Overview
Itinerary
Welcome to Sri Lanka! Your tour commences with an arrival transfer to your 3 star hotel.
Activities
Pick up at the Bandaranaike International Airport
Accommodation
– Wonder Hotel – Colombo (3-Star) or Similar
– Cinnamon Red – Colombo (4-Star) or Similar
– Uga Residence – Colombo (Luxury Boutique) or Similar
Included Meals
– Welcome snack meal
This morning your tour guide will pick you up after breakfast and will drive you to Galle, on the way you can visit the Turtle Hatchery (optional) or do a boat tour on the Madu River (optional). Distance from Colombo to Galle is 150 km and you will reach Galle within 2 hrs 15 minutes. Next check in into your hotel. In the afternoon, your tour guide will accompany you on a walking tour through what is the best-preserved colonial town in Sri Lanka, Galle Fort.
Activities
Visit to Turtle Hatchery (Approx. LKR 1,825 per person)
Boat tour on Madu River (Approx. LKR 9,000 per person)
Afternoon Galle City Tour
Accommodation
– Frangipani Motel – Galle (2 star) or Similar
– Mango House – Galle (Luxury Boutique) or Similar
– Taru Villas – Bentota (Luxury Boutique) or Similar
Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner
Today, you will be accompanied by your tour guide to go trekking at Kanneliya, which is designated as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO. This is a short drive from Galle Fort. In the afternoon you can enjoy a nice relaxing time or have a wander around the Fort and get to know the country and people. Distance from Galle to Kanneliya is 45 km and you will reach Kanneliya within 1 hr 15 minutes.
Activities
Kanneliya Rain Forest Tour (Approx. LKR 9,125 per person)
Accommodation
– Frangipani Motel – Galle (2 star) or Similar
– Mango House – Galle (Luxury Boutique) or Similar
– Taru Villas – Bentota (Luxury Boutique) or Similar
Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner
After breakfast in the morning, your tour guide will pick you up for the journey to the up-country of the Island. You will notice a transition of hot weather to slight crisp chilliness when you reach Ella, due to the elevation from the sea level. You can relax at the home stay or go on a pub scroll in the vibrant touristy strip in Ella in the afternoon depending on your mood. On the way to Ella you have the option of visiting the Udawalawe Elephant Transit home or even doing a safari at Udawalawe National Park (optional) then visiting Ravana waterfalls to Ella. Distance from Galle to Ella is 200 km and you will reach Ella within 3 hrs 30 minutes.
Activities
Visiting Udawalawe Elephant Transit Centre (Approx. LKR 3,650 per person)
Udawalawe Safari (optional) (Approx. LKR 32,825 per person)
Visiting the Ravana Waterfall
Bar hopping (Café Chill) in Ella (optional)
Accommodation
– Waterfalls Homestay – Ella (Homestay) or Similar
– Flower Garden Resort – Ella (4-Star) or Similar
– 98 Acres – Ella (5 Star) or Similar
Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner
This morning, your tour guide will accompany you to hike the scenic mountain trail at Little Adam’s Peak. In the afternoon you will be taken to see the famous Nine Arch Bridge in Ella. Later, you can experience and join a traditional Sri Lankan cooking program followed by the complimentary dinner.
Activities
Climb Little Adams Peak in the morning
Visit Nine Arch Bridge in the afternoon
Sri Lankan traditional cooking class with dinner
Accommodation
– Waterfalls Homestay – Ella (Homestay) or Similar
– Flower Garden Resort – Ella (4-Star) or Similar
– 98 Acres – Ella (5 Star) or Similar
Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner
Today, you will get to enjoy the unforgettable experience of the scenic train ride from Ella to Nuwara Eliya. As you get off from the train at Nuwara Eliya, your guide will be there waiting to pick you up. On your way to Kandy, you will see how the world-famous Ceylon tea is made at a tea factory, you will have the opportunity to participate in a tea tasting session. By the afternoon you will reach the ancient hill capital city of Kandy and you will be dropped off at your hotel for resting and relaxation. Distance from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy is 100 km and you will reach Kandy within 3 hrs 15 minutes.
