15 Days from $4,064 USD / person
Beaches
Heritage & Culture
Nature & Landscapes
Wildlife & Safaris
Beaches
Heritage & Culture
Nature & Landscapes
Wildlife & Safaris
International Arrival
You will be transferred from Negombo Airport to your hotel in a private vehicle
1 Night
Hotel options
Your chauffeur will drive you from Negombo to Galle Fort in a private vehicle (Duration: 4 hrs)
1 Night
Included activities
Unearth history and glance into what life in a 16th century port city would have been like as you experience the legends and myths of Galle Fort as you amble around. There are many archaeological artefacts on display at the Maritime Museum, including 800 year old items salvaged from shipwrecks. Witness how today’s locals live within this colossal Dutch fortress and UNESCO World Heritage site. There is an abundance of chic and boutique shops, where you can purchase gems, handmade lace and antiques. Unwind in pretty garden and terrace cafés, and admire the coastal beds of pure blue ocean and coral reefs. (TOTAL DURATION: 2 hrs; TRAVEL TIME TO ACTIVITY: Walking; Private Activity; NOTES: Activity in walkable distance. Avoid afternoon since this is the walking tour and afternoon it gets hot. )
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Your chauffeur will drive you from Galle Fort to Yala in a private vehicle (Duration: 4 hrs)
1 Night
Included activities
Safari in style with an unforgettable adventure on a morning or evening jeep safari through the forests of Yala National Park. You can enjoy a close encounter with the abundance of wildlife who live here. There are about 44 species of mammals, including elephants and deer, and many reptiles and lagoon fauna. If you enjoy birdwatching then there are 125 bird species to be spotted, particularly around the wetlands where waterbirds and waders have made a home. The park is home to the endangered subspecies of the Panthera Pardus Kotiya, which is only found in Sri Lanka. Kindly note that Yala sometimes closes during the months of September and October for maintenance. (Duration: 5 hrs; Travel Time to Activity: 3 or 4 hrs only for the Safari. Consider the time taken to reach the safari shot from the hotel; Private Activity; Time of the Day: Morning or Evening; CLOSED: Mid Sep – Mid Oct Park will be closed due to rainy season; NOTES: Only 1 Safari per day)
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Your chauffeur will drive you from Yala to Nuwara Eliya in a private vehicle (Duration: 5.5 hrs)
2 Nights
Included activities
Fancy a cup of fragrant Ceylonese tea? You could take this interesting and informative half day tour to the Pedro Tea Factory at Nuwara Eliya for a fascinating insight into the island’s tea industry. The Ceylon Black Tea is perhaps the most well-known of teas around the world. Accompanied by your local guide, enroute stop, visit the tea plantation and factory to find out how tea leaves are plucked and processed for the best cuppa. Learn the subtle differences between high and low grown teas from the your guide, and watch plantation workers hand pluck the tender tea leaves against a verdant background of rolling hills. Test your newfound knowledge at a tea tasting session at the factory, trying out cups of honey golden to burgundy brown brews with their own distinct aroma and flavor! (Half Day including drive timings; Time of Day: Morning; Duration of the activity: 1-2 hrs; Shared Activity; Meal: Cups of Tea; Fitness Level: Moderate; Please bring comfortable walking shoes). Sunday & Holiday tea pluckers do not work
Adventure seekers can go hiking at an altitude of 2,134m to the 'World's End' – a sheer 1,000 feet vertical escarpment, a unique feature of Horton Plains. The scenic beauty impresses even the most discerning traveler. If lucky, catch a glimpse of the Sri Lanka Whistling Thrush, Sri Lanka Magpie, Black-throated Munia, Black-napped Hare and Giant Squirrel. (DURATION: 6 hrs;TRAVEL TIME TO ACTIVITY: 1.5 hrs;TIMINGS: 05:30 – 10:30; Private Activity; NOTES: Best time to visit is in the morning / Guest must be physically fit because lot of walking is involved.)
