12 Days;Semi-luxury Holiday In Sri Lanka
This magnificent 12 days Sri Lanka tour package will make your dream holiday come true in Sri Lanka. This leisure holiday tour for Sri Lanka has especially designed with a fine balance of history and culture, nature and wildlife, city and beach time. The holiday plan comprises beautiful sandy beaches, bounteous hills & mountains, exciting wildlife, heritage sites, pilgrimage sites, spectacular cultural village tour and more. Above all, this wonderful tour will give you the opportunity to relax and enjoy the luxury amenities at some of the world-class hotels and resorts in Sri Lanka. The tropical island of Sri Lanka is home to more than just sun, sand, and surf. With the environs of rich bio-diversity and vibrant culture, the country has much to offer travellers from around the world. Sri Lanka is an economy friendly holiday destination; it’s a place where you can get world-class experiences without world-class cost.
ItineraryDay 1: AIRPORT PICK-UP / WELCOME TO SRI LANKAStop At: Colombo, Colombo, Western Province
AYUBOWAN-! Welcome to Sri Lanka, one of the leading romantic destinations in the whole world. Upon arrival at Colombo CMB Airport, you will meet and greet by the tour leader and then will be transferred to your hotel.The first destination will be Colombo, which has long been known as the most popular commercial capital in Sri Lanka. The colourful streets, restaurants and modern shopping malls attract hordes of locals and tourists alike. In Colombo, you have the opportunity to visit the most highlighted places in the city and also to enjoy the amazing evening atmosphere. Perhaps, you may intend to pop into a famous and internationally renowned restaurant in Colombo to end your trip over an unforgettable meal. For day one we haven't planned any activity, so you will have a relaxing day at your cozy hotel. Evening, you may walk along the city center while enjoying the amazing night life of the city.
Overnight stay at a Colombo city hotel
Duration: 1 day
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Accommodation included: Cinnamon Red (4-Star) or Similar - Colombo
Day 2: DEVON WATERFALL / TEA REGION OF NUWARA ELIYA Stop At: Devon Falls, Talawakele, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
After enjoying a delicious breakfast with a hot cup of Sri Lankan tea or a coffee, you will take a wonderful journey across the stunning Sri Lankan countryside towards Nuwara Eliya. En-route stop at Devon Waterfall. known as the ‘Veil of the Valley’, is situated 6 km (3.7 mi) west of Talawakele, on the A7 highway. The falls is named after a pioneer English coffee planter called Devon, whose plantation was situated nearby the falls. The waterfall is 97 m (318 ft) high and is the 19th highest in the country.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
Thereafter visit Nuwara Eliya, is often referred to as “Little England” because many of the buildings in this city retain from the British colonial period, such as the Queen's Cottage, the General's House, the Grand Hotel, the Hill Club and the Town Post Office. Since this amazing town is located in the mountains, it's characterized by a cool climate all year long.
Overnight stay at misty mount view villa in Nuwara Eliya
Duration: 5 hours
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Accommodation included: Galway Heights (4* +) or Similar - Nuwara Eliya
Day 3: HORTON PLAINS NATIONAL PARK / TEA FACTORY Stop At: Horton Plains National Park, Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka
Early in the morning visit Horton Plains National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the eastern edge of the Central Highlands, midway between Nuwara Eliya and Hatton. It is a forest reserve, where the land rises to 2,500 meters above sea level. The region is known as a super biodiversity hotspot. Horton Plains is home to an extraordinary range of flora and fauna, including several endangered species. It is also home for Sri Lankan Leopards and deer. The park is named after the British governor Sir Robert Horton.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Pedro Tea Factory, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
Next: while driving through the cold and misty hills that host lush green tea plantations, stop at a tea factory to observe the rich tradition of making Ceylon Tea that kept alive up to date. Make sure to end your factory visit in style over a perfectly blended cup of tea.