Activities
Travel from Ella to Nuwara Eliya by Train
Tea factory visit & tea tasting session
Accommodation
– The Mountbatten Hotel – Kandy (3-Star) or Similar
– Amaya Hills -Kandy (5-Star) or Similar
– Kings Pavilion – Kandy (Luxury Boutique) or Similar
Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner
On Day 7 after breakfast, you will be taken to visit the most sacred temple in Sri Lanka, Sri Dalada Maligawa. There you can join for the early morning rituals and prayer services in the temple. Optionally you can visit the Royal Botanical Garden. After lunch, you will be taken on the Kandy City Tour followed by the Cultural Dance Show. In the evening you have the option of relaxing at the hotel or your tour guide can take you on a bar hopping session upon your preference.
Activities
Sri Dalada Maligawa visit for morning puja (Apporx. LKR 5,450 per person)
Kandy City Tour
Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya (Apporx. LKR 5,450 per person)
Cultural Dance Show at 5:00 PM (Apporx. LKR 3,650 per person)
Bar Hopping in the late afternoon (optional)
Accommodation
– The Mountbatten Hotel – Kandy (3-Star) or Similar
– Amaya Hills -Kandy (5-Star) or Similar
– Kings Pavilion – Kandy (Luxury Boutique) or Similar
Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner
Today you will have to say goodbye to the beautiful hill capital Kandy and start your journey towards the North Central province of the island. On the way to Sigiriya you will visit a spice garden in Matale with a cooking demonstration and then see the ancient stone temple of Nalanda Gedige near Matale. Distance from Kandy to Sigiriya is 93 km and you will reach Kandy within 2 hrs 30 minutes.
After that, you will visit the ancient Cave Temples of Dambulla Raja Maha Viharaya on your way to Sigiriya. Be prepared for a steep climb when you are visiting this temple, however you will not regret the view and magnificent ancient architecture after reaching the top. At the end of the day, you will be dropped at your hotel for your well needed rest and relaxation.
Activities
Visit a spice garden in Matale with cooking demonstration
Visit the ancient stone temple at Nalanda Gedige
Visit the ancient cave temples in Dambulla (Apporx. LKR 3,650 per person)
Accommodation
– Ceyloni Sigiriya Hotel (3-Star) or Similar
– Amaya Lake – Dambulla (4-Star) or Similar
– Water Garden – Sigiriya (Luxury Boutique) or Similar
Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner
On Day 9 you will get to see the world famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress. It is best to climb the rock in the morning to avoid the midday heat. And it is best to wear your runners or hiking shoes for grabbing this experience, as you will be climbing very steep, narrow staircases to get to the top to experience the breathtaking view. Later you will be driven to Polonnaruwa for the Polonnaruwa Archaeological city tour. Distance from Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa is 60 km and you will reach Polonnaruwa within 1 hrs 15 minutes.
Activities
Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress (Apporx. LKR 10,950 per person)
Polonnaruwa archaeological city tour (Apporx. LKR 9,125 per person)
Accommodation
– Ceyloni Sigiriya Hotel (3-Star) or Similar
– Amaya Lake – Dambulla (4-Star) or Similar
– Water Garden – Sigiriya (Luxury Boutique) or Similar
Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner
Before leaving for Trincomalee from Sigiriya, there is one last place that you must visit! That is Pidurangala. Make sure you are ready for an early start on Day 10. On the way you will have the option of stopping by for a relaxing ayurvedic massage to relax your body and mind before you hit the beach again for the next 3 days. After that you will be driven to Trincomalee, the east coast city of Sri Lanka. Distance from Sigiriya to Trincomalee is 100 km and you will reach Kandy within 2 hrs.
