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Sri Lanka, the Lion Island – a kaleidoscope of tea plantations, rubber tree forests, cinnamon bushes, coconut palms and vast rice fields. A mosaic of dreamlike coastlines, rugged mountain ranges, deep river valleys, countless villages and small towns. Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and Christians live together in religious harmony. A wealth of cultural diversity unlike any other. A remarkable experience in a relatively small area.

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Day 1: NEGOMBO

Welcome and pick-up from the airport in Negombo (around 40 kilometres north of the capital, Colombo), followed by a transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit this former Dutch garrison town, founded in 1672, and see the remains of its famous fort. In the evening, enjoy a drink at one of the many beach restaurants as the sun sets over the sea. Overnight stay in Negombo. (no meals)

Day 2: NEGOMBO – HABARANA – SIGIRIYA

(approx. 155 km, approx. 3.5 hours)

Pick-up from your hotel and drive to Habarana. In the afternoon, enjoy a safari in Minneriya National Park, travelling by jeep along narrow tracks into the park. Look out for birds and deer, as well as the herds of up to 50 elephants that roam freely here. Overnight stay in Sigiriya. (Meals: breakfast, dinner)

Day 3: SIGIRIYA

Early in the morning, drive to Sigiriya. On arrival, climb the world-famous Sigiriya Rock, also known as Lion Rock. Secure metal walkways follow the cliff face past the ‘Cloud Maidens’ – colourful murals of female figures – and lead up to the 200-metre-high plateau, where you can explore the remains of King Kassapa’s 5th-century AD fortress. Take in the breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding hills and forests. In the afternoon, visit the ancient royal city of Polonnaruwa, dating from the 12th century AD. Explore the archaeological park, with its countless remains of residential buildings, palaces and gardens, as well as some well-preserved stupas and temples. See the four Buddha statues carved into the rock at Gal Vihara, including the ‘Sleeping Buddha’. Overnight stay in Sigiriya. (Meals: breakfast, dinner)

Day 4: SIGIRIYA – KANDY

(approx. 90 km, approx. 3 hours)

On the way to Kandy, visit the Dambulla rock caves, reached by an easy climb to around 160 metres above sea level. This former refuge of King Walagama is home to countless Buddhist murals and sculptures. Continue to Kandy, capital of the last Sinhalese kingdom until 1815. En route, visit the enchanting spice garden in Matale, where you can also buy local products in a small shop. Arrive at your hotel in the afternoon, then visit the Temple of the Tooth, Sri Dalada Maligawa, which houses a tooth of the Buddha in a golden shrine. This remains a place of pilgrimage and a monastery today. If you are lucky, you may see the shrine during a ceremony, though the tooth itself is never visible. In the evening, attend a Kandy dance performance. Overnight stay in Kandy. (Meals: breakfast, dinner)

Day 5: KANDY – NUWARA ELIYA

(approx. 80 km, approx. 3 hours)

In the morning, stroll through the markets and indoor trading halls in the city centre, passing typical colonial-era buildings and winding lanes between the clock tower and the Temple of the Tooth, beside Kandy Lake. Then visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, established in 1371, where you can see, among other things, flying foxes and a Javan fig tree believed to be the world’s second largest, spreading across around 1,600 m². From here, travel to Nuwara Eliya, also known as ‘Little England’. Visit this quintessential English colonial town, as well as a tea factory and tea plantation. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya. (Meals: breakfast)

Day 6: NUWARA ELIYA – YALA

(approx. 100 km, approx. 2.5 hours, excluding the train journey)

After breakfast, travel to Ambewella railway station to begin your train journey to Ella. On arrival, your driver will be waiting to take you towards Yala National Park. A long, eventful day comes to an end. Overnight stay near Yala National Park. (Meals: breakfast, dinner)

Day 7: YALA – GALLE

(approx. 130 km, approx. 2 hours)

After breakfast, set off on a safari of around three hours in Yala National Park. Around midday, travel along the coastal road, around the southern tip of Sri Lanka, to Galle, the old Portuguese garrison town. In the 16th century, Galle was the island’s most important port, until the British took over in the 18th century. Stroll through the old town, with its many small shops and restaurants, wander through the market district and admire the imposing Galle Fort. The sweeping views over the sea and city are sure to impress. Overnight stay in Galle. (Meals: breakfast)

Day 8: GALLE – NEGOMBO

(approx. 160 km, approx. 3 hours)

After breakfast, depart for Colombo Airport or your hotel on the west coast, or begin your onward programme. (Meals: breakfast)

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Sri Lanka - Die Klassiker
Sri Lanka, West Coast Sri Lanka, Negombo
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)
approx. 128 km / 154 min

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