Overnight stay at misty mount view villa in Nuwara Eliya
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Galway Heights (4* +) or Similar - Nuwara Eliya
Day 4: SPECTACULAR TRAIN JOURNEY / HISTORIC KANDY CITYStop At: Nanu Oya, Nanu Oya, Central Province
In the morning, you will enjoy a spectacular train journey from Nanu-oya station to Kandy. It is known as one of the most picturesque hill country train journeys in the world (Train ticket class categories are subject to availability).
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Thereafter, proceed towards Kandy, the capital of the last Sinhalese kingdom. It's set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforests. Kandy is also famous for its sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth Relic (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE).
Overnight stay at cozy mount view hotel in Kandy
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Amaya Hills (5 Star) or Similar - Kandy
Day 5: ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDEN / CULTURAL DANCE SHOW Stop At: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Road Kandy - Colombo Road, Peradeniya 20400 Sri Lanka
After breakfast, visit Gem Museum; get to know more about the World-renowned and most prestigious Sri Lankan gems and jewellery in a gem museum tour. Thereafter, visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden, one of the best botanical gardens in Asia. Stop At: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Kandy Lake Club - Cultural Dance Show, 7 Sangamitta Mawatha, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Evening, you’ll enjoy a walk around Kandy's city centre before engaging with a cultural dance show which is inspired by Sri Lankan arts, traditional dance and cultural heritage (INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE).
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Amaya Hills (5 Star) or Similar - Kandy
Day 6: CAVE TEMPLE / SPICE GARDEN / CULTURAL VILLAGE TOURStop At: Matale Herbal and Spice Garden, No 25 Koholangwela Madawala Ulpatha, Matale 21000 Sri Lanka
After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will take a drive across the stunning Sri Lankan countryside towards Dambulla. It is the central point of the cultural triangle on the island. En-route you will step into Matale Space Garden.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dambulla Royal Cave Temple, Kandy - Jaffna Highway, Dambulla 21100 Sri Lanka
Upon arrival to Dambula, visit Golden Buddha Temple, which has the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. It has been treasured by many kings since the 1st century B.C. The rock towers 160 meters over the surrounding plains and houses 5 cave temples with some unique and significant historical drawings. It would be an amazing experience if you could climb up and enjoy the magnificent view from the top of the rock.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Habarana Lake, Habarana Sri Lanka
Thereafter, you'll enjoy a wonderful cultural village tour while exploring the beautiful countryside. It will start with a Bullock Cart ride, one of the most ancient and prime transportation systems in Sri Lanka, still used in some villages. While on the tour you will have a canoeing ride across the lake and finally you will reach a farmer’s house where you will experience the typical Sri Lankan countryside hospitality.
Overnight stay at Nature Friendly Resort in Dambulla/ Sigiriya
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Amaya Lake Resort (5 Star) or Similar - Dambulla
Day 7: SIGIRIYA FORTRESS / ELEPHANT TRAIL SAFARIStop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
In the morning, you will visit Sigiriya Lion Rock, an ancient rock fortress located near the town of Dambulla. King Kasyapa (477 – 495 BC) built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes. Sigiriya today is a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE and it is one of the best-preserved examples of ancient architecture.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Minneriya National Park, Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway, 50150 Sri Lanka
Afternoon, your tour leader will take you to Minneriya/Kaudulla National Park for an afternoon 4x4 Jeep safari, since it is the best time to spot wild elephants on their natural habitat. If you're up for a serious rumble in the jungle, then Minneriya/Kaudulla is your ideal destination! Spreading over 8800 hectares, this park is mainly a sanctuary for elephants. It is always a pleasure to watch baby elephants playing with water at the centrepiece Lake of the park. This place is known as the largest elephant gathering place in the world.
