11-Day History, Culture and Nature in Sri Lanka

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Today you will catch the scheduled Cinnamon Air seaplane to travel to Sigiriya. You will meet your chauffeur guide at Sigiriya Airbase who will drive you to Ulagalla. Today, you may wish to visit Dambulla Cave Temple which is an hour from your resort. Dambulla cave temple is also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country.

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After early breakfast today, you will be taken to Sigiriya to climb the ancient rock fortress. The ruins of the capital built by the parricidal King Kassapa I lie on the slopes and at the summit of a granite peak standing some 180 metres high, the Lion's Rock. A series of galleries and staircases emerging from the mouth of a gigantic lion provides access to the site. In the evening, you will enjoy a cycle ride in Anuradhapura, the capital of Sri Lanka for more than 1000 years in ancient times.

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After a lovely breakfast today, you will be taken to Kandy the cultural capital in Sri Lanka, have lunch at the Royal Bar & Hotel when you arrive. In the evening you will visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country.  

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Get onboard a vintage local train which is how the British used to travel during the colonial times in the late 1800s. You will have reserved seats for you and witness the beautiful ride alongside forests, villages, waterfalls and tea estates and the train journeys to the sleepy town amidst the hills that will take you to Hatton. Once you reach the destination you will be met by your Chauffeur Guide who will drive you to your bungalow. Relax and unwind.

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This guided tour of the Dunkeld Tea Factory is the quintessential tea experience in Sri Lanka. Your resident Tea Planter will passionately delve into all aspects of tea in just the right amount of detail – from a look back to the early days of “planting” and the lifestyles of the early colonial settlers to the manufacturing process, and how flavours are created to suit various palates – he will get it covered. You'l have the rest of the day free.

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After breakfast, you'll take the seaplane to Weerawila and transfer to you accommodation in Yala. Designed to blend with its surroundings, you'll feel immersed in Sri Lanka' natural landscape today as birds fly around your huts and the rainforest comes to life at night. You'll have dinner under a blanket of stars tonight.

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Today you will enjoy morning and evening private jeep safaris in Yala National Park. Take a privately hosted jeep ride into the national park in search of the elusive leopards, sloth bears, wild elephants, wild boar, sambur deer, spotted deer, water buffalo and many bird species. The park is one of the best places in the world to see leopards. Early morning and late in the afternoon are the best times to settle in for some leopard and bear sightings.

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After a lovely breakfast, you will drive towards Weligama. Cape Weligama has become the most celebrated resort along this fabled island's palm-fringed shores. Thirty minutes east of Galle, Cape Weligama inhabits 12 manicured acres atop a singular promontory rising 40 metres above the Indian Ocean. Stunning panoramas await you, naturally complementing the 39 private retreats designed by one of Asia's most celebrated architects, Lek Bunnag.

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Today you will experience a cook like a local with your lovely host. In the centre of the Dutch fort learn to prepare a delicious meal with a Galle based host whose expertise in cooking has brought her much fame in the area. Whether it’s a Biryani, a seafood feast or hot hoppers with accompaniments, she will take you on a culinary journey. In the afternoon, meet up with an expert in the UNESCO Galle Fort who will take you around this magical heritage city showing you the hidden gems.