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INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
SRI LANKA
Monk at Sigiriya/Fabio Perselli Picking tea/Fabio Perselli
Buddha's Island
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SL
JFMAMJJASOND JFMA
16 DAYS HOTELS/RESTHOUSES/TEA PLANTATION OLD CITIES, HIGHLANDS, BEACHES
Buddhas Island Ref SL
ANURADHAPURA
Bodhi Tree Aukana Buddha
Bay Of Bengal
Polonnaruwa Ancient capital
GIRITALE
SRI LANKA
DAMBULLA
SIGIRIYA
Lion Rock Temple of the Tooth
then continue to one of the countrys most scenic stretches of coast, where small fishing villages dot the shoreline, and stilt-fishermen, broad sandy beaches and outrigger canoes are commonplace. Our last days are spent relaxing on the beach at Unawatuna an easy-going place to swim and visiting the Dutch city of Galle (ancient Tarshish). Ice cream seller at Unawatuna/Jo Baldwin
NEGOMBO
Fishing port
COLOMBO
Business capital Galle Old Dutch port
Adams Peak
KANDY BANDARAWELA
Buduruvagala Rockface carvings
TEA PLANTATION
Combine your tour...
Buddha's Island + Maldive Dhoni Cruise
23 DAYS HOTELS/RESTHOUSES/TEA PLANTATION/DHONI CRUISE
UNAWATUNA
Relaxing beach
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km 0 160
INDIAN
OCEAN
If you have more time available, the Buddhas Island tour can be combined with the Maldive Dhoni Cruise.
FACTFILE
Itinerary Day 1 to 15 Same as Ref. SL. 16 Fly to Male (Maldives); transfer to Dhoni. 17 to 22 On board Dhoni; last day cruise back to Male; afternoon walking tour. 23 Fly London. Accommodation & Meals: 10nts hotel, 2nts resthouse, 2nts Tea plantation, 7nts Dhoni; 21 breakfasts, 7 lunches & 12 dinners included. See insert p2.
Ancient Buddhist monuments, welcoming people, dense jungle, cool highlands and an idyllic tropical coast. These are just a few of the highlights of this unique tour.
Deserted Cities & Sky Fortress Leaving bustling Negombo, we spend our first days discovering some of the islands well preserved art and stone carvings. Firstly, we head to the ancient ruined city of Anuradhapura and visit Mihintale, Sri Lankas cradle of Buddhism. Then, after seeing the impressive Standing Buddha of Aukana (the sun-eating statue) and the medieval capital of Polonnaruwa, we continue to Sigiriya. Here we make the giddy climb up Lion Rock its ruined fortress precariously perched on top, and its famous heavenly maidens painted in a niche in the sheer cliff face. Guests on Tea Estate We make for the mountains and Kandy, where we visit the much venerated Temple of the Tooth. After a scenic drive through magnificent mountains, we stay at a tea plantation, a unique introduction to the verdant highlands. The air here is refreshingly cool and clear a place of perpetual spring. During the pilgrimage season, it may be possible to make an excursion to climb Adams Peak from here. We then take a train journey to Bandarawela. Outrigger Canoes & Beaches Driving towards Unawatuna, we stop to visit the Buduruvagala rock carving of Buddha. We
Please see Buddhas Island and Maldive Dhoni Cruise for further details.
Statue at Polonnaruwa/Fabio Perselli
Marine life of the reefs
FACTFILE
Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Colombo. 2 Arrive Colombo; drive to Negombo. 3 Drive Anuradhapura. 4 Explore Anuradhapura ruined city; visit Mihintale. 5 Visit Standing Buddha at Aukana and Dambulla caves enroute to Giritale. 6 Explore Polonnaruwa; continue to Sigiriya optional visit Minneriya NP. 7 Ascend Lion Rock to Sky Fortress; drive Kandy. 8 In Kandy; sightseeing. 9 Drive tea plantation and tea factory. 10 At tea plantation; visit tea factory; optional trip to Adams Peak (Dec Apr). 11 Drive Hatton; train and bus to Bandarawela. 12 Drive via Buduruvagala to Unawatuna. 13 & 14 In Unawatuna; visit Galle, free. 15 Bus to Colombo; city tour. 16 Fly London. Accommodation & Meals: 10nts hotel, 2nts resthouse, 2nts private home on tea plantation; 13 breakfasts & 5 dinners included. See insert p2. Mode of Travel: Bus/Train/On foot optional walks in the Highlands. Comment: A diverse tour, exploring the major cultural sites as well as the scenic highlands of Sri Lanka. There is the option of a pre-dawn ascent of Adams Peak (2225m) Dec-Apr. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s) and some local guides. Group Size: Approx. 13 to 18.
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