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Highlights of Sri Lanka with Beruwala Beach Extension
Highlights of Sri Lanka with Beruwala Beach Extension
Sigiriya
kandy
Nuwara Eliya
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Highlights of Sri Lanka with Beruwala Beach Extension
15 Days Starting in Colombo, Sri Lanka and ending in Beruwala, Sri Lanka
Visiting: Colombo, Sigiriya, Minneriya National Park, Hiriwaduna, Dambulla Cave Temples, Matale, Kandy, Peradeniya, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Udawalawe, Yala, Yala National Park, Galle, Beruwala
Tour operator:
Tour code:
LSRLA
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 35
Age range:
18-99
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Beach Tours, Cultural, Foodie and Wine Tours, Gardens & Nature Tours, Wildlife Tours
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Sri Lanka with the "Highlights of Sri Lanka with Beruwala Beach Extension" tour. This adventure begins in Colombo, where you'll savor traditional Sri Lankan cuisine and explore the vibrant city. Discover the wonders of Minneriya National Park and the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya rock fortress. Experience local life with a village walk and catamaran ride. Visit the Dambulla cave temples and a spice garden in Kandy, and enjoy a tea plantation tour in Nuwara Eliya. A thrilling safari in Yala National Park awaits, followed by a visit to the historic city of Galle and a turtle hatchery. Conclude your journey with a relaxing stay on the stunning beaches of Beruwala. With 13 nights in luxurious 4 and 5-star hotels, this tour offers a perfect blend of culture, wildlife, and relaxation.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 UK - Colombo
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Location: Colombo
Accommodation: Hotel
Depart on your flight to Colombo today.
Day 2 Colombo
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Location: Colombo
Accommodation Name: Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel Colombo
Meals Included: Dinner
On arrival in Colombo we'll transfer you to your hotel, where you'll stay overnight. After your flight, a relaxed afternoon is the perfect way to start your holiday. Why not pick a spot by the hotel's swimming pool and soak up some sun.
Tonight, you will join your fellow travellers for a traditional Sri Lankan meal in a restaurant. You will enjoy a variety of local dishes, specially chosen for Travelsphere, including rice served with a curry of fish or meat, and curries made with vegetables, lentils and fruits, accompanied by pickles, vegetables and salads, and beer and wine.
Day 3 Colombo - Minneriya
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Location: Colombo, Sigiriya, Minneriya National Park
Accommodation Name: Habarana Village - Habarana
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today a short sightseeing tour will introduce you to Sri Lanka's capital, Colombo, a bustling metropolis boasting an attractive blend of old and new. Grand colonial-era buildings and Buddhist temples rub shoulders with modern skyscrapers, fine restaurants and high-end boutiques.
You will then drive to Sigiriya, in the heart of Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle. A two-night stay here means there's time to visit Minneriya National Park, where elephants, deer and wild boar roam.
Day 4 Minneriya - Sigiriya
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Location: Sigiriya, Hiriwaduna
Accommodation Name: Habarana Village - Habarana
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, we'll visit the UNESCO-listed site of Sigiriya, a spectacular rock fortress featuring water gardens, moats and the impressive Lion Gate. Explore the frescoes of beautiful maidens and the Mirror Wall with ancient graffiti.
Later, we will experience local life in the nearby village of Hiriwaduna, where a walk and a catamaran ride are all included. We will walk over village paths, a tank (ancient reservoir), a bund and through forest. And, you'll cross a jungle rivulet by catamaran to reach a farmers simple wattle and daub house.
Day 5 Sigiriya - Kandy
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Location: Sigiriya, Dambulla Cave Temples, Matale, Kandy
Accommodation Name: Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Kandy is a beautiful town, and it's your next base. On the way here we're going to stop at the Dambulla cave temples, home to more than 150 Buddha images. We'll also visit a spice garden in Matale, where you'll learn how these aromatic ingredients are used in traditional Sri Lankan cuisine, and pick up some tips to take home.
Day 6 Kandy
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Location: Peradeniya, Kandy, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy
Accommodation Name: Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today's included tour takes you to the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, which were laid out by British colonial rulers in 1821 and are home to more than 5,000 species of plants and trees.
