TROPICAL ISLAND WANDERER (INDEPENDENT FAMILY HOLIDAY)
13 days at GBP999 land only
Tripcode: LFS
Explore the fabled ancient city of Sigiriya. Relax on palm-fringed tropical beaches. Visit an elephant refuge. Game drive in Sri Lanka's best national park. Independent family trips available.
Sri Lanka has an amazing array of mesmerizing sites to visit. From the ancient cave temples of Dambulla to the extensive remains of the old capital at Polonnaruwa and the world famous Temple of the Tooth, there is something to fascinate everyone in the family. We climb to the top of the Lions Rock Fortress in Sigiriya, take an elephant ride through the jungle and visit the elephant centre at Udawalawe; later we see them in the wild at Yala National Park. After our visit to the tea plantations in the cool highlands we head to stunning beaches lined with coconut palms for some relaxation ? the perfect end to a varied and fun holiday.
| Day 1 | Start Negombo. |
| Day 2 | Drive to Sigiriya, site of the Lions Rock Fortress; relax by pool. |
| Day 3 - 4 |
Based at Sigiriya we explore or climb the fortress, cycle through local villages, take an elephant ride through the jungle and there's time for an optional visit to the ancient capital of Polonnaruwa. |
| Day 5 | Visit the famous paintings and statues in the Buddhist cave temples at Dambulla; explore a spice garden; drive to the hill capital of Kandy. |
| Day 6 | Visit the famous Elephant Orphanage and gem museum and see the Temple of the Tooth. |
| Day 7 | Visit a tea plantation in Nurawa Eliya and stay in the cool and beautiful highlands. |
| Day 8 | Leave the hill country behind and drive to Yala National Park; evening game drive. |
| Day 9 - 11 |
3 nights at a tropical beach to relax, swim or explore the area. |
| Day 12 | Visit the old Dutch Fort at Galle on the way to Colombo. |
| Day 13 | End Colombo. |
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