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This tour combines culture and relaxation, taking in some of Sri Lanka’s finest historical, archaeological and natural treasures, tea plantations, local experiences, shopping and the pleasures of a few days by the sea. This is a leisure-paced tour and an excellent all-around introduction to Sri Lanka.
Starts | Ends | Twin Price (NZ$) | Solo Price (NZ$) | Status |
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2024 | ||||
03-Mar | 16-Mar | 3525 | 4815 | Closed |
31-Mar | 13-Apr | 3525 | 4815 | Closed |
05-May | 18-May | 3432 | 4614 | Closed |
14-Sep | 27-Sep | 3432 | 4614 | Available |
06-Oct | 19-Oct | 3432 | 4614 | Available |
03-Nov | 16-Nov | 3691 | 5071 | Available |
01-Dec | 14-Dec | 3691 | 5071 | Available |
2025 | ||||
02-Feb | 15-Feb | 3898 | 5360 | Available |
09-Mar | 22-Mar | 3898 | 5360 | Available |
06-Apr | 19-Apr | 3898 | 5360 | Available |
04-May | 17-May | 3898 | 5360 | Available |
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On arrival at the airport, meet your tour Manager at the arrival lounge who will assist with the transfer to the Negombo hotel. Stay for two nights in Negombo.
Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Negombo. Walk down the small fishing villages on the outskirts of Negombo to witness the large open air fish market. Later continue the city tour to visit the Dutch church and Port, St. Mary’s Church and Temple. Evening enjoy welcome dinner at a local restaurant serving Sri Lankan Cuisine.
After a leisurely breakfast travel to Dambulla, on our way we stop by roadside fruit market to taste the seasonal fruits. Later visit the Dambulla Cave Temples an UNESCO World Heritage Site, the complex spans five caves and contains over 150 Buddha images, some which date as far back as the 1st century BC. Stay three nights in Dambulla.
Wake up early for a yoga session. Explore Dambulla’s largest vegetables and fruits wholesale market. The harvest from the surrounding fields and villages is brought into the market for distribution to the rest of the country. Later we travel to a nearby organic farm to uncover the secrets of Sri Lankan recipes with a handson cooking class. Learn to cook a few Sri Lankan dishes like meat, vegetable and a traditional salad. Subsequently, enjoy a traditional lunch along with the dishes you have prepared.
After breakfast, visit the 5th century ancient clifftop fortress of Sigiriya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These imposing citadel sites are known as “Lion’s Rock” and explore the ruins of ancient palaces, moats, shrines, frescoes and water gardens as you take in commanding vistas of the misty forests beyond. Afternoon proceed for a wildlife safari at Minneriya National Park. The Park is based largely around a huge tank (reservoir) and serves as an important gathering place for Sri Lanka’s large elephant population. Besides elephants, Minneriya is also home to many species of mammals like the sambar deer and sloth bear.
After breakfast travel to Kandy, en-route visit Matale Spice Plantation where you can see how herbs and spices are grown in their natural environment. Learn their medicinal value and use in Sri Lankan cuisine to enhance the taste of speciality meals. Later travel to Kandy and walk around the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, these gardens have a long history dating back to the British Era. Now the garden houses thousands of beautiful plant species brought from around the world. Stay two nights in Kandy.
Morning we enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Kandy and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then walk around the Upper Lake area to enjoy the view of Kandy. Later visit Gem Museum and watch a short film on Gem Mining in Sri Lanka then explore the shop attached showcasing the finished jewellery. In the evening enjoy the spectacular Kandy Cultural Show
Travel to Nuwara Eliya, also known as little England through thousands of acres of Tea Plantations and some breath-taking views as you slowly climb up through the hills. Later visit a Tea Factory to witness the entire process of tea making, the rolling, withering, and packaging. You will also get an opportunity to taste a fresh cup of tea and buy some as a souvenir. Evening enjoy Hi-Tea at the Colonial Hotel. Stay overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Morning travel to Beruwela, en-route visit Galle and enjoy a guided walk through Galle’s historic 17C Dutch Fort a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This fascinating excursion will give you a memorable glimpse into life within Galle Fort - one of the best - preserved Colonial Forts in Asia. Rest and relax as you stay three nights at Beruwala/Ahungalla beach resort.
After breakfast, travel to Colombo and enjoy Colombo Tuk-Tuk Ride. Hop on to the eccentric three-wheeled taxis (Tuk Tuk) to experience the thrill of these rides and the local fast-paced city life of Colombo. Followed by a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant known for authentic Sri Lankan meals. Late evening tour finishes with a direct transfer to Colombo airport.
13 Nights deluxe accommodation
Travel by chartered air-conditioned vehicle
Group assistance and transfers
Sightseeing as specified
Meals as specified
THO Tour Manager (minimum 07 people)
Monument entrance fees
Tuk-Tuk ride
Wildlife Safari at Minneriya & Yala National Park
Cooking class
Spice plantation visit
Cultural dance show in Kandy
Tea tour & high tea
Bottled water while travelling
All current collectable taxes
International Airfares
Covid insurance
PCR test costs
Any meals other than specified, drinks, laundry, mineral water, telephone calls, postage
Camera and Video entry charges at Monuments/Forts etc
Train or domestic airfares excluding those mentioned in includes column
Optional tour and meals unless otherwise mentioned in the includes column
Visa & passport fees
Travel insurance of any kind
Tipping
Extra baggage charges
Early check-in or late checkout
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