Luxury Sri Lanka
22 Days Starting and ending in Katunayake Bandaranayake International Airport
Visiting: Colombo, Gangaramaya Temple, Uga Residence, The Rainforest Ecolodge - Sinharaja, Sinharaja Forest Gate, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Kalus Hideaway Udawalawe, Elephant Transit Home (උඩවලව ඇත් අතුරු සෙවන), Ella, 98 Acres Resort & Spa, Little Adam's Peak, Lipton Seat Road, Nanuoya Railway Station., Nuwara Eliya, Damro Labookellie Tea Lounge, Jetwing St. Andrews, Bogawantalawa, Bogawantalawa Tea Factory, Kandy City Centre, Cinnamon Citadel, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kadugannawa, Royal Botanic Gardens, YMBA, Sigiriya, Matale Spice Centre, Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple, Sigiriya Fortress, Polonnaruwa Ancient City, Sigiriya Lion Rock, Trincomalee, Trincomalee Town And Gravets, Trinco Blu by cinnamon - chargenet, Pigeon Island, Nilaveli Beach, Anuradhapura, Archaeological Museum පුරාවිද්යා කෞතුකාගාරය අනුරාධපුරය, Uga Ulagalla, Ritigala, Wilpattu National Park, Leopard Trails, Negombo
Tour operator:
Tour code:
Cey 90
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 20
Physical rating:
High, Medium, Low
Age range:
6-80
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Adventure Tours, Camping, Luxury, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
This tour gives in Sri Lanka’s stunning landscapes, pristine beaches, captivating cultural heritage, remarkable wildlife, and unique experiences. Sri Lanka is a peaceful island located in the Indian Ocean in South Asia with a history dating back to the birth of time. It is the place where the original soul of Buddhism still flourishes and where nature’s beauty remains abundant and unspoiled. This island of magical proportions once known as Serendib, Absorbance, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, and Ceylon – many names mean one island, Sri Lanka. Within a total area of 65,610 sq km, 8 UNESCO World Heritage sites, 1,330 km of coastline including pristine beaches, 15 national parks showcasing an abundance of wildlife, nearly 500,000 acres of lush tea estates, 250 acres of Botanical Gardens, 350 waterfalls and 25,000 bodies of water in a country whose history extends back to over 2,500 years – Sri Lanka is quite incredible!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Airport - Colombo
Location: Colombo, Gangaramaya Temple, Uga Residence
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Uga Residence Colombo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On arrival, you will meet our chauffeur/guide at the Topaz Lounge at Bandaranaike International Airport. You will be served tea/coffee with some snacks until your baggage arrives. Then you transfer to Colombo and check-in at the hotel. Afterward, you will be at leisure to explore Colombo city. Back to the hotel for your overnight.
Day 2 : Colombo - Sinharaja Rain Forest
Location: The Rainforest Ecolodge - Sinharaja
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Rain Forest Eco Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you will head to Sinharaja Forest Reserve. Check in to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at the resort, enjoying the breathtaking views of the surroundings.
Day 3 : Sinharaja Rain Forest Full Day
Location: Sinharaja Forest Gate
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Rain Forest Eco Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast we leave the hotel for Sinharaja Forest for a day trip. A knowledgeable naturalist will lead the tour. Afterwards return to the hotel.
Day 4 : Full - Day In Sinharaja Rain Forest
Location: Sinharaja Forest Reserve
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Rain Forest Eco Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we will continue our journey to the waterfall trail around Sinharaja Forest. Thereafter, you will back to the hotel for your overnight.
Day 5 : Sinharaja - Udawalawe
Location: Kalus Hideaway Udawalawe
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Kalu's Hideaway
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a relaxed morning and breakfast, we leave Sinharaja and head towards Udawalawa National Park. Check in to the hotel and enjoy a few hours of rest before heading into Udawalawa National Park in the evening for a game drive. On completion you will return to the hotel.
Day 6 : Udawalawe - Ella
Location: Elephant Transit Home (උඩවලව ඇත් අතුරු සෙවන), Ella, 98 Acres Resort & Spa
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 98 Acres
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you will have breakfast then leave the hotels for the Elephant Transit House in Udawalawe. Afterwards we head off on the drive to Ella, arrive at the hotel and then spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 7 : Ella Full Day
Location: Little Adam's Peak, Lipton Seat Road
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 98 Acres
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy breakfast with a view of the mountains at the hotel restaurant. Around 8:00 am we will hike the Mini Adam’s Peak. Once completed, we will head to Lipton headquarters then return to the hotel.
Day 8 : Ella - Train To Nanuoya - Nuwara Eliya
Location: Nanuoya Railway Station., Nuwara Eliya, Damro Labookellie Tea Lounge, Jetwing St. Andrews
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Jetwing Andrews
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning you will experience a majestic train ride from Ella to Nanouya, which includes the most amazing scenery along the route. Your driver will go to Nanuoya station in advance and wait for your arrival. After the lovely train journey, you will be taken to a traditional tea factory (active factory) where you will learn about the process of making the best tea in the world. Everyone will have the opportunity to taste the different varieties of tea. Afterward, you will check in to the hotel for your overnight.
