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Sri Lanka A Cultural Tour

Colombo - Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Bundala Wildlife Park - (9 Days/6 Nights)

Day 1 London/Colombo
Depart London-Heathrow by Sri Lankan/Emirates Airlines overnight flight.

Day 2 Colombo
On arrival you will be met and transferred to the famous Mount Lavinia Hotel - originally built by a British general during the colonial era and set on a rocky headland overlooking the Indian Ocean. Afternoon Colombo city tour of Colombo. Overnight Mount Lavinia Hotel - Bay Wing (Room & Breakfast).

Day 3 Colombo/Sigiriya
This morning you head for the hills, pausing en route at the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage for abandoned and orphaned wild elephants. Drive on to Kurunegala and Dambulla - the latter a cultural treasure-chest with its series of spectacular caves and Buddhist murals. Continue to the spectacular rock fortress of Sigiriya, built by King Kasyapa in 473 AD when invasion threatened. The fortress sits atop a great rock over 600 ft high, ringed at its base by lovely water gardens. A steep climb reveals the rock's celebrated fresco gallery of 'heavenly maidens'. Check-in at The Culture Club for a 2-night stay (Room & Breakfast).

Day 4 Polonnaruwa
Morning tour of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka's medieval capital. Remainder of the day at leisure.

Day 5 Sigiriya/Kandy
After breakfast depart for Kandy - on the way visiting Matale with its famous spice gardens and batik factory. On arrival in Kandy, Sri Lanka's colourful hill capital clustered around a beautiful lake, check in at Le Kandyan Hotel for an overnight stay (Room & Breakfast). Evening visit to the stunning golden-roofed Dalada Maligawa, where the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha is enshrined. Witness a special Pooja ceremony and enjoy a pageant of traditional Kandyan dancing.

Day 6 Kandy/Nuwara Eliya
This morning explore Kandy's lively bazaar, markets and the arts and crafts centre. Then drive to Nuwara Eliya, visiting tea plantations on the way. Overnight at The Grand, a former residence of British Governors (Room & Breakfast in New Wing room).

Day 7 Nuwara Eliya/Hambantota
Morning tour of Nuwara Eliya. At some 6,000 ft above sea level Nuward Eliya is known for its invigorating mountain climate and scenery and it was always the favourite hill station of the British. The charm of its old colonial character is still evident today in the English-style country houses and the 18-hole golf course. In the afternoon drive to the coastal town of Hambantota to overnight at the Oasis Chalet (Room & Breakfast).

Day 8 Hambantota/Colombo/London (or Sri Lanka Beach Hotel or the Maldives)
Early start before sunrise for the jeep ride into the unspoilt wilds of the nearby Bundala Sanctuary, with its rich birdlife, before returning to the hotel for breakfast. Then travel by road to Colombo airport for your overnight Sri Lankan Airlines flight to London-Heathrow; or transfer to the beach hotel of your choice for an extended stay in Sri Lanka; or fly on to the Malé to conclude your holiday with a relaxing beach finale in the Maldives.

Day 9 London
Arrive London-Heathrow early morning.

INCLUSIVE PRICES (valid until 31 March 2012) from £1386 per person
Supplements apply for July/December departures - details on request

Price Includes: Economy class round-trip Sri Lankan/Emirates Airlines flights from London-Heathrow to Colombo • Current Airport Departure Tax, Airline Insurance and Fuel Surcharges (all subject to change - please check with us for details) • 6 nights in shared twin/double accommodation, with full breakfast daily as detailed • Transfers and tours as detailed by air-conditioned private car or microbus with English-speaking driver/guide and visits to places of historical and cultural interest en route (including entrance fees) • Porterage, Service Charges and Government • Assistance of our local representatives when required.

Price Excludes: Personal insurance and any special insurance for activity sports • Meals other than those specified above • Air fares Colombo/Malé (if extending to the Maldives) • Entrance fees and sightseeing and any other expenses not specified above • Tips, and expenses of a personal nature • Any mandatory gala Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve dinner supplements.

For Bookings & Enquiries please call us on: 020 8893 1781 or email: tours@goldendays.co.uk

All our tours can be tailor made to meet your exact requirements.

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