Others

A irport pick-up and drop-off on the ﬁrst and last day-24/7 1 Lt Complimentary bottle of water per person each day C ultural village tour with authentic local lunch in a farmer’s house C atamaran safari in the lake to catch the amazing views of Sigiriya A spectacular train journey into the mountains P idurangala forest monastery N ine Arch Bridge & Rawana falls M ini Adam’s Peak treakking K andy city tour and viewpoint A cultural dance show A visit to a tea factory G overnment Tax / No hidden charges 2 4 hours emergency contact

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 and all dinners are included in hotels. 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..

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! N OTE: You have two accommodation options to choose from and the price is shown accordingly. Star class self-rated DAY 1: NEGOMBO Deluxe (4 Star): Regal Réseau Hotel & Spa Or Similar Superior (5 Star): Club Dolphine Resort Or Similar DAY 2-3: SIGIRIYA Deluxe (4 Star): Hotel Sigiriya Or Similar Superior (5 Star): Amaya Lake Resort Or Similar DAY 4-5: KANDY Deluxe (4 Star): Amaya Hill’s Or Similar Superior (5 Star): Golden Crown Hotel Or Similar DAY 6: NUWARA ELIYA Deluxe (4 Star): The Lyndon Grove Or Similar Superior (5 Star): Galway Heights Hotel Or Similar DAY 7: YALA Deluxe (4 Star): Chaarya Resort Or Similar Superior (5 Star): Cinnamon Wild Resort Or Similar DAY 8-9: SOUTH COAST Deluxe (4 Star): 22 weligala Hotel Or Similar Superior (5 Star): Dickwella Beach Resort Or Similar DAY 10-11: BENTOTA Deluxe (4 Star): Cinnamon Bay Beruwela Or Similar Superior (5 Star): The Eden Resort Or Similar

Guide

A professional and friendly English-speaking tour leader is 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 his 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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Insurance

T ravel insurance is not compulsory for this tour but we strongly recommend it. Thus if you are interested in travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience.

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 T our can be customized (Itinerary/Hotels/Days) A fter-tour relaxing beach stay - can be purchased P re and post-tour accommodation - on request B ’Day/Anniversary-celebrations arrangements T riple Room discount - on request W hale watching - Seasonal Activity H ot air-balloon (needs to be pre-booked) A yurvedic herbal treatments - on request

Flights

I nternational transfer flights are not included. Thus, you can organize your 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, flights can be booked with TourRadar by login in to https://www.tourradar.com/flights).

Others

U NESCO Heritage sites Entrance fees N ational Parks Entrance fees and Jeep hire N ational Museums Entrance fees B otanical Gardens Entrance fees L ate check-out & early check-in charges

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Day 1 Airport Or Hotel Pick-Up / Welcome To Sri Lanka!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Airport Or Hotel Pick-Up / Welcome To Sri Lanka!

AYUBOWAN-! Welcome to Sri Lanka, the land like no other and 11 days of explorations giving you the opportunity to touch all highlighted spots in Sri Lanka.

DAY PLAN:

Upon arrival at Colombo CMB airport, you will meet your tour leader and you will be transferred to your hotel. 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. If your flight arrives early in the day, relax on 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 seafront hotel at Negombo.
Day 2 Elephants Feeding And Bathing / Cultural Village Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Elephants Feeding And Bathing / Cultural Village Tour

After enjoying a delicious breakfast with a hot cup of Sri Lankan tea or a coffee, you will take a wonderful journey across the stunning Sri Lankan countryside towards Dambulla city, which is the central point of the cultural triangle on the island.

DAY PLAN:

En-route to Dambulla, you’ll visit the Millennium Elephant Foundation. Take the opportunity to feed them and give them a bath at the nearby river.

Upon arrival at Dambulla, you’ll enjoy a wonderful cultural village tour while exploring the beautiful countryside. It is a great opportunity to get close to unique local culture & life style of Sri Lankan people. It will start with a Tuk Tuk ride and a catemaran boat ride across the lake before reaching the farmer’s house where you will experience a Sri Lankan curry cooking demostration & authentic countryside food.

Thereafter, spend your evening on your own walking around and enjoying the surrounding nature. If you are interested, you would experience an Ayurvedic herbal massage.

Overnight stay in a nature-friendly resort at Dambulla/Sigiriya.
Day 3 Hot Air-Balloon / Polonnaruwa / Sigiriya Fortress
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hot Air-Balloon / Polonnaruwa / Sigiriya Fortress

DAY PLAN:

In the morning, if you are up to it, you could enjoy an amazing hot-air balloon tour around the beautiful Sigiriya area (Optional activity / Need to be pre-booked).

Thereafter, visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site). In 1070 King Vijayabahu chose this place as his kingdom, one of the most ancient in the history of Sri Lanka. Cycling through Polonnaruwa antique locations is a wonderful experience.

Afternoon, you will visit Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site) since it’s the best time to witness and capture the beautiful scenery of sunset from the summit. King Kasyapa (477 – 495 AD) built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colorful frescoes. Known as one of the wonders of the world due to the amazing architecture & technology being used.

Thereafter, spend your evening on your own walking around and enjoying the surrounding nature. or relax at hotel.

Overnight stay in a nature-friendly resort at Dambulla/Sigiriya.
Day 4 Golden Cave Temple / Historical Kandy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Golden Cave Temple / Historical Kandy

After breakfast, 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 bio-diverse rainforests. Kandy is also famous for its sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth Relic.