For lunch, you'll visit the Sthree Café, which works with women in the local community to increase their income, strengthen their financial independence, and help them become economically empowered. The café provides the women with a fair wage, together with the skills and training needed to work in the service sector. At the café, we will enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan dining experience as we're served fresh, vegetarian cuisine, prepared from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.
You'll then have a tour of Kandy, where highlights include the Market Square and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of Buddhism's most sacred places of worship. Said to have been built in the early 1700s, it houses the tooth relic of Buddha brought to Sri Lanka from the Kalinga province in ancient India in the 4th century AD. Several buildings have been added to the temple complex by successive rulers, the latest being the Golden Canopy over the inner shrine where the Tooth Relic is placed.
Day 7 Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
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Location: Kandy, Nuwara Eliya
Accommodation Name: The Blackpool
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, we're setting our sights on Nuwara Eliya, in the heart of Sri Lanka's hill country. Home of the famous Ceylon tea, it is surrounded by a lush green carpet of plantations, and en route to our hotel we'll visit one. Here we'll see how the leaves are delicately picked by hand and turned into our favourite brew.
On arrival in Nuwara Eliya, settle into your hotel, then get your bearings on a sightseeing tour.
Day 8 Nuwara Eliya - at Leisure
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Location: Nuwara Eliya
Accommodation Name: The Blackpool
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today is free for you to do as you please. It might be tempting to spend today lazing by the pool and soaking up the sunshine!
Day 9 Nuwara Eliya - Yala
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Location: Nuwara Eliya, Udawalawe, Yala
Accommodation Name: Doubletree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Your day begins as we continue by road to Yala, where you'll find the landscape ranges from open parkland to dense jungle. En route you'll visit The Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe, where injured or orphaned elephants from around the island are brought and given treatment and care, before being relocated at Udawalawe National Park.
As you reach Yala, look out for watering holes, small lakes and lagoons. These attract the many animals that thrive here, including a sizeable population of elephants, which we'll hope to spot tomorrow. End the day relaxing at your hotel.
Day 10 Yala
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Location: Yala National Park
Accommodation Name: Doubletree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning enjoy an exciting safari in Yala National Park, where elephants and leopards may be spotted as well as many other species such as sloth bears, monkeys and crocodiles. This afternoon there's a guided nature walk.
Day 11 Yala - Beruwala
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Location: Yala, Galle, Beruwala
Accommodation Name: Cinnamon Bey Beruwala
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Your final destination is Beruwala, home to one of the longest beaches in Sri Lanka. You will stay here for two nights and en route you'll visit Galle, the port where the Portuguese first landed in Sri Lanka. Captured later by the Dutch, you'll see plenty of reminders of Dutch colonial rule among its narrow alleys, churches and monuments. You'll then visit a turtle hatchery where these endangered creatures are protected and released into the wild. Enjoy the rest of the day relaxing on the beach.
Day 12 Beruwala - at Leisure
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Location: Beruwala
Accommodation Name: Cinnamon Bey Beruwala
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Beruwala is a busy little town which has managed to retain its charm, so maybe head out to explore or just stay put and enjoy the facilities of your beachfront hotel.
Days 13 & 14 Beruwala
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Location: Beruwala
Accommodation Name: Cinnamon Bey Beruwala
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Your extended stay allows an extra two nights to enjoy this beautiful area where you can discover more at your own pace. Please note during your add on you will be looked after by a local representative at the hotel as your Holiday Director departs with the main group.
Day 15 Beruwala - UK
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Location: Beruwala
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we transfer back to the airport for your flight to the UK.
What's Included
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Return flights from London
Return flights from London are included in the tour package.
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13 nights in 4 and 5-star hotels plus 1 night in flight
Accommodation for 13 nights in 4 and 5-star hotels plus 1 night in flight is included.
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27 meals: 13 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 13 dinners and welcome drink
The tour includes 27 meals: 13 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 13 dinners, and a welcome drink.
What's Not Included
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Personal expenses
Personal expenses are not included in the tour package.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.
