8 Nights / 9 Days
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8 Nights / 9 Days
Fully Customisable
9-Day Sri Lanka Adventure: Beaches, Heritage, Wildlife, and Scenic Train Ride
Colombo(1N) → Dambulla(2N) → Kandy(1N) → Nuwara Eliya(1N)
4.4 (5 Reviews)
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$ 283*
$ 29,000
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Colombo
- Arrive at Colombo International Airport.
- Meet and greet by our representative.
- Check in to the hotel.
- Explore Colombo: Colombo is Sri Lanka’s capital city and a bustling metropolitan area undergoing significant changes, including infrastructure and commercial real estate projects. Tourist attractions include Galle Face Green, Vihara Mahadevi Park, Independence Square, and the National Museum.
- Visit Gangaramaya Temple, a famous Buddhist temple known for its eclectic mix of modern and traditional architecture.
- Stroll at Galle Face Green, a large open space by the sea.
- Shop at Pettah Market, a vibrant market area for local goods and souvenirs.
- Evening shopping at Odel or Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct for souvenirs and local crafts.
- Overnight in Colombo.
Day 2 Colombo – Pinnawala – Dambulla
- Travel: Drive to Dambulla (via Pinnawala).
- Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, home to approximately 60-100 elephants, the first Asian Elephant Orphanage in the world. Watch baby elephants play and bathe in the river, feed them, or observe them being fed.
- Explore the Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site), known for its archaeological significance and historical sites.
- Check-in to the hotel.
- Overnight in Dambulla/Sigiriya.
Day 3 Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa
- Early morning climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site), an attractive tourist destination decorated with colorful frescoes from the era of King Kashyapa (477 - 495 AD).
- Visit Polonnaruwa Ancient City, known for its well-preserved ruins and beautiful environment.
- Optional: Jeep safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park to see wild elephants.
- Overnight in Dambulla/Sigiriya.
Day 4 Dambulla – Kandy
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Drive to Kandy (approximately 3.5 hours).
- Visit Spice Gardens in Matale to experience Sri Lanka's famous spices.
- Check-in to the hotel in Kandy.
- Evening visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a world-renowned place of worship housing the left canine tooth of Gautama Buddha.
- Enjoy a traditional Kandyan dance and drumming performance.
- Overnight in Kandy.
Day 5 Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens, famous for its extensive collection of orchids and spices.
- Depart for Nuwara Eliya (approximately 2.5 hours), known as 'Little England' for its cool climate and colonial architecture.
- Stop at Sri Lanka’s famous tea plantations for a factory visit and tea sampling.
- Explore Nuwara Eliya: Visit Gregory Lake for a boat ride or a walk around the park.
- Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 6 Nuwara Eliya – Ella (Scenic Train Journey)
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Travel from Nuwara Eliya to Ella by scenic train ride, known for its picturesque landscapes of tea plantations, waterfalls, and mountains.
- Visit Nine Arches Bridge and Ravana Falls in Ella.
- Overnight in Ella.
Day 7 Ella – Yala National Park
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Depart for Yala National Park (approximately 3-4 hours).
- Evening safari in Yala National Park, known for its leopard population and diverse wildlife.
- Overnight near Yala National Park.
Day 8 Yala – Galle
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Travel to Galle (approximately 3 hours).
- Visit Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its colonial architecture.
- Relax at the beach.
- Overnight stay in Galle.
Day 9 Galle - Departure
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure.
- Depending on flight timings, you may have time for last-minute purchases or sightseeing before leaving.
Package Policies
- Accommodation at the above-mentioned hotels or similar standard hotels
- Meal options available on the price slab
- English-speaking guide
- Transportation in a comfortable A/C vehicle
- Mineral water bottle
- Guide accommodation and meals
- All government taxes and charges
- Entrance and activity fees
- Any other tours or services not mentioned above
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Dambulla Tour Package Reviews
Agent: Ceylan Tours
Arif • a month ago
Communication, Planning of tour from the scratch, Transport and the Guide.
Accommodation in Nuwara Eliya. Room size was small in the Hotel. Can not be cons (Read More)idered as 4*. All though the Hotel Staffs were friendly. Its location also mattered. Anyway, we had to choose it among the available limited options.
Agent: South Asia Leisure Travels
Shylaja • a year ago
We engaged SALT for a 8 days trip and we received a well planned itinerary. The hotels recommended were great and Mr Shane was always contactable which made us (Read More)comfortable throughout the trip . Kudos also to the driver, nuwan for his safe driving skills and reliability.
Agent: Sl Vacation Pvt Ltd
Srinivasan • a year ago
SL Vacations Pvt Ltd is a very friendly approach in guiding and choosing the places of interest of our own choice. Their patience is limitless in handling the c (Read More)ustomers. Their package costs are cost effective.
Agent: My Ceylon Trip
Mario • 2 years ago
Thank you My Ceylon Trip for organizing our vacation to Sri Lanka. From our arrival at the airport until our departure everything was well organized and all the (Read More) details were shared and discussed with us and was wonderfully executed. Our chauffeur Mr. Thusitha was wonderful as well. We would recommend My Ceylon Trip and Mr. Roshana's experience in organizing such splendid vacations. We now have a lot of memories that we cherish and what will always remain with us is the warmth of the lovely Sri Lankan people :-)
Agent: Vishwa Lanka Tours
CHOONG • 7 years ago
The trip was meticulously planned and modified progressively with the person-in-charge, who has provided great service. The trip turned out well. I was surprise (Read More)d that I had to bear the cost of the meals for the driver, which to my knowledge, should not be my responsibility.
8 Nights / 9 Days
Fully Customisable
9-Day Sri Lanka Adventure: Beaches, Heritage, Wildlife, and Scenic Train Ride
Colombo(1N) → Dambulla(2N) → Kandy(1N) → Nuwara Eliya(1N)
4.4 (5 Reviews)
Starting From
$ 283*
$ 29,000
99% off
Compare quotes from 3 agents and get best deals
