Sri Lanka Tour Package

Sri Lanka Tour Package

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Sri Lanka Tour Package

8 Days Starting in colombo in and ending in Canada Friendship Rd, ??????? 11450, Sri Lanka

Visiting: Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Minneriya National Park, Sigiriya Lion Rock, Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple, Matale, Kandy, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy City Centre, Ella, Yala National Park Sri Lanka, Galle Dutch Fort, Mirissa

Tour operator:

Ceylon Classic Tours

Tour code:

8 days 05

Recommended For:

18-30 somethings, Couples, Family-Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 15

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Halal, Sri Lankan Food

Tour operated in:
English
Private Available:

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Tour Overview

Enjoy an 8-day tour to Sri Lanka and experience the country on good quality, air-conditioned, comfortable vehicle with a local driver/guide. Visit the Dambulla cave Temple. It is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. Head to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (also known as Dalada Maligawa), which houses the relic of the Lord Buddha’s tooth. See a Tea Factory and witness the manufacturing process of the world-famous “Ceylon Tea". Take a half-day jeep safari to Yala National park, the second-largest and the most visited national park on the island.

Highlights

  • Enjoy 4x4 Jeep safaris through stunning National parks, home for Asian wild elephant families. Capture a hunting Leopard in flesh is unforgettable

  • When driving through the cold and misty hills that host lush green tea plantations. Stop at a tea factory to observe the tea processing technique

  • Explore the UNESCO World heritage splendors, Sigiriya Lion Rock fortress architectural wonder. Amaze through the golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth in Kandy

  • While having a Lonely Planet experience you get first-hand local knowledge, with on-the-ground expert’s guidance and the freedom and privacy to explore at your will

Places You'll See

Sigiriya

Polonnaruwa

Minneriya National Park

Merchant Logo Temple Of The Sacred Tooth Relic

Yala Safari

Mirissa

Gangaramaya Temple

Gangaramaya Temple

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Colombo To Sigiriya

Location: Bandaranaike International Airport, Sigiriya

Accommodation: Hotel, Depending on your selection

Meals Included: Dinner

Upon landing at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, you will be met by a tour representative and receive a garland of flowers. Then proceed to Habarana. Check in at the hotel, and enjoy the rest of the day to relax at your leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in sigiriya

Day 2 : Polonnaruwa - Minneriya National Park

Location: Polonnaruwa, Minneriya National Park

Accommodation: Hotel, Depending on your selection

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast the next morning, you will visit the archaeological city of Polonnaruwa, after this you can have a nice lunch and then drive to one of national park to see lot of wild elephants Afterward, you will return back to the hotel in Sigiriya to spend the night. Stop At: Polonnaruwa Ancient City Polonnaruwa is the second most ancient of Sri Lanka’s kingdoms. The ancient city of Polonnaruwa remains one of the best planned archaeological relic cities in the country, standing testimony to the discipline and greatness of the Kingdom’s first rulers and has been declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Stop At: Minneriya National Park Minneriya National Park is a national park in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The reason for declaring the area as national park is to protect the catchment of Minneriya tank and the wildlife of the surrounding area. Large numbers of Sri Lankan elephants are attracted to grass fields on the edges of the reservoir during the dry season. Elephants gathered here is numbering around 150-200, sometimes 700. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Sigiriya

Day 3 : Sigriya To Kandy

Location: Sigiriya Lion Rock, Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple, Matale, Kandy

Accommodation: Hotel, Depending on your selection

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, you will visit the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress. On your request, we can arrange village tour. After drive to Kandy, on the way visit spice garden and Hindu temple. Arrived and check in to hotel in Kandy. Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress Sigiriya is a one of UNESCO listed World Heritage Site for its best preserved ancient urban planning. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high. Duration: 3 hours Village Tour gives you a chance to experience traditional Sri Lanka with all its authenticity. Spend time with the villagers and understand village life. Engage in many village activities that form everyday life; such as an oxen cart ride, a catamaran ride and a walk through the fields. Learn to cook traditional Sri Lankan food. Stop At: Hindu Temple Matale Sri Muthumariamman Temple is dedicated to Mariamman, the goddess of rain and fertility. One of the most visually dominant features of this temple is it’s 55 m (180 ft) high Gopuram (‘Raja Koburum’), a large decorated tower located above the main northern gateway (‘Vadakku Veli Veedi’) to the temple. In the Spice Garden, you will be introduced to different spices and shown how some of these spices are grown and processed and you will also be able to purchase spices. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Kandy