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Your chauffeur will drive you from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy in a private vehicle (Duration: 2.5 hrs)
2 Nights
Included activities
Delve into regality as you explore the last royal capital. Venture to Dalda Maligawa, the gold-roofed Temple of the Tooth, which houses the most sacred Buddhist relic, a tooth of Lord Buddha. Observe the many pilgrims conducting pujas (prayers) throughout the temple complex. Surrounded by aromatic tea plantations, magnificent hills and set by a lake, you can also enjoy some wonderful scenic views. Take a leisurely stroll around Lake Kandy, a protected lake where fishing is banned. Sip up the history of tea drinking pioneers like Lipton and Taylor at the Ceylon Tea Museum, a 1920s vintage tea factory. Enjoy traditional dance performances that capture the imagination and connect audiences to the tribal roots of the performers. (TOTAL DURATION: 5 hrs;TRAVEL TIME TO ACTIVITY: 30 mins;TIMINGS: 08:30 – 16:30; Private Activity; NOTES: During Kandy Perhera Festival Temples will be closed in the Evening(JUL – AUG))
Spend a half day at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, a three hour drive (80km) from Negombo. Witness the biggest herd of captive pachyderms in the world who journey to the river twice a day to bathe. Managed by the Sri Lanka Wildlife Department, Pinnawala encourages both breeding and aiding the recovery and release of injured wild elephants back into the forest. The little jumbos, orphaned as their parents were victims of poachers/accidents, also splash about. Learn how they are tamed, reared and trained by their human keepers (known as mahouts) who bottle feed and bathe them. (USP: Bottle feeding is one of the highlight for this Orphanage; Duration: 1-2 hrs; Times (if specific): Milk Feeding:Daily at : 9.15am – 9.45am / 01.15pm-01.45pm, Bathing: Daily at : 10.00am – 12.00pm / 2.00pm – 4.00pm, Fruit Feeding: 09.00am – 09.45am / 12.00pm – 1.45pm; Time of Day : Open between 8:30hrs till 18hrs; Shared activity; Private Transfer)
Hotel options
Your chauffeur will drive you from Kandy to Sigiriya in a private vehicle (Duration: 3 hrs)
1 Night
Included activities
Encounter the largest and best preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka during this one hour visit! Dating back to the 1st century, the Dambulla rock caves became a Buddhist temples when they were converted into residential quarters for monks. You will be amazed by the five caves that sit under a vast overhanging rock. Each one now acts as a shrine room and contains numerous images of Lord Buddha and bodhisattvas, as well as various gods and goddesses. Mural paintings line the walls, depicting Buddha’s journey to enlightenment and his teachings. Throughout the centuries, this has been a sacred pilgrimage site for Buddhists.(Duration – 1 hr Activity Type excluding drive Timings; Private Activity Type ; Private Transfer)
Sigiriya, which translates to Lion’s Rock, is aptly named as it juts out of a granite peak, standing tall at 180 meters and dominating the surrounding dense jungle. Witness Sigiriya Rock Fortress, which is uniquely shaped and can be seen from great distances. You can also discover the fascinating rock paintings and frescoes of Sigiri apsaras (mythical dancing damsels), painted inside the cavity of the western rock face. Discover the style of 7th to 10th century graffiti by visiting the Mirror Wall! Kindly note that this activity requires a good level of physical fitness due to the steep steps to reach the fortress. (TOTAL DURATION: 5 hrs; Private Activity; TRAVEL TIME TO ACTIVITY: 1 hr; TIMINGS: 08:30 hrs – 16:30 hrs; NOTES: The climb is rather difficult with lots of steep steps.)
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Your chauffeur will drive you from Sigiriya to Trincomalee in a private vehicle (Duration: 2 hrs)
4 Nights
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Drive from Your chauffeur will drive you from Trincomalee to Anuradhapura in a private vehicle (Duration: 3 hrs)
1 Night
Included activities
Uncover an ancient world with your tour of what was once a sacred capital city over one thousand years ago. Observe some of the largest bell-shaped dagobas (Buddhist stupas) in the country, made of small sundried bricks. There are also ancient drinking water reservoirs, various sculptures, palaces and temples to explore. Witness the sacred Bo (Bodhi) tree, that was grown from a sapling of the very tree that Lord Buddha sat under when he attained enlightenment 2,5000 years ago. Today it’s recorded as the oldest tree in history! Visit Isurumuniya Vihara, a temple and monastery, where you can admire fascinating stone carvings of lovers, elephants and a royal family. There’s also a reclining Buddha that has been cut from the rock. This culturally-rich is generously surrounded by lakes, paddy fields and undulating rocks. (DURATION: 4 hrs: DISTANCES: 205 kms North of Colombo; ACTIVITY TYPE: Must do / Private; IDEAL FOR: Culture + History Traveler; TRAVEL TIME TO ACTIVITY: 20 mins; TIMINGS: 08:00 – 16:00)
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Your chauffeur will drive you from Anuradhapura to Negombo in a private vehicle (Duration: 4.5 hrs)
1 Night
Hotel options
You will be transferred from Negombo Airport to your hotel in a private vehicle
International Departure
Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.
