Sri Lanka in a Nutshell

Description

Explore Sri Lanka with this fascinating six-day 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. 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

Dambulla: Discover an impressive cave temple consisting of five caverns decorated with painted walls and ceilings.

Kandy: This beautiful city is home to the outstanding Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and its associated palaces and gardens.

Colombo: Sri Lanka’s vibrant capital is both a historic city packed with colonial architecture and modern metropolis with soaring skyscrapers.

Included

TOUR GUIDE:

  • Operated with English-Speaking driver/guide 

ACCOMMODATION:

  • 5 nights' accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 Colombo:

Standard Hotel Category = Fairway Colombo Hotel/ Earls Red or similar 3*

Day 2 Dambulla:

Standard Hotel Category = Habarana Village by Cinnamon/ Pelwehera Village or similar 4*

Day 3 Kandy:

Standard Hotel Category = Oak Ray Regency/ Oak Ray Heritage/ Oak Ray City Hotel or similar 3*

Day 4 Unawatuna:

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel J Unawatuna or similar 3*

Day 5 Colombo:

Standard Hotel Category = Grand Oriental Hotel/ Earls Red or similar 3*

MEALS:

  • 5 Breakfasts 

TRANSPORT:

  • Arrival/ Departure transfers from and to Colombo Airport
  • Shared transport throughout the tour

OTHER:

  • Meet & Greet on day 1

Excluded

  • Optional tours
  • Entrance fees to places of interest
  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals throughout the tour.
  • Tips and porterage
  • Flights, travel insurance and anything else not stated in the programme

Know before you go

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 on early morning flights will have to wait until the last tour participant has arrived.

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