Others

A irport pick-up and drop-off on the ﬁrst and last day-24/7 M odern fully air-conditioned private vehicle A complimentary bottle of water per person each day C ultural village tour with authentic local lunch in a farmer’s house C atamaran ride in the lake to catch the amazing views of Sigiriya S ri Lanka curry cookery demonstration during village tour A spectacular train journey into the mountains A tour of Nuwara Eliya city & local markets K andy city tour and viewpoint T our of Galle city and Fort C olombo city and shopping tour N ine Arch Bridge & Rawana Waterfall T urtle Hatchery center A visit to a Tea factory G overnment tax / No hidden charges 2 4 hours emergency contact

Guide

A professional Englishl-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.

Meals

D aily breakfast, S even dinners and O ne local lunch are included in the tour. For all other meals, the tour leader will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants.

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.

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! Star class self-rated Day 1: NEGOMBO Superior: Club Dolphin Resort (4+ Star) Or Similar Day 2: DAMBULLA Superior: Amaya Lake Resort (5 Star) Or Similar Day 3: KANDY Superior: The Golden Crown Hotel (5 Star) Or Similar Day 4: NUWARA ELIYA Superior: Galway Heights Hotel (5 Star) Or Similar Day 5: THISSAMAHARAMA Superior: Hotel Tamarind Tree (4 Star) Or Similar Day 6-7: WELIGAMA/GALLE Superior: Cinnamom Beach Resort (4+ Star) Or Similar

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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 to https://www.tourradar.com/flights).

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.

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

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

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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 8 days of explorations with a local expert allowing you to touch the historical and cultural cities, the lush green tea estates & waterfalls in the hill country, the best wildlife & exciting soft adventures, the beautiful golden sandy and remote beaches. 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, which has long been known as the most popular beach in Sri Lanka, famous for its golden sandy beach, food and fun.

DAY PLAN:

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, we’ll arrage you a Negombo city tour.

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 Cultural Village Tour / Sigiriya Rock Fortress
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cultural Village Tour / Sigiriya Rock Fortress

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.

Evening, 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.

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

Golden Cave Temple / Historic Kandy / Cultural Show

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

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. 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 the 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 modern mount view hotel at Kandy.
Day 4 Hill Country Tea Plantations And Waterfalls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hill Country Tea Plantations And Waterfalls

After breakfast, you’ll enjoy a wonderful journey through the lush green tea plantations and the waterfalls 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:

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, visit the Peradeniya Royal 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.

En route to Nuwara Eliya, while driving through the cold misty hills, stop at a tea plantation. You’ll observe the rich tradition of processing the prestigious brand of 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 mount view hotel at Nuwara Eliya.
Day 5 Train Journey Into The Mountains / Udawalawe Safari
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Train Journey Into The Mountains / Udawalawe Safari

DAY PLAN:

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

Explore the village, Ella is everyone’s favorite hill country village due to the fact that it’s a wonderful nature-friendly location. Ravana waterfall and Nine Arch Bridge are the most popular sightseeing attractions in Ella.

Afterwards, continue your journey towards Udawalawe National Park, the largest and most stunning national park in Sri Lanka. Enjoy a 4x4 jeep ride searching for monkeys hanging on trees or whispering through the bushes, crocodiles patrolling the river or wild elephants drinking water at the river under the evening sunset.

Overnight stay in a safari lodge at Udawalwe.
Day 6 It’S Time For The Beach / Water Sports
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

It’S Time For The Beach / Water Sports

After a fantastic journey through the coconut palms, mountains and waterfalls, you will finally arrive at the world-famous beachside of Sri Lanka. Galle is a delightful sandy beach with some authentic seafood 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. Also, it is one of the best places in the world to spot blue whales. Please note that whale watching is a SEASONAL activity.

DAY PLAN:

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.

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

Overnight stay in a cozy seafront hotel at Galle
Day 7 Whale Watching / Galle Fort / Turtle Hatchery
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Whale Watching / Galle Fort / Turtle Hatchery

Today, 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 in beauty.

DAY PLAN:

Early 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 (seasonal & optional activity)

Thereafter, head back to your hotel and relax on the beach or by the pool.

Afternoon, visit Galle Fort, 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.

Afterwards, 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.

Overnight stay in a beach resort at Galle
Day 8 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 Sri Lanka Deluxe Travels

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

Cultural Village Tour / Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Golden Cave Temple / Historic Kandy / Cultural Show

Hill Country Tea Plantations And Waterfalls

Train Journey Into The Mountains / Udawalawe Safari

It’S Time For The Beach / Water Sports

Whale Watching / Galle Fort / Turtle Hatchery

Colombo City Tour / Airport Or Hotel Drop-Off

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