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International Arrival
You will be transferred from Negombo Airport to your hotel in a private vehicle
1 Night
Hotel options
Your chauffeur will drive you from Negombo to Galle Fort in a private vehicle (Duration: 4 hrs)
1 Night
Included activities
Unearth history and glance into what life in a 16th century port city would have been like as you experience the legends and myths of Galle Fort as you amble around. There are many archaeological artefacts on display at the Maritime Museum, including 800 year old items salvaged from shipwrecks. Witness how today’s locals live within this colossal Dutch fortress and UNESCO World Heritage site. There is an abundance of chic and boutique shops, where you can purchase gems, handmade lace and antiques. Unwind in pretty garden and terrace cafés, and admire the coastal beds of pure blue ocean and coral reefs. (TOTAL DURATION: 2 hrs; TRAVEL TIME TO ACTIVITY: Walking; Private Activity; NOTES: Activity in walkable distance. Avoid afternoon since this is the walking tour and afternoon it gets hot. )
Hotel options
Your chauffeur will drive you from Galle Fort to Yala in a private vehicle (Duration: 4 hrs)
1 Night
Included activities
Safari in style with an unforgettable adventure on a morning or evening jeep safari through the forests of Yala National Park. You can enjoy a close encounter with the abundance of wildlife who live here. There are about 44 species of mammals, including elephants and deer, and many reptiles and lagoon fauna. If you enjoy birdwatching then there are 125 bird species to be spotted, particularly around the wetlands where waterbirds and waders have made a home. The park is home to the endangered subspecies of the Panthera Pardus Kotiya, which is only found in Sri Lanka. Kindly note that Yala sometimes closes during the months of September and October for maintenance. (Duration: 5 hrs; Travel Time to Activity: 3 or 4 hrs only for the Safari. Consider the time taken to reach the safari shot from the hotel; Private Activity; Time of the Day: Morning or Evening; CLOSED: Mid Sep – Mid Oct Park will be closed due to rainy season; NOTES: Only 1 Safari per day)
Hotel options
Your chauffeur will drive you from Yala to Nuwara Eliya in a private vehicle (Duration: 5.5 hrs)
2 Nights
Included activities
Fancy a cup of fragrant Ceylonese tea? You could take this interesting and informative half day tour to the Pedro Tea Factory at Nuwara Eliya for a fascinating insight into the island’s tea industry. The Ceylon Black Tea is perhaps the most well-known of teas around the world. Accompanied by your local guide, enroute stop, visit the tea plantation and factory to find out how tea leaves are plucked and processed for the best cuppa. Learn the subtle differences between high and low grown teas from the your guide, and watch plantation workers hand pluck the tender tea leaves against a verdant background of rolling hills. Test your newfound knowledge at a tea tasting session at the factory, trying out cups of honey golden to burgundy brown brews with their own distinct aroma and flavor! (Half Day including drive timings; Time of Day: Morning; Duration of the activity: 1-2 hrs; Shared Activity; Meal: Cups of Tea; Fitness Level: Moderate; Please bring comfortable walking shoes). Sunday & Holiday tea pluckers do not work
Adventure seekers can go hiking at an altitude of 2,134m to the 'World's End' – a sheer 1,000 feet vertical escarpment, a unique feature of Horton Plains. The scenic beauty impresses even the most discerning traveler. If lucky, catch a glimpse of the Sri Lanka Whistling Thrush, Sri Lanka Magpie, Black-throated Munia, Black-napped Hare and Giant Squirrel. (DURATION: 6 hrs;TRAVEL TIME TO ACTIVITY: 1.5 hrs;TIMINGS: 05:30 – 10:30; Private Activity; NOTES: Best time to visit is in the morning / Guest must be physically fit because lot of walking is involved.)
