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highlights of sri lanka
7 days ex Colombo
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Enjoy a guided tour of bustling Colombo, See a traditional dance performance, Tantalise your senses in spice gardens, Climb the rock fortress in Sigiriya, Wander among tea plantations, See elephants bathing at the Pinnewala orphanage, Explore Dambulla Caves
Sri Lanka offers a diverse range of delights in a compact tropical island. Ancient ruined cities, exotic temples and caves, spectacular hill country and contrasting cultures await you. Add friendly welcoming people, delicious food and adorable baby elephants and you've got all the ingredients for a memorable trip!
Physical Rating: 2
Culture Shock Rating: 2
Accommodation: Hotels (6 nts)
Transportation: Private air-conditioned vehicle
Trip Style: Intrepid Independent
Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Budget: Allow USD $100 for meals not included.
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| Details | | Intrepid Travel | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Colombo | From the historic fort area to the colonial grandeur of Galle Face, Colombo is a city of energy and contrast. | | Day 2 | Sigiriya | Walk through beautiful water gardens to the incredible rock fortress of Sigiriya. | | Day 3 | Anuradhapura | Discover Anuradhapura's stately dagobas, temples, intricately carved moonstones and the magnificent 12-metre high Aukana Buddha. | | Day 4 | Polonnaruwa | The graceful granite Buddhas of Gal Vihara are a highlight of the beautiful ancient city of Polonnaruwa. | | Day 5 | Kandy/Nuwara Eliya | Kandy is the Hill Capital and home to the last Kings of Sri Lanka. Continue to the old British hill station of Nuwara Eliya, visiting a tea plantation and factory en route. | | Days 6-7 | Elephant Orphanage/Colombo | Stop at Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage. Back in Colombo there is time for more shopping or sightseeing. |
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time of printing/posting. Intrepid reserves the right to alter these prices
at any time. For trips departing between 01 January 2007 and 31 December
2007, the land price of your trip is guaranteed when you have paid in full.
For trips departing beyond 31 December 2007, prices are indicative only. The
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from 01 January 2007 until 31 December 2007. Beyond 31 December 2007 dates
and itineraries are indicative only and are subject to change. All
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