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Optional activities
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with return flights from London, overseas transfers, and other transportation provided throughout the tour, ensuring a seamless journey as you explore the highlights of Sri Lanka.Accommodation
Enjoy 13 nights in luxurious 4 and 5-star hotels, including a stay at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel in Colombo, Habarana Village in Habarana, Cinnamon Citadel in Kandy, The Blackpool in Nuwara Eliya, Doubletree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resort in Yala, and Cinnamon Bey Beruwala in Beruwala.Check out our Q&As
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What kind of dining experience can I expect on the first night in Colombo?
On the first night in Colombo, you will join your fellow travellers for a traditional Sri Lankan meal in a restaurant. The menu includes a variety of local dishes specially chosen for Travelsphere, such as rice served with a curry of fish or meat, and curries made with vegetables, lentils, and fruits, accompanied by pickles, vegetables, salads, beer, and wine.
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What wildlife might I see during the safari in Yala National Park?
During the safari in Yala National Park, you may spot elephants and leopards, as well as other species such as sloth bears, monkeys, and crocodiles.
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What activities are included in the visit to the village of Hiriwaduna?
In the village of Hiriwaduna, you will experience local life with a walk over village paths, a tank (ancient reservoir), a bund, and through forest. You will also cross a jungle rivulet by catamaran to reach a farmer's simple wattle and daub house.
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What is special about the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy?
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy is one of Buddhism's most sacred places of worship. It is said to have been built in the early 1700s and houses the tooth relic of Buddha, which was brought to Sri Lanka from the Kalinga province in ancient India in the 4th century AD. The temple complex has several buildings added by successive rulers, including the latest addition, the Golden Canopy over the inner shrine where the Tooth Relic is placed.
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What can I expect during the visit to a tea plantation in Nuwara Eliya?
During the visit to a tea plantation in Nuwara Eliya, you will see how the tea leaves are delicately picked by hand and turned into the famous Ceylon tea. This visit is part of the journey to Nuwara Eliya, which is surrounded by lush green plantations.
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What is the purpose of The Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe?
The Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe is a facility where injured or orphaned elephants from around the island are brought for treatment and care. Once they are ready, they are relocated to Udawalawe National Park.
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What historical influences can be seen in Galle?
In Galle, you can see reminders of Dutch colonial rule among its narrow alleys, churches, and monuments. Galle is the port where the Portuguese first landed in Sri Lanka, and it was later captured by the Dutch.
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What is the focus of the Sthree Café in Kandy?
The Sthree Café in Kandy works with women in the local community to increase their income, strengthen their financial independence, and help them become economically empowered. The café provides the women with a fair wage and the skills and training needed to work in the service sector. At the café, you will enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan dining experience with fresh, vegetarian cuisine prepared from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Travelsphere’s Flexibility Promise has been created to give you complete peace of mind and make you feel confident when booking your holiday with us. We have also been awarded the WTTC safe travels stamp which recognises businesses and destinations worldwide that have adopted a new set of global protocols to support the return of 'Safe Travel' around the world.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Travelsphere has been operating escorted touring holidays for 60 years
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travelsphere, we are committed to operating our business operations responsibly, with integrity and always act ethically in all our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place in our own business or in any of our supply chains
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive Holiday conformation upon booking, and then several documents detailing any adddiotnal information and the optional excursions that you can book before you travel. The final information covering your flights, hotels and itinerary will be sent to you around 14 days before your departure date.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not offer single share options
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, Im afraid not
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If we can accomadate a change in date - we will always do our best to help you. Just pick up the phone and ask one of our friendly advisors - and make sure you have your booking number to hand.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Our Travelsphere Cares programmes, in partnership with the Planeterra Foundation, support local projects and social enterprises by helping them earn an income from tourism. We simply donate a portion of the funds from our tours, so it’s great to know that when you travel with us you are helping to change lives and turn travel into real impact.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Like minded travellers
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All of our accommodation providers will be working to the very highest standards of hygiene – you already always enjoy a private room of your own on all of our trips, all of our partners will be guided by local government operational standards of hygiene and the new protocols we have issued to them.
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