Sri Lanka Highlights
- 6 Days
- From : Colombo
- To : Colombo
- Tour
- Guide : English
- Minimum age : 10 Years Old
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Explore Sri Lanka high and low with this fascinating six-day round-trip tour 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. Breathe in the fragrances of Sri Lanka at herb and spice gardens. Enjoy the lush green tea plantations spread through the hill county.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Colombo: The busy capital of Sri Lanka, is a city of contrast by the seaside. Colonial buildings, Hindu and Buddhist temples, modern skyscrapers and some lakes are combined in a melting pot of cultures and people.
Kandy: This beautiful city is home to the outstanding Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and its associated palaces and gardens.
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 English-speaking driver- guide
ACCOMMODATION:
- 5 night’s accommodation
MEALS:
- 5 Breakfasts; 5 dinners
TRANSPORT:
- Transportation by A/C vehicle
ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:
- Entrances fees included Tooth Relic , Tea Plantation, Peradeniya botanical garden, Safari in Yala National Park
Exclusions
- Camera & video permits
- Lunch Beverages and extras
- Entrance Fees for the sites not mentioned above
- 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
- Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice
- The official check-in time at all hotels will be 1200 Hrs
- The official 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)
What do I need to bring?
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.
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1 Seeduwa:
- Superior Hotel Category = The Gateway Hotel or similar 4*
Day 2 Kandy:
- Superior Hotel Category = Amaya Hills or similar 4*
Day 3 Nuwara Eliya:
- Superior Hotel Category = Grand Hotel or similar 4*
Day 4 Tissamaharama:
- Superior Hotel Category = Chhaya Wild or similar 4*
Day 5 Mount Lavinia:
- Superior Hotel Category = Mount Lavinia or similar 4*
Cancellation policy
- Once ordered, this tour cannot be cancelled or refund or amended at any circumstances.
Day 1 : ARRIVE COLOMBO – SEEDUWA
Arrive Colombo.
Proceed to your Seeduwa – Approximately 20 minutes drives.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Seeduwa
Day 2 : SEEDUWA – PINNAWALA – KANDY
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer from Seeduwa to Pinnawala – Approximately 2 hours driving time
Arrive and visit The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Transfer from Pinnawala to Kandy – Approximately 1 hour driving time
Arrive and drive around the Kandy Lake, explore the town bazaar, an arts & crafts centre and a gem museum lapidary
Continue to visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and thereafter witness a cultural show.
Proceed to your hotel
Dinner at the hotel
Overnight in Kandy. Breakfast and Dinner included.
Day 3 : KANDY – PERADENIYA – TEA PLANTATION – NUWARA ELIYA
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer from Kandy to Peradeniya – Approximately 20 minutes drive
Arrive and explore Peradeniya botanical garden
Transfer from Peradeniya to Tea Plantation – – Approximately 2 hours driving time
Arrive and visit a Tea Plantation and a tea factory
Transfer from Tea Plantation to Nuwara Eliya – Approximately 1 hour driving time
Arrive and explore the area
Proceed to the hotel
Dinner at the hotel
Overnight at Nuwara Eliya. Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 4 : NUWARA ELIYA – ELLA – YALA – TISSAMAHARAMA
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Ella – Approximately 2 hours driving time
Arrive and explore the area
Transfer from Ella to Yala – Approximately3 hours driving time
Transfer from Yala to Tissamaharama – Approximately 1 hour driving time
Arrive and proceed to the hotel
Dinner at the hotel
Overnight at Tissamaharama. Breakfast and Dinner included.
Day 5 : TISSAMAHARAMA – YALA – TISSAMAHARAMA – GALLE – MOUNT LAVINIA
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer from Tissamaharama to Yala – Approximately 1 hour driving time
Enjoy a morning Safari at Yala National Park.
Transfer from Yala to Galle – Approximately 4 hours driving time
Arrive and explore Galle
Transfer from Galle to Mount Lavinia – Approximately 3 hours driving time
Arrive and explore the area
Proceed to the hotel
Dinner at the hotel
Overnight at Mount Lavinia Hotel (Breakfast and Dinner included)
Day 6 : DEPART MOUNT LAVINIA – COLOMBO
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the airport – Approximately 1 ½ hours driving time
Fly onwards
Breakfast included