Splendours of Sri Lanka: Solo Travellers Tour
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Splendours of Sri Lanka: Solo Travellers Tour
Itinerary
Fly to Colombo
Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) to Colombo with Sri Lankan Airlines. (N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Chilaw
Arrive and transfer to the Anantaya hotel for 1 night. Welcome dinner with your group. (D)
Anuradhapura
Drive to Anuradhapura via Wilpattu National Park. Afternoon wildlife safari in search of leopards and sloth bears. Stay 2 nights at the Lake Forest Resort. (B, D)
Wilpattu National Park - Anuradhapura
Morning safari in Wilpattu National Park. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure. (B, L, D)
Anuradhapura - Habarana
Drive to the ancient city of Anuradhapura. For 1,400 years, this city was the capital of Sri Lanka and contains fabulous Buddhist shrines and relics. Travel to Habarana. Stay 3nights at the Cinnamon Lodge. (B, D)
Habarana - Sigiriya
Transfer to Sigiriya. Visit to the UNESCO-listed rock fortress. Learn about Sri Lankan cuisine at a cooking demonstration before an afternoon at leisure. (B, D)
Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Minneriya National Park
Visit the 11th-century medieval capital of Polonnaruwa. Afternoon safari to view a variety of wildlife. (B, D)
Dambulla - Kandy
Morning visit to Dambulla, home to Asia’s most impressive cave temples. Continue to the beautiful hill station of Kandy and stay 2 nights at the Cinnamon Citadel. (B, D)
Kandy
Morning visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens. In the evening, watch a traditional Kandyan dance performance and visit the Temple of the Tooth for the evening puja ceremony. (B, D)
Nuwara Eliya
Morning train journey to Nanu Oya. Set some 1,880 metres above sea level, Nuwara Eliya attracted the British in the 18th century and their legacy is still visible. Stay at The Grand Hotel (or similar) for 2 nights. (B, D)
Horton Plains
Early morning visit to Horton Plains, situated on Sri Lanka’s highest plateau (this excursion involves a 2.5-hour walk). Horton Plains is inhabited by large populations of monkeys and sambar deer. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B, D)
Wadduwa
Drive to Wadduwa. Stay 2 nights at the Blue Water Hotel, a luxury hotel with breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. (B, D)
Wadduwa
Day at leisure. Farewell dinner. (B, D)
Fly to London
Transfer to Colombo and fly to London with Sri Lankan Airlines. (B)
Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Fly to Colombo
Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) to Colombo with Sri Lankan Airlines. (N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Chilaw
Arrive and transfer to the Anantaya hotel for 1 night. Welcome dinner with your group. (D)
Anuradhapura
Drive to Anuradhapura via Wilpattu National Park. Afternoon wildlife safari in search of leopards and sloth bears. Stay 2 nights at the Lake Forest Resort. (B, D)
Wilpattu National Park - Anuradhapura
Morning safari in Wilpattu National Park. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure. (B, L, D)
Anuradhapura - Habarana
Drive to the ancient city of Anuradhapura. For 1,400 years, this city was the capital of Sri Lanka and contains fabulous Buddhist shrines and relics. Travel to Habarana. Stay 3nights at the Cinnamon Lodge. (B, D)
Habarana - Sigiriya
Transfer to Sigiriya. Visit to the UNESCO-listed rock fortress. Learn about Sri Lankan cuisine at a cooking demonstration before an afternoon at leisure. (B, D)
Polonnaruwa - Minneriya National Park
Visit the 11th-century medieval capital of Polonnaruwa. Afternoon safari to view a variety of wildlife. (B, D)
Dambulla - Kandy
Morning visit to Dambulla, home to Asia's most impressive cave temples. Continue to the beautiful hill station of Kandy and stay 2 nights at the Cinnamon Citadel. (B, D)
Kandy
Morning visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens. In the evening, watch a traditional Kandyan dance performance and visit the Temple of the Tooth for the evening puja ceremony. (B, D)
Nuwara Eliya
Morning train journey to Nanu Oya. Set some 1,880 metres above sea level, Nuwara Eliya attracted the British in the 18th century and their legacy is still visible. Stay at The Grand Hotel (or similar) for 2 nights. (B, D)
Horton Plains
Early morning visit to Horton Plains, situated on Sri Lanka's highest plateau (this excursion involves a 2.5-hour walk). Horton Plains is inhabited by large populations of monkeys and sambar deer. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B, D)
Wadduwa
Drive to Wadduwa. Stay 2 nights at the Blue Water Hotel and Spa, a luxury hotel with breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. (B, D)
Wadduwa
Day at leisure. Attend a farewell dinner. (B, D)
Fly to London
Transfer to Colombo and fly to London with Sri Lankan Airlines. (B)
Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Safari in national parks in search of wild elephants and leopards
- Learn about Sri Lanka cuisine at a cooking demonstration
- View scenic tea country by train
- Witness a traditional Kandyan cultural performance
Important information
What's included
- Small group size - average 10 people (max 18)
- 4-& 5-star accommodation
- Twin / double rooms for single use
- Flexible - extensions, room & flight upgrades available
- Direct international flights with Sri Lankan Airlines
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Experienced local tour manager
- 12 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 12 dinners
- Welcome & farewell group dinners
- Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
- Wildlife safaris & national park entrance fees
- Porterage at hotels
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