8 Days Guided Cultural Small Group Tour of Sri Lanka

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Duration
8 days
Group Size
1 to 15 people
Ages
3 - 99 yrs
Languages
English

Tour Overview

Explore Sri Lanka with this fascinating eight days round trip starting in the capital, Colombo, and taking an inland loop that covers all the main Historic, Cultural and Natural Attractions of this magical Island. Discover a world of Lush Landscapes, Picturesque Lakeside Cities, Historic Temples and Ancient Citadels. Breathe in the fragrances of Sri Lanka at Herb and Spice Gardens along with the best Cooking Experience. Enjoy the Lush Green Tea Plantations spreaded through the hill county along with taking the World's Number 01 Scenic Train Ride.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Pickup

What's included

3-4* Accomodation x 7
Transport By Air Conditioned Transport
2L Bottled Water Per Person Everyday
Professional Guidance For Full Tour
Dinner: 2
Breakfast: 7
All Local Taxes & Charges
Train Ticket
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Itinerary

Day 1: WELCOME TO THE PEARL OF INDIAN OCEAN!
Welcome to the pearl of indian ocean ! Meet & Greet your Professional Guide at Bandaranayake International Airport (CMB), who will load your luggage into a private air conditioned vehicle as you ride through the tree lined and sunbaked streets of Negombo to your first hotel. Today is your day, explore the canals, the lagoons or get your base tan on the beach, for in the evening we meet as a group and hit the town for your welcome dinner and drinks.

Overnight stay at Negombo Standard Hotel = Beacon Beach or similar

Dinner: Welcome Dinner

Day 2: ADVENTURE BEGINS !
Fill up on a delicious breakfast in the hotel before we hop on a private bus to start our journey to Sigiriya. On the way we will stop off to explore the magnificent Dambulla Caves, history and religion bounce off every painted wall and stone Buddha statue, leaving you with an unrivalled sense of spirituality. Then we’ll continue on to check into our stunning hotel in Sigiriya, the jewel of the Cultural Triangle.

Overnight stay at Sigiriya Standard Hotel = Asna Nature Resort & Spa or similar

Breakfast:

Day 3: SIGIRIYA
An early wake up time today as we put on our hiking shoes, grab our camera and head out to climb the incredible Sigiriya Rock. Protruding produly out of the earth, ruins of a grand palace provide evidence all around the grounds of a once violent and noble Sri Lankan history. View the ancient wall paintings, the sanskript marked mirror wall and the huge stone lion paws guarding the ascent to the summit. The views from the top are unrivalled as you travel through time examining the ruins.

Overnight stay at Sigiriya Standard Hotel = Asna Nature Resort & Spa or similar

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Day 4: CULTURAL TRIANGLE !
Today we say goodbye to Sigiriya and embark on our travels to Central towards Sri Lanka’s second largest city, Kandy. We will stop at a spice garden on the way to learn about where our favourite spices come from and have a cooking class where we’ll learn the secret to a perfect Sri Lankan curry! Here, our local chef will teach you how to make dhal and chicken curry as well as fried cashew coconut sambal and poppadoms.

Overnight stay at Kandy Dorm/Hostel = Clock Inn Kandy or similar

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Day 5: SCENIC TRAIN RIDE YES !
Eat your breakfast overlooking the hills of Kandy before we head into Kandy Railway Station, A trip to Sri Lanka is not complete without experiencing life on the train and the journey from Kandy to Nanu Oya is dubbed as the best journey in the world. 180 degree views of tea plantations, waterfalls, lakes and local villages pass on by as your train traverses the tracks cut into the mountainside. Try the sweet milk tea on board, converse with friendly locals and take pictures to make you the envy of all your friends back home. Sit back and enjoy the Scenic drive through Misty Mountains & Lush Green Tea Plantations while your Coach arrive and wait for you at Nanu Oya Railway Station,

Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya Standard Hotel = Galway Forest Lodge or similar

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Day 6: PREPARE TO GET WILD !
Explore Little England by visiting the Gregory Lake, Strawberry Farm and more

Overnight stay at Udawalawe Camping = Athgira Riverside Camping or similar

Breakfast:

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Day 7: BEACH VIBES !
Take the morning to chill out by our campsite pool and just enjoy your surroundings – monkeys, elephants and peacocks roam the fields around the campsite, so be sure to be on the lookout.

Overnight stay at Mirissa Standard Hotel = Hotel J or similar

Breakfast:

Day 8: TIME TO SAY GOOD BYE!
Today we wake up early and head to the beautiful golden sand beach. We jump on board one of the best boats in the area to view the largest animals in the world. Watch as blue whales, jump, swim and dive around you and be blown away by their size. Sit back and enjoy the delicious breakfast served at the Cruise while the Blue Whales, Killer Whales, Sharks & Dolphins play around.

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Adult (10 - 99 years)
Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15
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