Day 4 : Kandy City Tour

Location: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy City Centre

Accommodation: Hotel, Depending on your selection

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


Kandy is a major city located in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the ancient kings’ era of Sri Lanka. The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and is also the capital of the Central Province. Kandy is the home of The Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988. You will visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa, this golden roofed Temple houses the relic of Lord Buddha’s tooth. Visit Kandy View Point, walk around Kandy Lake and enjoy shopping excursion at Kandy City Center. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Kandy

Day 5 : Scenic Train To Ella

Location: Ella

Accommodation: Hotel, Depending on your selection

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


The rail ride from Kandy to Ella is known as one of the most scenic train trips in the world. This memorable journey commences from Nagoya; the last royal capital of the country to Ella a peaceful, scenic village in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. Duration: 3 hours Ella, often described as ‘’lonely planet’’ and ‘’waterfall’’ is a congested town located in Sri Lanka. Ella is pure natural beauty, with its waterfalls, greenery, and hills it is just jaw-dropping. It has views that one hasn’t witnessed before, scenes one hasn’t seen before and nature one hasn’t felt before. Ella is the perfect place to go to if one wants to refresh the brain. It has many famous places and has been under the attention of tourist for a decent amount of time now.Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Ella. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Ella

Day 6 : Yala National Park Safari

Location: Yala National Park Sri Lanka

Accommodation: Hotel, Depending on your selection

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


After breakfast visit Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arch Bridge. After we will depart to Thissamaharama. On the way, we will be visiting the Ravana waterfalls. You will check-in at the hotel in Tissamaharama and in the mid-afternoon, you will leave for a jeep safari in Yala National Park. You will spend the night at the hotel in Tissamaharama. Stop At: Ravana Ella Falls The Ravana Falls is a popular sightseeing attraction in Sri Lanka. It currently ranks as one of the widest falls in the country. Duration: 20 minutes Stop At: Yala National Park Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka. Yala combines a strict nature reserve with a national park. Divided into 5 blocks, the park has a protected area of nearly 130,000 hectares of land consisting of light forests, scrubs, grasslands, tanks and lagoons. Two blocks are currently opened to the public. The park is best known for its variety of wild animals. It is important for the conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards and aquatic birds. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Yala

Day 7 : Galle - Mirissa

Location: Galle Dutch Fort, Mirissa

Accommodation: Hotel, Depending on your selection

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, we will transfer to Mirissa. Stop At: Galle Dutch Fort Galle is the capital city of the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. Galle reached the height of its development in the 18th century, during the Dutch colonial period. Galle is the best example of a fortified city built by the Portuguese in South and Southeast Asia, showing the interaction between Portuguese architectural styles and native traditions. The city was extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications is a UNESCO world heritage site and is the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers. Once we reach Mirissa you will check in to a hotel there and spend the night. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Mirissa

Day 8 : Airport

Location: Bandaranaike International Airport

Accommodation: Hotel, Depending on your selection

Meals Included: Breakfast

There is no itinerary planned for the day. After breakfast at the hotel, we will be departing for Bandaranaike International Aiport in time to catch your flight (at least 2-3 hours before your flight), concluding the end of this tour.

What's Included

  • 1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day

    Per person per day

  • Accommodation

    4 Star Standard Hotel

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    Airport pickup & drop-off

  • Fully Guided

    English speaking Driver/guide

  • Meals – Half Board

    Breakfast / Dinner

  • Local Taxes

    All taxes, fees, and handling charges

  • Transport by private (A/C) vehicle

  • Free Wi-Fi during the whole tour

  • Local insurance for the vehicle / passengers

  • English speaking Driver/guide

What's Not Included

  • Game Drives on Safari

  • Lunch

  • Entrance Fees

    All Entrance Fees at interest places and Historical sites.

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

  • Excess luggage charges (where applicable)

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    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

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