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!
DAY 01: ARRIVE/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: PINNAWALA/KANDY

Driving time approximately 2.5 hrs
Program for the day
  • Early breakfast
  • Travel to Kandy
  • Visit the Millennium Elephant Foundation on the way
  • Lunch at Diyadhara Restaurant or similar
  • Continue to Kandy
  • Check into your hotel & refresh
  • Visit the sacred temple in the evening
  • ​Watch a cultural dance performance in the evening
MEALS: BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER
OVERNIGHT: SERENE KANDY

DAY 03: DAMBULLA/SIGIRIYA

Driving time approximately 2.5 hrs
Program for the day
  • Early breakfast
  • Visit Dambulla Cave temple
  • Visit a spice garden
  • ​Lunch at Luck Grove spice garden
  • Continue to Sigiriya
  • Check into your hotel 
  • Do a wildlife safari at Minneriya
  • ​Return t o your hotel & relax
MEALS: B.L.D
OVERNIGHT: HOTEL SIGIRIYA / OAKRAY ELEPHANT LAKE
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 04: TRINCOMALEE

Driving time approximately 2 hours
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 05: TRINCOMALEE

Program Today
  • Do a City tour of Trincomalee
  • Visit the Koneswaram Temple
  • Visit Fort Fredrick
  • ​Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Go snorkelling or Blue whale watching and rest for the day.
MEALS: B.L.D
OVERNIGHT: TRINCO BLUE
DAY 06: MAHIYANGANA
Driving time approximately 3.5 hrs
Program for the day
  • Early breakfast
  • Travel to Mahiyangana
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Continue to Mahiyangana
  • Check into your hotel & refresh
MEALS: BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER
OVERNIGHT: MAPAKADA VILLAGE

DAY 07: NUWARA ELIYA

Driving time approximately 2.5 hrs
Program for the day
  • Early Breakfast
  • Proceed to Nuwara Eliya​
  • 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 3.5 hrs duration
  • Lunch at a restaurant in Ella
  • ​Check into your hotel in Ella​
MEALS: B.L.D
OVERNIGHT: ELLA JUNGLE RESORT
DAY 08: RELAX AT ELLA
Program for the day
  • Early breakfast
  • Visit the nine arch bridge
  • Climb little Adams peak​
  • Check out the waterfalls (Optional)
  • Go Zip Lining (Optional)​
  • Return to your hotel & relax
MEALS: B.L.D
OVERNIGHT: ELLA JUNGLE RESORT
DAY 09: TRAVEL TO YALA
Driving time approximately 3.00 hrs
Program for the day
Early breakfast
Travel down to Yala National Park
​Visit Buduruwagala
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
Driving time approximately 4.00 hrs
Program for the day
  • Packed breakfast (6:00 am)
  • Do a wildlife safari at National Park
  • Check out of hotel
  • Proceed to Galle
  • Visit Galle Dutch Fort
  • Lunch at the fort
  • Continue to Ahungalla
  • 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
Driving time approximately 2.00 hrs
Program for the day
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Proceed to Colombo
  • Do a city tour of Colombo
  • Go shopping for souvenirs
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Continue to the 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 or near the airport for you to freshen up if your flight is a 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.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • Dambulla Cave Temple
  • Minneriya wildlife safari
  • Sigiriya lion rock
  • Polonnaruwa ancient city
  • Koneswaram Temple
  • Fort Fredrick
  • Trincomalee beach
  • Hiriwaduwwa village trek
  • Taste village cuisine
  • Spice garden
  • Kandy Temple of the tooth relic
  • Cultural dance show
  • Peradeniya botanical garden
  • Tea factory visit
  • Hill country train journey
  • Nine arches bridge
  • Trek the little Adams’ peak
  • Two Yala wildlife safaris ( Evening and Morning)
  • Galle fort
  • Turtle conservation center
  • Madu river boat safari
  • Colombo city tour

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OPTIONS FOR FREE
  • Taste local fruits & king coconut
  • Gem museum
  • Try traditional costumes
  • Mask and wood carving factory visit
  • Tea tasting and plucking experience
  • Nuwara Eliya city tour including Pink post office and Gregory Lake.
  • Ella gap & Rawana waterfall
  • Stilt fishing
  • Mirissa Coconut tree hill viewpoint
  • Rumassala Japanese peach pagoda​
  • Taste street foods