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Jewels of Sri Lanka 15 days air and land only from $3,155 per person Visiting: Negombo, Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Kandy, Kitulgala, Nuwara Eliya, Haputale Olympus, Tissamaharamaya, And Ahangama. Tour Itinerary: Day 1: Australia – Colombo - Negombo Fly to Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. Met by the local representative and transfer to Negombo and relax, a beach town near Colombo. Day 2: Negombo - Anuradhapura Today we proceed to Anuradhapura, an ancient city with a wealth of old pal- aces, temples, 'dagobas' and Buddha statues. Visit the sacred bo tree, under which Buddha gained enlightenment. Overnight in Anuradhapura. (BD) Day 3: Anuradhapura - Mihintale - Avukana - Anuradhapura Proceed to Mihintale – the birthplace of Sri Lankan Buddhism. Then visit Avukana Budda statue. Overnight in Anuradhapura. (BD) Day 4: Anuradhapura - Girithale - Sigiriya Today cycle at a leisurely pace through a series of small villages to Damba- lawewa Lake, pass many locals washing their clothes in the huge tanks, see plenty of bird life including egrets, brahminy kites, kingfishers and bulbuls. Overnight in Sigiriya. (BD) Day 5: Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya Explore Sigiriya, an extraordinary citadel built on top of an immense rock. It is a fortress complex of a ruined palace and one of the World Heritage sites declared by UNESCO. Visit ancient city of Polonnaruwa, with its immense Buddhas statues carved from the rock. Overnight in Sigiriya. (BD) Day 6: Sigiriya - Dambulla - Matale - Kandy Today proceed to Dambulla, where we visit Dambulla Rock Temple -a series of five caves is home to some fascinating rock art and many Buddha statues. From there we travel to Kandy, via Matale Spice Garden, where many of Sri
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Page 1: Jewels of Sri Lanka - Travman Tours · Jewels of Sri Lanka 15 days air and land only from $3,155 per person Visiting: Negombo, Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Kandy, Kitulgala, Nuwara Eliya,

Jewels of Sri Lanka

15 days air and land only from $3,155 per person Visiting: Negombo, Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Kandy, Kitulgala, Nuwara Eliya, Haputale Olympus, Tissamaharamaya, And Ahangama.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Australia – Colombo - Negombo Fly to Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. Met by the local representative and transfer to Negombo and relax, a beach town near Colombo. Day 2: Negombo - Anuradhapura Today we proceed to Anuradhapura, an ancient city with a wealth of old pal-aces, temples, 'dagobas' and Buddha statues. Visit the sacred bo tree, under which Buddha gained enlightenment. Overnight in Anuradhapura. (BD) Day 3: Anuradhapura - Mihintale - Avukana - Anuradhapura Proceed to Mihintale – the birthplace of Sri Lankan Buddhism. Then visit Avukana Budda statue. Overnight in Anuradhapura. (BD) Day 4: Anuradhapura - Girithale - Sigiriya Today cycle at a leisurely pace through a series of small villages to Damba-lawewa Lake, pass many locals washing their clothes in the huge tanks, see plenty of bird life including egrets, brahminy kites, kingfishers and bulbuls. Overnight in Sigiriya. (BD) Day 5: Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya Explore Sigiriya, an extraordinary citadel built on top of an immense rock. It is a fortress complex of a ruined palace and one of the World Heritage sites declared by UNESCO. Visit ancient city of Polonnaruwa, with its immense Buddhas statues carved from the rock. Overnight in Sigiriya. (BD) Day 6: Sigiriya - Dambulla - Matale - Kandy Today proceed to Dambulla, where we visit Dambulla Rock Temple -a series of five caves is home to some fascinating rock art and many Buddha statues. From there we travel to Kandy, via Matale Spice Garden, where many of Sri

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Lanka's world-famous spices are grown. We start our day with a city tour, vis-it the Temple of the Tooth, the most important shrine in the country, and ex-plore the world-class botanical gardens and the local market. Overnight in Kandy. (BD) Day 7: Kandy - Pinnawala - Kandy Proceed to Pinnawala, an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants is located at this village. The orphanage has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world, observe the elephants bathing and feeding which is quite an experience. In the evening, visit the temple of tooth relic followed by Traditional Cultural show and the City tour. Overnight in Kan-dy. (BD) Day 8: Kandy - Kitulgala Drive to Kitulgala for pleasant nature walk. Overnight in Kitulgala. (BD) Day 9: Kithulgala - Nuwara Eliya We reach Nuwara Eliya, an old British hill station. Nuwara Eliya itself dates back to British times and the place where officials and planters would head in the summer to escape the heat of the plains. There are great views over sur-rounding hills and the town lies in the shadows of Pidurutalagala -Sri Lanka's highest mountain. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya. (BD) Day 10: Nuwara Eliya - Horton Plains - Nuwara Eliya We rise early and take our packed lunch along for our hike along the hilly slopes through montane forests and tea plantations to World's End. We hike along the pathways enjoying the stunning view of plains, and a visit to Baker’s Fall and World’s End an excellent view. (BD) Day 11: Nuwara Eliya - Haputale Proceed to nanuoya station to get on to the Train. Overnight in Haputale. (BD) Day 12: Haputale - Kataragama Today proceed to Yala National Park which is the largest in Sri Lanka and home to all the big Mammals found in the country. Overnight in Kataragama. (BD) Day 13: Kataragama - Galle - Ahangama : Kataragama - Galle - Ahangama Today proceed to Galle. Galle was once the chief port of Sri Lanka. It is still well known for handmade lace. Visit the World Heritage-listed Galle Fort (spanning 90 acres). Thereafter, proceed to Ahangama for the beach stay. Overnight in Ahangama. (BD) Day 14: Ahangama Drive to Kalutara, visiting the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery en route. Overnight in Ahangama. (BD) Day 15: Ahangama- Colombo – Australia Transfer to Colombo airport for flight home. (B) Day 16: Arrive Australia Welcome home!

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Remarks:

LAND ONLY prices does not include international return airfares/taxes.

All prices are based on twin share, they are subject to change and availability.

Prices may fluctuate if taxes and currency exchange change.

Dates & prices: Our small group tour prices include international airfares & taxes ex Australia. Tour prices are from prices based on per person, twin share. If the dates are not suitable for you, please contact us as we may operate a private tour just for you, surcharges will apply.

Depart Australia Price Single Supplement

19 Feb 2018 $3,155 $610

12 Mar 2018 $3,155 $610

10 Sep 2018 $3,155 $610

23 Oct 2018 $3,155 $610

20 Nov 2018 $3,255 $610

Inclusions: International airfares ex Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or

Perth All taxes & fuel surcharges 14 nights twin share accommodation Daily breakfast and dinner Local transport by air-conditioned vehicle Sightseeing tours English speaking chauffer guide service. Entrance fees

Accommodation: Negombo: Beacon beach Anuradhapura: Rajarata Hotel Sigiriya: Saunter Paradise Kandl: Thilanka Kitulgala: Plantation Hotel Nuwara Eliya: Hill club Haputale: Olympus Plaza Hotel Tissamaharamaya: Tamarind Tree Ahangama: Insight Resort

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