7 nights Private Tour - Discover Sri Lanka | Half Board | Return flights | Book by 31 Mar 22 | £ 1,499pp

Colombo International Airport-Sigiriya-Polonnaruwa-Kandy-Beruwala-Colombo International Airport
  • Duration

    8 Days/ 7 Nights

  • Tour Type

    Private Tour

  • Group Size

    Min 1 People

  • Languages

    English

  • Guide Price From£1499

    Per Person With Return Flights

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  • Tour Overview

  • Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress

  • Visit Kaudulla National Park

  • Visit Minneriya National Park

  • Visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden

  • Visit Temple of the Tooth

  • Tour Itinerary

    Day 1 Airport / Sigiriya (Dinner)
  • (Approximate travel time from Airport to Sigiriya– 04 - 05 Hrs.)

    • You will be welcomed with an open arm by the tour guide who will be with you for the rest of the trip.
    • The chauffer guide will also be your communicator for the rest of the tour.
    • You will be transferred by a fully airconditioned vehicle to the hotel.

     

    Dinner & Overnight Accommodation at Fresco Water Villa/ Oak ray Elephant Lake or Sigiriyana resort & spa.

    Day 2 Sigiriya (Breakfast & Dinner) Today after breakfast proceed to visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • (Approximate travel time from Sigiriya to Kaudulla – 01 – 01 ½ Hrs.)

  • Proceed to climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress.Built by King Kasyapa in the 5th century AD, it is known to be the 8th Wonder of the World.Was a royal citadel for more than 18 years. In a sheltered, pocket, approached by a spiral stairway, are the famous frescoes. The summit of the rock, with an area of nearly one hectare, was the site of the palace and the outer wall was built on the very brink of the precipice. The UNESCO sponsored Central Cultural Fund has restored Sigiriya 5th century water gardens to their former glory.

    Next stop Kaudulla National Park.Approximately 1 to 11/2 hours away from Sigiriana Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

    This is Sri Lanka & newest national park, wildlife reserve, and eco-tourism attraction. Situated around the ancient Kaudulla tank, the national park provides a 6656-hectare elephant corridor, only 6 km from off the main Habarana – Trincomalee road. With fantastic opportunities to see many elephants at close range, the park has become a popular destination for wildlife safaris that also take in leopards, sambar deer, and the occasional sloth bear! As an additional novelty, you can go for cataraman rides on the tank.

    An overnight accommodation at Fresco Water Villa/Oak ray Elephant Lake or Sigiriyana resort & spa after the day’s tour.

     

     

    Day 3 Sigiriya/ Polonnaruwa/ Sigiriya (Breakfast & Dinner)
  • (Approximate travel time from Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa – 1 ½ Hrs – 02 Hrs.)

  • Today after breakfast proceed to Polonnaruwa historical site. The architect of this lovely city is known to be King Parakrama
    Bahu – The Great. The remains of the Royal Citadel council chamber, prince’s bathing pool, and the Gal Vihare, a stone temple with its colossal sculptures of the Buddha in a quiet grove of trees as well as the still-functioning Parakrama Samudra, a man-made reservoir, larger than our Colombo harbor, are on easy distance from each other. The new museum has an excellent scale model of the ancient city as it was.

    Dinner and an overnight accommodation at Fresco Water Villa/Oak ray Elephant Lake or Sigiriyana resort & spa after the day’s tour.

     

     

    Day 4 Sigiriya/ Kandy (Breakfast & Dinner)
  • (Approximate travel time from Sigiriya to Kandy – 2 ½ – 03 Hrs.)

  • Today after breakfast stay at leisure and check-out from the hotel around 11 am and proceed to Kandy.

    Kandy is a large city in central Sri Lanka.It is a city that is situated on a plateau surrounded by mountains. This beautiful terrain is suited for tea plantation and propagation, for rainforest biodiversity.The city is heart is scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake), which is popular for strolling. Kandy is famed for sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth (Sri DaladaMaligawa) shrine celebrated with the grand Esala Perahera annual procession. Check in to the hotel and relax.

    Dinner and an overnight accommodation at Oak Ray Regency or Similar.

     

    Day 5: Kandy (Breakfast & Dinner)
  • Today after breakfast proceed to visit Royal Botanical Garden
    Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. In 2016, the garden was visited by 1.2 million locals and 400,000 foreign visitors. It is near the Mahaweli River. It is renowned for its collection of orchids.

    On completion visit Temple of the Tooth.
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic; is a Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha

    Dinner and an overnight accommodation at Oak Ray Regency or Similar after the day’s tour.

     

     

    Day 6: Kandy / Beruwala (Breakfast & Dinner)
  • Approximate travel time from Kandy to Beruwala – 03 to 04 Hrs.

  • On completion proceed to Beruwala for the magnificent beache in Sri Lankabeach stay.Orange-coloured sand, blue waters, clear skies, refreshing air these are the things that welcome you in Beruwala.

    You will stay until your departure.

     

    Day 7: Beruwala (Breakfast & Dinner)
  • Enjoy the stay at the resort indulging in all comforts at the hotel.
    *Chauffeur and the vehicle will not be available during the beach stays.

    Dinner & Overnight Accommodation at Cinnamon Bay Beruwala or similar.

    Day 08: Beruwala / Airport
  • Approximate travel time from the Beruwala to Airport – 01 1/2 – 02 Hrs.

  • Included and Excluded

    What's Included
  • Accommodation selected set of hotels or in hotels of a similar standard
  • Flights and airport taxes
  • Standard room
  • Dinner and bed & breakfast basis
  • Air conditioned transport with an English speaking private guide
  • Entrance fees Sigiriya Rock Fortress Kaudulla National Park / Minneriya National Park Royal Botanical Garden, Peradeniya Temple of the Tooth
  • All applicable current local taxes, but subject to change at the time of booking
  • Cost Excludes
  • Travel insurance
  • Expenses of personal nature such as tips, drinks and gratuities, photo fees at some monuments
  • Excursions & detours beyond the itinerary
  • Compulsory Xmas & New year supplements
  • Compulsory Room Supplements for Hotels in Kandy during the Month of August
  • Tickets for the Perehara Cultural Pageant that replaces the traditional cultural show in Kandy during the month of August
  • Additional Information

  • Must apply for Visa before arrive in Srilanka. To apply go to http://www.eta.gov.lk
  • Room category can be change at additional cost subject to availability
  • Hotels standard check-in time is 1400hrs and standard check-out time is 1200hrs
  • General Information

  • Time difference GMT +5 hours 30 minutes (summer) +6 hours 30 minutes (winter time)
  • The climate is tropical and warm, due to the moderating effects of ocean winds. Mean temperatures range from 17 °C (62.6 °F) in the central highlands, where frost may occur for several days in the winter, to a maximum of 33 °C (91.4 °F) in other low-altitude areas. Average yearly temperatures range from 28 °C (82.4 °F) to nearly 31 °C (87.8 °F). Day and night temperatures may vary by 14 °C (25.2 °F) to 18 °C (32.4 °F).[186]
  • Best time to travel January - April // Mid July - September
  • Best time for bird watching and whales watching December - April
  • Esala Perahera Festival in month of August
  • Options

  • The whole tour can be tailored to your requirement if needed.
  • Let us know if you have a special occasion
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