Spellbound Sri Lanka - 11 Days

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Day 1 - Negombo

- Land at Bandaranaike International Airport
- Meet your chauffeur guide at arrivals
- Private transfer to Negombo
- Check in and settle beside the coast
- If timing allows, enjoy a short look at Negombo countryside
Scenic Views:
- Airport arrival scene
- Coastal Negombo landscape

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Day 2 - Anuradhapura

- Early travel to Anuradhapura in the Cultural Triangle
- Guided discovery of the first ancient capital
- Visit Ruwanweliseya, Abhayagiriya, Samadhi Buddha, Aukana Buddha, and ancient reservoirs
- Evening climb at Mihintale, the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka
- Overnight stay in Anuradhapura
Historical Treasures:
- Ancient city of Anuradhapura
- Sacred Mihintale mountain

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Day 3 - Sigiriya / Habarana

- After breakfast, continue to Polonnaruwa
- Bicycle tour through Buddhist and Hindu archaeological sites
- Explore temples, dagobas, royal ruins, and Gal Vihara
- Afternoon jeep safari in Minneriya National Park
- Overnight stay in Sigiriya / Habarana
Wildlife and Heritage:
- Polonnaruwa ancient city cycling tour
- Minneriya National Park safari experience

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Day 4 - Kandy

- Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress / Habarana
- Continue to Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple
- Journey onward to Kandy
- Explore Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden
- Tuk-tuk ride around Kandy Lake
- Sacred offering ceremony at the Temple of the Tooth Relic
- Evening Kandyan cultural performance
- Overnight stay in Kandy
Iconic Landmarks:
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Habarana
- Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple

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Day 5 - Kandy

- Continue exploring Kandy by tuk-tuk after breakfast
- Visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden
- Move through Kandy's lively streets
- Evening cultural dance show
- Join a pooja ceremony at the Temple of the Tooth Relic
- Overnight stay in Kandy
Cultural Gems:
- Peradeniya Botanical Garden
- Kandy Temple of the Tooth Relic

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Day 6 - Nuwara Eliya

- Travel to Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka's Little England
- Explore tea gardens and colonial-era town scenery
- Tour a tea estate and processing factory
- Visit the old post office, Victoria Park, and Gregory Lake
- Enjoy British-style high tea at The Grand Hotel
- Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya
Colonial Charm:
- Tea plantation visit
- Nuwara Eliya scenic landscapes

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Day 7 - Yala

- Trek through Horton Plains National Park
- See World's End and Baker's Falls
- Continue south toward Yala via Ella
- Evening barbecue dinner in a wilderness setting
- Overnight stay in Yala
Natural Wonders:
- Horton Plains park scenery
- Yala National Park landscape

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Day 8 - Beruwala

- Early morning safari in Yala National Park
- Look for leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and other wildlife
- Travel to Beruwala on the southern coast
- En route explore Galle and its UNESCO-listed Dutch Fort
- Overnight stay in Beruwala
Beach and Heritage:
- Elephants in Yala National Park
- Yala safari experience

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Day 9 - Beruwala

- Leisure day on the beach
- Evening visit to a sea turtle conservation hatchery
- Visit Kande Viharaya temple and its large Buddha statue
- Return to accommodation
- Overnight stay in Beruwala
Coastal Attractions:
- Kande Viharaya temple
- Beach relaxation

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Day 10 - Colombo

- Drive to Colombo
- Stop for a Madu River boat excursion
- Visit Gangarama Temple, National Museum, and Independence Square
- Time for local bazaars and market shopping
- Overnight stay in Colombo
City Highlights:
- Gangarama Temple, Sri Lanka
- Red Mosque, Colombo

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Day 11 - Airport

- Check out from your Colombo hotel
- Private transfer to Colombo International Airport
- Departure from Sri Lanka
Departure:
- Airport transfer
- End of enchanting tour experience