Activities
Pidurangala Rock trekking (Apporx. LKR 3,650 per person)
Traditional Ayurvedic Massage (Apporx. LKR 16,000 per person)
Accommodation
– Sasvi Cabana – Trincomalee or Similar
– Nilaveli Beach – Trincomalee (4-Star) or Similar
– Uga Jungle Beach – Trinco (Luxury Boutique) or Similar
Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner
On Day 11, you have the option of engaging in a snorkeling or diving session or you can relax at the beach. Trincomalee has several beautiful beaches, including Nilaveli Beach, Uppuveli Beach, and Marble Beach. These beaches offer crystal clear waters, white sand, and plenty of opportunities for water sports and other activities.
Activities
Snorkelling or Diving (Apporx. LKR 21,000 per person)
Relaxing at the beach
Accommodation
– Sasvi Cabana – Trincomalee or Similar
– Nilaveli Beach – Trincomalee (4-Star) or Similar
– Uga Jungle Beach – Trinco (Luxury Boutique) or Similar
Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner
This day will be a busy day again after getting some well needed rest during the last day. Your tour guide will be there in the morning to take you on a Trinco City Tour where you will get to see some of the oldest remaining colonial buildings in the country. Later you will get to visit the spiritual Hindu Kovil, Koneswaram followed by a complementary seafood lunch.
Activities
Trincomalee City Tour
Fort Fredrick Tour (Dutch Fort)
Koneswaram Kovil visit
Accommodation
– Sasvi Cabana – Trincomalee or Similar
– Nilaveli Beach – Trincomalee (4-Star) or Similar
– Uga Jungle Beach – Trinco (Luxury Boutique) or Similar
Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner
Today is the safari day. Say goodbye to Trincomalee and start your journey back to the west coast of the country in the early morning. On the way you will visit the Wilpattu National Park for a safari trip. After finishing the safari, you will be driven to your last destination of the round trip, Negombo. Distance from Trincomalee to Wilpattu is 145 km and you will reach Wilpattu within 2 hrs and 45 minutes
Negombo is usually the first or last city for most travelers due to the proximity to the Bandaranaike Memorial International Airport. You can enjoy a City Tour and later you can hit the famous beach side tourist strip to grab a drink or dinner during your stay in Negombo.
Activities
Half day safari at Wilpattu National Park (Approx. LKR 32,850 per person)
Negombo City Tour
Accommodation
– New Queen’s palace – Negombo (3-Star) or Similar
– Goldi Sands Hotel – Negombo (4-Star) or Similar
– Wallawwa Hotel – Negombo (Luxury Boutique) or Similar
Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner
As your Sri Lanka tour comes to an end, the last day of your trip will depend on your flight time. If your flight is in the evening or late at night, we can organize a late check-out from your hotel, subject to availability and additional charges.Late check-out will allow you to have more time to explore the city or relax before your departure. You can store your luggage at the hotel and enjoy your final day in Sri Lanka without worrying about your belongings.
The distance from Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), which is the main international airport in Sri Lanka, is approximately 35 kilometers and usually takes about 1 hour by car.
Activities
Airport Drop off
Accommodation
– Late check out if require( subject to additional charges/availability)
Included Meals
– Breakfast
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Airport pick up and drop off
- Assistance at the airport
- All overnight accommodations in hotels mentioned on the itinerary (or similar)
- All the meals mentioned on the itinerary
- Private luxury car (air-conditioned)
- Options available to upgrade to a SUV or a Van (additional charges may apply)
- Private English-speaking tour guide/driver for the entire journey
- All government taxes, Parking and Road tolls
- Fuel & local insurance for the vehicle
Exclusions
- Any activities listed in the itinerary with an Approx. LKR price per person
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses are excluded
- Late check outs & early check in charges are excluded
- Air-tickets NOT included
- Camera & video permits
- Travel Insurance is NOT included
- Guide/driver tips
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