10 Days Tour in Sri Lanka – Chinta Tours

Overview

What To Expect

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1st Day –Airport/ Negombo

After the arrival drive to Negombo (30 Minutes). Stay in a Hotel at Negombo.

[Negombo is a major city in Sri Lanka closer to the airport, situated on the west coast, in the Western Province, 38 km (24 mi) from Colombo. Even though the airport is called as Colombo airport it is really not in the middle of Colombo, it is 35 km away from Colombo city. But Negombo is 12 km and 30 minutes’ drive from the airport. Negombo is a popular tourist attraction with many of world class hotels and the perfect place to stay and relax after arriving to Sri Lanka]

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2nd Day - Negombo / Sigiriya

After the breakfast drive to Sigiriya.  In the evening elephant watching Jeep Safari to a National Park. (One of Minneriya, Kaudulla or Hurulu Eco Parks). Stay in a hotel at Sigiriya.

[Minneriya National Park is in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The park is situated 182 kilometers (113 mi) from Colombo. Large numbers of Sri Lankan elephants are attracted to grass fields on the edges of the reservoir during the dry season. The Minneriya tank contributes to sustain a large herd of elephants gathered here is numbering around 150-200.]

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3rd Day-Sigiriya/ Anuradhapura

After the breakfast visit the Anuradhapura first ancient capital city of Sri Lanka. (UNESCO world heritage). Drive back and stay in a hotel at Sigiriya.

[Anuradhapura is a major city located in north central plain of Sri Lanka.  The city lies 205 kilometers (127 mi) north of the current capital of Colombo. Anuradhapura is the best representation of the beginnings of pre-modern urbanization in Sri Lanka. It was the longest-servings Sinhalese capital of Sri Lanka from the 5th century BCE (437 BCE) until the 11th century CE (1017 CE) flourishing for around 1,500 years.]

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4th Day- Sigiriya

After the breakfast visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO world heritage). Drive back and spend the night in the same hotel at Sigiriya.

[Sigiriya Rock is nearly 200 meters (660 ft.) high. According to the Sri Lankan history, this site was selected by king Kasyapa (477-495 CE) for his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colorful frescoes. The capital and the royal palace were abandoned after the king’s death. It was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century. Sigiriya today is a UNESCO listed world heritage site. It is one of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning.]

After the breakfast visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO world heritage). Drive back and spend the night in the same hotel at Sigiriya.

[Sigiriya Rock is nearly 200 meters (660 ft.) high. According to the Sri Lankan history, this site was selected by king Kasyapa (477-495 CE) for his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colorful frescoes. The capital and the royal palace were abandoned after the king’s death. It was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century. Sigiriya today is a UNESCO listed world heritage site. It is one of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning.]

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5th Day - Sigiriya / Kandy

In the morning proceed to Kandy on the way visit the Cave temple at Dambulla in the evening visit the Temple of Tooth Relic in Kandy and evening Cultural Dance. Stay overnight in a Hotel at Kandy.

[Kandy is a major city in Sri Lanka, located in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is the second largest city in the country after Colombo. It was the last capital of the ancient king’s era of Sri Lanka. Kandy is the home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988]

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6th Day - Kandy / Nuwaraeliya

In the morning visit the botanical garden and drive to Nuwaraeliya on the way see a waterfall and visit a tea factory /tea state. Stay in a hotel at Nuwaraeliya.

[Nuwaraeliya is a city, in the hill country of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is located at an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128 ft.) and is considered to be the most important location for Tea production in Sri Lanka. Nuwaraeliya is the coolest area in Sri Lanka having the annual temperature of 16 ⁰C (61 ⁰F). In the winter months, there can be frost at night, but it warms up rapidly during the day because of the high sun angle.]

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7th Day – Nuwaraeliya /Ella

Early in the morning drive and visit Horton Plains National park (9 km walking in a nature trail). Have a train ride from Ohiya to Ella. Visit Nine Arches Bridge and stay in a hotel at Ella.

[Ella is approximately 200 kilometers (120 mi) east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1,041 meters (3,415 ft.) above sea level. The area has a rich bio-diversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than surrounding lowlands, due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka.]

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8th Day - Ella/Thissamaharama (Yala)

In the morning after the breakfast climb the Mini Adam’s Peak at Ella. Drive to Thissamaharama and evening jeep Safari to Yala National Park. Stay overnight in a hotel at Thissamaharama.

[Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka. It is situated in the southeast region of the country. The park is best known for its variety of wild animals and aquatic birds. Including Sri Lankan elephant, 44 species of mammals are resident in Yala National Park, and it has one of the highest leopard densities in the world]

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9th Day - Thissamaharama /Galle/ Bentota

In the morning drive to Galle and visit the Old Dutch Fort. Visit a Sea Turtle Conservation Center and Further Drive to Bentota. Stay In a hotel at Bentota.

[Galle is major city in Sri Lanka, situated on the southwestern tip, 119 km (74 mi) from Colombo. Galle is the provincial capital and largest city of Southern Province]

[Galle Fort is in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, and then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 432 years maintains a polished appearance, due to extensive reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka.]

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10th Day – Bentota

Transfer to the airport (end of the tour) or stay relaxing in Bentota and doing some water sports, excursions as your choice.

[Bentota is a coastal town in Sri Lanka, located in the Galle District of the Southern Province. It is approximately 65 kilometers (40 mi) south of Colombo and 56 kilometers (35 mi) north of Galle. Bentota is situated on the southern band of the Bentota River mouth. Bentota is a tourist attraction, with a handful of world-class hotels. It is a destination for watersports. Bentota also delivers an ancient art of healing called Ayurveda.]

End of the Tour.
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