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Sri Lanka: From Colombo & Kandy to the Wildlife of Yala

Sri Lanka: Negombo, Habarana, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Matara, Colombo

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No more than 16 travelers

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Single Supplement: FREE

From $5,695 per person

16 Days | $356 per day

Includes airfare

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Optional Tours

During your trip, you will have the opportunity to join optional tours to further your discoveries—all of which are noted below. Most of these tours can only be reserved onsite with your Trip Experience Leader, however due to limited space and other special requirements, some optional tours must be reserved before your departure from the U.S. If this trip has optional tours that need to be purchased in advance, they will be noted with a disclaimer below.

Ancient Ruins of Anuradhapura

Day 6 | $95 per person

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This optional tour departs after lunch to explore the evocative ruins of Anuradhapura, the first capital of the island established in the 4th century BC. Anuradhapura was the royal capital for 119 successive Sinhalese Kings over more than a thousand years. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the ruins include numerous ancient Buddhist temples, monasteries, and places of worship spread out over 15 square miles. A highlight of the site is the 2,200-year-old Sri Mahabodhi Tree, the oldest historically authenticated tree in the world. After our visit, we'll return to our hotel in Habarana in time for dinner. 

Heritage Highlights: Cinnamon, Gems & History

Day 13 | $55 per person

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You’ll begin with an immersive Cinnamon Experience, where you learn how cinnamon is cultivated and processed, enjoy the aroma of freshly peeled bark, and discover everyday uses of this celebrated spice. Next, travel to Meetiyagoda to explore traditional moonstone gem mining: watch miners at work and hear how the region’s geology yields its distinctive blue sheen. You'll conclude with a reflective visit to the Tsunami Museum, where you’ll view exhibits that honor resilience and remembrance, gaining perspective on local communities’ recovery efforts.