Beautiful Sri Lanka
Beautiful Sri Lanka
Beautiful Sri Lanka
9 Days Starting and ending in Colombo
Visiting: Arrival Terminal, Sigiriya, Kandy, Mandaram Nuwara, Bentota, Departure Terminal
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SL005
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 12
Physical rating:
Low, Medium
Age range:
10-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Pick up from Airport and transfer to Pinnawala to see the Elephant Orphanage before proceeding to Sigiriya and if the time permits Climb Pidurangala to see the Sunset. The trip includes a visit to Sigiriya Rock climb and Safari in Minneriya National Park, Kaudulla Park, Sigiriya Village and Dambulla Cave temple visit. We will take you to Peradeniya Botanical gardens, Kandy Culture Show, Dalada Maligawa and proceed to Mandaram Nuwara. At the end of the tour, we will transfer you to Bentota and visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, Galle Fort, and Stilt Fishermen in Ahangama/ Kathaluwa area.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Airport/ Pinnawala/ Sigiriya
Location: Arrival Terminal
Accommodation: Hotel, Boutique Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Evening tea
Meet and greet at the airport by our representative.
Proceed to Pinnawala to visit the Elephant Orphanage, and proceed to Sigiriya.
Local Lunch.
Check-in at the hotel. If time permits climb Pidurangala Rock to view the Sunset. Pidurangala is a more challenging climb than Sigiriya, so should not be attempted by those with poor physical fitness and children below 16 years.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 : Sigiriya/ Village Tour/ Minneriya National Park
Location: Sigiriya
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Evening tea
After an early breakfast climb Sigiriya Fortress. Sigiriya is one of the most valuable historical monuments of Sri Lanka. Afterward, visit a village in Sigiriya.
Local Lunch.
In the afternoon a safari in the Minneriya National Park to see in abundance Asian wild elephant herds.
Dinner and overnight stay in Sigiriya.
Day 3 : Sigiriya/ Kaudulla National Park/ Dambulla/ Kandy
Location: Sigiriya
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Evening Tea
After an early breakfast go on a Safari in Kaudulla National Park where you will see dozens of beautiful elephants in a natural setting.
Check out from the hotel have local lunch and visit the Dambulla Golden Cave Temple. This Buddhist temple complex of Dambulla consists of five cave temples carved under a very large overhanging rock.
Evening tea in Dambulla, and proceed to Kandy.
Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 4 : Kandy Dalada Maligawa/ Peradeniya Botanical Gardens/ Kandy
Location: Kandy
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Evening tea
After breakfast visit Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth Relic). It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy.
Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya. The Gardens, at an elevation of 500 meters above sea-level, were tightly bounded on three sides by a loop of River Mahaweli (Great sandy river), the largest river of Sri Lanka.
In the evening visit the Cultural Dance Show in Kandy. Different folk and traditional dances are performed by Kandy lake club dance troop within the span of one hour.
Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 5 : Kandy/ Mandaram Nuwara
Location: Mandaram Nuwara
Accommodation: Boutique Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Evening Tea
Breakfast at the hotel.
Check out from the hotel and proceed to Mandaram Nuwara.
Local Lunch.
Check-in at the hotel in Mandaram Nuwara. It is a picturesque misty village, located at the foot hills of Piduruthalagala.
Dinner and overnight at Mandaram Nuwara.
Day 6 : Mandaram Nuwara
Location: Mandaram Nuwara
Accommodation: Boutique Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Evening Tea
After breakfast hike to Kolapathana Ella.
Kolapathana fall is a multi-step cascade that is fed by a stream originating from the Pidurutalagala forest reserve.
Local lunch
In the evening relax at the hotel while taking in the beauty of Misty City.
Dinner and overnight stay in Mandaram Nuwara.
Day 7 : Mandaram Nuwara/ Bentota
Location: Mandaram Nuwara
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Evening tea
Enjoy Breakfast and go for stroll in the Mandaram Nuwaravillage. Mandaram Nuwara is a misty village surrounded by hills and situated at foot of the highest peak of Sri Lanka.
Check out from the hotel and local lunch.
Proceed to Bentota and check-in to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight in Bentota.
Day 8 : Bentota
Location: Bentota
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Evening tea
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit the Dutch Fort in Galle. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers.
Afterward, visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery which aims to protect sea turtle eggs and increase hatching rates. They not only do hatching but also treat disabled Turtles.
Local lunch.
Finally, Stilt fishing in Ahangama/ Kathaluwa, a unique Sri Lankan tradition, requires a great deal of patience. From a high position, the fisherman casts his line and waits until a fish comes along.
Dinner and overnight in Bentota.
Day 9 : Bentota/ Departure Terminal
Location: Departure Terminal
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast relax on the beach.
Check out from the hotel and have a local lunch.
Arrive at the Departure Terminal for the return flight.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
2l water/person / day
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Accommodation
Hotel and Boutique Hotel
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Return (Both way) Airport Transfers
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Entrance Fees
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Fully Guided
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Local Taxes
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Meals – Full Board
Local Lunch
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Evening Tea
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Boutique Hotels and 4*or Above Hotels
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
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 in Most Hotels there is free Wi-Fi
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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What is the maximum group size?
12
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Pidurangala is a more challenging climb than Sigiriya, so should not be attempted by those with poor physical fitness.
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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