Taste Sri Lanka (i)

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Taste Sri Lanka (i)


Sri Lanka is a paradise for tourists & there are lot to enjoy in this island country. Concentrating all those beautiful things to a limited tour package is a real challenge. Taste Sri Lanka (i) is a mix up of things to do in Sri Lanka while the theme dominant to nature trails...

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Nature Trails / 12 Days / 11 Nights


          
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Taste Sri Lanka (i) - Route Map


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   Schedule of the Day 01

Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (Colombo Airport) and welcome by "DX Holidays" representatives.

Optional activities in Negombo:
Visit Negombo Fish market
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Negombo Fish market


Negombo fish market is the Island's second largest fish market. There are boats available for hire if you wish to sail along the Dutch canal.

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Visit 'Dutch Canal'
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The Dutch Canal


The Dutch Canal in Negombo was built by the Dutch to transport spices and now used by local fisherman to get to the sea & an attraction for tourists.

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Visit Muthurajawela Marsh
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Muthurajawela Marsh


The marsh is notable for its unique and highly diverse ecosystem and is listed as one of 12 priority wetlands in Sri Lanka.

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Negombo Lagoon Tour
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Negombo Lagoon Tour


The lagoon is fed by a number of small rivers and a canal. It is linked to the sea by a narrow channel to the north, near Negombo city.

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Relax in Negombo Beach
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Negombo Beach


Negombo rich with best sandy beaches, hotels and resorts.

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   Overnight stay at Negombo
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   Schedule of the Day 02

Proceed to Kalpitiya

Activities:
Relax in Alankuda Beach
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Alankuda Beach


Alankuda is a stretch of beach in Kalpitiya that is home to popular beach hotels in the area. The beach is a starting point for off-shore whale watching and dolphin watching in Kalpitiya and offers various water related activities.

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Optional Activities
Kite Surfing at Alankuda Beach
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Kite Surfing at Alankuda Beach


Sri Lanka is one of the most exotic kiteboarding destinations in Asia, perfect for all levels of kitesurfers.

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Snorkeling at Kalpitiya
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Snorkeling at Kalpitiya


Explore an underwater paradise of crystal clear warm water, pristine corals and colorful tropical fish whilst snorkeling in Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka.

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Bird Watching at Anawilundawa Wetland
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Anawilundawa Wetland


Anawilundawa Sanctuary is one of the 6 RAMSAR wetland in Sri Lanka, The sanctuary have made it popular among many bird-watching enthusiasts.

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   Overnight stay at Kalpitiya
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   Schedule of the Day 03

Proceed to Habarana

Activities:
Safari in Wilpattu National Park
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Wilpattu National Park


Wilpattu is Sri Lanka’s largest national park with an area of 130,000 hectare. The unique feature of Wilpattu National Park is the existence of "Willus" (Natural lakes) - Natural, sand-rimmed water basins or depressions that fill with rainwater.
Wilpattu is a Non-Hunting Area and you may watch many endemic Mammals, Birds, and Reptiles & Butterflies from your naked eyes here.
The main draw in Wilpattu is the leopard and sloth bear. It is also one of the better parks to see barking deer.

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Optional Activities
Elephant Back Ride at Habarana Echo Park
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Elephant Back Ride


Elephant Back Safaris are one of the newest and most thrilling safari experiences in Sri Lanka...

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   Overnight stay at Habarana
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   Schedule of the Day 04

Activities:
Visit Anuradhapura Ancient City
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Anuradhapura Ancient City


The Anuradhapura Kingdom was the first established kingdom in ancient Sri Lanka. Founded by King Pandukabhaya in 377 BC. Ancient city of Anuradhapura has named as a world heritage site by UNESCO.

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Visit Polonnaruwa Ancient City
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Polonnaruwa Ancient City


Polonnaruwa remains one of the best planned archaeological relic sites in the country. The ancient city of Polonnaruwa has been declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO.

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Visit Dambulla Cave Temple
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Dambulla Cave Temple


Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. A UNESCO world heritage site which has build about 2300 Years ago.

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Ritigala Nature Hike
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Ritigala Ruins/Monastery/Forest


Ritigala is an ancient Buddhist monastery and mountain in Sri Lanka. The ruins and rock inscriptions of the monastery date back to 1st century BCE.

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   Overnight stay at Habarana
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   Schedule of the Day 05

Activities:
Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress
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Sigiriya Rock Fortress


Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress. A site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 meters high. Nominated as the eighth wonder of the world. This is a UNESCO listed world heritage site.

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Optional Activities
Elephant Back Ride
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Elephant Back Ride


Elephant Back Safaris are one of the newest and most thrilling safari experiences in Sri Lanka...

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Traditional Village Tour (Highly Recommended)
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Traditional Village Tour


We highly recommend our guests to involve this activity to know the real Sri Lankan authentic & to know about true Sri Lankan culture.

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Traditional Sri Lankan Ayurvedic Spa
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Traditional Sri Lankan Ayurvedic Spa


Ayurvedic programmes consist of a range of herbal treatments and various types of baths and massages, together with cleansing and revitalization techniques such as yoga, meditation and special diets.

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   Overnight stay at Habarana
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   Schedule of the Day 06

Proceeding to Kandy via Mathale

Activities:
Visit Nalanda Gedige
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Nalanda Gedige


Nalanda Gedige is an ancient complete stone building near Matale, Sri Lanka. This building was an ancient Hindu Temple constructed in between 8th to 10th century with dravidian architecture and then believe to have been used by Buddhists.

