Sri Lanka 8-Day Tour

On this 8-day tour through Sri Lanka, participants will explore European heritage towns, natural landscapes, tea fields, ruins, and significant cultural sites such as the Buddha's tooth.

Tour Description

Day 1: Colombo – Negombo

The tour begins with a pick-up from Colombo Airport, followed by a journey to Negombo, where dinner and overnight accommodation are provided.

Day 2: Negombo – Dambulla – Habarana

After breakfast at the hotel, the trip to the Dambulla Cave Temple includes discovering caves that are a World Heritage Site. The evening is spent in Habarana for dinner and lodging.

Day 3: Habarana – Polonnuruwa – Sigiriya – Habarana

A visit to Polonnuruwa follows breakfast, including ruins from its era as Sri Lanka's second capital. The day also includes a visit to Sigiriya to explore Lion's Rock and its gardens. Return to Habarana for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Habarana – Matale – Kandy

The tour continues to Matale to learn about spice cultivation, followed by a visit to the historic Temple of the Tooth in Kandy. Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy.

Day 5: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast, the trip to Nuwara Eliya features tea plantations and an afternoon for personal exploration or visiting a tea factory. Dinner and overnight accommodation in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 6: Nuwara Eliya – Yala

The day begins with breakfast before heading to Yala National Park for a safari to observe various wildlife. Dinner and accommodation in Yala follow.

Day 7: Yala – Galle – Kalutara

Breakfast in Yala is followed by a trip to Galle to explore its fortress. The day concludes in Kalutara with dinner and overnight stay.

Day 8: Kalutara – Colombo Airport

After breakfast, guests will return to Colombo for airport drop-off, concluding the tour.

Important

During September and October, Yala National Park will be closed and an alternate visit to Lunugamvehera National Park will be arranged on day 7.

Accommodation

The tour includes 7 nights of accommodation with breakfast in various categories:
Negombo: 1 night at either Mt. Lavinia Hotel or similar.Habarana: 2 nights at a 4-star or 3-star hotel as specified.Kandy: 1 night at a 4-star or 3-star hotel as specified.Nuwara Eliya: 1 night at a 4-star or 3-star hotel as specified.Yala: 1 night at a 4-star or 3-star hotel as specified.Kalutara: 1 night at a 4-star or 3-star hotel as specified.

Price Info

The minimum number of participants is two, with options for solo travelers depending on bookings. Odd-numbered group bookings may require separate booking steps for room types. Additional fees apply for early arrivals.

Flights

Participants should arrive at the airport by 11:30 am on the first day. Late arrivals incur a 65USD transfer fee.