This tour has been specially designed to provide an insight in to the ancient civilization of the country. You will be staying six nights in the cultural triangle visiting Four out of Eight UNESCO world heritage sites. You will be visiting archeological relic sites in Polonnaruwa to witness enormous dagobas (dome-shaped structures) and remains of the ancient buildings in the old cities, the Rock Temple Complex of Dambulla, world famous frescoes at Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the Kandy City, the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka and the home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic.
A visit to the Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala is included and further you will witness the elephants in their natural habitat in Minneriya National Park by a safari jeep.
You will not miss the misty mountains covered with lush green tea bushes and splendid waterfalls. You will be finishing the tour by staying one night in vibrant Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka.
An English speaking Chauffeur/Guide |
Transfers from pick up at Airport until drop off at airport or at beach hotel after round-trip |
Accommodation on half board basis at round trip hotels |
Accommodation on Bed & Breakfast basis in Colombo hotel |
Entrance fees for the sites mentioned in the itinerary |
City Tour - Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Colombo |
Sigiriya Rock Fortress |
Archaeological Relic Site of Polonnaruwa |
Jeep Safari to Minneriya National Park |
Cave Temple Complex of Dambulla |
Spice Gardens Matale |
Kandyan Dance Performance & Cultural Show |
Tuk Tuk Ride |
Temple of the Tooth Relic Kandy |
Tea Museum and a Gem Lapidary |
Tea Plantations and Tea Factory visit |
Waterfalls |
Elephant Orphanage Pinnawala |
Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya |
Pidurutalagala (Mount Pedro), Highest peak in the Island |
Nuwara Eliya Golf Club |
Dambulla/ Habarana – 3 nights |
Kandy – 3 nights |
Colombo – 1 night |
The official check-in time at all hotels will be 14:00 hrs. |
The official check-out time at all hotels will be 11:00 hrs. |
Visits to wild life parks will be at client's own risk and you are strongly advised to obey the instructions given by the interpreter and the Wild Life Officers while you are seeing animals. |
Safari Vehicles available are non-air-conditioned and basic. |
It is advisable to have sunglasses, sun-block lotion, insect repellent and personal effects for warm, windy and rainy conditions. |
Respect the local customs and accept the differences. |
Please obtain Online Visa Authentication prior to arrival by visiting www.eta.gov.lk |
The quoted rates are nett and are inclusive of all government taxes. |
The quoted rates includes accommodation as per the itinerary, transfers (Air conditioned vehicle) and chauffer guide, entrance fees to sites as per the itinerary. |
Price excludes all lunches during the round trip & lunch and dinner at Colombo Hotel. |
Price excludes flights, visa fees, optional activities and entrance fees to sites not specified in the itinerary. |
Price excludes cost of beverage throughout the tour and expenses of a personal nature. |
Price excludes Camera and Video Camera permits where applicable. |
Price excludes Tips and porterage and any other services not specified in the itinerary. |
These rates are subject to change without prior notice in the event government changes the tax policy. |
All Tour rates are per person sharing Double Room basis. |
21 days or less - 100% cancellation charge. |
Between 21 days and 30 days - 50% of the tour given price. |
Above 30 days - No cancellation charges |
Day 1
Airport – Habarana / Dambulla
Day 02
Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa
Day 03
Minneriya National Park
Day 04
Dambulla - Matale – Kandy
Day 05
Kandy
Day 06
Nuwara Eliya
Day 07
Pinnawala – Colombo
Day 08
Colombo – Airport