sri Lankan village, for an introduction to local culture and indigenous farming practices.
Day 5
Location: Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa
Accommodation Name: Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana (4.5-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Adventure awaits us this morning in Sigiriya, a 182m-high rock plateau on which a 5th-century ruler built a fortress and palace. The spectacular ‘lion rock’ fortress stands majestically over the green jungle. Carved in a niche in the rocks are frescoes of beautiful women.
This afternoon you’re free to relax or join an optional excursion to Polonnaruwa, built in the 12th century by King Parakramabahu. The remains of the King’s Palace include shrines, temples, dagobas and the Gal Vihara.
Day 6
Location: Dambulla, Kandy
Accommodation Name: Cinnamon Citadel Hotel, Kandy (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today’s tour takes in the serene Golden Temple at Dambulla, a home for Buddhist monks since 3 BC. Over the 22 centuries, the five natural caves that make up this sacred pilgrimage site have been decorated with brilliant murals and exceptional sculptures. Take your time to explore and marvel at the rock-hewn Buddha.
We then stop at a spice garden before reaching Kandy, last capital of the ancient kings, which nestles among low hills looped by the Mahaweli River.
Day 7
Location: Kandy, Royal Botanical Gardens, Temple of the Tooth
Accommodation Name: Cinnamon Citadel Hotel, Kandy (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning’s tour reveals the Royal Botanical Gardens, where you can admire stunning flora and fauna.
After a chance to relax, we’ll head out again to watch Kandyan dancers perform the enchanting national dance of Sri Lanka, a feast for your eyes and ears! We’ll continue our journey to the royal palace complex, for a visit to the sacred Temple of the Tooth. The temple houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha.
Day 8
Location: Nuwara Eliya
Accommodation Name: The Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya (3.5-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, we’ll make tracks for Nuwara Eliya, home of Ceylon tea. It was built during the 19th century in the style of an old English country town, with some local twists. Victorian- and Tudor-style homes line the pretty lake, and tuk-tuks can be found parked beside a red phone box.
Tea lovers will be in their element as we tour a plantation, where workers - or ‘pluckers’ - pick each delicate leaf by hand. We’ll see the entire manufacturing process, from grading the tea by quality and size through to its final preparation.
Later on, we’ll celebrate the tradition of high tea at our hotel.
Day 9
Location: Udawalawe, Yala National Park
Accommodation Name: Cinnamon Wild Yala (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Our journey continues to the Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe. Unlike many other sanctuaries, this home rehabilitates orphaned and injured elephants until they’re strong and old enough to be released back into the wild.
We continue on to Yala, on the south coast of the island and one of Sri Lanka’s most famous national parks.
Day 10
Location: Yala National Park
Accommodation Name: HotelCinnamon Wild Yala (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We rise early for our safari in Sri Lanka’s best-known national park, in search of the elusive Sri Lankan leopard. Even if we fail to catch a glimpse of this majestic predator, there’s plenty more to see, including elephants, buffalo, monkeys, deer and crocodiles.
After all the excitement you can relax for the rest of the day, or join an optional evening bird trail with an expert local guide.
Day 11
Location: Galle, Beruwala
Accommodation Name: Cinnamon Bey Hotel, Beruwala (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The Old Town of Galle, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in southern Asia. The Portuguese first took control of the city in the early 16th century and began the fortification process, only to surrender it to the Dutch East India Company around 150 years later. The Dutch built substantial ramparts and walls, which are still standing today. Following our short tour, we head up the coast to Beruwala.
Day 12
Location: Colombo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we transfer to Colombo Airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
What's Included
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10 nights in hotels and 1 in flight
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International flights. Prices are based on return flights with SriLankan Airlines or Qatar Airways from London Heathrow - Qatar Airways flights via Doha.
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Titan tour manager
What's Not Included
Tipping and Gratuities
Tipping and gratuities are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel in destination by coach, with international flights included. Prices are based on return flights with SriLankan Airlines or Qatar Airways from London Heathrow, with possible supplements from other airports.Accommodation
Enjoy 10 nights in comfortable hotels and 1 night in flight, with accommodation as specified or similar.Check out our Q&As
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What kind of wildlife can I expect to see during the Yala National Park safari?
During the Yala National Park safari, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife including elephants, buffalo, monkeys, deer, crocodiles, and possibly the elusive Sri Lankan leopard.
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What is unique about the Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe?
The Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe is unique because it rehabilitates orphaned and injured elephants until they are strong and old enough to be released back into the wild.
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What cultural experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes several cultural experiences such as visiting the ancient Buddhist shrines at Anuradhapura, exploring the Golden Temple at Dambulla, watching a Kandyan dance performance, and visiting the sacred Temple of the Tooth in Kandy.
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What can I expect during the visit to the tea plantation in Nuwara Eliya?
During the visit to the tea plantation in Nuwara Eliya, you will see workers, known as 'pluckers', picking each delicate tea leaf by hand. You will also observe the entire manufacturing process, from grading the tea by quality and size to its final preparation. The visit concludes with a celebration of high tea at the Colonial Hill Club.
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What historical sites will be visited during the tour?
The tour includes visits to several historical sites such as the fort built by the Portuguese in Colombo, the ancient city of Anuradhapura, the Sigiriya Rock fortress, and the Old Town of Galle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Are there any optional excursions available during the tour?
Yes, there is an optional excursion to Polonnaruwa, built in the 12th century by King Parakramabahu, where you can see the remains of the King's Palace, shrines, temples, dagobas, and the Gal Vihara. Additionally, there is an optional evening bird trail with an expert local guide in Yala National Park.
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What kind of meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes 20 meals: 10 breakfasts (days 3-12) and 10 dinners (days 2-11).
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 10 nights in hotels and 1 night in flight. The accommodation will be as specified or similar.
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Do I have to pay a Single Supplement?
In most cases a single supplement will apply. If the price for a Single room for sole occupancy is not shown, please ask our team for details and we will be able to check the details for you.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We've been taking our customers across the world on escorted tours for more than 40 years
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Our commitment to sustainable travel is part of our ethos. We love exploring the world and hope that, alongside our customers, we can be part of a bigger change in respecting the people and wildlife on our planet and minimising the impact we have on our environment.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
With some COVID-19 rules and restrictions still in place there are a few details that you need to know. This information is subject to change. It’s your responsibility to monitor changes and ensure you fulfil all relevant criteria for travel. Rest assured that we’re on hand to help and answer any questions you might have.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You’ll receive your Final holiday documents via email approximately 14 days prior to your departure.
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