Hotel options
Your chauffeur will drive you from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy in a private vehicle (Duration: 2.5 hrs)
2 Nights
Included activities
Delve into regality as you explore the last royal capital. Venture to Dalda Maligawa, the gold-roofed Temple of the Tooth, which houses the most sacred Buddhist relic, a tooth of Lord Buddha. Observe the many pilgrims conducting pujas (prayers) throughout the temple complex. Surrounded by aromatic tea plantations, magnificent hills and set by a lake, you can also enjoy some wonderful scenic views. Take a leisurely stroll around Lake Kandy, a protected lake where fishing is banned. Sip up the history of tea drinking pioneers like Lipton and Taylor at the Ceylon Tea Museum, a 1920s vintage tea factory. Enjoy traditional dance performances that capture the imagination and connect audiences to the tribal roots of the performers. (TOTAL DURATION: 5 hrs;TRAVEL TIME TO ACTIVITY: 30 mins;TIMINGS: 08:30 – 16:30; Private Activity; NOTES: During Kandy Perhera Festival Temples will be closed in the Evening(JUL – AUG))
Spend a half day at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, a three hour drive (80km) from Negombo. Witness the biggest herd of captive pachyderms in the world who journey to the river twice a day to bathe. Managed by the Sri Lanka Wildlife Department, Pinnawala encourages both breeding and aiding the recovery and release of injured wild elephants back into the forest. The little jumbos, orphaned as their parents were victims of poachers/accidents, also splash about. Learn how they are tamed, reared and trained by their human keepers (known as mahouts) who bottle feed and bathe them. (USP: Bottle feeding is one of the highlight for this Orphanage; Duration: 1-2 hrs; Times (if specific): Milk Feeding:Daily at : 9.15am – 9.45am / 01.15pm-01.45pm, Bathing: Daily at : 10.00am – 12.00pm / 2.00pm – 4.00pm, Fruit Feeding: 09.00am – 09.45am / 12.00pm – 1.45pm; Time of Day : Open between 8:30hrs till 18hrs; Shared activity; Private Transfer)
Hotel options
Your chauffeur will drive you from Kandy to Sigiriya in a private vehicle (Duration: 3 hrs)
1 Night
Included activities
Encounter the largest and best preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka during this one hour visit! Dating back to the 1st century, the Dambulla rock caves became a Buddhist temples when they were converted into residential quarters for monks. You will be amazed by the five caves that sit under a vast overhanging rock. Each one now acts as a shrine room and contains numerous images of Lord Buddha and bodhisattvas, as well as various gods and goddesses. Mural paintings line the walls, depicting Buddha’s journey to enlightenment and his teachings. Throughout the centuries, this has been a sacred pilgrimage site for Buddhists.(Duration – 1 hr Activity Type excluding drive Timings; Private Activity Type ; Private Transfer)
Sigiriya, which translates to Lion’s Rock, is aptly named as it juts out of a granite peak, standing tall at 180 meters and dominating the surrounding dense jungle. Witness Sigiriya Rock Fortress, which is uniquely shaped and can be seen from great distances. You can also discover the fascinating rock paintings and frescoes of Sigiri apsaras (mythical dancing damsels), painted inside the cavity of the western rock face. Discover the style of 7th to 10th century graffiti by visiting the Mirror Wall! Kindly note that this activity requires a good level of physical fitness due to the steep steps to reach the fortress. (TOTAL DURATION: 5 hrs; Private Activity; TRAVEL TIME TO ACTIVITY: 1 hr; TIMINGS: 08:30 hrs – 16:30 hrs; NOTES: The climb is rather difficult with lots of steep steps.)
Hotel options
Your chauffeur will drive you from Sigiriya to Trincomalee in a private vehicle (Duration: 2 hrs)
4 Nights
Hotel options
Drive from Your chauffeur will drive you from Trincomalee to Anuradhapura in a private vehicle (Duration: 3 hrs)
1 Night
Included activities
Uncover an ancient world with your tour of what was once a sacred capital city over one thousand years ago. Observe some of the largest bell-shaped dagobas (Buddhist stupas) in the country, made of small sundried bricks. There are also ancient drinking water reservoirs, various sculptures, palaces and temples to explore. Witness the sacred Bo (Bodhi) tree, that was grown from a sapling of the very tree that Lord Buddha sat under when he attained enlightenment 2,5000 years ago. Today it’s recorded as the oldest tree in history! Visit Isurumuniya Vihara, a temple and monastery, where you can admire fascinating stone carvings of lovers, elephants and a royal family. There’s also a reclining Buddha that has been cut from the rock. This culturally-rich is generously surrounded by lakes, paddy fields and undulating rocks. (DURATION: 4 hrs: DISTANCES: 205 kms North of Colombo; ACTIVITY TYPE: Must do / Private; IDEAL FOR: Culture + History Traveler; TRAVEL TIME TO ACTIVITY: 20 mins; TIMINGS: 08:00 – 16:00)
Hotel options
Your chauffeur will drive you from Anuradhapura to Negombo in a private vehicle (Duration: 4.5 hrs)
1 Night
Hotel options
You will be transferred from Negombo Airport to your hotel in a private vehicle
International Departure
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