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Bentota

A Sri Lankan coastal city famous for golden beaches, Bentota is situated on the northern coastal tip of the Galle District of the Southern Province. The town is a popular tourist attraction. It is especially famous among the foreign tourists. The comes from a mythical story which dates back to kings time saying a demon called Bem ruled this river ( tota = river bank. Bentota hosts a handful of world proclaimed hotels. It is the hosting land for the famous Sri Lankan Jeweler Aida. Bentota also delivers an ancient art of healing called Ayurveda. To book an Ayurvedic holiday visit www.aidaayurveda.com Bentota is also famous for it's production in Toddy. An alcoholic beverage made out of cocunut nectar. The city's population is estimated to be between 25,000-50,000. Bentota was heavily damaged by the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami which devastated the Sri Lankan coastal belt on the morning of the December 26th.

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6 Day Sri Lanka Camping Adventure 6 days / 5 nights

Dambulla

Begin your Camping Adventure with a city tour of Colombo and then proceed to North Western province of Sri Lanka where you will check in at the Kudarama, which is a luxurious permanent tented campsite.

Leave for a visit to Anawilandawa the gateway to the unlocked beauty of the west coast and also visit the Ramsar wetland with a cascading tank system dating back to the 12th century A.D. Enjoy a cruise in the Dutch Canal which is an ancient canal network built by the Dutch. Late in the afternoon visit the Thabbowa Nature Reserve to see the wild elephants having a river bath.

Next day precede to the untamed jungle of Wilpattu the home of Ceylon's largest leopard populations and also see wild animals in their natural environment. Proceed to Anuradhapura where you will gain a better understanding of the island's remarkably rich cultural and religious history and uncover lesser known, but still entrancing, remains of Sri Lanka's cultural past.

Next day leave for Dambulla - take a jungle trek on elephant back and Visit the Dambulla Temple. Click here for more information and Booking Details


4 Day Sri Lanka Sojourn Tour 4 days / 3 nights

Colombo

On this four day private tour you will be based in Colombo and have the opportunity to experience the best of Colombo as well as some of the surrounding countryside and cities. Enjoy a half day city tour of Colombo, experiencing the flavor of the local Oriental bazaar, visit mosques and temples and finally the Cinnamon Gardens and the National Museum.

Appreciate beautiful countryside en-route to Pinnawela and Kandy where you will visit a Elephant Park and Temple of the Tooth. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a day at leisure to further explore Colombo or you may wish to take an optional tour to Galle/Hikkaduwa for the day.

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4 Day Ancient Capital Tour of Colombo 4 days / 3 nights

Anuradhapura, outside of Colombo

This four-day 'Ancient Capital Tour' takes you deep back into history of Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka.

You will gain a better understanding of the island's remarkably rich cultural and religious history, Uncover lesser known, but still entrancing, remains of Sri Lanka's cultural past.

Upon arriving in Sri Lanka, transfer to Kandy, a city and ideal place for acclimatizing to Sri Lanka's tropical climate and rejuvenating after the long flight. You would be able to see ruined cities of ancient kingdoms, rock fortresses and hilltop palaces of the cultural triangle.

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