SPECIAL TOUR SRI LANKA 12 DAYS

Enjoy a scenic journey. Relax and travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle, chauffeur driven for you. You do not have to worry about meals and entrance fees to sites specified in the itinerary. We have planned it all for you. Just stay cool and relax as you journey through the Cosmopolitan City of Colombo to the laid back towns where the scenery and culture will captivate your attention. Have a great holiday!

CODE:ST12D100E

DAY 01: ARRIVAL/NEGOMBO

Program for the day
Welcome to Sri Lanka.
Our representative will meet you at the arrival lounge.
Transfer to your hotel in Negombo
Check in to your hotel & relax

MEALS: BREAKFAST
OVERNIGHT: BEACON BEACH NEGOMBO
Driving time approximately 30 mins

WHAT YOU SEE IN NEGOMBO

Negombo - a famous fishing village North of Colombo. You will see a Dutch built Canal leading all the way to Colombo and the famous 17th century Dutch Fort bordering the beach. The canal itself is a hive of activity with all the fishermen traveling up and down in their adorned boats. Further along the seashore you will see fishermen dragging their nets ashore. Quite a spectacle to watch from the noisy fish market.

DAY 02: POLONNARUWA

Driving time approximately 5 hrs

POLONNARUWA RUINS

Program for the day

Early breakfast
Proceed to Dambulla
Stop for Lunch at Pinnawala
Visit Dambulla Cave temple
Continue to Polonnaruwa
Check into your hotel & relax

MEALS: B.L.D
OVERNIGHT: HOTEL SIGIRIYA

DAMBULLA/POLONNARUWA

Polonnaruwa became the second capital of Sri Lanka after the destruction of Anuradhapura in 993. You will be exploring beautiful ancient palaces,temples, stupas and a large statue of a reclining Buddha.
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 King Walagamba during his 14 years of exile from Anuradhapura. When he regained the throne he built a magnificent rock temple at this site, which is now heritage listed. Also known as the Golden temple remains well preserved throughout the centuries. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of gods and goddesses and Hindu deities Vishnu and Ganesh. The buddha's first sermon and temptation by the demon Mara could be seen illustrated on the walls of the cave. Skeletal remains of pre-historic human burial sites have been discovered by archeologists in this cave dating back 2700 years.

DAY 03: TRINCOMALEE

Driving time approximately 3 hours

BEACH STAY

Program Today

Early breakfast
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Visit Polonnaruwa Ruins
Lunch on the way
Continue to Trincomalee
Check into your hotel & relax

MEALS: B.L.D
OVERNIGHT: TRINCO BLUE

SIGIRIYA/TRINCOMALEE

Another exciting day with an early start. Your final destination to rest will be Trincomalee. But before you get there you will visit the historic town of Polonnaruwa where you will see remnants of temples, dagobas and palaces of the great Kings & despots who once ruled this Country with all their might and power. This place has a lot of history to deal with. Best observed by bicycle (Optional). Next you will visit a village at Hiriwadunna. You will cross a lake in a canoe and hop on land to experience a cottage lunch prepared in your presence by a local village woman. This experience will give you an insight into the way of life of farmers in these areas. Proceed to Trincomalee

DAY 04: TRINCOMALEE

Program Today

Do a City tour of Trincomalee
Visit the Koneswaram Temple
Visit Fort Fredrick
Lunch at Luck Grove spice garden
Go snorkelling or Blue whale watching and rest for the day.

MEALS: B.L.D
OVERNIGHT: TRINCO BLUE

DAY 05: KANDY

Program for the day

Early breakfast
Travel to Kandy
Do a village Trek at Hiriwadunna, Canoe ride
Taste village cuisine
Visit a spice garden at Matale
Proceed to Kandy
Check into your hotel & refresh
Visit the sacred temple in the evening

MEALS: BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER
OVERNIGHT: SERENE KANDY
Driving time approximately 4 hrs

DAY 06: NUWARA ELIYA

TEA PLUCKERS NUWARA ELIYA

Program for the day

Early Breakfast
Proceed to Nuwara Eliya
Stop for lunch at Labookellie tea factory
Visit a Tea Plantation
Continue to Nuwara Eliya

Check into your hotel & relax

MEALS: B.L.D
OVERNIGHT: GALWAY HEIGHTS

DAY 07: TRAIN RIDE TO ELLA

Program for the day

Early Breakfast
Take the train to Ella
Lunch at a restaurant in Ella
Visit the nine arch bridge
Climb little Adams peak
Trek through tea plantation.
Check into your hotel in Ella
Lots of things to do at Ella (Optional activities)

MEALS: B.L.D
OVERNIGHT: ELLA JUNGLE RESORT

DAY 08: RELAX AT ELLA

ELLA GAP VIEWS

Program for the day

Relax and do your own thing
Explore opportunities for trekking (Optional)
Check out the waterfalls (Optional)
Go Zip Lining (Optional)
Watch toddy tapping (Optional)

Return to your hotel & relax

MEALS: B.L.D
OVERNIGHT: ELLA JUNGLE RESORT

DAY 09: TRAVEL TO YALA

Program for the day
Early breakfast
Travel down to Yala National Park
lunch on the way
Check in at your hotel & refresh
Do a wildlife safari in the evening
Return to your hotel & relax
MEALS: B.L.D
HOTEL: CINNAMON WILD YALA

DAY 10: GALLE/AHUNGALLA

HISTORIC DUTCH FORT GALLE

Program for the day

Packed breakfast (6:00 am)
Do a wildlife safari at National Park
Check out of hotel
Proceed to Galle
Lunch on the way
Visit Galle Dutch Fort
Check into hotel & relax

MEALS: ALL INCLUSIVE
OVERNIGHT: HOTEL RIU

DAY 11: AHUNGALLA

Program for the day

Breakfast at the hotel
Relax & unwind

Optional activities

Visit a turtle hatchery
Take a boat ride in the Maadu river
Hire a Tuk Tuk & go sightseeing

MEALS: BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER
OVERNIGHT: HOTEL RIU

DAY 12: DEPARTURE TO AIRPORT

Goodbye! Have a safe flight home

Program for the day

Breakfast at the hotel
Lunch in Colombo
Do a city tour of Colombo
Proceed to airport for your departure

MEALS: B.L.
Your holiday in Sri Lanka has come to an end. We can arrange a day room in Colombo for your to freshen up if your flight is late night departure. Extra charges apply.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation in shared double room with private bathroom
Meals as stated in the itinerary
Transfers and tours with local English-speaking chauffeur guide in Confirmable A/C Vehicle
Entrance fees as per the itinerary: Minneriya National park with 4X4 Jeep, Dambulla Cave temple, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Koneshwaran Temple, Hiriwaduna Village, Spice garden, Kandy Temple, Cultural Dance Show, Peradiniya Garden, Train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella, Tea Factory visit, Trek Little Adams’ peak and Yala National park with 4X4 Jeep (two times), Galle fort, Turtle center and Madu river boat safari.
All government taxes and service charges.

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Optional tours
Surcharges for other language guides
Surcharges for Christmas & New Year Eve
Personal travel insurance
Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc.
Meals and services other than mentioned in the programme
Drinks with meals
Compulsory gala dinners during festive seasons and peak season surcharges which will be advised at the time of booking
Electronic Travel authorisation fee for Visas upon arrival (Please note that an ETA is compulsory for nationalities besides nationals from the Republics of Singapore and Maldives)
Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the programme

CANCELLATION POLICY

FIT (Individuals):

Travelers may cancel up to 30 days before the experience start date to receive a full refund
Between 15-07 days to receive a 50% refund.
No refunds will be given after that time period.

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