The Essential Sri Lanka Experience – Heritage, Mountains & Coastline in 6 Days
Embark on a complete Sri Lankan adventure combining ancient heritage, lush hill country, golden beaches, and modern city life. From the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya and sacred temples of Kandy to the tea fields of Nuwara Eliya, the coastal beauty of Bentota, and the vibrant buzz of Colombo, this 6-day tour is designed to capture the best of the island.
Highlights include UNESCO sites like the Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the Temple of the Tooth Relic, tea tasting in the highlands, turtle conservation at Kosgoda, and a city tour of Colombo’s bazaars, temples, and shopping hubs.
Included and Excluded
- 01 night at 4★ Sigiriya Village (or similar) – Sigiriya / Dambulla
- 01 night at 4★ Earls Regent (or similar) – Kandy
- 01 night at 4★ Araliya Red (or similar) – Nuwara Eliya
- 01 night at 4★ Tangerine Beach (or similar) – Bentota / Kalutara
- 01 night at Fairway Hotel (or similar) – Colombo
- Daily breakfast at hotels
- Air-conditioned transport with English-speaking chauffeur
- City tours of Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Bentota, and Colombo
- Government Tax (VAT 18%)
- Value-added services: SIM card on request, mineral water on arrival, wheelchair assistance
- Entrance fees to sites mentioned (see supplements below)
- Vehicle not at disposal on leisure days
- Meals not mentioned in itinerary
- Visa & entry fees (see www.eta.gov.lk)
- Early check-in / late checkout charges
- Camera or video permits
- Personal expenses
- USD exchange fluctuations affecting rates
Entrance Fee Supplements (per adult, if pre-booked):
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage – USD 12
- Royal Botanical Gardens – USD 10
- Temple of the Tooth Relic – USD 8
- Dambulla Cave Temple – USD 8
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress – USD 18
- Kandy Cultural Show – Complimentary
- Gangarama Temple – USD 2
- Kosgoda Turtle Farm – USD 4
- Madhu River Boat Ride – USD 26 per boat (max 6 adults)
- Water Sports in Bentota – USD 25 per person
Highlights of the Tour
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage – See elephants being fed and bathed.
- Dambulla Cave Temple & Sigiriya Rock Fortress – Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites.
- Kandy City & Cultural Show – Visit the Temple of the Tooth, Botanical Gardens, and enjoy a traditional performance.
- Tea Plantations in Nuwara Eliya – Learn tea-making and taste authentic Ceylon tea.
- Bentota Beaches & Madhu River – Relax on beaches, cruise the river, and visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery.
- Colombo City Tour – Bazaars, temples, colonial sites, and shopping centres.
- Green Tours Value-Adds – SIM card, mineral water, wheelchair assistance.
Itinerary
Arrive at the airport and transfer to Sigiriya / Dambulla, with visits to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Dambulla Cave Temple en route. Overnight in Sigiriya / Dambulla.
Breakfast, then climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Transfer to Kandy and visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and Royal Botanical Gardens. Evening shopping tour and cultural show. Overnight in Kandy.
Breakfast, then transfer to Nuwara Eliya. City tour plus tea plantation and factory visit with tasting. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Breakfast, then transfer to Bentota / Beruwala. Enjoy a Madhu River boat ride and visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery. Overnight in Bentota / Beruwala.
Breakfast, then transfer to Colombo. City tour exploring Pettah Bazaar, temples, historic landmarks, and shopping centres. Evening leisure. Overnight in Colombo.
Breakfast and transfer to the airport for onward flight.
Important Information
- Rates are based on a minimum of 2 passengers
- Rooms and rates subject to availability
- Conditions apply
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