Guide

A friendly and professional English-speaking tour leader tasked with ensuring the smooth operations of the tour, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the entire trip. His role primarily includes assisting with accommodation and transportation between locations while sharing knowledge about the social and cultural splendor of Sri Lanka. Our customer support team will be there to provide 24/7 support during & after your trip, as well as help with all of your onward travel.

Accommodation

HANDPICKED WELL-REPUTED HOTELS AND RESORTS - (2024/2025) Carefully selected hotels & resorts: we take your accommodation to the next level for an amazing Sri Lanka experience! Note: hotels subject to change due to the availability DAY 1: NEGOMBO Ruvisha Beach Hotel Or similar DAY 2: ANURADHAPURA Kubura Resort Or similar DAY 3-4: JAFFNA Hotel Thambu Illam Or similar DAY 5-6: TRINCOMALEE French Garden Pragash Beach Hotel Or similar DAY 7-8: SIGIRIYA Sigiri Asna Nature Resort Or similar DAY 9-10: KANDY The Swiss Residence Kandy Or similar DAY 11-12 : NUWARA ELIYA Heaven Seven Nuwara Eliya Or similar DAY 13: ELLA O2 Hotel Ella Or similar DAY 14: YALA Kethaka Aga Resort Or similar DAY 15-16: MIRISSA /WELIGAMA The Long Beach Resort Or similar DAY 17: BENTOTA The Palm Beach Resort Or similar

Transport

P rivate transportation in a modern, fully air-conditioned vehicle for the entire tour. A spectacular train journey to the mountains. F ree airport pick-up and drop-off on the first and last day of the tour.

Meals

D aily breakfast, F our dinners, and O ne lunch are included in the tour. For all other meals, the tour leader will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions, and directions to local restaurants. You are given the opportunity to try out a variety of local foods up to your taste. The approximate cost for lunch is US $ 8 per person per day.

Others

F ree airport pick-up and drop-off on the first and last day C ultural village tour with authentic local lunch in a farmer’s C atamaran boat ride in the lake to catch the amazing views of Sigiriya L ocal curry cooking demonstration during the village tour A complimentary bottle of water per person each day A tour through Nuwara Eliya local markets N ine Arch Bridge & Ravana Waterfall M ini Adam’s Peak Trekking C olombo city and shopping tour K andy city tour and viewpoint P idurangala rock hike T our of Galle Fort and city tour T urtle Hatchery centre A cultural dancing show A visit to a tea factory O rganic Spice Garden G overnment tax/No hidden charges 2 4 hours emergency contact

Hygieneprotocol

C apital Lanka Tours as a responsible travel company and " Safe & Secure" certified Tour Operator by the World Travel & Tourism Council and Sri Lanka Tourism Authority, has realized the importance of implementing an effective health plan to ensure the safety and good health of all guests, industry stakeholders and the general public. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS As per the latest update; whether you are vaccinated or non-vaccinated there is No any Test required to enter Sri Lanka.  SAFETY MEASURES > Ensure the use of the traditional greeting of Sri Lanka, ‘Ayubowan’ at all times instead of hugging or handshaking. > Ensure all tourists wear face masks and maintain the safe 1.5-meter distance.  Face masks are only a mandatory requirement when visiting Tourist attractions and interacting with the society. > The Driver / Tour Leader should maintain a minimum distance of 1.5 meters between two people at all times. > The driver / Tour Leader should wear face masks when interacting with passengers. > Travellers are requested to sanitize hands frequently during the tour and site visits; also, they should wash their hands with soap and running water at the end of each site visit. > The vehicle is cleaned and disinfected (the seats, all handles, interior door panels, windows, locks, exterior door handles, poles etc.) before transporting each batch of tourists, in order to prevent possible cross-contamination. > Personal protection equipments, such as face masks, hand sanitizer, and wipes are available in the vehicle for passengers when needed.

