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Sri Lanka Panorama
Experience the splendours and diversity of the stunning island gem that is Sri Lanka. Marvel at the spectacular scenery, history, archaeological sites, tea plantations and so much more in this all-encompassing brand new tour incorporating all the very best that Sri Lanka has to offer.
DAY 1 ² Fly SriLankan Airlines from Heathrow. DAY 2 ² On arrival transfer to the Cinnamon Grand hotel in
your itinerary
Colombo: 1 night º Habarana: 3 nights Kandy: 2 nights º Nuwara Eliya: 2 nights º Yala: 2 nights* º Galle: 1 night
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temple, where some of the finest preserved ancient frescoes can be found in Sri Lanka. Tonight a special dinner will be arranged at the hotels' Thai restaurant (approx. 120 miles or 4 hours drive).
DAY 6 ² Following an early breakfast, leave for Hiriwaduna Village and Nature trek. Proceed to Kandy visiting a spice garden and lunch at Kamatha in Matale. Take a short trek towards the spice garden and stop by a rice field for your traditional lunch en route. Continue to your hotel the four and a half star Earls Regency (p75) for the next two nights. This Royal city enjoys a picturesque lakeside setting, beautiful views, plenty of shopping and sightseeing possibilities. This evening, witness a Kandyan dance and cultural show (approx. 80 miles, 2½ hours drive). DAY 7 ² Proceed to Paradeniya to visit the Botanical Gardens
central Colombo (p74). Here, you will have some time to relax by the beautiful hotel pool then experience a brief city tour of the bustling capital.
DAY 3 ² After breakfast, drive to Habarana and the charming
Cinnamon Lodge hotel (p73) your base for the next three nights. En route to Habarana, stop at the famed Elephant Orphanage to see the elephants bathed and fed, and enjoy a typical Sri Lankan lunch whist watching the elephants in the bay. In the afternoon, the hotel's naturalist will take you on a nature walk around Habarana's extensive lush surroundings or take an optional elephant back safari (approx. 130 miles and 4½ hours drive).
DAY 4 ² Leave after breakfast for the staggering rock fortress
offering a kaleidoscope of colours amid the diversity of tropical flowers and shrubs. In the afternoon visit the famous Temple of the Tooth famed for housing Buddha's tooth relic, see also a gem and jewellery factory and showroom. Dinner at your own arrangements.
DAY 8 ² Depart for the hill station of Nuwara Eliya some
at Sigiriya, where the active may experience this wonderful climb. The gallery of preserved frescoes and the view from the top is quite breathtaking. Lunch at a local restaurant, followed by an excursion to 12th Century Sinhalese capital, Polonnaruwa; See the ruins of the Royal Palace and Gal Vihara where three giant Buddha statues are carved out of rock (approx. 108 miles or 3 hours drive).
DAY 5 ² After breakfast leave for Anuradhapura, the ancient
6,000 feet above sea level. Offering spectacular views of beautiful green hillsides, rushing waterfalls and tea plantations, This most celebrated of hill stations is set in a stunning mountain valley. On the way to the hill country don't miss the visit to a tea plantation and factory while you enjoy the superb views of the countryside. Two nights at the famous and beautiful Hill Club at Nuwara Eliya and experience a high tea session (approx. 60 miles or 3 hours drive).
DAY 9 ² This morning relax, or take an optional excursion to
capital of Sri Lanka and visit the immense Buddha shrines. Another highlight today is your visit of Dambulla rock cave
Horton Plains, and this afternoon visit Nuwara Eliya, including the lovely Botanical Gardens at Hakgala (approx. 65 miles or 3 hours drive).
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