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11 days from $4091 pp return flights
At a Glance
- Explore historic, cultural, and natural attractions
- Discover a world of lush landscapes, picturesque lakeside cities
- Enjoy the historic temples and ancient citadels
- Enjoy the lush green tea plantations spread through the hill county
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.
The short itinerary
Day 1 : DEPART NEW YORK
Day 2 : ARRIVAL COLOMBO
Day 3 : COLOMBO – DAMBULLA– POLONNARUWA - SIRIGIYA
Day 4 : HABARANA - SIGIRIYA– KANDY
Day 5 : KANDY– TEA PLANTATION - ELLA
Day 6 : ELLA
Day 7 : ELLA – TISSAMAHARAMA
Day 8 : TISSAMAHARAMA - GALLE
Day 9 : GALLE – BENTOTA / WADDUWA
Day 10 : BENTOTA / WADDUWA
Day 11 : DEPART COLOMBO
Tour Ends
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.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 timeArrive 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.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.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.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.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.What's included
- FLIGHTS: Return flight from NEW YORK
- 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 2)
What's not included
- Visa fee
- 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
- 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.
| Start Date | End Date | Price | Note | AVAILABILITY | Booking |
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| Mon, 7 Oct, 24 | Thu, 17 Oct, 24 | $4091 | GUARANTEED | Book Now | |
| Mon, 4 Nov, 24 | Thu, 14 Nov, 24 | $4619 | GUARANTEED | Book Now | |
| Mon, 2 Dec, 24 | Thu, 12 Dec, 24 | $4619 | GUARANTEED | Book Now | |
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| Mon, 4 Aug, 25 | Thu, 14 Aug, 25 | $5940 | GUARANTEED | Book Now | |
| Mon, 1 Sep, 25 | Thu, 11 Sep, 25 | $5940 | GUARANTEED | Book Now | |
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| Mon, 3 Nov, 25 | Thu, 13 Nov, 25 | $5940 | GUARANTEED | Book Now | |
| Mon, 1 Dec, 25 | Thu, 11 Dec, 25 | $5940 | GUARANTEED | Book Now |
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AVAILABILITY OPTIONS
OPENED: This date is available and open for bookings.LIMITED: There are very limited number of available places on this departure. Immediate booking.
GUARANTEED: We have reached minimum numbers and this trip is guaranteed to depart.
CLOSED: This date is currently unavailable. Please contact us, if you are interested in travelling on this date.
Your Program Duration = 11 Days
All the Prices are in USD ($) Per Person.
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)
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Travel Info
- Flight time 21 hours Colombo (via Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Delhi and Bahrain)
- Time zone GMT+5 1/2 hours
- Recommended airlines Emirates, Etihad, Air India and Qatar
- Best season Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, June, Nov & Dec. It’s a year-round destination with consistent warmth and lots of sunshine, with temperatures averaging between 31°C at their highest and 22°C at their lowest.
- Visa US citizens need a tourist visa. The information provided herewith at the current time can be subject to change at concise notice. It's your responsibility to ensure you meet entry requirements before you travel.
- Capital Colombo
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