Semi-Luxury Sri Lanka Tour
Semi-Luxury Sri Lanka Tour
Semi-Luxury Sri Lanka Tour
14 Days Starting in Bentota and ending in Colombo
Visiting: Bentota Beach, Hatton, Kandy, Dambulla, Pasikuda Beach, Anuradhapura, Negombo
Tour operator:
Tour code:
1269/8
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 10
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
2-80
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Halal
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
This magnificent 14 days Sri Lanka tour package will make your dream holiday come true in Sri Lanka. This leisure holiday tour for Sri Lanka has especially designed with a fine balance of history and culture, nature and wildlife, city and beach time. The vacation plan comprises beautiful sandy beaches, bounteous hills & mountains, exciting wildlife, heritage sites, pilgrimage sites, spectacular cultural village tour and more. Above all, this wonderful tour will give you the opportunity to relax and enjoy the luxury amenities at some of the world-class hotels and resorts in Sri Lanka. The tropical island of Sri Lanka is home to more than just sun, sand, and surf. With environs of rich bio-diversity and a vibrant culture, the country has much to offer travellers from around the world. Sri Lanka is an economy friendly holiday destination; it’s a place where you can get world-class experiences without world-class cost.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Airport Pick-Up / Welcome To Sri Lanka !
Location: Bandaranaike International Airport
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Luxury : Heritance Ahungalla, 5 Star or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
AYUBOWAN-! Welcome to Sri Lanka, one of the leading romantic destinations in the whole world. Upon arrival at Colombo CMB Airport, you will meet and greet by the tour leader and then will be transferred to your hotel. The first destination will be Bentota coastal town, which has long been known as the most popular beach in Sri Lanka, famous for its golden sandy beach, food and entertainments. For day one we haven't planned any activity, so you will have a relaxing day on the beach. Evening, you may walk along the seashore while enjoying the beautiful sun setting and the pleasant evening atmosphere of the beach side.
Overnight stay in sea front hotel at Bentota/ Ahungalla
Day 2 : Madu River Safari/Turtle Hatchery
Location: Bentota Beach
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Luxury: Heritance Ahungalla,5 Star or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After enjoying a delicious breakfast with a hot cup of Sri Lankan tea or a coffee, you will enjoy a Madu river boat tour, which offers several memorable experiences such as fish foot therapy and cinnamon state visit. Thereafter, you’ll visit a turtle hatchery center. Both locals and international volunteers are battling for the protection of sea turtles since they are endangered creatures. This vibrant tourist destination, apart from its traditional fishery industries and cinnamon cultivation, was later recognized by the Wildlife Protection Society which studded the region with a Sea Turtle Conservation Project that operates on a formidable scale.
Overnight stay in sea front hotel at Bentota/Ahungalla
Day 3 : Hill County Tea Plantations And Waterfalls
Location: Hatton
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Luxury: The Argyle, 4 Star+ or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
> After breakfast, you’ll enjoy a wonderful journey towards the Sri Lankan 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. Since this amazing town is located in the mountains, it's characterized by a cool climate all year long.
> Afternoon, you will walk through Nuwara Eliya city center and the fruit and vegetable market. Try some snacks around lanes filled with street-foods and bustling local eateries.
Overnight stay in a modern luxury hotel at Hatton
Day 4 : Horton Plains National Park
Location: Hatton
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Luxury: The Argyle, 4 Star+ or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Early in the morning visit Horton Plains National Park, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the eastern edge of the Central highlands, midway between Nuwara Eliya and Hatton. It is a forest reserve, where the land rises to 2,500 meters above the sea level. The region is known as a super biodiversity hot spot. Horton Plains is home to an extraordinary range of flora and fauna, including several endangered species. It is also home for Sri Lankan Leopards and deer. The park is named after the British governor Sir Robert Horton.
Overnight stay in a modern luxury hotel at Hatton
Day 5 : Train Journey / Kingdom Of Kandy
Location: Kandy
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Luxury: Earl' Regency, 4 Star+ or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, you’ll enjoy a wonderful journey towards Kandy. It is 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 rain forests. Kandy is also famous for its sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth Relic (UNESCO World Heritage Site). 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 that kept alive up to date. Make sure to end your factory visit in style over a perfectly blended cup of tea.
Overnight stay in mount view city hotel at Kandy
Day 6 : Botanical Garden / Cultural Dance Show
Location: Kandy
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Luxury: Earl' Regency, 4 Star+ or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden, one of the best botanical gardens in Asia. Stop At: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya attracts 2 million visitors annually. 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. Afternoon, you’ll enjoy a walk around Kandy's busy city centre, including a tour of the Central Market, before engaging with a cultural dance show which is inspired by Sri Lankan arts, traditional dance and cultural heritage. It has become a tourist attraction for many people visiting the country and keen on discovering its rich cultural heritage.
