Culture Tour Sri Lanka - Leisure World Tours
12 Nights / 13 Days

Overview
A cultural journey that takes you back to 2500 years of history. An era when Buddhism was introduced to this Island and its peoples, still practised today by a majority 80% of the population. Enjoy this cultural journey through heritage listed sites of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya & Dambulla.  Relax unwind and indulge yourself in the refreshing golden beaches and warm waters of the Indian Ocean.

DAY 01: ARRIVAL NEGOMBO

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AYUBOWAN, WELCOME TO SRI LANKA
Program for the day
  • Meet our representative at the airport arrival lounge
  • Transfer to your hotel in Negombo
  • Check into your hotel & relax
OVERNIGHT HOTEL
AIRPORT GARDEN GATEWAY
MEALS: BREAKFAST

DAY 02: SIGIRIYA/DAMBULLA

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SIGIRIYA FORTRESS
Program for the day
  • After breakfast proceed to Dambulla
  • ​Check into your hotel 
  • Lunch & Dinner own arrangement
  • Proceed to Sigiriya and Climb the rock fortress
  • Return to your hotel & relax
OVERNIGHT HOTEL
AMAYA LAKE HOTEL
MEALS: BREAKFAST

DAY 03: POLONNARUWA

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POLONNARUWA DAGOBA
Program for the day
  • After breakfast visit Polonnaruwa Ruins
  • Discover the ruins on food or use the hire bicycles
  • Take a canoe ride to a local village and taste village cuisine prepared for you at a mud hut
  • ​Return to your hotel & relax
  • Lunch & Dinner own arrangement
OVERNIGHT HOTEL
AMAYA LAKE HOTEL
MEALS: BREAKFAST
Polonnaruwa, a City of monasteries and Dagobas was the capital of ancient Sri Lanka from the 11th to 13th century. There is a wealth of remarkable information here. Polonnaruwa was a key settlement even during the medieval period. It was King Vijayabahu I who established Polonnaruwa as the capital of his kingdom in 1055. Visitors who travel to the city from the south to the North will find the many monuments of great interest. ​​

DAY 04: DAMBULLA/KANDY

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DAMBULLA CAVE TEMPLE
Program for the day
  • After breakfast proceed to Dambulla
  • Visit the Dambulla Cave complex
  • Lunch & Dinner own arrangement
  • Proceed to Kandy & check into your hotel
  • Watch a cultural dance performance in the evening
  • return to your hotel & relax
​OVERNIGHT HOTEL
SUISSE HOTEL KANDY
MEALS: BREAKFAST
Dambulla stands as an isolated rock mass 500ft high and a mile around the base. This rock temple dates back to the First Century BC. The caves of Dambulla sheltered the King Walagamba during his 14 years of exile from Anuradhapura. When he regained the throne he built the most magnificent of Rock Temples in Sri Lanka, at this site

DAY 05: PERADENIYA/KANDY

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SACRED TEMPLE KANDY
Program for the day
  • Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Continue to visit the Royal Botanical Gardens  
  • Lunch & Dinner own arrangement
  • Return to your hotel and do your own thing
OVERNIGHT HOTEL
SUISSE HOTEL KANDY
MEALS: BREAKFAST​
Kandy was once a separate Kingdom until it finally fell to the hands of the British Colonialists in March 1815. This kingdom withstood many attempts of capture by the invading Portuguese and Dutch Colonialists. This is a sacred city with a sacred temple in  which is housed the tooth relic of the Buddha.  It is a picturesque town in a lakeside setting. ​​

DAY 06: RAMBODA/NUWARA ELIYA

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TEA PLUCKER AT WORK
Program for the day
  • After breakfast start travelling through the scenic high country to Nuwara Eliya,
  • Visit Labookellie tea factory
  • Lunch & Dinner own arrangement
  • Check the Ramboda water fall
  • ​Visit a tea plantation
  • Check into your hotel & refresh
OVERNIGHT HOTEL
GALWAY HEIGHTS
MEALS: BREAKFAST​​

DAY 07: HORTON PLAINS

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WORLD'S END LOOKOUT
Program for the day
  • Trek to Horton Plains,Bakers falls & worlds end
  • Lunch & Dinner own arrangement
  • Return to your lodge & relax
  • Go star gazing if the night sky is clear
OVERNIGHT HOTEL
GALWAY HEIGHTS
MEALS: BREAKFAST​​

DAY 08: ELLA

Program for the day
  • Early breakfast
  • Take the scenic train from Nanu Oya to Ella. Your chauffeur will pick you up at Ella Station
  • Trek to nine arch bridge & Little Adams Peak
  • Lunch & Dinner own arrangement
OVERNIGHT HOTEL
​ELLA JUNGLE RESORT
MEALS: BREAKFAST

DAY 09: UDAWALAWE

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WILD ELEPHANTS AT UDAWALAWE
Program for the day
  • After an early breakfast leave for Udawalawe
  • Lunch & Dinner own arrangement
  • Check into your hotel
  • Go on a wildlife safari at Udawalawe Nation Park
  • Check into your hotel & relax
OVERNIGHT HOTEL
GRAND UDAWALAWE
MEALS:BREAKFAST

