Splendor of Sri Lanka
Per person twin share
13 Breakfast & Dinner
Private Car
(Air Conditioned)
- Best Price Guaranteed
- 24/7 Customer Service
- Professional Local Guides
Overview
Itinerary
Welcome to Sri Lanka! Your tour commences with an arrival transfer to your 4 star hotel.
Activities
Pick up at the Bandaranaike International Airport
Accommodation
– Goldi Sands Hotel – Negombo (4-star) or similar
Included Meals
– Welcome snack meal
On the second day of the tour you will depart Negombo to Wilpattu visiting Negombo fish market: The drive from Negombo to Wilpattu National Park is about 3-4 hours, depending on traffic. Along the way, you’ll get to see rural Sri Lanka, with its paddy fields, coconut plantations, and small villages
Negombo Fish Market: Negombo is a coastal city in Sri Lanka known for its fishing industry, and the fish market there is a must-visit for seafood lovers. You’ll get to see a wide variety of fresh fish and seafood being sold by local fishermen and traders.
Safari at Wilpattu National Park: Wilpattu is one of the largest and oldest national parks in Sri Lanka, and is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including leopards, elephants, deer, and birds. A safari through the park is a great way to see these animals in their natural habitat.
Activities
Negombo Fish Market
Afternoon Safari at Wilpattu National Park (Approx. LKR 14,600 per person)
Accommodation
– Earls Anuradhapura (4-star) or similar
Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner
Today we leave for Sigiriya via visiting Ritigala Forest Monastery. The drive from Anuradhapura to Sigiriya is about 1 hour. Ritigala is one of the protected territories in Sri Lanka due to its significance as a Forest Monastery. You can hike Ritigala Mountain with the assistance of your guide and learn how ancient monks lived, meditated, and practiced their religion in a forest, a wonder to see!
This afternoon you will be taken for a one-in-a-lifetime hiking experience at Pidurangala. At the top, you will be able to see the beautiful area of Sigiriya, including Sigiriya Rock. Later, there is a complimentary dinner at one of the quirky bars in town, Rasta Rant at Sigiriya
Activities
Visiting the Ritigala Forest Monastery
Climbing the Pidurangala Rock for sunset (Approx. LKR 3,650 per person)
Accommodation
– Amaya Lake – Sigiriya (4-star) or similar
Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner
On Day 5 you will see the world famous Sigiriya Lion 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. After your Sigiriya Rock climb village experience in Sigiriya is a great way to immerse yourself in Sri Lankan culture and learn about the daily life of the locals. It’s a unique and authentic experience that you won’t forget! Later in the afternoon you have the option of having a relaxing traditional Ayurvedic massage to rejuvenating your body and mind
Activities
Climbing the Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress (Apporx. LKR 10,980 per person)
Traditional Sri Lankan village Experience (Apporx. LKR 4,000 per person)
Traditional Ayurvedic Massage (Apporx. LKR 16,000 per person)
Accommodation
– Amaya Lake – Sigiriya (4-star) or similar
Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner
Today you are heading from Sigiriya to Kandy and your journey starts with a visit to the ancient Cave Temples of Dambulla Raja Maha Viharaya. 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. Further on the way to Kandy, you will visit a spice garden in Matale, where you can also have your lunch, and see the ancient stone temple of Nalanda Gedige. Drive from Sigiriya to Matale is about 1.5 hours and from Matale to Kandy is about another 1 hour. After arriving in Kandy, you will be dropped off at the hotel for checking in.
Activities
Visit the ancient cave temples in Dambulla (Apporx. LKR 3,650 per person)
Visit the Ancient Stone Temple Nalanda Gedige
Visit the Spice Garden at Matale
Accommodation
– Amaya Hills – Kandy (5-star) or similar
Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner
Visiting the Temple of the Tooth early in the morning is a great way to experience the spiritual atmosphere of this important pilgrimage site. The Temple of the Tooth, also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa, is a Buddhist temple located in the heart of Kandy. It’s one of Sri Lanka’s most important religious and cultural sites and is believed to house a tooth of the Buddha.
Kandy is a city with a rich cultural heritage, and there are many interesting sites to visit. After exploring the city, you can visit the nearby Peradeniya Botanical Garden, which is located about 6 kilometers outside of Kandy. Later in the afternoon you can enjoy a traditional cultural dance show depending on your preference or can be dropped off at the hotel for evening rest and relaxation.
