Srilankan Highlights
Experience the best of Sri Lanka on this 9-day tour! Visit the ancient ruins of Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa, see elephants at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, and relax in the hill station of Nuwara Eliya. This is a trip you will never forget!
ITINERARY
Day 01 -
Arrival / Negombo
Arrive at BIA and meet your guide. Head to Negombo for a beach getaway. Check in to your hotel and relax for the rest of the day!
Travel Highlights
Relax on the beach or go for a sea swim in Negombo's gorgeous, quiet seas.
Take a boat journey out into the wide sea to go deep sea fishing.
Take a peaceful boat trip around the Negombo Lagoon, which is densely forested with mangroves.
Take a boat journey out into the wide sea to go deep sea fishing.
Take a peaceful boat trip around the Negombo Lagoon, which is densely forested with mangroves.
Day 02 -
Negombo / Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage / Sigiriya / Polonnaruwa
On our second day we head to Polonnaruwa, to explore the hidden treasures of the 2nd kingdom of Sri Lanka. En route, drop by the Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala to witness elephants at close quarters.
Then we climbed the Lion Rock Fortress in Sigiriya to enjoy the summit's scenery and breeze. Check in at the hotel and rest to get recharge for the next day.
Then we climbed the Lion Rock Fortress in Sigiriya to enjoy the summit's scenery and breeze. Check in at the hotel and rest to get recharge for the next day.
Travel Highlights
Visiting the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, which provides shelter for orphaned elephants as a result of poaching or habitat degradation.
Taking a minute to climb the summit of Sigiriya Rock Fortress, which has been designated the world's eighth wonder.
Taking a minute to climb the summit of Sigiriya Rock Fortress, which has been designated the world's eighth wonder.
Day 03
Polonnaruwa (City Tour) Kandy
Immerse yourself in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, where the ruins of a glorious past stand tall and proud. Gaze up at the sky-high dagabo and listen to the echoes of the great stories of the ancient kings. In the evening, head to Kandy and check into your hotel, ready for a new adventure.
Travel Highlights
Visiting Vatadage, the Stone Temple, and other historical remains and monuments in this ancient city
Ride your bike along an old path surrounded by historic structures.
Day 04
Kandy City Tour
Today, explore the city of Kandy on a tuk-tuk tour. Visit the famous Temple of the Tooth, a sacred Buddhist temple that houses a tooth of the Buddha. Then, wander through the charming souvenir shops, where you can find woodcraft, batik clothes, gems and jewellery. In the evening, enjoy a colourful cultural show featuring traditional dancers, musicians, and drummers.
Travel Highlights
Visiting the Temple of the Tooth Relic, which is a hallowed place of devotion for Buddhists since it holds Lord Buddha's only remaining relic. Taking a little guided tour throughout Kandy and shopping for unique works in woodcrafts, batik clothing, or even valuable stones.
Enjoy a wonderful performance of a cultural dance that embodies Sri Lankan ideals.
Enjoy a wonderful performance of a cultural dance that embodies Sri Lankan ideals.
Day 05
Kandy / Nuwara Eliya
Board a train to Nuwara Eliya, a hill station in Sri Lanka known for its stunning scenery. Explore the rolling hills blanketed in tea plantations, cascading waterfalls, and flower gardens. Visit the city's many English-style bungalows and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the streets. Check into Hotel.
Travel Highlights
Take a guided tour of Nuwara Eliya and marvel at the colonial architecture, rolling hills, flower gardens, tea farms, and cascading waterfalls.
Visit Lake Gregory and take a boat trip to appreciate the beauty of Nuwara Eliya.
Visit Lake Gregory and take a boat trip to appreciate the beauty of Nuwara Eliya.
Day 06
Kandy / Southern Coast
Head to the southern coast of Sri Lanka to enjoy a fun-filled beach time. Along the way, stop to walk along the ramparts of the Galle Dutch Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Capture the stilt fishermen fishing in the shallow waters sitting on a crossbar tied to a pole fixed to the seabed in Weligama with your lens. Check-in at the hotel in Weligama.
Travel Highlights
Relax on the beach and take a plunge in the water.
Participate in some fascinating water sports.
Participate in some fascinating water sports.
Day 07
Southern Coast
Wake up early and go for a walk on the beach before the crowds arrive. Enjoy the peace and quiet, and listen to the waves crashing on the shore.
Spend the afternoon swimming, sunbathing, and snorkelling in the Indian Ocean. If you're feeling adventurous, try a new water sport like surfing or stand-up paddleboarding.
Head back to your hotel for a relaxing evening and a fine dining experience. Enjoy a delicious meal with a view of the beach.Check into the Hotel.
Spend the afternoon swimming, sunbathing, and snorkelling in the Indian Ocean. If you're feeling adventurous, try a new water sport like surfing or stand-up paddleboarding.
Head back to your hotel for a relaxing evening and a fine dining experience. Enjoy a delicious meal with a view of the beach.Check into the Hotel.
Day 08
Southern Coast / Colombo
After breakfast, head to Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. This city is a beautiful blend of tradition and modernity,
and it is sure to leave you with incredible memories. Explore the city on a city tour, and visit some of its famous landmarks, such as Independence Square and Gangaramaya Temple. Do some last-minute souvenir shopping in the best shopping malls in Colombo, and then head back to your hotel.
and it is sure to leave you with incredible memories. Explore the city on a city tour, and visit some of its famous landmarks, such as Independence Square and Gangaramaya Temple. Do some last-minute souvenir shopping in the best shopping malls in Colombo, and then head back to your hotel.
Travel Highlights
Take a guided tour of Colombo and see some historically significant places as well as modern-day icons including Independence Square, Gangaramaya Temple, B.M.I.C.H., and many more.
Spend some time doing some last-minute souvenir buying at some of Colombo's greatest shopping complexes.
Spend some time doing some last-minute souvenir buying at some of Colombo's greatest shopping complexes.
Day 09
Colombo / Departure
Head to BIA to catch your flight home looking forward to travelling to Sri Lanka again with Flavours of Ceylon
PRICES
Rates will depend on the time of travel.
Inclusions
Accommodation in Standard (3-star standard) / Deluxe (4-star standard) hotels or similar on HB (Half Board) basis
Transport in an air conditioned vehicle to all mentioned locations on the program
Assistance of a chauffeur guide
Government taxes
Wi-Fi in the vehicle throughout the tour
1 SIM Card with a returnable phone (reload of US$ 5.00 inserted)
Exclusions
Entrance fees to any sights in Sri Lanka
Airfare and visa fees
Early check-in and late checkout charges
Tips & porterage
Lunch & any other meals that are not mentioned
Any services that are not mentioned on the Inclusions section
Value added services from Flavours of Ceylon on complimentary basis
- Free Wood Carvings visit
- Free Silk & Batik shop visit
- Free Gem Factory visit and explanation about the gem history & mining process
- Free head and shoulder massage at a Spice Garden
- Free Tea plantation & Tea factory visit
- Discount cards at Gem Shops & Spice Garden.
Note :
- The above-mentioned program and the rates can be customised upon the client’s request
- The above mentioned rates are indicative rates only
- Rates can change depending on the dates of booking
- Bookings will be done after a 50% advance payment has been made by the client
| PERIOD OF NOTICE | CANCELLATION FEE |
|---|---|
| > 30 days notice | Deposit is forfeited & No retention (-) bank charges |
| 30 - 21 days | 50% of tour package cost |
| 21 - 14 days | 75% of tour package cost |
| < 14 days/No-shows | 100% of tour package cost |
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
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