Best of Sri Lanka
- 10 Days
- From : Colombo
- To : Colombo
- Tour
- Guide : English
- Minimum age : 10 Years Old
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Explore during this 10 day tour Sri Lanka high and low with this fascinating round-trip starting in the capital, Colombo, and taking an inland loop that covers all the main historic, cultural and natural attractions of this magical island.
Discover a world of lush landscapes, picturesque lakeside cities, historic temples and ancient citadels. Meet some of the friendliest and gentlest creatures in the animal kingdom and breathe in the fragrances of Sri Lanka at herb and spice gardens. Enjoy the lush green tea plantations spreaded through the hill county.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Colombo: Sri Lanka’s vibrant capital is both a historic city packed with colonial architecture and modern metropolis with soaring skyscrapers.
Kandy:This beautiful city is home to the outstanding Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and its associated palaces and gardens.
Sigiriya: The ‘Lion Rock’ rises almost 200 metres above the jungle, offerings stunning panoramic views that will amaze your eyes.
Yala National Park:This National park is a mixture of plains, forest and waterbodies and is home of wonderful mammals such as sloth bears and leopards, elephants and deers and plenty of birds. Take a look at the Sri Lankan wild side.
Galle: Travel back in time while exploring the historical streets of this well-preserved fortified Dutch colonial city.
What’s included?
TOUR GUIDE:
- Operated with an English-speaking escorted driver-guide
ACCOMMODATION:
- 9 night’s accommodation
MEALS:
- 9 Breakfasts
TRANSPORT:
- Inbound/Outbound air-conditioned transfers from/to Colombo Airport
- Transportation by A/C vehicle
OTHER:
- Meet and Greet (Day 1)
Exclusions
- Kandy perahara supplements
- Entrance fees for Peradeniya Royal botanical Garden
- Dinner supplements at hotels
- Camera & video permits
- Lunch, Dinner, Beverages and extras (Specified)
- Entrance Fees for the sites
- Cost of Air Tickets & Travel Insurance
- Early check-in & Late check-out
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Any other services not specified above
- Optional tours and activities
- Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
Please note
Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Sri Lanka. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay. Clients arriving in early morning flights will have to wait until the last tour participant has arrived.
What do I need to bring?
- Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice
- Check-in time at all hotels will be 1200 Hrs
- Check-out time at all hotels will be 1100 Hrs
- Visits to wild life parks will be at client’s own risk
- Safari vehicles (none air-conditioned) available are very basic with basic insurance cover (not comprehensive as in the case of vehicles used for tours)
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1 Colombo:
- Standard Hotel Category = Global Towers or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Ozo Colombo or similar 4*
- Deluxe Hotel Category = Shangri – La Hotel or similar 5*
Day 2 Habarana:
- Standard Hotel Category = Sorrowwa Resort or similar 4*
- Superior Hotel Category = Habarana Village by Cinnamon or similar 4*
- Deluxe Hotel Category = Cinnamon Lodge or similar 4*
Day 3 Kandy:
- Standard Hotel Category = Oak Ray Heritage or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Amaya Hills or similar 4*
- Deluxe Hotel Category = Earl’s Regency or similar 4*
Day 4-5 Ella:
- Standard Hotel Category = Oak Ray Ella Gap or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Ella Mount Heaven or similar 3*
- Deluxe Hotel Category = 98 Acres Resort or similar 5*
Day 6 Tissamaharama / Yala:
- Standard Hotel Category = Oak Ray Lake or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Laya Safari or similar 4*
- Deluxe Hotel Category = Jetwing Yala or similar 4*
Day 7 Galle:
- Standard Hotel Category = Long Beach Hotel or similar 4*
- Superior Hotel Category = Amari Galle or similar 5*
- Deluxe Hotel Category = Jetwing Lighthouse or similar 5*
Day 8-9 Bentota / Wadduwa:
- Standard Hotel Category = The Palms or similar 4*
- Superior Hotel Category = The Surf or similar 4*
- Deluxe Hotel Category = The Blue Water or similar 5*
Cancellation policy
- Once ordered, this tour cannot be cancelled or refund or amended at any circumstances.
Day 1 : ARRIVAL COLOMBO
Arrive and transfer to Colombo – Approximately 1 hour driving time
Check in time – 1200 hrs.
Proceed to your hotel
Dinner on own expense
Overnight at a hotel in Colombo
Day 2 : COLOMBO – DAMBULLA– POLONNARUWA – SIRIGIYA
Breakfast at the hotel
Drive from Colombo to Dambulla – Approximately 4 hours driving time
Arrive and visit Dambulla Cave Temple.
Lunch on own expense
Continue to Polonnaruwa – Approximately 1 ½ hours driving time
Arrive and explore Polonnaruwa including the Royal Palace, the Gal Viharaya, the Audience Hall, the Lotus Bath, the statue of king Parakramabahu, and the Parakrama Samudraya – a lake built by King Parakramabahu the great, the Shiva Temple, the Lankathilake, the Watadage, the Galpotha, the Kiri Vehera and the remains of a former Temple of the Tooth Relic.
Proceed to your hotel
Dinner on own expense
Overnight at a hotel in Sigiriya
Day 3 : HABARANA – SIGIRIYA– KANDY
Breakfast at the hotel
Arrive and explore the area including a climb up to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Continue to Kandy – Approximately 2 hours driving time
Lunch on own expense
Arrive and drive around the Kandy Lake, explore Kandy city
Continue to visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and thereafter witness a cultural show.
Proceed to your hotel
Dinner on own expense
Overnight at a hotel in Kandy
Day 4 : KANDY– TEA PLANTATION – ELLA
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer from Kandy to Ella – Approximately 4 ½ hours driving time
En route stop and visit a Tea plantation
Lunch on own expense
Arrive Ella and proceed to the hotel
Dinner on own expense
Overnight at a hotel in Ella
Day 5 : ELLA
Breakfast at the hotel
Explore the Ella Gap and Nine Acre’s Bridge
Lunch on own expense
Return back to your hotel and relax
Dinner on own expense
Overnight at a hotel in Ella
Day 6 : ELLA – TISSAMAHARAMA
Breakfast at the hotel
Drive to Tissamaharama – Approximately 4 hours driving time
Arrive and proceed to the hotel
Lunch on own expense
Afternoon Safari at Yala National Park
Return back to your hotel and relax
Dinner on own expense
Overnight at a hotel in Tissamaharama/Yala
Day 7 : TISSAMAHARAMA – GALLE
After collecting packed breakfast proceed to Yala National park for morning Safari
Drive from Yala to Galle – Approximately 4 hours driving time
Lunch on own expense
Afternoon explore Galle including the Old Town, Galle Fort, Dutch Hospital Shopping Complex, the Dutch Church and the Japanese Peace Pagoda
Proceed to the hotel
Dinner on own expense
Overnight at a hotel in Galle
Day 8 : GALLE – BENTOTA / WADDUWA
Breakfast at the hotel
Drive to Bentota/Wadduwa – Approximately 1 hour driving time
Arrive and proceed to the hotel
Lunch on own expense
Dinner on own expense
Overnight at a hotel in Bentota/Wadduwa
Day 9 : BENTOTA / WADDUWA
Breakfast at the hotel
Day at leisure to relax on the beach
Lunch and dinner on own expense
Overnight at a hotel in Bentota/Wadduwa
Day 10 : DEPART COLOMBO
Breakfast at the hotel
Check out time is 1200 hrs.
Transfer to the airport – Approximately 2 ½ hours driving time
Fly onwards
Breakfast Included