09 Days
Dambulla/ Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Bentota, Colombo
From $620
09
days
DESCRIPTION:
Day 01 & 02 - Sigiriya & Dambulla
In this 9-day Sri Lanka vacation package, you discover one of the most attractive cultural centers of Sri Lanka in Sigiriya, where there are plenty of things to do and explore! You visit an elephant orphanage where its playful calves amuse you with cute gestures that will begin your Sri Lanka vacation on a sweet note. Then you step into the Pathikada art gallery that preserves 5th-century traditional paintings. In this Sri Lanka vacation package, you get the remarkable opportunity to climb the world-famous Sigiriya rock fortress. You will have the feeling of entering in to the world of ancient kingdom when you visit the Dambulla cave temple complex as it feels so real and raw! Before heading to the beautiful village walk, you dig into the mouth-watering Sri Lankan food made from recipes treasured for centuries!
Activities - Day 01
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Arrival at Colombo Sri Lanka (Bandaranaike International airport)
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Enjoy a warm welcome by driver at the airport
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Proceed to the ancient city of Sigiriya
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Enroute visit to Pinnawala elephant orphanage
Activities Day 02
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Wakeup to a beautiful morning in Sigiriya
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Proceed to climb the ancient Sigiriya rock fortress
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Experience a memorable evening walk through a beautiful Sri Lanka village
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A traditional Sri Lankan village experience
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Take a traditional boat ride through the village
Sigiriya & Dambulla Highlights
Elephants enjoying the sunset
Tourists on the Lion Rock
Relaxing village tour
Bird watching
Boutique Shops
A beautiful view of a temple
Day 03 - Kandy
It’s the third day of your Sri Lanka vacation, and you are on an exquisite trip around the city of Kandy, which used to be the capital of Sri Lanka during the legendary era of Sri Lankan kingdoms. As a city of sacred value, the Kandyan Kingdom was home to the ‘Temple of Tooth’. Centuries later, the tooth relic of Lord Buddha still remains in Kandy. As you wake up in one of the best holiday resorts in Sri Lanka, the scenic beauty of Kandy greets you. Its misty mountains ranges, charming tea plantations, soothing weather, royal botanic garden with mesmerizing flora, gooey food, and friendly locals sum up heaven in the form of a city. And making your Sri Lanka vacation even better, you experience the insanely picturesque train ride across Kandy!
Historical cultural event of the tooth relic in 'Dalada Maligawa'
Activities
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Wakeup to the beautiful bird chirpings in Sigirya
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Taste sweet tropical fruits in the paradise of Sri Lanka
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Visit the most famous Temple of Tooth in Kandy
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Enjoy the evening with a cultural dancer
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Take a walk around the Kandy lake at night
Kandy Highlights
Hanthana Mountain Range
Stunning Ambuluwawa Tower
Carrying flowers to worship
At the Temple of the Tooth
Villagers harvesting paddy
Colorful traditional masks
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Accomodation: Mahaweli Reach (5 Star Hotel)
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Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
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Travel Time: Sigiriya to Kandy - 2 hours (approx.)
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Transfer Mode: Private Car (Air Conditioned)
Day 04 - Nuwara-Eliya
Located in the elevated south-central region of Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya is a travel destination one should never miss while on their Sri Lanka vacation. As Sri Lanka is a tropical country with high humidity, Nuwara Eliya was favored by the British during colonization for its exceptionally cold climate. Thus, European flora and fauna and European fruits like strawberries were grown. On this day of Sri Lanka trip package, you get the chance to taste the highest quality Ceylon tea produced in Sri Lanka. Then you visit the strawberry farm, all while enjoying the British vibe that is unique for this tropical country. The elegant mountains blanketed by the foggy chill, foamy streams of waterfalls, and the beautiful parks and rivers have made the perfect Sri Lanka vacation getaway for your family!