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Flights

I nternational transfer flights are not included. Thus, you can organize the flights separately with your preferred airline at any point. We organize 24/7 FREE airport pick-up and drop-off on the first and the last day of the tour. (can be booked with TourRadar by login to https://www.tourradar.com/flights)

Others

U NESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE Entrance Fees A ll the Excursions and Activity fees not mentioned as includes A irfare, travel insurance and visa fees A ny personal expenses L ate check-out & early check-in charges

Optional

M erge with a MALDIVES tour - Can be purchased on the ’Book Now’ page. P rivate tour upgrade - Can be purchased on the ’Book Now’ page P ost-tour relaxing luxury beach stay - Can be purchased P re and post-tour accommodation - On request H otels can be upgraded on request (4*-5*) T our can be customized (Itinerary/Hotels/Days) B ’Day/Anniversary-celebrations arrangements T riple Room discount on request H ot air-balloon (need to be pre-booked) A yurvedic herbal treatments

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Day 1 Join The Tour In Colombo/ Airport Pick-Up
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Join The Tour In Colombo/ Airport Pick-Up

AYUBOWAN-! Welcome to Sri Lanka, the land like no other and 14 days of all-island explorations with local expertise will give you the best of the ancient history and unique culture, the lush green tea estates in the hill country, the wildlife and exciting soft adventures, the beautiful golden sandy and remote beaches.

DAY PLAN :

Upon arrival at Colombo CMB airport, you will meet and greet by the tour leader and will be transferred to your hotel. (Can pick-up from any hotel at Colombo or Negombo as well). The ﬁrst destination will be Negombo coastal town, which has long been known as the most popular beach in Sri Lanka, famous for its golden sandy beach, food and fun.

For day one, we haven’t planned any activity, thus you are free to arrive in Sri Lanka at any time (Airport pick-up 24/7). If your flight arrives early in the day, we’ll arrage you a Negombo city tour.

Overnight stay in a seafront hotel at Negombo
Day 2 Royal Kingdom Of Anuradhapura
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Royal Kingdom Of Anuradhapura

After a delicious breakfast with a hot cup of Sri Lankan tea or coffee, you will take a drive through the stunning Sri Lankan countryside towards Anuradhapura ancient city (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE). Sri Lanka has a rich heritage and Anuradhapura is one of the greatest and oldest civilizations in the world. It was the first capital, ruled by 113 kings for over 1000 years.

DAY PLAN:

The jewel in its crown is the Sri Maha Bodhi, the sacred tree under which Lord Buddha attained enlightenment and that has stood with pride for more than 2200 years.

One of the main attractions in Anuradhapura is Ruwanweliseya, a monument built in 140 BC that embodies the culture, heritage and supremacy of the strongest kingdom in Sri Lankan history.

Overnight stay in a cosy hotel at Anuradhapura
Day 3 Explore The Northern Part Of Sri Lanka
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Explore The Northern Part Of Sri Lanka

DAY PLAN :

After breakfast, your tour leader will drive you to Jaffna, a journey that takes around 3 - 4 hours.

En-route, you’ll witness the unique landscape of the northern part of the island along the A9 Highway. Jaffna is the biggest town in northern Sri Lanka and has a real Indian feel to it being closer to the Indian state of Tamil Nadu than Colombo. This is evident in its culture, with a predominance of Hindu temples and the sounds of Tamil being spoken, instead of Sinhala.

It’s a city that was kept away from the tourist trail due to the 30-year civil war which ended in 2009. It is now rising as a must-see Sri Lankan holiday destination as it offers much to do and it has a fascinating culture that is markedly different from that of the rest of the island, influenced by many traditions from South India.

Jaffna has full of hidden treasures including the famous Nallur Kandaswamy, a huge Hindu temple with golden arches and an ornate Gopuram tower.

Overnight stay in a cosy city hotel at Jaffna
Day 4 Gorgeous Eastern Coast Of The Country
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Gorgeous Eastern Coast Of The Country

DAY PLAN :

In the morning, you’ll travel towards the eastern coast of Sri Lanka and visit the city of Trincomalee, a fascinating place sitting on one of the ﬁnest natural harbours in the world. Trincomalee is an amazing multicultural town with lovely places such as Nilaveli Beach, Pigeon Island and Koneshwaram Kovil.

With its white sands and gentle waves, Trincomalee beach is the ultimate getaway for those who desire a relaxing vacation in Sri Lanka. Here you will experience a quiet bliss in a tropical heaven, far away from the busy and chaotic life.

Overnight stay in a beach resort at Trincomalee
Day 5 Polonnaruwa / Cultural Village Tour / Pidurangala Monastery
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Polonnaruwa / Cultural Village Tour / Pidurangala Monastery

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will travel towards Habarana town, which is the central point of the cultural triangle in the country.

DAY PLAN :

In the morning, visit Polonnaruwa, in 1070 King Vijayabahu chose this place as his kingdom, one of the most ancient in the history of Sri Lanka. Cycling through Polonnaruwa’s ancient city is a wonderful experience.

