Once in a Lifetime

Discover the Paradise Island and Colorful Culture

14 days

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Tour Introduction

This exceptional tour package which takes you around the key attractions of Sri Lanka for a total number of 13 nights and 14 days will provide you a well-rounded holiday experience in the country. You will be visiting famous coastal regions in the island like Negombo, Galle and Mirissa. Several prominent attractions like Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Minneriya National Park and Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura that are located in the Cultural Triangle will also be included in this tour. We will give you the chance to admire the breath-taking glory of the Hill Country of Sri Lanka during this enchanting, well planned out tour. Come, enjoy a holiday of a lifetime with us and create memories that will enchant you forever! Note that we can tailor this itinerary according to your preferences, so feel free to ask for modifications.

Day - 1

Arrival and Transfer to Hotel

Welcome to Sri Lanka, as you set foot on this beautiful island, you will be warmly welcomed by your tour guide and transfer to the beach hotel near the city known as 'little Rome' (Negombo) for some much-needed rest after taking flight. There are plenty of beach restaurants to check out and wonderful shores to laze around on in Negombo. Enjoy the unusually slow city life here before you prepare to leave for your expedition the next day.

Overnight stay at Negombo

Day - 2

Negombo to North Central Region

Wake up to a warm morning and enjoy a great breakfast. Once done, set off to Anuradhapura, early kingdom in north central region in Sri Lanka (UNESCO World Heritage Site) where often known as the sacred city. You will be heading north on a four-hour journey. Once you’ve arrived at the hotel, leave your baggage, freshen up and take off once again to explore Mihintale Mountain Peak where the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, First scared Buddhist place with monastic education centre, Ambasthala terrace with Invitation rock, most ancient stupaa, Kantaka Chetiya, Refectory hall and ancient hospital.

Overnight stay at Anuradhapura

Day - 3

Discover Anuradhapura Ancient Capitals of Sri Lanka

After breakfast you will visit Archaeological Museum of Anuradhapura and It is a rich source of information on the heritage and culture of the ancient city of Anuradhapura. Afternoon you visit the ruins of Mahavihara Monastery complex, Visits the Sacred Sri Maha Bo tree in Anuradhapura which is over 2200 years old and the oldest living tree of the whole world with a written history, Maha Stupa and Brazen palace.

Overnight stay at Anuradhapura

Day - 4

Heading to The Second Kingdom

After breakfast you will leave Anuradhapura and set off to the second kingdom of ancient Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa. The journey will take roughly two hours. You will then visit the Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum and Parakrama Lake before lunch time. Afternoon explore other monuments of Polonnaruwa area, remnants of the past since hundreds of years ago.

Overnight stay at Sigiriya

Day - 5

Climb up to the 8th Wonder of The World

After breakfast you will climb 8th Wonder of the World, “The Lion Rock” (UNESCO World Heritage Site) a massive rocky plateau 370 meters above the sea level 260 meters above from the surrounding area. You will spend between 45 to 60 minuets to climb to the top of the rock and colourful frescoes, boulder gardens, terraced gardens, water gardens are the other major attractions you can see on the way. Ones you climb top of the rock you will be mesmerised by the view of surrounding area. Afternoon Jeep safari to National Park where the largest known wild Asian Elephant Gathering at one place in the World.

Overnight stay at Sigiriya

Day - 6

Going to The Last Kingdom Kandy

The journey from Sigiriya to Kandy, which will take approximately 2 hours, will begin right after your early morning breakfast. En route visit Spice Garden where you can enjoy the Sri Lanka’s world renowned spices at their source. Tropical garden full of herbs and spice plants. The magnificent city of Kandy which you will reach presently was the last capital of the ancient Sinhalese kings. During the day you will be visiting the Temple of the Tooth Relic and Kandy lake. A spectacular traditional dance performance will also add colour to your day.

Overnight stay at Kandy

Day - 7

Enjoy Royalty

Today you will be visiting Royal botanic gardens in peradeniya, the best botanical garden in the whole of Asia the garden includes more than 4000 species of plants. Sri Lanka was affectionately known as Ratna-Dweepa which means Gem Island. The name is a reflection of its natural wealth. Marco Polo wrote that the island had the best sapphires, topazes, amethysts, and other gems in the world. So today you will have a chance to visit one of oldest gem house in Kandy which has a museum and jewelry store with a collection of exclusive gem-studded jewelry as well as a jewelry workshop. You will then visit “University of Peradeniya” Regarded as one of the most beautiful universities in the world.

