Others

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

Meals

D aily breakfast, T hree dinners and O ne local lunch are included in the tour. For other meals, the tour leader will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions, and directions to local restaurants. The approximate cost for per meal is US $ 8 per person per day.

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 a similar DAY 2: SIGIRIYA Sigiri Asna Resort Or similar DAY 3: KANDY The Swiss Residence Kandy Or similar DAY 4: NUWARA ELIYA Heaven Seven Nuwara Eliya Or similar DAY 5: ELLA Hotel O2 Ella Or similar DAY 6: YALA Kethaka Aga Resort Or similar DAY 7: MIRISSA/DICKWELLA The Long Beach Resort Or similar DAY 8: 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.

Guide

A friendly and professional English-speaking tour guide 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.

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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. ( Alternatively, 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. F ree private tour upgrade - Can be requested on the ’Book Now’ page P ost-tour relaxing beach stay - Can be purchased at the booking 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 massages

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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, a land like no other, tour around the island exploring ancient history and culture, the lush green tea estates and waterfalls, the amazing wildlife, authentic food and the beautiful golden sandy beaches.

DAY PLAN:

Upon arrival at Colombo CMB airport, you will meet your tour leader and you will be transferred to your hotel (we can pick you up from any hotel in Colombo or Negombo as well). The ﬁrst destination will be Negombo coastal town (20min away from the airport), 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. If your flight arrives early in the day, relax at the beach and pool of your cosy hotel.

Evening, you may have a walk along the seashore while enjoying the beautiful sunset and the pleasant evening atmosphere of the beachside

Overnight stay in a modern seafront hotel at Negombo
Day 2 Sigiriya Fortress / Cultural Village Tour / Minneriya National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sigiriya Fortress / Cultural Village Tour / Minneriya National Park

After a delicious breakfast with a hot cup of Sri Lankan tea or coffee, you will enjoy a wonderful journey through the amazing countryside towards Sigiriya.

DAY PLAN:

Upon arrival, you will visit Sigiriya Lion Rock (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE). King Kashyapa (477 – 495 BC) built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colorful frescoes. Sigiriya refuses to reveal its secrets easily; in fact you have to climb a series of vertiginous staircases to reach the top.

Afterward, 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 have a canoeing boat ride across the lake and a TukTuk ride, ﬁnally you will reach a farmer’s house where you will experience the typical Sri Lankan countryside hospitality.

Afternoon, you will be heading to Minneriya/Kaudulla National Park for an afternoon 4x4 jeep safari, since it is the best time to spot wild elephants in 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. It is always a pleasure to watch baby elephants playing at the lake under the evening sunset.

Overnight stay in a nature friendly resort at Sigiriya
Day 3 Golden Cave Temple / Historic Kandy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Golden Cave Temple / Historic Kandy

In the morning, proceed towards Kandy, the capital of the last Sinhalese kingdom. It’s set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforests. Kandy is also famous for its sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth Relic.

DAY PLAN:

Visit the Royal Cave Temple and Golden Buddha Stature (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE). Dambulla has the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 meters over the surrounding plains and houses 5 cave temples with some of the most unique and signiﬁcant historical drawings.

Afternoon, visit temple of tooth relic (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE) and Kandy view point.

Evening, you’ll 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 4 Hill-County Tea Plantations And Waterfalls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hill-County Tea Plantations And Waterfalls

Early morning, 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.

DAY PLAN:

After breakfast, you will visit a gem museum; Get to know more about the world-renowned and most prestigious Sri Lankan gems and jewelry in gem museum tour.

Visit the Peradeniya Royal Garden, which is known as one of the best botanical gardens in Asia.

Thereafter, 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.

Afternoon, you wil enjoy walking through Nuwara Eliya city center and the fruit and vegetable market.

Overnight stay in mount view city hotel at Nuwara Eliya
Day 5 Train Journey Into The Mountains / Mini Adam’S Peak
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Train Journey Into The Mountains / Mini Adam’S Peak

After breakfast, 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).

DAY PLAN :

Ella is everyone’s favorite 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 also evening entertainments. Ella is one of the most stunning locations that anyone who is visiting Sri Lanka should not miss out.

Overnight stay in a mount view hotel at Ella Village
Day 6 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 colourful birds.

DAY PLAN:

After breakfast, depart from Ella towards Yala National Park, En-route to Yala, stop at Ravana waterfall, another popular sightseeing attraction in Ella.

Afternoon, enjoy a 4x4 jeep ride searching for leopards 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 Nature Friendly Safari Resort at Yala
Day 7 It’S Time To Explore The Southern Coast
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

It’S Time To Explore The Southern Coast

After a fantastic journey through the coconut palms, mountains and waterfalls, you will finally arrive at the world-famous beachside of Sri Lanka. Mirissa/Dickwella is a delightful sandy beach that was a well-kept secret in the past, but now few restaurants and pubs are opening up to visitors. It’s a magnificent place characterized by white sands and coconut palms growing right from the edge of the sea as if in imitation of a postcard of a perfect tropical beach.

DAY PLAN :

You will finally arrive at the world-famous beachside of Sri Lanka. Mirissa is a delightful sandy beach characterized by golden sands and coconut palms growing right from the edge of the sea as if in imitation of a postcard of the perfect tropical beach.

Upon arrival at your hotel, you could grab a towel to relax on the beach while enjoying a cocktail or a chill beer under the shade of a palm tree.

Overnight stay in a seafront hotel at Koggala
Day 8 Whale Watching Tour / Galle Fort / Turtle Hatchery
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Whale Watching Tour / Galle Fort / Turtle Hatchery

DAY PLAN:

Early in the morning, hit back to the beautiful golden sandy beach and jump into a boat for an amazing ride on the sea to capture the Blue Whales and Dolphins. Mirissa is one of the best places in the world to spot the biggest creature on the planet. Please note that whale watching is a SEASONAL activity.

Afterwards, continue your coastal drive towards Galle, a city well known for its 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.

Walkthrough 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 center where baby turtles learn to take that first swim and injured adults are rehabilitated back into the wild.

Overnight stay in a beach resort at Bentota/Hikkaduwa
Day 9 Colombo City Tour / Airport Or Hotel Drop-Off
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Colombo City Tour / Airport Or Hotel Drop-Off

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 also 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.

** if you are interested, merge (Add-on) with an our 3 or 4 nights Maldives tour package (transfer flight included), Or extend your holiday in Sri Lanka and enjoy few relaxing days on the beach**

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Itinerary of your trip Depth Touch Of Sri Lanka

Join The Tour In Colombo / Airport Pick-Up

Sigiriya Fortress / Cultural Village Tour / Minneriya National Park

Golden Cave Temple / Historic Kandy

Hill-County Tea Plantations And Waterfalls

Train Journey Into The Mountains / Mini Adam’S Peak

Yala National Park Leopard Trail Game Drive

It’S Time To Explore The Southern Coast

Whale Watching Tour / Galle Fort / Turtle Hatchery

Colombo City Tour / Airport Or Hotel Drop-Off

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