Upon arrival at Habarana, you’ll enjoy a wonderful cultural village tour while exploring the beautiful countryside. It will start with a Bullock Cart ride, one of the most ancient and prime transportation systems in Sri Lanka, still used in some villages. While on the tour you will also enjoy a canoeing ride across the lake and a tuk-tuk drive before reaching the farmer’s house where you will experience the typical Sri Lankan countryside hospitality.

Late afternoon visit Pidurangala Forest Monastery, this site is perfect for travellers who prefer a non-touristic experience; If you had enough of overcrowded spots and noises, this place is your ideal location (subject to change the time or cancel the visit due to weather conditions)

Overnight stay in a nature-friendly resort at Sigiriya
Day 6 Sigiriya Rock Fortress / Elephant Trail Jeep Safari
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sigiriya Rock Fortress / Elephant Trail Jeep Safari

DAY PLAN :

After breakfast, you will visit Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress, which is an ancient rock fortress located near the town of Dambulla. King Kasyapa (477 – 495 BC) built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes. Sigiriya today is a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE and it is one of the best-preserved examples of an ancient civilization. Sigiriya refuses to reveal its secrets easily; in fact, you have to climb a series of vertiginous staircases to reach the top.

Afterwards, your tour leader will take you to Minneriya/Kaudulla National Park for an afternoon safari, since it is the best time to spot wild elephants on their natural habitat. If you’re up for a serious rumble in the jungle, then Minneriya/Kaudulla is your ideal destination! Spreading over 8800 hectares, this park is mainly a sanctuary for elephants, but it is also home to herds of deer, bulls, wild boars and colorful birdlife. It is always a pleasant scenery to watch baby elephants playing with water at the lake of the park.

Overnight stay in a nature-friendly resort at Sigiriya
Day 7 Golden Cave Temple / Historic Kandy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Golden Cave Temple / Historic Kandy

DAY PLAN:

After breakfast, visit the Royal Cave Temple and the Golden Buddha statue (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE). Dambulla has the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. It has been treasured by many kings since the 1st century B.C. The rock towers 160 meters over the surrounding plains and houses 5 cave temples with some of the most unique and signiﬁcant historical drawings.

Thereafter, proceed towards the famous Kandy city, the capital of the last Sinhalese kingdom. It’s set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and bio-diverse rainforests. Kandy is also famous for its sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth Relic (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE).

Overnight stay in a mount view hotel at Kandy
Day 8 Royal Botanical Garden /Cultural Show
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Royal Botanical Garden /Cultural Show

DAY PLAN:

Morning, visit Gem Museum; get to know more about the World-renowned and most prestigious Sri Lankan gems and craft in a gem museum tour.

Thereafter, visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden, one of the best botanical gardens in Asia. It attracts 2 million visitors annually and it is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants, and palm trees. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres.

Afternoon, you’ll explore on your own walking around Kandy’s city centre before engaging with a cultural dance show which is inspired by Sri Lankan arts, traditional dance and cultural heritage.

Overnight stay in a mount view hotel at Kandy.
Day 9 Hill-Country Tea Plantations And Waterfalls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hill-Country Tea Plantations And Waterfalls

DAY PLAN :

After breakfast, you’ll have a wonderful journey towards Sri Lanka’s tea region of Nuwara Eliya. It is often referred to as “Little England” because many of the buildings in this city retain from the British colonial period, such as the Queen’s Cottage, the General’s House, the Grand Hotel, the Hill Club and the Town Post Ofﬁce. Since this amazing town is located in the mountains, it’s characterized by a cool climate all year long.

While driving through the cold and misty hills that host lush green tea plantations, stop at a Tea factory to observe the rich tradition of making Ceylon Tea that kept alive up to date. Make sure to end your factory visit in style over a perfectly blended cup of tea.

Upon arrival, you will enjoy your own walking around Nuwara Eliya city center and the fruit and vegetable market.

Overnight stay in mount view city hotel at Nuwara Eliya
Day 10 Spectacular Train Journey Into The Mountains
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Spectacular Train Journey Into The Mountains

DAY PLAN :

In the morning you will enjoy a spectacular train journey from Nanu-Oya station to Ella village. It is known as one of the most picturesque hill country train journeys in the world (train tickets included, will be arranged at the station).

Ella is everyone’s favourite hill country village due to the fact that it’s a wonderful nature-friendly location. Nine Arch Bridge is a major tourist attraction in Ella, a massive bridge built entirely of solid rocks, bricks and cement without using a single piece of steel. The bridge was ﬁnally commissioned in 1921. Ella is a great place for walking and climbing and its most famous trekking route is to “Little Adam’s Peak”.