Day 9 : Nuwara Eliya - Bogawanthalawe - Nuwara Eliya
Location: Bogawantalawa, Bogawantalawa Tea Factory
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Jetwing Andrews
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, you leave Nuwara Eliya for Bogawantalawa where you will take a short walk in the tea plantation before heading back to the hotel.
Day 10 : Nuwara Eliya - Kandy
Location: Kandy City Centre, Cinnamon Citadel
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Cinnamon Citadel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel then you transfer to Kandy and check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is devoted to leisure.
Day 11 : Kandy - Temple Of Tooth Relic
Location: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kadugannawa
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Cinnamon Citadel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today enjoy an amazing local experience visiting the Temple of the Tooth Relic then the town of Kadugannawa. Lunch will be organised by yourself.
Day 12 : Kandy Full Day
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, YMBA
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Cinnamon Citadel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, visit the Royal Botanical Garden of Peradeniya then enjoy a unique dance performance about Kanyan at the YMBA.
Day 13 : Kandy - Matale Spice Garden - Dambulla - Sigirya
Location: Sigiriya, Matale Spice Centre, Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Aliya Resort & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and start the journey to Sigiriya. En route, you will visit the Sri Lankan Spice Garden at Matale and the Dambulla Cave Temple. On arrival at Sigiriya, check in at the hotel.
Day 14 : Sigiriya -Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya
Location: Sigiriya Fortress, Polonnaruwa Ancient City, Sigiriya Lion Rock
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Aliya Resort & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel, leave around 9:00 am, and go up to the “rock fortress” of Sigiriya. Afterward, proceed to Polonnaruwa and enjoy a farmers lunch at Priyami Gedara before heading to the archaeological site.
Day 15 : Sigiriya - Trincomalee
Location: Trincomalee, Trincomalee Town And Gravets, Trinco Blu by cinnamon - chargenet
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Trinco Blue by Cinnamon
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we will head further towards the east coast of the country. Your next destination is the port city of Trincomalee. The rest of the day is free to enjoy the sun and the sea.
Day 16 : Full Day In Pigeon Island - Trincomalee
Location: Pigeon Island
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Trinco Blue by Cinnamon
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning you will depart for Pigeon Island National Park for a boat trip. In the evening, relax on the beach or by the pool.
Day 17 : Full Day In Nilaveli Beach
Location: Nilaveli Beach
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Trinco Blue by Cinnamon
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you will visit the amazing beach of Nilaveli and enjoy a day of leisure.
Day 18 : Trincomalee - Anuradhapura
Location: Anuradhapura, Archaeological Museum පුරාවිද්යා කෞතුකාගාරය අනුරාධපුරය, Uga Ulagalla
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ulagalla Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we will continue our journey to the Northern Province and visit the ruins of Anuradhapura.
Day 19 : Anuradhapura - Ritigala - Wilpattu
Location: Ritigala, Wilpattu National Park, Leopard Trails
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Leopard Trails Luxury Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, All Inclusive
Today you drive to Wilapattu National Park for a fantastic wildlife experience, on the way stopping at the ancient monastery of Ritigala. On arrival at Wilpattu, check in to the luxury campsite.
Day 20 : Wilpattu National Park Full Day Safari
Location: Wilpattu National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Leopard Trails Luxury Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, All Inclusive
Today embark on a full day safari at the Wilpattu National Park and enjoy Sri Lanka’s real wilderness. Leave the campsite around 06:00 am. You will be served a packed breakfast and lunch during the safari together with plenty of soft drinks and water to keep you hydrated.
Day 21 : Wilpattu - Negombo
Location: Negombo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Jetwing Blue
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, you will set off to Negombo for your last night in Sri Lanka. Here you will discover Negombo Lagoon as well as relax on the beach and in the evening explore Negombo city with your guide.
Day 22 : Negombo - Airport
Location: Bandaranaike International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a late breakfast at the hotel depart for the airport.
What's Included
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Accommodation in hotels on a sharing basis
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Meal plan on bed & full board basis as per itinerary
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Train Ride from Ella to Nanuoya on available class
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Transportation throughout the tour in an air conditioned vehicle
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English speaking guide and a driver
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Entrance fees to all sites and monuments as per itinerary
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Drinking water during all transfers and tours (available in the vehicle)
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Service charges and all Government taxes
What's Not Included
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Optional activities
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Anything not mentioned in the includes
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Any optional tours or transfers
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Flights & visas
Check out our Q&As
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Transportation throughout the tour in an air conditioned vehicle
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
English speaking guide and a driver
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How long has the tour company been trading?
5 years
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
yes
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
yes
Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Ceylon Travel Dream requires a minimum deposit of 40% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 7 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of ceylon travel dream charges.
Up to 22 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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