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Colombo, Sri Lanka
Arrival city to start the trip.
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Negombo, Sri Lanka
Beach town close to the airport, good for a first night.
- Negombo fort
- Negombo: Dutch Canal, Negombo Lagoon, Muthrajawela Boat Tour
- Negombo Fish Market
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Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Ancient capital of temples, palaces and giant Buddhist sculptures.
- Sacred City of Anuradhapura
- Twin Pond
- Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Tree
- Anuradhapura Museum
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Kaudulla Wewa, Sri Lanka
National park known for gatherings of wild elephants, with leopards and buffalo.
- Kaudulla National Park: Private Safari
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Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Rock-top royal palace, now an archaeological site.
- Sigiriya
- Pidurangala Rock Viewpoint
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Kandy, Sri Lanka
Hill-country city, a stop on the way to the tea region.
- Temple of the Tooth
- Royal Botanical Gardens
- Royal Palace of Kandy
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Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Cool tea-country town high in the central hills.
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Ella, Sri Lanka
Hiking base with Little Adam's Peak and Ella Rock walks.
Stay: Little Adam's Hotel
Do: Little Adam's Peak, Ella Rock
- Rawana Ella Falls
- Ella Rock & 9 Arch Bridge, Little Adams Peak with Transfer
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Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
Surf beach on the east coast with schools and ancient sites nearby.
- Muhudu Maha Viharaya
- Elephant Rock surf spot
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Mirissa, Sri Lanka
Laid-back south-coast beach town.
- Mirissa Beach
- Turtle Bay
- Whale watching club
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Colombo, Sri Lanka
Final stop back in Colombo.