Discover Sri Lanka’s ancient capitals, wildlife-rich parks and misty highlands on an 8-day journey with expert local guides and 4-star stays, starting and ending in Colombo.
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Go on safari in Wilpattu National Park, searching for leopards and elephants.
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Explore the ancient city of Anuradhapura and sacred sites.
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Hike to the Ritigala forest monastery atop Mt Ritigala.
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Visit Polonnaruwa’s UNESCO ruins and the Gal Viharaya Buddhas.
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Witness elephant gatherings at Minneriya National Park beside the reservoir.
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Visit Dambulla’s Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple with ancient murals.
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Trek Horton Plains to World’s End and Baker’s Falls.
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Tour Ceylon tea plantations and taste fresh brews in the hills.
Stay in 4-star hotels throughout, including Fairway Colombo in the capital, Heritage Hotel in Anuradhapura, Elephas Resort in Sigiriya, and Araliya Red Hotel in Nuwara Eliya, or similar properties. Overnight stays match the itinerary’s locations for convenient transitions between each day’s activities.