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)
Accommodation
– Amaya Hills – Kandy (5-star) or similar
Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner
Today is an exciting day as you will be taken on one of the most scenic train rides in the country. You will be driven by car by your guide from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya and on the way you will get to see how the world-famous Ceylon tea is made and chance to participate in tea tasting sessions too. The drive from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya takes about 3 hours by car. Then from Nuwara Eliya to Ella you will have the one-in-a-lifetime train ride. By the time you reach Ella your tour guide will be at Ella train station to pick you up and drop you off at the hotel for rest and relaxation.
Ella is a small village in the highlands of Sri Lanka, which is filled with tea estates, mountains, waterfalls and of course with some good air to breath. Ella is one of the must-visit destinations in Sri Lanka, just to witness the breath-taking views it creates. It is a dream place for many trekkers with some of the best hikes the island provides. This hidden village got vastly popular among the tourists lately. Views of mist and clouds covering the summits of the mountain range and the morning sunrise in Ella are spectacular scenes to witness and capture.
Activities
Visiting a tea factory and engaging in a tea tasting session
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya by car/van
Nuwara Eliya to Ella by train (Apporx. LKR 5,475 per person)
Accommodation
– Flower Garden Resort – Ella (5-Star) or similar
Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner
On day nine, after breakfast, your tour guide will accompany you to hike the scenic mountain trail at Little Adam’s Peak. This calls for all adventurists who love a good hike! In the afternoon you will be taken to see the Insta famous Nine Arch Bridge in Ella. Later, In the evening you have the option of going for a night out or relaxing at the hotel.
Activities
Climbing the Little Adam’s Peak
Visiting the Nine Arch Bridge
Bar hopping in Ella
Accommodation
– Flower Garden Resort – Ella (5-Star) or similar
Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner
On day 10, you will reach the south coast of the country via visiting Ravana Waterfall and the Elephant Transit Home at Udawalawe. You will be able to experience the unfathomable wildlife right in front of your eyes, a rare experience to have! Also it is an option to go on a safari at Udawalawe National Park. The drive from Ella to Udawalwa is about 2 hours. After visiting Udawalawe Elephant Transit Centre, we will continue our way to the South Coast, where we will drop you off at the hotel for beach, rest, and relaxation. The drive from Udawalawe to Weligama is about 2 hours. The next few days you can spend your time at the beach sipping cocktails.
Activities
Visiting the Ravana Waterfall
Visiting Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home (Apporx. LKR 3,650 per person)
Safari at Udawalawe National Park (Approx. LKR 32,850 per person)
Accommodation
– 22 Weligambay – Weligama (4-star) or similar
Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner
The next day you will have the option of taking some surfing lessons or else you can relax and enjoy the sun and the beautiful beach. After a busy day under the sun and water in the afternoon you will be driven to Mirissa (on a short drive from Weligama) where you can enjoy a coastal strip full of restaurants and bars.
Activities
Relaxing at the beach
Meet and greet locals
Surfing lessons (Approx. LKR 9,000 per person)
Mirissa bar hopping
Accommodation
– 22 Weligambay – Weligama (4-star) or similar
Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner
The last day you spend at the south coast you can enjoy relaxing at the beach, or you can do a whale watching tour depending on the weather on that day.
Whale Watching in the morning – The south-west coast of Sri Lanka has become one of the places where the largest animals on earth inhabit. And, with resident and migratory colonies being spotted off the island’s north-east coast, Sri Lanka is fast becoming a top spot to watch blue whales, sperm whales and dolphins.
Activities
Relaxing at the beach
Whale watching in Mirissa (Approx. LKR 18,000 per person)
Accommodation
– 22 Weligambay – Weligama (4-star) or similar
Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner
Today you will be driven to the commercial capital city of the country. On the way to Colombo, your tour guide will take you on a walking tour through what is the best-preserved colonial town in Sri Lanka, Galle, and the Dutch Fort. Later in the afternoon, when the heat dies down and city lights come up, you will be taken on the iconic Colombo City Tour where you get to know a bit about the local street food culture or option of going on a Colombo shopping tour.
Activities
Galle City Tour (Dutch Fort)
Colombo shopping tour
Colombo City Tour in the afternoon
Accommodation
– Marino Beach Hotel or Cinnamon Red (4-star) 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 activity 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
Tour Map
Per person twin share
13 Breakfast & Dinner
Private Car
(Air Conditioned)
10%
Deposit
Moderate Phase
Fully escorted
- Best Price Guaranteed
- 24/7 Customer Service
- Professional Local Guides