Waterfall-hunting at wonderful Nuwara Eliya
Activities
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Proceed to Nuwara Eliya (Little England)
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Stop by at a gem mining station
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Know about Most famous Gems in Sri Lanka
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Stop by to sip a cup of famous Ceylon tea
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Collect memories by beautiful waterfalls in the hill country
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An evening visit to the sacred Sita Amman Kovil
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Have a picnic at the famous Gregory lake premises with scenic beauty
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Cycle through the wonderful Gregory Park facing the sunset
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Overnight stay at the hotel
Nuwara Eliya Highlights
Cheerful children of Sri Lanka
Scenic Horton Plains
Traditional ritual of Hindu Kovil
Enjoying the misty mountain view
Graveyard in Nuwara Eliya
Day 05 - Yala National Park
Venture into the wilderness! The adventure begins on the fifth day of your Sri Lanka vacation package. The Yala national park is the most visited of its kind in Sri Lanka vacations for the breathtaking wild safari it offers. Excited, you dive into the forest in safari jeeps with experienced guides. Few minutes into the jungle and the magic begins. You spot a beautiful peacock dancing, spotted deer, majestic leopards, reptiles, and flocks of vibrant birds. Suddenly a herd of gigantic elephants greet you on the wild trails and, you buckle up just in case things get wilder! Yala National Park is a must-visit in Sri Lanka travel packages. The beaming faces of everyone returning from the jungle say it all! You enjoy the sunset as you hear a guide say, ‘‘everything that happens meanwhile would be unplanned and untamed!”
Tourist enjoying the Yala jeep safari
Activities
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Enjoy the cool mystic hills in Nuwara Eliya
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Take a walk around a beautiful tea plantation
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Enjoy an English style breakfast at the hotel
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Check out from the hotel and leave the cold weather
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Proceed to tropical Yala National Park
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Experience an adventurous wildlife safari
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Sightsee Sri Lankan leopard, wild boar, peacock, and elephant
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The safari may take up to 3-4 hours
Yala Highlights
Squirrel in the jungle
Leopard in Yala
Wild Buffalo
Kingfisher on a tree branch
Beasty crocodile
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Day 06 & 07 - Bentota
From the jungle and into the wild waves! The charming lagoon by the southwest corner of the island, Bentota: is a magnetic destination for Sri Lanka vacations among locals and foreigners alike. This town has some of the best holiday resorts in Sri Lanka and offers numerous water activities. You enjoy your Sri Lanka vacation with your family by speed boat riding, diving, kite surfing, and paddleboarding till the sunset. There is something for everyone in Bentota! After challenging the wild turquoise waters, you go whale watching and visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery on the next day. By the end of this Sri Lanka vacation package, you have experienced marine life to the fullest! The evening walk in the city is beautiful, and you fall in love with it though it’s time to leave.
Stilt fishermen in Bentota beach
Activities - Day 06
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Wake up to the sound of elephants in the jungle
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Enjoy a grand buffet breakfast at the hotel
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Enjoy a variety of tropical fruits
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Proceed to the tropical paradise of Bentota beach
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Sightsee stilt fishermen on the beach
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Experience a boat ride in Madu river witnessing the biodiversity
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Explore the Mangrove forests and their ecology
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Check in to the beautiful beach hotel and relax
Activities - Day 07
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Wake up to a beautiful morning by the beach
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Seafood buffet breakfast overlooking the beach waves
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Take part in the famous historic Galle city tour
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Listen to the interesting tales about Galle fort
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Admire the beauty of colonial architecture in Galle
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Get back to the beach hotel and relax
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Engage in water sports- Jet Ski, banana boating, speed boat, etc.
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Enjoy a Sri Lankan cocktail while enjoying the sunset
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Taste the best Crab dishes in Asia with other seafood for dinner
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Sing along session at the hotel on the seashore
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Overnight stay at the beach hotel
Stilt fishermen in Bentota beach
Tourist water skiing
Enjoying beach day
Madu River boat sailing
Beach swing experience
Playful dolphin watching
Turtle Conservation
Day 08 - Colombo City
Colombo city offers a different taste from all the destinations of our Sri Lanka vacation packages. As the capital city of Sri Lanka, Colombo is buzzing day and night, and it declares a diverse culture. The tour around Colombo city: the last city of your Sri Lanka vacation amazes you because it is the only city in Sri Lanka that is well-blended with the European culture and traditional Sri Lankan culture. This Sri Lanka vacation package also includes visits to the Gangaramaya temple and old colonial buildings influenced by the British architecture, and they mesmerize you as you walk through them. As suggested by a friendly local, you taste the local favorite: the ‘isso wadey’ while enjoying the Galle Face beach sunset of red and orange hues – what a way to end a fabulous journey!
Cultural dance in Colombo
Activities
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Wake up to the calm sound of beach waves
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Proceed to Colombo
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Visit a Turtle Hatchery on the way
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Learn about Sri Lanka’s pioneering sea turtle conservation project
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Enjoy a city tour in Colombo
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Visit Sri Lanka’s best shopping malls (optional)
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Last of your Sri Lanka tour at the hotel
Colombo Highlights
Fun in Leisure World
Charming Gangarama Temple
Pettah street tour
Colombo National Museum
Trying out delicious seafood
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