12 Days Private History Tour of Sri-Lanka
Highlights
Katunayake, Negombo, Kalpitiya, Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Tissamaharama, Mirissa, Hikkaduwa, Bentota
Locations Covered
Katunayake, Negombo, Kalpitiya, Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Tissamaharama, Mirissa, Hikkaduwa, Bentota
nature, historical, Wildlife
Private Tour
12 Days
Easy
English
Description
Enjoy a relaxing, and comfortable, luxury tour of Sri Lanka. Delve into the rich culture, heritage, and history of the pearl of the Indian Ocean, as you visit major tourist attractions of Sri-Lanka.
Itinerary
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Airport - Negombo
Pick up from the airport and drive to Negombo. See the highest fish market and relax on the beach. Overnight stay at Goldi Sands or similar hotel in Negombo.
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Negombo - Kalpitiya
Drive straight to Kalpitiya beach, which is world-famous for kite surfing and. Overnight stay at Wind Blend Kite Resort or similar hotel in Kalpitiya.
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Kalpitiya - Anuradhapura
Drive straight to Anuradhapura, the ex-capital of Sri Lanka from 5 B.C. to 1017 A.D. The most sacred “Bo Tree” which was sheltered to the lord buddha during his enlightment and lord buddha hast retreated by gazing at the bo tree for seven weeks, is grown in Anuradhapura.
It is known to be the world’s largest and the oldest human-made brick building stands still is the jethawanarama pagoda. Also including an archaeological museum, ruvanvelisaya dagoba, abhayagiri dagoba, brazen palace, royal palace, samadhi buddha statue, kuttam pokuna, moonstone, tanks etc. are some of the remarkable ancient creations which exhibit the proud history of the Anuradhapura kingdom, Overnight stay at Rajarata Hotel or similar hotel in Anuradhapura.
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Anuradhapura - Sigiriya
You can dedicate whole evening to visit the eight world wonder of Sigiriya royal palace. You will be the witness of marvellous landscapes, irrigation technology and aesthetic abilities of ancient Sinhalese culture. Overnight stay at EKHO Sigiriya or similar hotel in Sigiriya.
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Sigiriya - Kandy
Drive to Kandy and visit the largest royal botanical garden covered by colourful flower plants, herbal plants, endemic and epidemic plant species and palm family trees all-inclusive more than 4000 varieties can be seen here. Then you will be heading to the viewpoint of Kandy. Enjoy Kandyan dancing event in the evening between 5.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. Finally, visit the temple of the tooth relic. The lord buddha's most sacred molar tooth is placed in seven golden caskets, under a golden ceiling. Overnight stay at Hotel Suisse or similar hotel in Kandy.
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Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
Travel to Kitulgala and enjoy water rafting. If you are above 10 years of age, you can experience water rafting in the Kelani River at Kitulagala in Sri Lanka. Well trained and experienced coaches would guide you in the rafting with all the safety equipment and safety guards. It is about 5km still water and another 05 km covers major and minor rapids. This is an incredible experience you should never miss in Sri Lanka. In the evening drive to Nuwara Eliya. Overnight stay at Daffodils or similar hotel in Nuwara Eliya.
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Nuwara Eliya - Ella
Journey begins at 5.a.m. and drives to Horton plains, which is the highest plain and 9 km circular walking track and takes more than 03-04 hours. The worlds end viewpoint is the most iconic place that you can see up to the south coast of Sri Lanka from worlds end. The Bakers fall is another eye-catching scenery as well. Then, drive to the hotel in Ella. As you walk for about 30 minutes towards the train track, you can see nine arch bridge. Little Adams Peak is an attractive viewpoint to see sunsets. Overnight stay at The Mountain Heavens or similar hotel in Ella.
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Ella - Yala
Drive to Tissamaharamaya. You can see wonderful Rawana Ella waterfall soon after passing Ella. Rawana Ella is the widest fall in Sri Lanka as well as it is more attractive. By 1.30 p.m., you can join Yala safari, an interesting and most popular event among tourists as Yala is the second largest wildlife reservoir in Sri Lanka. It contains a higher density of leopards population a national park in the world. If you are lucky, you can catch leopards. Overnight stay at EKHO Safari or similar hotel in Yala.
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Yala - Mirissa
Drive to Mirissa. On your way, you can see Hummanaya blowhole and turtle hatchery. Hummanaya blow hole which pumps seawater up to 40 feet from a natural hole between two closest rocks and splints water into the sky. Overnight stay at Paradise Beach Club or similar hotel in Mirissa.
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Mirissa - Hikkaduwa
Dolphins and whales watching tour begins at 6.00 a.m., and nearly you will have to spend 04 hours completely. Next, you can see still fishing and drive to world heritage “Galle Fort” built by Portuguese and was reconstructed during the Dutch period. Overnight stay at Vibration hotel or similar hotel in Hikkaduwa.
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Hikkaduwa - Bentota
Firstly, see the coral reefs and enjoy scuba diving and snorkelling under well-experienced professionals' safety supervision. Hikkaduwa coastal area is most suitable for surfing during November to April months. In the evening you can enjoy Madhu riverboat safari and get natural fish therapy for self-relaxing, Overnight stay at hotel Wunder Bar or similar hotel in Bentota.
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Bentota - Airport
There are no itinerary plans and you are dropped back to the airport according to your flight departure time.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.