{"id":682,"date":"2025-08-18T16:46:51","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T16:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saffrontravels.org\/wpwebsite\/?post_type=portfolio_page&p=682"},"modified":"2025-08-18T16:46:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T16:46:51","slug":"splendours-of-sri-lanka","status":"publish","type":"portfolio_page","link":"https:\/\/saffrontravels.org\/wpwebsite\/portfolio_page\/splendours-of-sri-lanka\/","title":{"rendered":"Splendours of Sri Lanka"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Splendours of Sri Lanka<\/h3>\n

This introductory tour combines the Cultural Triangle\u2019s ancient cities with scenic hill country, man-made marvels and abundant wildlife. Finish the tour with a relaxing 2-night stay on a palm-fringed beach.<\/p>\n

14 Days & 12 Nights[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][vc_column_text css=””]Day 1: Fly to Colombo<\/strong><\/p>\n

Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) to Colombo with Sri Lankan Airlines. (N)<\/p>\n

Day 2: Chilaw<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arrive and transfer to the Anantaya<\/strong> hotel (or similar) for 1 night. Welcome dinner. (D)<\/p>\n

Day 3: Anuradhapura<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drive to Anuradhapura via Wilpattu National Park. Afternoon wildlife safari in search of leopards and sloth bears. Stay 3 nights at the Forest Rock Garden Resort <\/strong>(or similar). (B, D)<\/p>\n

Day 4: Wilpattu National Park \u2022 Anuradhapura <\/strong><\/p>\n

Full-day safari in Wilpattu National Park. (B, L, D)<\/p>\n

Day 5: Anuradhapura<\/strong><\/p>\n

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)<\/p>\n

Day 6: Dambulla<\/strong><\/p>\n

Transfer to Dambulla. Stay 2 nights at the Amaya Lake <\/strong>hotel (or similar). Afternoon cookery lesson. This evening enjoy a sunset boat ride on the lake. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 7: Sigiriya \u2022 Polonnaruwa<\/strong><\/p>\n

Morning visit to the Unesco-listed rock fortress town of Sigiriya. Continue to the 11th-century medieval capital of Polonnaruwa. (B)[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][vc_column_text css=””]Day 8: Dambulla \u2022 Kandy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Morning visit to Dambulla, home to Asia\u2019s most impressive cave temples. Continue to the beautiful hill station of Kandy and stay 2 nights at the Amaya Hills<\/strong> (or similar). 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)<\/p>\n

Day 9: Kandy<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2019s markets. (B, D)<\/p>\n

Day 10: Nuwara Eliya<\/strong><\/p>\n

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 Araliya Green Hills<\/strong> (or similar) for 2 nights. (B, D)<\/p>\n

Day 11: Horton Plains<\/strong><\/p>\n

Early morning visit to Horton Plains, situated on Sri Lanka\u2019s 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)<\/p>\n

Day 12: Wadduwa<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drive to Wadduwa. Stay 2 nights at the Blue<\/strong> Water Hotel<\/strong>, a luxury hotel with breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. (B, D)<\/p>\n

Day 13: Wadduwa<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day at leisure. Farewell dinner. (B, D)<\/p>\n

Day 14: Fly to London<\/strong><\/p>\n

Transfer to Colombo and fly to London with Sri Lankan Airlines. (B)[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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