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Sri Lanka · Archaeology
The journey
Experience a leisurely 14-day tour covering some of the best that Sri Lanka has to offer. Join this carnival of alluring experiences from Negombo through Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala, Mirissa, and more, culminating in Colombo. Discover the natural beauty, wildlife, cultural heritage, and coastal charm of Sri Lanka with a local guide, while also enjoying personal time to relax. A value-for-money experience is the promise.
Enjoy breakfast on a boat while watching whales and dolphins.
From the itinerary
At a glance
Day by day
Pick up from Colombo International Airport (CMB).
Arrival at a contemporary hotel in Negombo.
Explore the city of Negombo.
Enjoy a moonlit dinner at the hotel.
Overnight stay in Negombo to relax.
Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel.
Visit the renowned Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
Visit Etha Gala, also known as Elephant Rock, in Kurunegala.
Break for lunch in the exotic city of Kurunegala.
Arrival at the hotel in Dambulla.
Tour the local Dambulla vegetable and fruit market.
Break for dinner.
Overnight stay in Dambulla.
Enjoy an energizing breakfast at the hotel before beginning the day's adventures.
Visit Polonnaruwa Archaeological City to encounter the ancient remains of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa.
Lunch break before continuing the journey.
Visit Ritigala, an ancient Buddhist monastery and mountain dating back to the 1st century BCE.
Visit the Ritigala Elephant Transit Home.
Enjoy a relaxing dinner at the hotel.
Overnight stay in Dambulla.
Breakfast to prepare you for the exciting day.
Visit the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya.
Tour through the beautiful gardens and other parts of Sigiriya village.
Lunch in the village.
Experience a wildlife safari in Minneriya, Kaudulla, or Hurulu Eco Park.
Dinner and relaxation at or around the hotel.
Overnight stay in Dambulla.
Enjoy your last breakfast in Dambulla.
Walk through the Dambulla Cave Temple complex.
Lunch before the drive to Kandy.
Arrival at the hotel in Kandy.
Tour the city of Kandy, the last capital of the ancient Kings' era of Sri Lanka.
Visit the extraordinary Temple of the Tooth Relic.
Enjoy a colourful evening cultural show.
Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy.
Breakfast at the hotel in Kandy.
Set out on a spiritual and physical journey to Embekke, Gadaladeniya, and Lankathilaka Temples.
Visit Ramboda Waterfalls, the highest waterfall in Sri Lanka.
Drive to Nuwara Eliya.
Visit Shanthipura, the highest village in Sri Lanka.
Dinner and overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Breakfast at the hotel at 5:30 am.
Visit the biodiversity-rich Horton Plains National Park and World's End.
Lunch on the slopes of this plateau.
Visit the local tea factory, shops, and museum.
Enjoy a tour of the city of lights, Nuwara Eliya.
Dinner and overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Breakfast at the hotel on the borders of the Indian Ocean.
Visit Ambewela Farm, known as "Little New Zealand".
Visit Hakgala Botanical Garden.
Experience the Ella Gap overlooking the southern plains of Sri Lanka.
Enjoy a lunch break.
Sightsee the widest waterfall in Sri Lanka, Ravana Waterfalls and Caves.
Take a short drive to Yala through the countryside of Sri Lanka.
Overnight stay in Yala.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed for a full-day expedition safari in Yala National Park. (Take-away lunch).
Relaxation time and dinner.
Overnight stay in Yala.
Breakfast at the hotel in Yala.
Morning drive to Mirissa.
Roam around the coastal town.
Visit the Weherahena Temple.
Lunch.
Drive back to the hotel.
Relax on the beaches.
Dinner and overnight stay in Mirissa.
Enjoy breakfast on a boat while watching whales and dolphins.
Lunch in town.
Visit the one-of-a-kind Galle Fort and Turtle Farm.
Dinner and overnight stay in Mirissa.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy a relaxed morning on the beach.
Visit the coral farms of Hikkaduwa.
Lunch on the way back.
Spend a relaxing evening in this coastal town.
Dinner and overnight stay in Mirissa.
Breakfast at the hotel in Mirissa.
Visit Kande Viharaya Temple and the Kalutara Bo Tree.
After lunch, drive to Colombo.
Enjoy a city tour in the commercial capital of Sri Lanka.
Dinner and overnight stay in Colombo.
Farewell breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Colombo International Airport (CMB) for departure.
Where this trip takes you
Dambulla Cave Temple, Sigiriya village, Yala National Park, Galle Fort
The route
The fine print
Accommodation - double occupancy with breakfast at the hotel specified or in a similar category
All transfers in a latest-model air-conditioned car, including fuel, driver, and parking fee
Guide assistance during the entire tour
Government tax of 12% VAT and 2% NBT tax
English-speaking Sri Lankan tour guide
Entrance fees for all cultural sites.
Lunch and dinner during the tour.
Activities not specified above.
Portage at the hotel.
Accommodation type:
Deluxe hotels
Standard hotels
Budget hotels
Transportation facility:
Fully air-conditioned luxury van, car, or bus.
Total cost for the tour (for 2 to 3 pax):
Deluxe hotels - 1510 $ per person
Standard hotels - 950 $ per person
Budget hotels - 750 $ per person
Total cost for the tour (for 04 to 07 pax):
Deluxe hotels - 1225 $ per person
Standard hotels - 760 $ per person
Budget hotels - 530 $ per person
Total cost for the tour (for 08 to 10 pax):
Deluxe hotels - 1050 $ per person
Standard hotels - 650 $ per person
Budget hotels - 400 $ per person
Total cost for the tour (for 10 to 15 pax):
Deluxe hotels - 800 $ per person
Standard hotels - 470 $ per person
Budget hotels - 295 $ per person
The itinerary can be changed at the guest's request. However, any changes to the specified lodging locations may incur a penalty.
Payment:
An advance payment of 50% will be due at the time of confirmation.
The balance payment should be made on arrival by cash or traveller's cheques.
Cancellation policy:
For cancellations made 1 week prior to the tour, the guest will be refunded 20% of the advance payment.
For cancellations made less than 1 week before the tour, no refund will be provided.
Logistics
Your 14 days finish where they began, in Negombo.
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