DAY PLAN:

En route to Kandy, visit the Royal Cave Temple (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.

Upon arrival to Kandy, check-in to your cosy resort and relax with by the pool and surrounding nature.

Evening, vist the Temple of Tooth Relic (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE) and Kandy view point.

Overnight stay in a cosy mount view hotel at Kandy.
Day 5 Royal Botanical Garden / Cultural Dance Show
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Royal Botanical Garden / Cultural Dance Show

DAY PLAN:

Morning, visit Museum; get to know more about the World-renowned and most prestigious Sri Lankan gems and jewelry and how they have been made using traditional techniques. .

Thereafter, you will 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.

In the 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 cosy mount view hotel at Kandy.
Day 6 Nuwara Eliya Tea Plantations And Waterfalls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Nuwara Eliya Tea Plantations And Waterfalls

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.

DAY PLAN:

En route to Nuwara Eliya, 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 kept alive up to date. Make sure to end your factory visit in style over a perfectly blended cup of tea.

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

Overnight stay in a tea field cosy hotel at Nuwara Eliya.
Day 7 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 ticket included, will be arranged at the station).

Explore the village, Ella is everyone’s favorite hill country village due to the fact that it’s a wonderful nature-friendly location. The Nine Arch Bridge, a major tourist attraction in Ella, is a massive bridge built entirely of solid rocks, bricks, and cement without using a single piece of steel.

Afterwards, depart from Ella towards Yala National Park. En-route, visit Rawana waterfall, one of the most popular sightseeing attractions in Ella. It currently ranks as one of the widest falls in the country; in fact, this waterfall measures approximately 25 m (82 ft).

Overnight stay in a cozy safari resort at Yala
Day 8 Wildlife Jeep Safari / It’S Time For The Beach
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Wildlife Jeep Safari / It’S Time For The Beach

DAY PLAN:

Early in the morning, when it’s still cool and breezy out there visit Yala National Park, The Park is divided into two sections. Because the river makes crossing to the other side difficult, Yala is 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.

Thereafter, you’ll drive down towards south coast. After a fantastic journey through the coconut palms, mountains and waterfalls, you will finally arriv at the world-famous beachside of Sri Lanka.

Upon arrival at your hotel, you may 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 cozy seafront hotel at Weligama/Galle.
Day 9 Whale Watching Boat Tour / Beach Relax
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Whale Watching Boat Tour / Beach Relax

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. Please note that whale watching is a SEASONAL activity.

Thereafter, relax on the beach or by the pool of your cozy hotel.

Optional activities, Jet Ski, Diving, Snorkeling, Surfing, Fishing & Deep sea fishing are a few among the popular list.

Evening, you’ll could enjoy the stunning scenery of sunset and the pleasant seaside atmosphere. You may also pop into a seafront restaurant and try some authentic Sri Lankan seafood - a wonderful crab curry is likely to be on the menu.

Overnight stay in a seafront hotel at Mirissa/Galle.
Day 10 Galle Fort / Turtle Hatchery
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Galle Fort / Turtle Hatchery

After breakfast, you’ll continue your journey along the beautiful south coast 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 of beauty.

DAY PLAN:

En-roue to Galle, stop at Matara to witness and take pictures of the most famous Sri Lankan stilt Fishermen.

Upon arrival to Galle. 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 their first swim and injured adults are rehabilitated back into the ocean.

Evening, check-in to your hotel and relax on the beach or by the pool.

Overnight stay in a beach resort at Weligama / Galle.
Day 11 Releasing Beach Day
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Releasing Beach Day

It’a relaxing day, you may grab a towel to relax on the beach while enjoying a cocktail or a chill beer under the shade of a palm tree.

Optional activities, Jet Ski, Diving, Snorkeling, Surfing, Fishing & Deep sea fishing are a few among the popular list.

Evening, you’ll could enjoy the stunning scenery of sunset and the pleasant seaside atmosphere. You may also pop into a seafront restaurant and try some authentic Sri Lankan seafood - a wonderful crab curry is likely to be on the menu.

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

Colombo City Tour / Airport Or Hotel Drop-Off

After breakfast, you’ll visit Sri Lanka’s 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 colorful streets, restaurants and modern shopping malls attract hordes of locals and tourists alike.

DAY PLAN:

Upon arrival at Colombo, you have the opportunity to visit all the highlighted places in the city and also do some last-minute shopping as well. Perhaps, you may 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 your return flight or we drop you back to your hotel in Colombo or Negombo.

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Itinerary of your trip Semi-Luxury Tour Of Sri Lanka

Airport Or Hotel Pick-Up / Welcome To Sri Lanka!

Elephants Feeding And Bathing / Cultural Village Tour

Hot Air-Balloon / Polonnaruwa / Sigiriya Fortress

Golden Cave Temple / Historical Kandy

Royal Botanical Garden / Cultural Dance Show

Nuwara Eliya Tea Plantations And Waterfalls

Spectacular Train Journey Into The Mountains

Wildlife Jeep Safari / It’S Time For The Beach

Whale Watching Boat Tour / Beach Relax

Galle Fort / Turtle Hatchery

Releasing Beach Day

Colombo City Tour / Airport Or Hotel Drop-Off

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