DAY 10: GALLE/UNAWATUNA

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GALLE DUTCH FORT
Program for the day
  • Early breakfast
  • Proceed. to  he historic town of Galle
  • Lunch & Dinner own arrangement
  • Visit the Galle Dutch Fort
  • Continue to Bentota
  • ​Check into your hotel & relax
OVERNIGHT HOTEL
THAPROBAN PAVILION
MEALS: BREAKFAST

DAY 11: UNAWATUNA

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UNAWATUNA BEACH
Program for the day
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Take a boat ride to a cinnamon plantation at Koggala
  • Watch fishermen on stilts
  • Lunch & Dinner own arrangement
  • Relax by the beach
OVERNIGHT HOTEL
THAPROBAN PAVILION
MEALS:BREAKFAST

DAY 12: UNAWATUNA

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UNAWATUNA BEACH
Program for the day
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Hire a Tuk Tuk and explore nearby towns
  • Hire a scooter and do your own thing
  • Relax at the beach
  • ​Lunch & Dinner own arrangement
OVERNIGHT HOTEL
THAPROBAN PAVILION
MEALS:BREAKFAST

DAY 13: DEPARTURE HOME

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GOODBYE! HAVE A SAFE FLIGHT HOME
Program for the day
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Lunch own arrangement
  • Proceed to Colombo
  • Do a city tour
  • Dinner own arrangement
  • Transfer to the airport for your departure
MEALS: BREAKFAST
End of Tour
Please note: Travellers having a late night departure can request for a day room reservation closer to the airport. You may make a reservation request with your travel agent. Extra charges will apply.
PRICE PER PERSON
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • Accommodation on twin share basis
  • Meals as per the tour itinerary
  • Incredible sightseeing as per the itinerary (Sigiriya/ Polonnaruwa/ Polonnaruwa bicycle ride/ Dambulla cave temple/ village tour / Kandy Tooth temple/ Kandyan dance/ Peradeniya garden/ Tea factory/ Horton Plains/ Hill country train journey / Nine arch bridge/ Little Adams’ peak/ Rawana fall / Udawalawe wildlife safari / Galle fort/ Stilt fishing / tuk safari/ Colombo city tour)
  • Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking chauffeur guide service
  • All Porterages and all government Taxes
Notes
  • Transport price includes accommodation for the driver
  • All prices are inclusive of tax and service charges
  • Transport times are approximate and subject to change due to road conditions and weather. 
  • All reservations subject to availability at time of booking. 
  • The standard, hotel check-in time in Sri Lanka is 1300 hours and check-out at 12noon 
  • Sri Lanka Visa - please go to http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/ to apply online. It is an easy process and the visa will be stamped on the passport upon arrival.
NOT INCLUDED
  • International airfare, Visa fee and Travel Insurance
  • Expenditure of a personal nature
  • Tips
  • 24th  night Christmas supplement & 31st December New Year supplement in hotels
  • Kandy Perahera period compulsory hotel supplements
  • Entrance fees not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Optional tour prices
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • Sigiriya Lion rock
  • Polonnaruwa ancient city
  • Dambulla cave temple
  • Village tour
  • Kandy tooth temple
  • Kandyan dance
  • Peradeniya Garden
  • Tea factory visit
  • Ramboda falls
  • Horton plains
  • Hill country train journey
  • Nine arch bridge
  • Little Adams’ peak
  • Rawana fall
  • Udawalawe wildlife safari
  • Galle fort
  • Stilt fishing

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OPTIONS FOR FREE
  • Taste street foods
  • Dambulla wholesale market
  • Taste local fruits and king coconut
  • Gem museum
  • Try traditional costumes
  • Tea plucking and tea tasting experience
  • Nuwara Eliya city tour including Gregory Lake and Victoria Park
  • Ella gap
  • Dalawella swing
  • Rumassala Japanese peace pagoda
  • Mirissa coconut tree hill view point
  • Sea side train journey
CANCELLATION POLICY
Travellers may cancel up to 30 days before the experience start date to receive a full refund, and between 15-07 days to receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be given after that time period.
CHILD POLICY
Child Policy: 
  • Children between 3-11.99 years 60% will be charged from the adult per person rate.  (Only if share the room with adults)
  • Children are below 3 years free of charge.

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Price Inclusions
  • 12 nights’ accommodation per person sharing 1 double room 
  • Meals on bed & breakfast basis. 
  • Air-conditioned, luxury car transfers for the tour as per the above itinerary 
  • Airport transfers: Pickup and drop-off. 
  • Services of an English Speaking, professional chauffeur guide. 
Notes
  • Transport price includes accommodation for the driver
  • All prices are inclusive of tax and service charges
  • Transport times are approximate and subject to change due to road conditions and weather. 
  • All reservations subject to availability at time of booking. 
  • The standard, hotel check-in time in Sri Lanka is 1300 hours and check-out at 12noon 
  • Sri Lanka Visa - please go to http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/ to apply online. It is an easy process and the visa will be stamped on the passport upon arrival.
Price Exclusions
  •  Entry tickets to sites mentioned and not mentioned in the itinerary.
  •  Expenses of personal nature. 
  •  Meals other than specified above. 
  •  Any deviation off normal transfer routes (other than mentioned in the itinerary) is possible on request and can be paid directly to the driver. Rs 60 will be charged per extra Km. 
  • Tipping and baggage handling (Tipping is solely on your discretion. Driver tipping usually approx. USD 10 - 15 per day) 
  • Any other expenses not specified above.