Evening, you could chill-out at the village center where there are lots of restaurants, pubs and evening entertainments.

Overnight stay in a mount view hotel at Ella Village
Day 11 Yala National Park Leopard Trail Game Drive
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Yala National Park Leopard Trail Game Drive

After breakfast, depart from Ella towards Yala National Park, the largest and most stunning national park in Sri Lanka. Thanks to a river running through it, Yala National Park is divided into two sections. Because the river makes crossing to the other side difficult, Yala is really treated as two separate parks. But that doesn’t change the fantastic offerings! Encompassing a range of diverse ecosystems, the park has an impressive variety of wildlife, including sloth bears, leopards, and lots of colorful birds.

DAY PLAN:

Early morning, join with a trekking to Ella Rock to capture the sunrise (optional activity).

En-route to Yala, stop at Ravana waterfall, another popular sightseeing attractions in Ella.

Afternoon, enjoy a wonderful 4x4 jeep ride searching for leopards and black bears hanging on trees or whispering through the bushes, crocodiles patrolling the river or baby elephants drinking water and playing around under the evening sunset.

Overnight stay in a safari resort at Yala/Thissamaharama.
Day 12 Whale Watching Boat Tour / Leisure Day At The Beach
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Whale Watching Boat Tour / Leisure Day At The Beach

DAY PLAN :

After an amazing journey through the coconut and tea estates, mountains and waterfalls, you have finally arrived at the world-famous beachside of Sri Lanka. Mirissa is a delightful sandy characterized by white sands and coconut palms growing right from the edge of the sea as if in imitation of a postcard of the perfect tropical beach.

Ealy in the morning you could join with a whale and dolphin watching boat tour. Mirissa is one of the best places in the world to spot the biggest creature on the planet. If you are up to it, jump into a boat to watch as blue whales swim and dive around you and be blown away by their size. Please note that Blue whale watching is a seasonal activity.

With a free evening, you may walk down along the seashore and you will find a seafront restaurant to try some authentic Sri Lankan seafood - a wonderful crab curry is likely to be on the menu.

Overnight stay in a seafront hotel Mirissa/Weliama
Day 13 Galle Fort And City/ Turtle Hatchery
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Galle Fort And City/ Turtle Hatchery

DAY PLAN :

After breakfast, you’ll be continuing your journey along the beautiful south coast towards Galle, a city well known for its Galle Fort (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE). It is the intersection where classic Dutch and British architecture meets a tropical setting, creating a vivid atmosphere in beauty. Walk through the streets listening to the creaks of wooden saloon doors and observe how European architecture mingles with South Asian traditions nowadays ﬂooding cultural enthusiasts on a global scale.

Thereafter, you’ll visit a turtle hatchery centre where baby turtles learn to take that first swim and injured adults are rehabilitated back into the wild.

Overnight stay in a seafront hotel at Bentota
Day 14 Colombo City Tour / Airport Or Hotel Drop
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Colombo City Tour / Airport Or Hotel Drop

DAY PLAN :

After breakfast, you’ll visit the capital city of Colombo, which has an interesting history running back to the ﬁfth century. Even in ancient times, this was an important port city in the East-West sea trade. Nowadays it has become a bustling modern town with a unique atmosphere. The colourful streets, restaurants and modern shopping malls attract hordes of locals and tourists alike.

At Colombo, you have the opportunity to visit the most highlighted places in the city and do some last-minute shopping as well. Perhaps, you may intend to pop into a famous and internationally renowned restaurant in Colombo to end your trip over an unforgettable meal.

Thereafter, proceed to the airport in time for the return flight or we drop you back to your hotel in Colombo or Negombo to end this wonderful tour across the island.

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18 days tour

Grand Journey From North To South

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Itinerary of your trip Grand Journey From North To South

Join The Tour In Colombo/ Airport Pick-Up

Royal Kingdom Of Anuradhapura

Explore The Northern Part Of Sri Lanka

Gorgeous Eastern Coast Of The Country

Polonnaruwa / Cultural Village Tour / Pidurangala Monastery

Sigiriya Rock Fortress / Elephant Trail Jeep Safari

Golden Cave Temple / Historic Kandy

Royal Botanical Garden /Cultural Show

Hill-Country Tea Plantations And Waterfalls

Spectacular Train Journey Into The Mountains

Yala National Park Leopard Trail Game Drive

Whale Watching Boat Tour / Leisure Day At The Beach

Galle Fort And City/ Turtle Hatchery

Colombo City Tour / Airport Or Hotel Drop

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