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Green hill with trees under a cloudy sky at sunset.
Ruins with tall stone pillars and an archway under a cloudy sky
Four baboons sitting and standing on a shaded forest path near a tree.
Blue train traveling through green tea plantations under a blue sky with clouds.
Various teas and ingredients on a tray next to a green plant on a wooden table.
Green tea plantation field with a house and trees under a cloudy sky
Sri Lanka ∙ Colombo ∙ Colombo-Stadt

Authentisches Sri Lanka ***

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Location

Day 1: Minuwangoda
Arrival at Colombo Airport and transfer to a hotel near the airport. Afternoon at leisure or a Negombo City Tour.
Overnight stay and dinner at Hotel Tamarind Tree or similar.
Day 2: Minuwangoda – Polonnaruwa – Sigiriya
After breakfast, drive towards the Cultural Triangle, with the first destination being Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka's second ancient capital, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Polonnaruwa flourished from the 11th to the 13th century. The colossal Buddha statues carved from a rock at Gal Vihara are also well-known. After the visit, continue to Sigiriya by bicycle.
Overnight stay and dinner at Hotel Kasyapa Lion Rock or similar.
Day 3: Sigiriya
Early in the morning, before breakfast, set out to climb the Pidurangala rock fortress. Afterwards, return to the hotel for breakfast. Subsequently, explore Sigiriya with its diverse landscapes.
Overnight stay and dinner at Hotel Kasyapa Lion Rock or similar.
Day 4: Sigiriya – Matale – Kandy
After breakfast, stop in Matale en route to Kandy to visit the impressive Muthumariamman Temple. While traveling to Kandy, visit a typical spice and herb garden. Continue to Kandy, the last royal capital of the country. During a city tour, visit the famous Temple of the Tooth, and in the evening, experience a cultural dance performance.
Overnight stay and dinner at Hotel Topaz or similar.
Day 5: Kandy-Nuwara Eliya
Depart for the train station after breakfast. From there, enjoy a train journey from Kandy to Nanu Oya to explore the secrets of world-famous Ceylon tea.
Nuwara Eliya, also known as "Little England," is still characterized by its colonial past.
Overnight stay and dinner at Hotel Victoria Suites or similar.
Day 6: Nuwara Eliya-Udawalawe
After breakfast, head towards Udawalawe, visiting the Buduruwagala Temple and its large Buddha statue. After checking into the hotel, visit Udawalawe National Park with its breathtaking scenery and resident elephants.
Overnight stay and dinner at Hotel Nildiya Tents or similar.
Day 7: Udawalawe – Galle – Colombo
After breakfast, travel along the southwest coast, passing by the unique fortified city of Galle, en route to Colombo.
Overnight stay and dinner at The Ocean or similar.
Day 8: Colombo-Airport/Extension
After breakfast, return to the airport or continue to your booked extension hotel.

Meals

As per program

7 breakfasts/7 dinners.
Meals begin with dinner on the day of arrival and end with breakfast on the day of departure.

Hotel features

  • central location
  • Group tour
  • Hotel safe

Note

The round trip can also be booked as a private, guaranteed round trip for an additional charge. Surcharges as per system.
*** Short-term changes before and during the round trip are subject to change ***
- Round trip starts daily
- The return flight on the last day of the round trip must not be before 9 PM! ! !
- From/to Colombo Airport
Please remember to tip the drivers and tour guides for the round trip.
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In Sri Lanka, sinks or bathtubs/whirlpools may be open and integrated into the main living area of the hotel room without spatial separation. **************************************
In Sri Lanka, most rooms are equipped with one or two queen/king-size beds. For an occupancy of 2 adults + 1 or 2 children, it is possible that only 1 or 2 large beds are available in total. **************************************

Beaches

The beaches are generally public natural beaches. Depending on the currents and weather conditions, sand may be eroded from the beach.

Seasonal information

Diving season:
· On the east coast from early May to the end of September
· On the south coast all year round
· South-west coast from the end of October to mid-April

Country category

3 Sterne