7-Day Tour Of Sri Lanka's Highlights
Description
Discover Sri Lanka's diverse culture and nature in a 7-day trip, including historical site exploration, wildlife safaris, and beach relaxation. Experience UNESCO sites like Sigiriya, visit ancient Polonnaruwa, indulge in Kandy's rich culture, and enjoy Bentota's pristine beaches. The tour concludes with a drop-off at your chosen location in Colombo or Negombo.
Highlights
- Visit the Lion's Rock Fortress, above which is a palace
- Roam around the archaeological relics of Polonnaruwa
- Go on an evening safari at Minneriya National Park
- See a cultural performance at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Explore Nuwara Eliya, also known as 'Little England'
- Experience white water rafting in Kithulgala
- Stop by a sea turtle hatchery in Kosgoda to witness their life stages
- Relax at a beach in Bentota or participate in water sports
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Day 1: Sigiriya expand_more
- You will be picked up by your Sri Lankan tour guide from Colombo International Airport or a pre-requested location in Negombo.
- Transfer to the Sigirya.
- En route, you may visit Rock Cave Temple in Dambulla.
- In the evening, visit the Lions Rock Fortress in Sigiriya, a UNESCO world heritage site adorning a palace on its peak.
Stay overnight in Sigiriya.
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Day 2: Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Minneriya expand_more
- After breakfast, head out to inspect the archaeological relics of Polonnaruwa, an ancient Sri Lankan kingdom.
- Have lunch in Polonnaruwa.
- Transfer to Minneriya National Park to explore this wild elephant paradise on an evening jeep safari.
Stay overnight in Sigiriya.
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Day 3: Sigiriya - Kandy expand_more
- After breakfast, head for Kandy.
- En-route, visit Ceylon spice garden and Muththumari Amman Temple in Matale.
- In the evening, explore the town of Kandy. Witness a cultural performance and the evening ceremony of Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic alongside Kandy lake.
Stay overnight in Kandy.
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Day 4: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya expand_more
- Have breakfast and head out for Nuwara Eliya, known as ‘Little England’.
- En-route, visit Gem museum & factory, Ramboda waterfall and Tea factory.
- In the evening, visit Gregory Lake, the Post office and Holy Trinity Church which were graced by a visit of Queen Elizabeth when she came to Nuwara Eliya during her 1954 official visit to Sri Lanka.
Stay overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
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Day 5: Nuwara Eliya - Bentota expand_more
- After breakfast, head for the beaches of Bentota to relax.
- En route, you can have an adventurous experience of white water rafting in Kithulgala.
Stay overnight in Bentota.
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Day 6: Bentota expand_more
- Go to Balapitiya to have a magical boat ride down the beautiful Madu River.
- After a fun boat ride, you can visit the sea turtle hatchery in Kosgoda to see the various life stages.
- In the evening, relax on the beach or enjoy fun water activities in Bentota, like flyfishing, riding a jet ski, wakeboarding, water skiing, doughnut boat ride and banana boat ride. Your tour guide will make sure of your safety during these activities.
Stay overnight in Bentota.
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Day 7: Departure expand_more
After breakfast, you will be dropped off at the airport or at the pre-requested location in Colombo or Negombo as per your departure time.
What's Included
Transportation in a luxury car or mini-bus
English-speaking Sri Lankan guide/driver
Passenger Insurance cover USD 2800 per passenger
Parking and highway charges
Wi-Fi during the car ride
Bottled drinking water throughout the trip
Driver accommodation
Fuel cost for the whole trip
What's Excluded
Entrance fees
Hotel accommodations and food
Safari jeep rent
Boat charges
Tips and gratuities
Know before you go
This itinerary can be modified according to your preferences.
We can arrange your accommodations for the whole trip in 5 Star hotels and budget hotels per your requirements. (Extra cost)
Sri Lanka was affectionately known as Ratna-Deepa, which means Gem Island, and the name reflects its natural wealth. Marco Polo wrote that the island had the best sapphires, topazes, amethysts, and other gems in the world.
Meeting Point
Colombo International Airport
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
The group size and price | |
1 To 3 | USD 420 Per Group |
4 To 6 | USD 520 Per Group |
7 To 9 | USD 620 Per Group |
This is a private tour |