Overnight stay at Nature Friendly Resort in Dambulla/ Sigiriya
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Amaya Lake Resort (5 Star) or Similar - Dambulla
Day 8: HOT-AIR BALLOON / IT'S TIME FOR THE BEACHStop At: Sigiriya, Sigiriya, Central Province
In the morning, if you are up to it, we could arrange an amazing hot-air balloon tour (optional activity-subject to availability due to weather conditions). It is a great way to experience the exhilaration of flight with a bird’s eye view of the area below. A silent ride through the sky, an excursion over the cultural triangle, or a wildlife park in a hot air balloon will be an incredible experience.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Passikudah Beach, Kalkudah Sri Lanka
Threreafter, depart from Dambulla towards Passikuda, is a delightful sandy beach that was a well-kept secret in the past, but now few restaurants and pubs are opening up to visitors. Passikuda is also characterized by white sands and coconut palms growing right from the edge of the sea as if in imitation of a postcard of the perfect tropical beach. If you are looking to spend a relaxing time and to give yourself a calm and natural treat, this is the ideal place for you. Passikudh beach, which extends across 7-8 kilometres, is truly a symbol of peace, calmness and cleanness. Upon arrival at your hotel, you could grab a towel to relax on the beach while enjoying a cocktail or a chill beer under the shade of a beach umbrella.
Overnight stay at a beach resort in Pasikudha
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Amaya Beach Resort (4* +) or Similar - Passikudha
Day 9: PASSIKUDH BEACH / LEISURE DAYStop At: Passikudah Beach, Kalkudah Sri Lanka
It's free days: after breakfast, you could spend your time relaxing on the beach or exploring the underwater sea life. Enjoy the island sunset and perhaps you may interest in evening fishing safari by boat. The hotel can give you a chance to catch fish to be prepared for dinner. Sit back and relax while the fish is being cooked over a glass of wine. **Optional activities: scuba-diving >snorkelling >jet-ski >kayaking Overnight stay in Passikudha
Overnight stay at a beach resort in Pasikudha
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Amaya Beach Resort (4* +) or Similar - Passikudha
Day 10: PASSIKUDH BEACH / LEISURE DAYStop At: Passikudah Beach, Kalkudah Sri Lanka
It's free days: after breakfast, you could spend your time relaxing on the beach or exploring the underwater sea life. Enjoy the island sunset and perhaps you may interest in evening fishing safari by boat. The hotel can give you a chance to catch fish to be prepared for dinner. Sit back and relax while the fish is being cooked over a glass of wine. **Optional activities: scuba-diving >snorkelling >jet-ski >kayaking Overnight stay in Passikudha
Overnight stay at a beach resort in Pasikudha
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Amaya Beach Resort (4* +) or Similar - Passikudha
Day 11: NEGOMBO COASTAL CITYStop At: Colombo City Centre, 137 Sir James Pieris Mawatha, Colombo 00200 Sri Lanka
After breakfast, you will depart from Pasikudha towards the coastal city of Negombo, which has long been known as the most popular beach in Sri Lanka, famous for its golden sandy beach, food and entertainments. For the last day we haven't planned any activity, so you will have a relaxing day at Negombo beach or by the pool of your cosy hotel. Evening, you may walk along the seashore while enjoying the beautiful sun setting and the pleasant evening atmosphere of Negombo beach.
Overnight stay at a seafront hotel in Negombo
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Camelot Beach Hotel (4 Star) or Similar - Negombo
Day 12: AIRPORT OR HOTEL DROP-OFFStop At: Katunayake, Katunayake, Negombo, Western Province
In the morning you may intend to pop into the Colombo glisty shopping mall and do some last-minute shopping or take an optional city walk. Thereafter, proceed to the airport in time for the return flight to end this wonderful holiday in Sri Lanka.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: No accommodation
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Private Vehicle With English Speaking Driver-Explore Sri Lanka By Your Own Plan
11/1/2023 - 10/31/2024| Monday - Sunday : | 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM |
Duration: 12 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We will pick-up from any hotel at Negombo, Colombo, Kandy, Dambulla and Bentota.
Airports- Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Ports- Port of Colombo, 19 Chaithya Rd, Colombo 00100, Sri Lanka
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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