b'ClassicIndiaSri LankaHABARANAGrand TourKANDY 2 2 PolonnuwaraPeradeniyaof Sri Lanka COLOMBO 1 +1 2 NUWARA ELIYANanu Oya DemodaraBERUWALA 3 Yala National ParkUncover the rich heritage of Sri Lanka, from ancient2by Coach by RailBuddhist monuments and delicious tea-tastings to the1 Nights in Hotel TISSAMAHARAMAchance of seeing elusive leopards in Yala National Park.POLONNUWARA NUWARA ELIYA TEMPLE OF THE TOOTHYOUR ITINERARYDays 1-3. Welcome to Colombo Days 7 & 8. Nanu Oya & tea-picking Day 11. To colonial GalleYour holiday begins with a flight fromA holiday highlight awaits as we boardAfter breakfast, we travel along the London Heathrow to Colombo, landingthe tea train for a journey throughsouth coast to the historic port of on Day 2 with time to settle in beforethe central highlands. Arriving in NanuGalle. Here, we enjoy a guided walking dinner. We get to know the Sri LankanOya, we are transferred to our hoteltour of its colonial-era architecture. capital on Day 3 as we are joined by anear Nuwara Eliya, known as LittleLater, we continue up the coast to local guide for a sightseeing tour, thenEngland. On Day 8, we learn all aboutBeruwala, where we check in to our head inland to the Cultural Triangletea on a tour of a plantation, with afive-star hotel overlooking the ocean. and our charming hotel in Habarana. chance to pluck tea leaves, beforewe savour a tasting on the terrace.Days 12 & 13. Relaxing by the coastDays 4 & 5. Sigiriya & Dambulla Enjoy two days to unwind in Beruwala, The UNESCO World Heritage siteDay 9. Across the Nine Arches Bridge home to one of Sri Lankas longest of Sigiriya Lion Rock fortress is ourBoarding a train to Demodara, weand most scenic beaches. On Day 13, destination. Rising 600 feet from thetravel through dramatic scenes ofthere is a choice of optional excursions jungle, it became a royal citadel in themisty mountains and waterfalls. Oneavailable (payable locally), including a 5th-century. On Day 5, we head to theof the highlights of this route is theboat trip to seek out blue whales.UNESCO-listed temples of Dambulla.iconic Nine Arches Bridge, a curved Guarded by a huge golden Buddha,viaduct standing at nearly 100 feet tall.Day 14. Dinner with a viewthis site is home to sacred caveFrom Demodara, we continue byOn our final day in Sri Lanka, we temples. After, we continue to Kandy. coach to our hotel in Tissamaharama. return to Colombo for free time before heading to the Colombo Lotus Tower The whole trip was Day 6. Exploring sacred Kandy Day 10. Leopards of Yala for dinner at the revolving restaurant, An expert guide joins us as we setRising early for a special experience,mind-blowing and Ill enjoying views over Sri Lankas capital.out to discover Kandy, beginnning atwe enjoy a sunrise safari and annever forget the tigers.the botanical gardens. After lunch,afternoon wildlife drive in YalaDay 15. Homeward boundBrian, 2024we arrive at the Temple of the SacredNational Parkhome to more thanTransferring to the airport, we board Tooth Relica golden-roofed shrine200 species of birds and the largestour flight to London Heathrow, where said to hold one of Buddhas teeth.concentration of leopards in Asia.your holiday comes to an end.70 GRAND TOUR OF SRI LANKA'