All in One Sri Lanka - Free Upgrade to Private Tour Available
Description
Explore Sri Lanka with this fascinating ten-day round-trip starting in Negombo, 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. Meet some of the friendliest and gentlest creatures in the animal kingdom and 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
Kandy:This mesmerising city is home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and its associated palaces and gardens
Nuwara Eliya: View fascinating plantations in the heart of Sri Lanka’s tea country and admire the town’s Victorian architecture.
Udawalawe National Park: A sanctuary for relatively large herds of elephants, the national park proves to be one of the best places one could observe them in their natural habitat
Mirissa: One of the best places in the world to see one of the only recorded resident blue whale colonies in their natural habitat. Dolphins are regularly spotted on whale watching trips organized from Mirissa and Dondra head on the south coast.
Galle: Travel back in time while exploring the historical streets of this well-preserved fortified Dutch colonial city.
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:
- 9 nights' accommodation
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-2 Negombo
Standard Hotel Category = Hotel J or similar 3*
Day 3-4 Kandy
Standard Hotel Category = Oak Ray Regency or similar 3*
Day 5-6 Nuwara Eliya
Standard Hotel Category = Oak Ray Summerhill Breeze or similar 3*
Day 7-8 Unawatuna
Standard Hotel Category = Hotel J Unawatuna or similar 3*
Day 9 Colombo
Standard Hotel Category = Colombo City Hotel or similar 3*
MEALS:
- 9 Breakfasts
TRANSPORT:
- Arrival/ Departure transfers from and to Colombo Airport
- Shared transport throughout the tour
ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:
- All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Leprosy Museum in Hadala, Local Fish Market and Lagoon Excursion in Negombo, Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, Knuckles Mountain Range, Lake Gregory and Tea Plantation in Nuwara Eliya, Horton Plains, Udawalawe National Park and Elephant Transit Home, Whale Watching in Mirissa, Galle city tour, Colombo city tour
OTHER:
- Meet & Greet on arrival at Colombo Airport on day 1
Excluded
- 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
- Entrance fees to places of interest or activities which are paid directly by the client on the spot
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.