Overnight stay at Kandy

Day - 8

World's Most Scenic Train Ride to Hill Country

We will reach Nuwara Eliya by embarking on a scenic train ride which will take your every breath away! Many even say that this train ride is one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world. So, get your cameras ready before you board! The journey will take about 3.5 hours. Once you arrived little England in Sri Lanka, you can travel around the city and witness the grand aura of its colonial buildings and spend the evening at the banks of Gregory Lake.

Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya

Day - 9

Through Horton Plains to World’s End

UNESCO designated Sri Lanka’s central highlands a World Heritage Site for their outstanding beauty. So today you are going to experience some of their most dramatic landscapes on Horton Plains National Park and the vertiginous World’s End cliffs. Normally we start the hike in the early morning with breakfast packages. We will drive around 45 min to the park. The Horton Plains National Park is rich in biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the region. Look out for birds, lizards, bear monkey, and sambar deer as you hike 4 kilometers (9km round trip) to World’s End. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes for the journey. As the climate in the region is quite cold you will have to pack some extra layers of clothing as well. You will then return to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure with afternoon high tea party at Grand Hotel

Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya

Day - 10

Tastes World Famous Ceylon Tea

After having breakfast at the hotel, we will prepare to leave to the stunning coastal city of Galle. The journey will be quite long, about 5 hours approximately. On the way experience an authentic tea plucking experience with the estate workers and enjoy a guided visit to Tea Factory where the best tea in the world is produced. You may also have a chance of tasting pure cup of Ceylon Tea at the Factory.

Overnight stay at Galle

Day - 11

Explore Stilt Fishing and Galle Fort

Spend the morning idling in the glorious beach of Galle. Relish exquisite local fare and witness the beautiful appeal of the city’s celebrated attractions today leisurely. You can even enjoy an exciting shopping spree at the many stylish boutique stores in the city. Afternoon we will bring you to enjoy one of the most interesting traditional fishing methods of Sri Lanka called Stilt Fishing. Then we will visit the - the Galle Fort. There you will have the chance to spend the evening in a romantic small city and enjoy the tropical sunset in the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers.

Overnight stay at Galle

Day - 12

Meet Whale, Dolphin and Flying Fish

Experience the thrill of whale watching on this morning boat tour from Mirissa where acclaimed as one of the best places in the world to see Whales, Sperm whales and Blue whales, Dolphins, sea Turtlesand and Flying fish. You will be starting your tour from your hotel at 06:00 am and taken to Mirissa Fishery harbor. At 07:00 AM, you will start a memorable half day whale watching tour in the deep sea of the Indian ocean. We serve morning tea before taking off, breakfast package and snack during the tour. After unforgettable tour you will back to hotel, you can spend the afternoon at leisure by the sunny beaches.

Overnight stay at Galle

Day - 13

Arrive to Commercial Capital Colombo

Today you will be travelling to the commercial capital and largest city Colombo. Once you reach Colombo a delightful city tour will be arranged. Places of interest such as Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, Galle Face Green, Fort area and Dutch Hospital will be included in this tour. Return to the hotel and get some rest in the evening.

Overnight stay at Colombo

Day - 14

Colombo to Airport and Departure

It is the last day of your tour in Sri Lanka! You can pack your bags and get ready to leave the hotel. We will pick you when it’s time for you to leave and take you to the Bandaranaike International Airport. And then it will be time for us to wish you and your family health, happiness, peace and prosperity and

goodbyes, until next time!

