Sigiriya: The ‘Lion Rock’ rises almost 200 metres above the jungle, offering breathtaking panoramic views.
Polonnaruwa: An ancient city characterized by temples and palace ruins, as well as an interesting still-functioning irrigation system.
Matale: Wander around the delightful spice gardens, breathing the scents of Sri Lanka: cinnamon, turmeric, nutmeg, and many others.
Nuwara Eliya: View fascinating plantations in the heart of Sri Lanka’s tea country and admire the town’s Victorian architecture.
Kandy: This mesmerising city is home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and its associated palaces and gardens.
Yala: Explore the magnificent fields of green and meet many wild animals such as elephants, buffalo, crocodiles, and leopards.
Weligama: Get close to the shores of the Indian Ocean and observe the unique way of fishing practised by local fishermen.
Galle: Travel back in time while exploring the historical streets of this well-preserved fortified Dutch colonial city.

TOUR GUIDE:
• Operated with English-speaking chauffeur-guide, other languages upon booking of the optional extra
ACCOMMODATION:
• 7 nights’ accommodation
MEALS:
• 7 Breakfasts
• 7 Dinners
• 7 Lunches available upon an additional cost (full-board extra)
TRANSPORT:
• Inbound/Outbound private transfer from/to Colombo Airport
• Air-conditioned private transportation throughout the tour
• Non-air-conditioned private 4X4 Jeep for Safari in Yala National Park (Day 6)
ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:
• All entrance fees and activities: Colombo City Tour, Visit Silver Temple and Trekking in the area, Dambulla caves, Citadel in Sigiriya Lion Rock, visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, Matale species garden and Ayurvedic massage, cultural dance show in Kandy, tea factory and plantation, Temple of the Buddha’s Tooth in Kandy, Ravana waterfall, entrance and safari in Yala National Park and Galle Fortress
OTHER:
• Meet and greet
• Government taxes
Exclusions
• Video camera and photography permits at the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy
• Entrance to Perahera Festival in August
• Visa fees
• Domestic flights
• International flights
• Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
• Optional tours (if any)
• City tax not included, payable on the spot
• Any visit not mentioned in the program
• Porterage and gratuities
• Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
• Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
• Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
Please note
• We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons
• Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed. The official check-in time at all hotels will be 12:00 pm-02:00 pm (depend on the hotel). The official check-out time at all hotels will be 11:00 am
• In many hotels in Sri Lanka, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
• No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed
• Visits to wildlife parks will be at the client’s risk and expense
• The safari vehicles (without air conditioning) that are available are basic, the insurance coverage is basic (not exhaustive as in the case of vehicles used for travel)
• The validity of the passport must be six months from the date of departure
• Please note that all clients will need to check the website and obtain a visa prior to arrival in Sri Lanka excluding citizens of Singapore and Maldives. The government has reported that all applications will be processed within 48 hours and payment can be made online by credit card. Details are available on the portal: www.eta.gov.lk
• Please note that alcoholic beverages will not be served in public areas in hotels and restaurants during religious days
• All passengers on the private tour will be required to enter and depart Sri Lanka with the same flight details
What do I need to bring?
Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Sri Lanka. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay. Clients arriving in early morning flights will have to wait until the last tour participant has arrived.

Day 1 : ARRIVAL COLOMBO (40km – 45 mins)
Arrive at the International Airport in Colombo. Our representative will meet and greet before transferring you to the selected hotel. Vibrant, bustling, and colourful Colombo offers a stunning contrast to the rest of the country. Skyscrapers grow out of historic colonial-era districts near the port, but the modern metropolis proudly keeps its old-world charm. Enjoy a tour of the city, visiting several historical, religious and commercial sites, including the famous and bustling port in Pettah, also the elite residential neighbourhood in Cinnamon Gardens, Galle Face Green Square, Viharamahadevi Park and much more. Dinner included at the hotel.
Overnight in Colombo.
Day 2 : COLOMBO – SILVER TEMPLE – DAMBULLA – SIGIRIYA/HABARANA (150km – 6hrs)
After having breakfast at the hotel, we head towards Ridi Viharaya (Silver Temple), a rock-cut Buddhist sanctuary that features a 9-meter reclining Buddha, surrounded by impressive walls and carvings. Get ready for a trek in the area. We continue to Dambulla, in the centre of the island, which is known for its impressive caves decorated with Buddhist frescoes and statues. The decoration of the five caves of this monastic complex began more than 2,000 years ago. It contains more than 150 Buddha images, of which the largest is the colossal 14-meter figure of Buddha carved out of the rock. Thanks to these impressive features, the temple is one of eight sites in Sri Lanka that have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dinner included at the hotel.
Overnight in Sigiriya/Habarana.