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Visit Mathale Hindu Temple
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Mathale Hindu Temple


The temple is dedicated to hindu deity Mariamman, the goddess of rain and fertility. Located in Matale Sri Lanka. This Temple h built in 1874 and now it has become a famous destination for tourists too.

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Visit Spice Gardening Education Centre
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Spice Gardening Education Centre


The island has an ideal climate for growing many spices that the world demands like pepper, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom. At present visiting a Spice gardening education center has become a trend amoung SL visitors.

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Evening Activities
Watch the Kandy Cultural Show
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The Kandy Cultural Show


Cultural Show at Kandy, Sri Lanka a must watch program when in Kandy. There you can enjoy traditional Sri Lankan dances, music & performance...

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Visit the Temple of Tooth
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The Temple of Tooth


Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha.

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   Overnight stay at Kandy
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   Schedule of the Day 07

Proceed to Nuwara Eliya

Activities:
Kandy Shopping Tour
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Kandy Shopping Tour


Kandy is one of the best places to go shopping. Famous destination to buy real Sri Lankan Gem, Ceylon Tea, handy crafts & high-class boutiques.

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Visit a tea Factory
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Tea Production, Sri Lanka


Sri Lankan tea (known for generations as Ceylon Tea) is also the cleanest tea in the world in terms of pesticide residues, a fact confirmed by the ISO Technical Committee. Sri Lanka is the world's fourth-largest producer of tea.

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Site seen while proceeding to Ramboda
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Site seen around Nuwara Eliya & Ramboda


On the way to Nuwara Eliya loved to explore this beautiful waterfall. You have to cross Ramboda Tunnel and Ramboda Waterfall Hotel to reach at this picturesque spot.

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   Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya
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   Schedule of the Day 08

Proceed to Ella

Activities:
Trekking Horton Plains(Early Morning)
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Horton Plains


Horton Plains National Park is a protected area in the central highlands of Sri Lanka and is covered by mountain grassland and cloud forest. This plateau is rich in biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the region.

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"Visit Horton Plain at early in the morning is very different experience. You may experience the real beauty of Horton plain & many rear sceneries at this visit. Unless you get there early the view from World’s End is often obscured by mist, particularly during the rainy season from April to September.."


Train Trip ('Ohiya' to 'Ella')
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Train Trip ('Ohiya' to 'Ella')


The train trip from Ohiya to Ella, in Sri Lanka, is supposed to be one of the most scenic and beautiful journeys in the world.

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Visit Nine arch bridge at Demodara
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Nine arch bridge at Demodara


The Demodara nine arch railway bridge is located between Demodara and Ella railway stations. Specialty of this bridge is that, it’s constructed with stones, bricks and cement, but without any steel.
Construction of this bridge was started during the First World War time and British government was not in a position to provide the required steel supply for the constructions. So the construction was delayed and a local resident call Mr. P.K. Appuhamy came up with the plan of building with only bricks, stones and cement. He got the approval and support from the British engineers and today you can see the results of his team’s effort.

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   Overnight stay at Ella
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   Schedule of the Day 09

Activities:
Ella Rock Hike
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Ella Rock Hike


Ella is one of the famous tourist destinations in Sri Lanka and well known among tourist as a hiking destination.

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"The views through Ella Gap are stunning. The hills surrounding Ella are all covered with farmland growing vegetables, tea plantations, and rice fields, all making the landscape very lush and green."

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Hike Little Adams Peak
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Little Adams Peak


The Little Adam`s Peak, 1141 m high, is fairly easy to climb, with a good path all the way up.

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Proceed to Unawatuna


   Overnight stay at Unawatuna

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   Schedule of the Day 10

Activities:
Visit Galle Fort
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Galle Fort


Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards.

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Visit a Cinnamon Processing Factory
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Cinnamon Processing


True cinnamon is native to Sri Lanka. Cinnamon cultivation & the technology of processing cinnamon can be seen during your Sri Lanka visit.

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Optional Activities:
Visit Turtle Hatchery
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Turtle Hatchery


This place educates you all about turtles. You get to watch turtles in all stages of growth, learn about their needs,hold them, watch them on land as well as on water.

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Visit Tsunami Photo Museum
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Tsunami Photo Museum


Modest, somber museum showcasing photographs of the devastating tsunami in 2004 & its impact.

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Visit Moonstone Mine
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Moonstone Mine


Moonstone has been used in jewelry for millenia, including ancient civilizations. The Romans admired moonstone, as they believed it was born from solidified rays of the moon. Both the Romans and Greeks associated Moonstone with their lunar deities. The Rare Blue Moonstones found only Sri Lanka.

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Boat Tour at Madu River
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Boat Tour at Madu River


The water of the Madu river is dotted with small islands and the banks are all covered with lush mangrove forests that are home to dozens of incredible animal...

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   Overnight stay at Unawatuna

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   Schedule of the Day 11

Activities:
Relax in Unawatuna Beach
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Unawatuna Beach


The beach is semi-circular and stretches approximately one kilometer. Unawatuna is also known for its sea turtle population and tourists are able to witness them laying eggs along the shore at various times during the year.

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Activities:
Snorkeling in Unawatuna
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Snorkeling in Unawatuna


Unawatuna has a modest range of diving, snorkelling, surfing and other watersports on offer.

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Traditional Sri Lankan Ayurvedic Spa
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Traditional Sri Lankan Ayurvedic Spa


Ayurvedic programmes consist of a range of herbal treatments and various types of baths and massages, together with cleansing and revitalization techniques such as yoga, meditation and special diets.

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   Overnight stay at Unawatuna

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   Schedule of the Day 12

Activities:

Proceeding to Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport)



   End of the Tour

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