Day 01

Negombo

  • Negombo (Little Rome)

    North west multicultural coastal city

Day 02 & 03

Anuradhapura

  • Anuradhapura

    Early kingdom in north central region in Sri Lanka. UNESCO world heritage site

  • Mihintale Mountain Peak

    Birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka

  • Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum

    Source of information on the heritage and culture of the ancient city of Anuradhapura

  • Sri Maha Bodhi

    Branch of the tree under which Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment Oldest living tree of the whole world with a written history

  • Jethawanaramaya Stupa

    The world's tallest stupa and the third tallest structure

  • Ruwanweli Stupa

    Gothama Buddha's relics are enshrined which is the largest collection of his relics anywhere

Day 04 & 05

Sigiriya

  • The Lion Rock

    Ancient rock fortress UNESCO world heritage site

  • Golden Cave Temple

    More than 80 documented caves, a living Buddhist site. UNESCO world heritage site

  • Minneriya National Park

    The largest known wild Asian elephant gathering at one place in the world

Day 06 & 07

Kandy

  • Spice Garden

    Tropical garden full of herbs and spice plants

  • Kandy

    A city surrounding with mountains, and the last capital of the ancient kings. UNESCO world heritage site

  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

    Royal palace complex which houses the Relic of the tooth of Buddha

  • Royal Botanical Garden

    The best botanical garden in the whole of Asia

  • Gem Museum, Factory and Shop

    Oldest gem house in Kandy with a jewelry workshop

  • University of Peradeniya

    Regarded as one of the most beautiful universities in the world

Day 08 & 09

Nuwara Eliya

  • Train Ride through Rolling Tea Plantation

    The world's most scenic train ride

  • Nuwara Eliya (Little England)

    City in the tea country hills of central Sri Lanka

  • Ceylon Tea Factory

    Where the best tea in the world is produced

  • Horton Plains and World’s End

    Sri Lanka’s central highlands outstanding National Park

Day 10, 11 & 12

Galle

  • Galle Fort

    The largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers. UNESCO world heritage site

  • Stilt Fishing

    Interesting traditional fishing methods of Sri Lanka

  • Ocean Visits

    Whale and Dolphin watching

Day 13

Colombo

  • Colombo City Tour

    Exploring the commercial capital of Sri Lanka

Day 14

Departure

We have three price range for this tour according to the service and accommodation you are looking for. We select only the best accommodation in Sri Lanka, in its stars and price range. Please select which of the three categories might most appeal to you.

These prices are for 2 Pax & Above Travelers

Single Person Supplement Applicable for Solo Traveller

Kid Below 5 Years Free of Charge

Kids between years 5-11 kid’s meals and extra bed charges applicable

Payment Options & Policy

20% at the Time of Confirmation
Balance 80% Upon Arrival

$ 2750

$ 2550

The finest selection of high-end properties with facilities, atmosphere and service to match which further Sri Lanka’s reputation for excellence.

5 Star & 4 Star Hotels
Luxury room

Luxury car/van/bus

All three meals

Inclusions

  • All tickets and Activities (Visiting sites, parking, jeep, boat)
  • All government taxes are included
  • Personal tour guide or Private English speaking driver for the entire journey will be provided
  • On board food and beverage
  • A memorable photo album shooting in two sites location
  • One Ayurvedic Massages
  • Two Ceylon Tea gift boxes from us

Exclusions

  • Air-tickets NOT included
  • Insurance is not included
  • Camera and video permits are excluded
  • Late check outs & early check in charges are excluded
  • Travel insurance is excluded

$ 1750

$ 1590

Our most popular category, these properties offer a high standard of accommodation. Some of the most loved holiday retreats on the island.

4 Star & 3 Star Hotels
Luxury room

Luxury car/van/bus

Breakfast & Dinner

Inclusions

  • All tickets and Activities (Visiting sites, parking, jeep, boat)
  • Bottled water on board
  • All government taxes are included
  • Personal tour guide or
    Private English speaking driver for the entire journey will be provided

Exclusions

  • Air-tickets NOT included
  • Insurance is not included
  • Camera and video permits are excluded
  • Late check outs & early check in charges are excluded
  • Travel insurance is excluded

$ 820

$ 720

The best affordable properties on the island. Charming individualistic and star rated tourist board approved accommodations and high-quality transport.

Tourist board approved Hotels

Air conditioned car/van/bus

Breakfast

Inclusions

  • Bottled water on board
  • All government taxes are included
  • Private English speaking chauffeur driver for the entire journey will be provided

Exclusions

  • Air-tickets NOT included
    All tickets and Activities (Visiting sites, parking, jeep, boat)
  • Insurance is not included
  • Camera and video permits are excluded
  • Late check outs & early check in charges are excluded
  • Travel insurance is excluded