This is the truly CLASSIC tour of Sri Lanka: the island of paradise. On this 8-day tour that covers all six UNESCO World Heritage sites, you will see the best cultural/historical sites in the country!
You'll be picked up at the Bandaranaike International Airport on Day 1 and taken on a journey that balances the country's heritage, history, and wildlife. Seven nights of accommodation are included, as well as breakfast.
Destinations include Yala National Park, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth), the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, the Golden Temple in Dambulla, Colombo city & Galle Fort. This is as good as it gets! Don't wait any longer, book now!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Bottled water (500 ml per person per day)
✔ All taxes, fees and handling charges
✔ Breakfast
✔ Surcharges on fuel
✔ English-speaking chauffeur-guide
✔ Transport by private vehicle
✖ 4x4 jeep for Yala safari
✖ Lunches & dinners & drinks
✖ Gratuities
✖ Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress- Entrance fee USD 30 per person.
✖ Golden Temple of Dambulla, Kandy- Entrance fee USD 5 per person.
✖ Sri Dalada Museum-Entrance fee USD 5 per person.
✖ Royal Botanical Gardens- Entrance fee USD 10 per person.
Pickup Locations
1. Geoffrey Bawa's Home Number 11
2. Charming White Room
3. Dematagoda Relax On Hotel
4. The Blue inn
5. Best Western Elyon Colombo
6. OYO 274 Shan Hotel
7. Ocean Edge Suites & Hotel Colombo
8. Yoho Carlwil Place
9. Fairview Hotel
10. Hector & Manel's Home
11. Embassy Suites
12. Colombo Village
13. Roadster Colombo
14. Diyawanna Leisure
15. The Anam Hostel
16. Beverly Villa
17. Lv29
18. Courtyard By Marriott Colombo
19. Confifi Marina
20. Tarshish Villas Colombo
Additional Info: We can pick-up from any hotel in Colombo / Negombo.
Itinerary
Airport - Habarana
1
Habarana
On arrival, you will be met and assisted by your chauffeur-guide.
Transfer to Habarana and check-in to your hotel and relax!
Afterwards, proceed on a jungle tour of Habarana.
Duration: 5 hours
Habarana - Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Habarana
1
Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
After breakfast, visit and climb the world-famous Sigiriya rock-fortress which is considered as the 8th wonder of the world! Entrance fee USD 30 per person.
Duration: 3 hours
2
Polonnaruwa
Then visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. Entrance fee USD 25 per person.
Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka after the destruction of Anuradhapura in 993. It comprises, besides the Brahmanic monuments built by the Cholas, the monumental ruins of the fabulous garden-city created by Parakramabahu I in the 12th century.
Duration: 2 hours
Habarana - Hiriwadunna - Habarana
1
Hiriwadunna
After breakfast, proceed on a village tour of Hiriwadunna!
Activity fee USD 30 per person.
You get to see the "real" village lifestyle in Sri Lanka, canoe ride & farm visit. Indulge in an authentic "Sri Lankan" lunch as well!
Duration: 3 hours
2
Habarana Lake
Then visit the beautiful Habarana Lake and indulge in a relaxing spa treatment at a local spa!
Duration: 2 hours
Habarana - Dambulla - Kandy
1
Golden Temple of Dambulla
After breakfast, leave for Kandy, a beautiful historical city in the citadel of the country. En-route visit the Dambulla rock-cave temple. Entrance fee USD 5 per person.
Also visit a spice garden at Matale and a batik factory where the ancient process of making batik by using wax as the main component could be seen.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Sri Dalada Museum
Journey continues to Kandy, and at 18:00hrs witness the Kandyan dance ceremony.
Then visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic! Entrance fee USD 5 per person.
Duration: 3 hours
Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
1
Kandy Gem Centre
After breakfast, visit a gem museum where you can see and buy as souvenirs some Sri Lanka gems, which are the best in the world!
Duration: 2 hours
2
Royal Botanical Gardens
Then visit the Royal Botanical gardens in Peradeniya where the beauty of nature will amaze you! Entrance fee USD 10 per person.
Duration: 3 hours
Nuwara Eliya - Tissamaharama
1
Ramboda Waterfall
After breakfast, leave for Tissamaharama. On the way, stop at the beautiful Ravana waterfall!
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Yala National Park
Then around 15:00hrs, leave for an exciting, 4x4, & jeep safari of the Yala National Park! You pay for the jeep USD 30 and entrance fee USD 20 per person.
Continue to Tissamaharama.
Duration: 4 hours
Tissamaharama - Galle - Colombo
1
Stilt Fishermen Sri Lanka
After breakfast, leave for Colombo. You would be passing through Hambantota salterns and you will be able to see the Stilt fishermen at Weligama!
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Galle Dutch Fort
Then visit the majestic Galle Fort!
Continue to Colombo for a quick city tour.
Duration: 4 hours
Colombo - Airport
1
Katunayake
After breakfast, leave for the airport in time for the departure flight!
End of your tour in the island of paradise: SRI LANKA.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please mention your nationality
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Children must be accompanied by an adult