Sri Lanka Roundtrip, Private Tour
Description
Explore Sri Lanka high and low with this fascinating tour starting in the capital, Colombo, and taking an inland loop that covers all the main historical, cultural, and natural attractions of this magical island. Experience firsthand the love and respect that Sri Lankans have for the Elephants. Explore the medieval city of Polonnaruwa. Visit Nuwara Eliya, the heart of Sri Lanka's tea country producing a significant share of the world’s best tea. Discover Yala National Park, stepping into the most visited national park in the country but also the lands of a civilization that thrived during the reign of Sri Lankan kings. Visit Galle, the epic Southern capital is the intersection where classic Dutch architecture meets a tropical setting creating a vivid atmosphere in beauty.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Colombo: Sri Lanka’s vibrant capital is both a historic city packed with colonial architecture and a bustling metropolis.
Dambulla: Catch a glimpse of this fascinating Buddhist cave-temple carved deep into a mountain and decorated with impressive frescoes.
Polonnaruwa: An ancient city characterized by temples and palace ruins, as well as an interesting still-functioning irrigation system.
Kandy: This beautiful city hosts the famous Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and its paradisiacal palaces and gardens.
Yala National Park: Explore the magnificent fields of green and meet many wild animals such as elephants, buffalo, crocodiles, and leopards.
Galle: Travel back in time while exploring the historical streets of this well-preserved fortified Dutch colonial city.
Included
TOUR GUIDE:
- Operated with English-speaking chauffeur-guide
- Spanish-speaking guide upon an additional cost (optional extra)
ACCOMMODATION:
- 9 night’s accommodation
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1, 2 Negombo
Standard Hotel Category = Catamaran Beach or similar 3*
Day 3, 4 Sigiriya
Standard Hotel Category = Fresco Water Villa or similar 3*
Day 5, 6 Kandy
Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Tourmaline or similar 3*
Day 7 Nuwara Eliya
Standard Hotel Category = Jetwing St. Andrews or similar 4*
Day 8 Tissamaharama
Standard Hotel Category = Thaulle Retreat or similar 3*
Day 9 Colombo
Standard Hotel Category = ME Colombo or similar 3*
MEALS:
- 9 Breakfasts
- 9 Dinners
TRANSPORT:
- Arrival and departure private transfer in an air-conditioning vehicle from/ to Colombo International Airport
- Private transportation in an air-conditioning vehicle throughout the tour
ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITIES:
- All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage visit (Day 3); Polonnaruwa city tour (Day 4); Dambulla Rock Temple, Temple of the Tooth Relic (Day 5); Peradeniya Botanical Garden (Day 6); Nuwara Eliya tour (Day 7); Yala National Park game drive (Day 8); Galle city tour, Colombo city tour (Day 9)
OTHER:
- Meet & Greet
Excluded
- Visa fees
- Domestic flights
- International flights
- Lunches
- Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
- Optional tours (if any)
- City tax not included, payable on the spot
- Any visit not mentioned in the program
- Porterage and gratuities
- Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
- Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (Video Camera and Still Camera permits at the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy)
- Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
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.