12 Day Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour From Dambulla
Description
Visit the land of Sri-Lanka with a lavish collection of rich history, gorgeous beaches, lush forests, incredible mountain trails and spectacular animal life. Experience all of this and also go dolphin and whale watching in the ocean.
Highlights
- Explore incredible beaches
- Indulge in adventurous sports in Kandy
- Visit spectacular sightseeing points throughout the country
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Welcome to Sri Lanka! expand_more
Upon arrival, you will be greeted at the airport by your friendly Sri Lanka tour guide, who will load your luggage into a fleet as you ride to Dambulla to your first hotel.
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Sigiriya expand_more
Explore the site in Sigiriya which includes five of the eight world heritage sites in Sri Lanka.
Visit sigiriya rock, built by King Kasyapa and is the most famous tourist attraction in Sri Lanka. On top of a massive 200 meters high rock surrounded by the remains of an extensive network of gardens, reservoirs and other structures, King Kassapa had reverted his fortress to an ecological wonder by building royal pleasure gardens, water gardens, fountains, boulder gardens and Sigiri Apsaras.
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Kandy city tour expand_more
Head to Kandy, a large city in central Sri Lanka. It's set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest.
Explore the city's heart: the scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake),
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Kandy to Ella Train Journey - The World's Most Beautiful Train Trip expand_more
Take the Kandy to Ella train trip, which is considered one of the most scenic train journeys in the world.
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Little Adam's Peak, Ella expand_more
Take a leisurely hike up to the mountain of Little Adams Peak. The great thing about Hiking Little Adams Peak is that you will get some of the best views in the world, without tackling a challenging trail.
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Udawalawe National park Safari expand_more
Try a safari tour of Udawalawe National Park, famous as an elephant reserve.
Bird lovers would get a wonderful opportunity to observe many different varieties of birds. The national park provides a home for many other mammals species such as the rusty-spotted cat, fishing cat. Jeeps specialised for optimised viewing will take gravel paths into the deep forest for the best viewing experience.
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Visit Sinharaja Rain Forest expand_more
Venture into Sinharaja Rain Forest. This evergreen rain forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of the few virgin rain forests left to date. It is a staggering array of flora and fauna that places it among the world's top biodiversity. Over 130 birds species are found here including many of the 33 species endemic to Sri Lanka. There is also an abundant reptile population and myriads of insects species, many yet to be classified. It is preferable to explore Sinharaja on foot, which makes for a truly authentic jungle experience.
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Whale watching Boat Tour expand_more
Take the whales and dolphins watching boat trip from Mirissa harbour. Blue Whale watching is a seasonal activity.
Spot Blue whales, Bryde´s whales, Sperm whales, Fin whales, sometimes Killer whales, and Common dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins, during the whale migration season Spinner dolphins, Risso's dolphins and Striped dolphins.
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Beach Day expand_more
Spend a full day at Unawatuna Beach to rest and relax.
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Galle fort expand_more
Visit Galle Fort, a Unesco World Heritage Site. The Galle Fort is known as the Dutch Fort or the Ramparts of Galle, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. It was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649.
See the International Cricket Stadium Galle situated near the Galle Fort. It is considered to be one of the most picturesque cricket grounds in the world.
Examine the Galle Clock Tower located within the Galle Fort. The Clock Tower is a famous landmark and overlooks the central Moon Bastion on the former guard room site. The Clock Tower was constructed in 1883 Galle Lighthouse This is Sri Lanka's oldest light station dating back to 1848
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Madu River boat safari expand_more
Head out from the coastal town of Balapitiya to witness the sunset while boat riding in Madu Ganga. This wetland spreads over 900 hectares of area, and most of it covered with water. There is a total of 64 islands in Madu Ganga. This tour will take around 2 to 3 hours. During your boat ride, you can see a huge mangrove forest by the river banks. The boats will ride under a short tunnel, which is made out of mangrove. You can see many birds and animals who are living in this aquatic environment.
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Colombo Airport expand_more
Drop off by your Sri Lankan tour guide at the international airport or a hotel in Colombo.
What's Included
Breakfast x 12
Good accommodation
Entrance fee
All fees and Taxes
Water bottles
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Sri Lanka tour guide
What's Excluded
- Flight tickets
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
1 To 10 | USD 2900 Per Person |
Child | |
1 To 10 | USD 500 Per Person |
This is a private tour |