Splendours of Sri Lanka: Solo Travellers Tour
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Splendours of Sri Lanka: Solo Travellers Tour
Itinerary
Fly to Colombo
Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) to Colombo with Sri Lankan Airlines. (N) Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Chilaw
Arrive and transfer to the Anantaya hotel for 1 night. Welcome dinner. (D)
Anuradhapura
Drive to Anuradhapura via Wilpattu National Park. Afternoon wildlife safari in search of leopards and sloth bears. Stay 3 nights at the Lake Forest Resort. (B, D)
Wilpattu National Park - Anuradhapura
Full-day safari in Wilpattu National Park. (B, L, D)
Anuradhapura
Drive to the ancient city of Anuradhapura. For 1,400 years, this city was the capital of Sri Lanka and contains fabulous Buddhist shrines and relics. Afternoon at leisure. (B, D)
Habarana
Transfer to Habarana. Stay 2 nights at the Cinnamon Lodge. Afternoon cookery lesson. (B)
Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa
Morning visit to the UNESCO-listed rock fortress town of Sigiriya. Continue to the 11th-century medieval capital of Polonnaruwa. (B)
Dambulla - Kandy
Morning visit to Dambulla, home to Asia’s most impressive cave temples. Continue to the beautiful hill station of Kandy and stay 2 nights at the Cinnamon Citadel. Afternoon sightseeing tour. In the evening, watch a traditional Kandyan dance performance and visit the Temple of the Tooth for the evening puja ceremony. (B, D)
Kandy
Kandy is set on the shores of a beautiful man-made lake and the area abounds in rich and varied plant life. Morning visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens. Afternoon at leisure to explore Kandy’s markets. (B, D)
Nuwara Eliya
Morning drive to the hill station of Nuwara Eliya via a tea plantation. Situated at 2,000 metres, Nuwara Eliya attracted the British in the 18th century and their legacy is still visible. Stay at The Blackpool (or similar) for 2 nights. (B, D)
Horton Plains
Early morning visit to Horton Plains, situated on Sri Lanka’s highest plateau (this excursion involves a 2.5-hour walk*). Horton Plains is inhabited by large populations of monkeys and sambars. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B, D)
Wadduwa
Drive to Wadduwa. Stay 2 nights at the Blue Water Hotel, a luxury hotel with breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. (B, D)
Wadduwa
Day at leisure. Farewell dinner. (B, D)
Fly to London
Transfer to Colombo and fly to London with Sri Lankan Airlines. (B)
Fly to Colombo
Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) to Colombo with Sri Lankan Airlines. (N) Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Chilaw
Arrive and transfer to the Anantaya hotel for 1 night. Welcome dinner. (D)
Anuradhapura
Drive to Anuradhapura via Wilpattu National Park. Afternoon wildlife safari in search of leopards and sloth bears. Stay 3 nights at the Lake Forest Resort. (B, D)
Wilpattu National Park - Anuradhapura
Full-day safari in Wilpattu National Park. (B, L, D)
Anuradhapura
Drive to the ancient city of Anuradhapura. For 1,400 years, this city was the capital of Sri Lanka and contains fabulous Buddhist shrines and relics. Afternoon at leisure. (B, D)
Habarana
Transfer to Habarana. Stay 2 nights at the Cinnamon Lodge. Afternoon cookery lesson. (B)
Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa
Morning visit to the UNESCO-listed rock fortress town of Sigiriya. Continue to the 11th-century medieval capital of Polonnaruwa. (B)
Dambulla - Kandy
Morning visit to Dambulla, home to Asia’s most impressive cave temples. Continue to the beautiful hill station of Kandy and stay 2 nights at the Cinnamon Citadel. Afternoon sightseeing tour. In the evening, watch a traditional Kandyan dance performance and visit the Temple of the Tooth for the evening puja ceremony. (B, D)
Kandy
Kandy is set on the shores of a beautiful man-made lake and the area abounds in rich and varied plant life. Morning visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens. Afternoon at leisure to explore Kandy’s markets. (B, D)
Nuwara Eliya
Morning drive to the hill station of Nuwara Eliya via a tea plantation. Situated at 2,000 metres, Nuwara Eliya attracted the British in the 18th century and their legacy is still visible. Stay at The Blackpool (or similar) for 2 nights. (B, D)
Horton Plains
Early morning visit to Horton Plains, situated on Sri Lanka’s highest plateau (this excursion involves a 2.5-hour walk*). Horton Plains is inhabited by large populations of monkeys and sambars. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B, D)
Wadduwa
Drive to Wadduwa. Stay 2 nights at the Blue Water Hotel, a luxury hotel with breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. (B, D)
Wadduwa
Day at leisure. Farewell dinner. (B, D)
Fly to London
Transfer to Colombo and fly to London with Sri Lankan Airlines. (B)
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Three safaris in Wilpattu in search of wild elephants and leopards
- Sri Lankan cookery lesson
- End your tour with a two-night luxury beach stay
Important information
What's included
- Small group size - average 10 people (max 18)
- 4-& 5-star accommodation
- Twin / double rooms for single use
- Flexible - extensions, room & flight upgrades available
- Direct international flights with Sri Lankan Airlines
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Experienced local tour manager
- 12 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 10 dinners
- Welcome & farewell group dinners
- Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
- Wildlife safaris & national park entrance fees
- Hotel porterage
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