7-Day Sri Lankan Paradise

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This morning you will go on a hike to the Rock Fortress of Sigiriya, where you will be treated to breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes. After, head to a local village in Sigiriya, and experience life as a Sri Lankan villager, and where lunch will be prepared for you in an authentic Sri Lankan way. In the afternoon you'll have the opportunity to enjoy the sight of over 150 elephants congregating in one place in Minneriya National Park.

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This morning you will embark on a tour of a local spice and herbal garden, where you learn about spices in Sri Lanka such as coriander, chilli, cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg and their uses. In the afternoon you'll visit the many arts and crafts markets that surround Kandy followed by an entertaining traditional Kandyan cultural performance.

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In the morning you'll visit the UNESCO world heritage site, the Temple Tooth Relic, a site of protection for Buddha's sacred tooth. You'll make a quick stop by Ramboda falls before making your way to the tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya. Ceylon Tea is world-renowned, brought to Sri Lanka from China by the British. Your visit to the tea plantation will include learning about how this tea is manufactured and produced.

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Waking up in Nuwara Eliya you'll make your way to Ella for a hiking trip. Pass through bright green tea fields, and tough stretches of rock, and get to see the magical views of Little Adam’s Peak. End your hike at the Demodara Railway station with its unique loop-over track design. In the afternoon arrive in Yala National Park for a unique tour of the many species of wildlife that live there.

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Explore the secrets of Galle today, where the Portuguese and Dutch made their headquarters. You will also visit Galle Fort, which is one of the best-preserved fortifications in Asia. Then, make your way to Balapitiya where you will go on a wonderful boat ride down the Madu River with its flourishing ecosystem. After, visit a sea turtle hatchery in Kosgoda where you will get to feed and look after the baby turtles. In the early evening you'll be driven to Colombo, where you will finish your tour.