Overnight stay in Mount View City Hotel at Kandy
Day 7 : Spice Garden / Cultural Village Tour
Location: Dambulla
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Luxury: Heritance Kandalama, 5 Star or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will take a drive across the stunning Sri Lankan countryside towards Dambulla.
It is the central point of the cultural triangle on the island. En-route you will step into Matale Spaice Garden. Upon arrival to Dambula, visit Golden Buddha Temple, which has the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. Thereafter, you'll enjoy a wonderful cultural village tour while exploring the beautiful countryside. It will start with a Bullock Cart ride, one of the most ancient and prime transportation systems in Sri Lanka, still used in some villages. While on the tour you will have a canoeing ride across the lake before reaching the farmer’s house where you will experience the typical Sri Lankan countryside hospitality.
Overnight stay in nature friendly resort at Dambulla/Sigiriya
Day 8 : Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Location: Dambulla
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Luxury: Heritance Kandalama, 5 Star or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
> In the morning, visit Sigiriya Lion Rock, an ancient rock fortress located near the town of Dambulla. King Kasyapa (477 – 495 BC) built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colorful frescoes. Sigiriya today is a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE and it is one of the best-preserved examples of an ancient civilization. Sigiriya refuses to reveal its secrets easily; in fact, you have to climb a series of vertiginous staircases to reach the top. On the way, you’ll pass quite remarkable frescoes and a pair of colossal lion paws carved into the bedrock.
>Thereafter, if you are interested, you could experience an Ayurveda herbal massage before heading back to your hotel. From a healing perspective, Ayurveda head massage is said to relieve mental stress and fatigue and to help achieve calmness and clarity.
Overnight stay in a nature-friendly resort at Dambulla/ Sigiriya
Day 9 : Hot-Air Balloon / Elephant Trail Safari
Location: Dambulla
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Luxury: Heritance Kandalama, 5 Star or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
> In the morning, if you are up to it, we could arrange an amazing hot-air balloon tour (optional activity-subject to availability due to weather conditions). It is a great way to experience the exhilaration of flight with a bird’s eye view of the area below. A silent ride through the sky, an excursion over the cultural triangle, or a wildlife park in a hot air balloon will be an incredible experience.
> Afternoon, visit Minneriya/Kaudulla National Park for an afternoon 4x4 Jeep safari, since it is the best time to spot wild elephants on their natural habitat. If you're up for a serious rumble in the jungle, then Minneriya/Kaudulla is your ideal destination! Spreading over 8800 hectares, this park is mainly a sanctuary for elephants. It is always a pleasure to watch baby elephants playing with water at the centerpiece Lake of the park. This place is known as the largest elephant gathering place in the world.
Overnight stay in nature friendly resort at Dambulla
Day 10 : Gorgeous Eastern Beach / Passikudha
Location: Pasikuda Beach
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Luxury: Ananthaya Resort and Spa,5 Star or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
>? After breakfast, depart from Dambulla towards Passikuda, is a delightful sandy beach that was a well-kept secret in the past, but now few restaurants and pubs are opening up to visitors. Passikuda is also characterized by white sands and coconut palms growing right from the edge of the sea as if in imitation of a postcard of the perfect tropical beach. If you are looking to spend a relaxing time and to give yourself a calm and natural treat, this is the ideal place for you. Passikudh beach, which extends across 7-8 kilometres, is truly a symbol of peace, calmness and cleanness.
> Upon arrival at your hotel, you could grab a towel to relax on the beach while enjoying a cocktail or a chill beer under the shade of a beach umbrella. There are many activities available in this location such as kite surfing and jet-skiing.
Overnight stay in a beach resort at Passikudha
Day 11 : Passikudha Beach / Leisure Day
Location: Pasikuda Beach
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Luxury: Ananthaya Resort and Spa,5 Star or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
It's a free day: after breakfast, you could spend your time relaxing on the beach or exploring the underwater sea life. Enjoy the island sunset and perhaps you may interest in evening fishing safari by boat. The hotel can give you a chance to catch fish to be prepared for dinner. Sit back and relax while the fish is being cooked over a glass of wine.
**Optional activities: scuba-diving >snorkeling >jet-ski >kayaking
Overnight stay in beach resort at Passikudha
Day 12 : Passikudha Beach / Leisure Day
Location: Pasikuda Beach
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Luxury: Ananthaya Resort and Spa,5 Star or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
It's a free day: after breakfast, you could spend your time relaxing on the beach or exploring the underwater sea life. Enjoy the island sunset and perhaps you may interest in evening fishing safari by boat. The hotel can give you a chance to catch fish to be prepared for dinner. Sit back and relax while the fish is being cooked over a glass of wine.