Day 3 : SIGIRIYA/HABARANA – SIGIRIYA – POLONNARUWA – HABARANA/SIGIRIYA (100km – 2hrs)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before heading to Sigiriya, one of the most mythical places in Sri Lanka. The arrival is impressive since the rock emerges about 200 meters above the jungle to dominate the horizon. At its top, it hides the ruins of a royal citadel dating from the 5th century. Access will be through a large door in the shape of a lion carved from the rock, and hence the name Sigiriya, which means’ the rock of the lion ‘in Sinhalese. With the passage of time, it was neglected until in the 19th century a British military man found the rock and its top already devoured by weeds. Admire the frescoes such as the ‘heavenly maidens’, which are painted with earth pigments on the plaster. We bid farewell to this UNESCO world heritage site to go to another then, crossing the jungle to tour the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. Currently, Polonnaruwa has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. You can see and appreciate the ruins of the Royal Palace and other buildings and structures. Another interesting aspect is Gal Viharaya – with three magnificent Buddha statues in different postures: upright, sedentary and reclining – the Audience Hall, the Lotus Bath and the statue of King Para kramabahu. There are also monuments to famous places of worship. Transfer to the hotel in Sigiriya or Habarana to enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Dinner included at the hotel.
Overnight in Sigiriya/Habarana.
Day 4 : SIGIRIYA/HABARANA – MATALE – KANDY (200km – 4hrs)
Have breakfast at the hotel before heading to Matale. The Matale Spice Garden. This small town is known for its cosy climate and fragrant spices. In the garden, we learn about the intricate processes that make Sri Lanka produce some of the best spices in the world. In addition, you can witness a local cooking demonstration that allows you to learn how to prepare curries using indigenous spices. Enjoy a 10-minute Ayurvedic massage in the Matale Gardens before eating. We stop for lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Kandy (not included, available as an optional extra). Tonight, we witness a Sinhalese dance performance in Kandy. Dinner included at the hotel.
Overnight in Kandy.
Day 5 : KANDY – TEA PLANTATION – NUWARA ELIYA (80km – 2hrs)
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a tour of the major attractions of the beautiful city of Kandy, on the shores of the lake of the same name. This world heritage city was the capital of the last Sinhalese state on the island to fall under foreign rule. We visit the Temple of the Buddha’s Tooth. We can also appreciate the palace and the gardens that share the complex with the temple and the beautiful artificial lake that is surrounded by much of the city. Transfer from Kandy to a plantation and tea factory, stopping en route for lunch (not included, available as an optional extra). At the plantation, we observe the entire process and manufacture of tea. Then, we enjoy a tasting of authentic Ceylon tea, considered one of the best blends in the world. We drive through rolling green fields full of tea plantations on our way to Nuwara Eliya (which means ‘City of Light’ in Sinhalese), a picturesque village on the shores of a lake. The Nuwara Eliya district is known as ‘Little England’ for its lush atmosphere and colonial appearance. Dinner included at the hotel.
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 6 : NUWARA ELIYA – ELLA – YALA – TISSAMAHARAMA/YALA (160km – 4hrs)
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Ella driving through the green and beautiful landscapes of the Central Highlands, enjoying views such as the wild Ravana waterfall. From Ella, transfer to Yala National Park with a stop for lunch at a local restaurant (not included, available as an optional extra). Upon arrival at the park, we went on a safari of about two to three hours in a rustic Jeep without air conditioning. Elephants, wild boars, buffaloes, leopards, deer bears and crocodiles are found in this national park, as well as large flocks of native and migrating birds.
Overnight in Tissamaharama/Yala.
Day 7 : TISSAMAHARAMA – WELIGAMA – GALLE – BEACH AREA (170km – 4hrs)
Breakfast will take place at the hotel and on the road along the Indian coast, heading to Weligama. We stopped in this coastal city to watch the fishermen practice their exceptional way of fishing, which involves attaching their nets to a stake that protrudes 20-50 meters out of the sea. We continue to Galle, stopping for lunch at a local restaurant (not included, available as an optional extra). The historic city of Galle is in the south-west of Sri Lanka and is the best example of a fortress built by the Portuguese during their 153 years of rule over the country, which they called Ceilão. We visit the Galle fortress, which occupies an entire peninsula and was built by the Portuguese. It is currently a UNESCO World Heritage Site and within its walls, we find a series of buildings from the 140 years of Dutch colonization – which replaced the Portuguese domain – including a beautiful church with a typical Dutch facade, the old hospital, the residence of the governor and more. After the Dutch came the British and the Anglican Church and the Meera Mosque remain from their time. Transfer from Galle to the chosen beach area in the southeast of the country on the shores of the Indian Ocean. Dinner included at the hotel.
Overnight in Beach Area.
Day 8 : BEACH AREA – DEPARTURE COLOMBO (176kms – 2hrs)
Wake up and enjoy breakfast at the hotel, before you are transferred to Colombo Airport