9 Days
Grand Tour in Sri Lanka
Highlights
9-night tour of Sri Lanka’s highlights, Explore the Royal Botanical Garden and Temple of the Sacred Tooth in Kandy, Enjoy snorkeling and lounging on the lovely beaches of Mirissa, See wild elephants and other animals during Yala National Park safari, Admire the World Heritage-listed Galle Fort, Go river-rafting in Kitulgala, Includes nine nights of accommodation, some meals, private vehicle, and pickup and drop-off in Colombo
Overview
This 9-night tour takes you to experience the nature, wildlife, cultural, beaches and much more in Sri Lanka. You will travel through a lot of beautiful cities including Pinnawala, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Kandy, Kitulgala, Nuwara Eliya, Ella. Also visit Yala Safari in Tissamaharama, moonstone mine in Hikkaduwa, a turtle farm in Kosgoda
What You Can Expect
Day 01
Colombo – Pinnawala – Dambulla
Pick-up from the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo and transfer to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. En-route stop by the Spice Garden on the way to Dambulla. Over night in Dambulla. In Hotel Sandadiya
Day 02
Dambulla – Sigiriya – Dambulla
After breakfast visit Dambulla Cave Temple in the morning. Afterwards climb the famous Sigiriya rock and then take a village tour. Stay overnight in Dambulla
Day 03
Dambulla – Kandy
After breakfast drive to Kandy and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. It is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy and is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy. Watch a cultural show in the evening and stay overnight in Kandy. Hotel would be Devon Hotel/ Okray Regency/ Okray Rest/ Hotel Sevana
Day 04
Kandy – Kitulgala – Nuwaraeliya
After breakfast in the morning visit the Botanical Garden followed by a Kandy City Tour. Later on drive to Kitulgala and have fun with water rafting that takes you along the water for 5 km. Visit a tea factory and tea plantations and stay overnight in Nuwaraeliya. (Hotel Eden Hill)
Day 05
Nuwaraeliya – Ella
In the morning you take a train trip from Nuwaraeliya to Ella, which takes about 3 hours. During the ride enjoy the beauty of Sri Lanka while passing through the middle of the tea plantations and vegetable gardens. Visit Little Adam’s Peak and stay over night in Ella. Hotel Okreech, Hotel Laura
Day 06
Ella – Tissamaharama
Drive to Tissamaharama in the morning and, after check-in to the hotel, visit the Yala Safari at 1.30 pm. After spending 3-4 hours in Yala National Park, transfer back to the hotel and you can explore for the rest of the day.
Day 07
Tissamaharama – Mirissa
Drive to Mirissa and have fun with scuba diving, whale watching (depending on the season). Stay overnight in Mirissa. Hotel Paradise Beach Hotel
Day 08
Mirissa – Galle – Hikkaduwa – Kosgoda – Bentota
Visit the Hummanaya Blow Hole followed by the famous Galle Fort. Also, explore the moonstone mine in Hikkaduwa, Kosgoda turtle farm and stay overnight in Bentota. Oasey Beach Hotel
Day 09
Bentota
Enjoy a leisure day exploring the beautiful city of Bentota and take it easy at your beach side hotel!
Day 10
Bentota – Colombo
There is no itinerary planned for the day. You will be transferred to the airport in Colombo according to your flight departure time
Important Information
Departure Point
Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo
Departure Time
Depending on your arrival flight schedule
Return Details
Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo
Inclusions
- Airport pickup and drop-off in Colombo
- Fuel surcharges
- Bottled water
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Driver/guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Accommodation as per itinerary
Exclusions
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age is 17 years
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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