9-Day Negombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Bentota & Colombo

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Begin your Sri Lankan adventure with the journey to the ancient city of Sigiriya today. Home to the famous Lion's Rock, Sigiriya was a thriving capital in 5 BC and was later abandoned as Kingdoms moved towards the Southern parts of Sri Lanka. Later, you'll proceed on a late afternoon safari to spot Asia's largest elephant gathering. The Minneriya national park has 24 species of mammals and over 170 species of birds and out of the 25 species of reptiles recorded in the park 8 are endemic.

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This morning, you'll climb the Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress after breakfast. The climb to the summit takes approximately 60-90 minutes and the terraced top has breathtakingly beautiful panoramic views of the vicinity. You'll then travel to Kandy and head out on a Kandy city tour upon arrival which will include visits to a Spice garden, the Gem Museum, Wood Carving Factory and the Kandy Lake followed by viewing an entertaining Kandyan Cultural Dance Show performance later in the evening.

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After breakfast, you will visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy and witness the daily morning veneration ceremony. You'll then drive to Nuwara Eliya and en route, you'll stop to see the breathtaking waterfalls such as Ramboda Falls and Lover's Leap Falls before hotel check-in. Later, you'll get to know the full process of tea production at a Tea Factory, walk through a lush Strawberry Farm and take a scenic afternoon walk at the famous Gregory Lake.

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The train journey to Ella is known as one of the most scenic train rides in the world. You will be sweeping through lush green meadows, beautiful tea plantations and picturesque misty mountains. Upon arrival, you'll visit the magnificent Nine Arch Bridge, built under the British rule using only stone bricks and cement due to lack of steel resources. You'll also take a hike to Ella Rock in the late afternoon. The panoramic views are mesmerizing.

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En route to Bentota, you can experience zip-lining on Sri Lanka's first-ever zip-line, located amidst the luscious green estates of Ella. Later, when you arrive in Bentota, you'll head out on a boat ride on the Madu River which is dotted with small islands and surrounded by lush mangrove forests home to dozens of incredible animal species. You'll also visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery and experience releasing baby turtles at sunset.

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Today, you'll explore the beauty of historic Galle. Built by the Dutch at the beginning in 1663, Galle's core is the Fort, a walled enclave surrounded on three sides by the ocean. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this historic city is a delight to explore on foot, an endlessly exotic old trading port blessed with imposing Dutch-colonial buildings, ancient mosques and churches, grand mansions and museums. Wander its rambling lanes and pass stylish cafes, quirky boutiques and restored hotels.

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This morning, you can relax at the hotel after breakfast and then later, you'll transfer to Colombo and explore the city of Colombo, which is the capital and the main business hub of Sri Lanka. You can visit historical sites and many other places of interest in Colombo. You could also try different mouthwatering street food on offer in Colombo and experience the typical life in the capital.