**Optional activities: scuba-diving >snorkelling >jet-ski >kayaking
Overnight stay in beach resort at Passikudha
Day 13 : Colombo City Tour
Location: Anuradhapura, Negombo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Luxury: Cinnamon Lake Side,5 Star or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you’ll visit the 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 colourful streets, restaurants and modern shopping malls attract hordes of locals and tourists alike. At Colombo, you have the opportunity to visit the most highlighted places in the city and also to enjoy the amazing evening atmosphere. Perhaps, you may intend to pop into a famous and internationally renowned restaurant in Colombo to end your trip over an unforgettable meal.
Day 14 : Colombo Shopping /Airport Drop-Off
Location: Negombo
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the morning you may intend to pop into the Colombo glisty shopping mall and do some last minute shopping or take un optional city walk. Thereafter, proceed to the airport in time for the return flight to end this wonderful holiday in Sri Lanka.
What's Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Free airport pick-up and drop-off on the first and last day
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A visit to a tea factory
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A spectacular train journey into the mountains
Ticket class category is subject to availability
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Local curry cooking class
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Government tax / No hidden charges
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Fully Guided
A friendly and professional tour leader
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Cultural dance show
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Cultural village tour with authentic local lunch
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Meals – Half Board
All breakfast, 8 Dinners & 1 Lunch
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A complementary bottle of water per person each day
What's Not Included
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Airfare, visa and travel insurance (on request)
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Meals that are not stated in the itinerary
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Late check-outs & early check-in charges are excluded
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Any entrance/excursions fees not stated as included
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Tipping and Gratuities
Check out our Q&As
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
A Tourist Visa for Sri Lanka is a strict requirement if travelling on a Foreign Passport. Australia, USA, Canada, All Asian & European passport holders can obtain VISA on arrival. However, BH Lanka Tours would recommend that fast and easy way to obtain a Visa before arrival trough E-visa service.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
The tour is guaranteed to departure even with a single person. However, in case of any cancellation, we'll inform you in advance and the full refund will be given.
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What is the tipping policy?
Tipping is not mandatory and it's up tour personal wish.
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Best time to visit Sri Lanka?
There is no particularly the best time to visit Sri Lanka. It is a tropical country and a year-round destination with two monsoon seasons. The western and southern areas experience their monsoon season from May to July while the northern and eastern areas are affected by the monsoon between October and November.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
YES
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
YES
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4* and 5* / BH Lanka Tours has exclusive partnerships with all the best and well-reputed accommodations in the country. hence, if you have any hotel preferences, don't hesitate to contact us.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
YES
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
YES, We'll send you a tour voucher
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Company Instant Book
YES
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
YES
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
YES
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
YES. However, please contact us if you wish to share accommodation with another travel mate. You will share a double room (twin beds) with the same genders. This option is NOT guaranteed for all departures thus it's subject to the availability.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
NO, however COVOD-19 vaccine is highly recommended
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Sri Lankan Rupees (you can exchange currency at the Sri Lanka airport or tour leader will assist you to exchange at the local banks)
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Are flights included in this tour?
International flights are not included and you could organize by yourself at any point. We'll arrange airport pick-up and drop-off.
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CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURES
Sri Lanka is a year-round holiday destination with two monsoon seasons so there is a lot of confusion around when is the best time to visit. The weather doesn't run like clockwork here! However, there will rarely be weather so dramatic that it will stand in the way of a brilliant holiday with plenty of warm weather and sunshine. The temperature is constant at around 27°C on the coast, both the air
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
YES, A friendly and professional tour leader 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 the knowledge about social and cultural splendours of Sri Lanka.
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What is an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)?
The Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is an official authorization for a Short Visit to Sri Lanka issued via an online system. You need ETA if you wish to visit Sri Lanka as a Tourist, on Business or on Transit. No passport copies, documents or photographs are required to obtain ETA. It will cost USD $30. However, during the sometime of the year government offers FREE visa for tourists.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Children above 1 year of age are permitted
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Up to 40Kg per person
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Some activities those are mentioned on daily itinerary description are included
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You are allowed to make ammentmends any time before 25 days prior to the departure date.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
We are a member of International Eco-tourism society. We are operating our tour in an environment-friendly manner and dedicated to minimising the bad effect that can course to the environment due to mass tourism. Hence, we are involved in a number of CSR projects, with a mission to take responsibility for serving our community and by consistently contributing to the tree planting projects.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
There is a single supplement fee for solo travellers. However, please contact us if you wish to share accommodation with another travel mate. You will be sharing a double room (twin beds) with the same genders. This option is NOT guaranteed for all departures thus it's subject to the availability.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2014
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
1) Tour Voucher 2) Travel Map 3) Full details Tour Itinerary Broucher
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Travellers are requested to maintain a minimum distance of 1.5 meters between two people at all times. > Travellers are requested to adhere to recommended hygiene procedures, such as travelling with and wearing a face mask and/or gloves when required to do so. > Keep 70% alcohol rub/hand sanitizer to use frequently.
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Free Date Changes
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BH Lanka Tours requires a minimum deposit of 100 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 20 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bh lanka tours charges.
At 10 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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