Sri Lanka for First Timers

Indian Subcontinent
Sri Lanka
Luxury Explorer

Tour Introduction

Lets get you familiar with this holiday

Your locally guided boutique journey in Sri Lanka begins with a tour of the island history in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya. Step back in time and experience ancient rituals alongside local pilgrims. The beautiful Sigiriya rock fortress, surrounded by jungle is an engineering feat that you’ll conquer after getting close to wildlife in neighbouring national parks. Explore Kandy at your leisure before you ride the rails into the high country, taste the world’s finest tea in beautiful tea plantations and discover the breathtaking World’s End. Descending back to sea level, you’ll visit the historic Dutch fort in Galle and the stunning southern beaches before ending your tour exploring the commercial hub of Colombo. Multiple two-night stay destinations ensure you aren’t rushed off your feet and allow you to add your own adventures to the already very generous inclusions list.

Highlights

A snapshot of experiences

Guided tours of the major sacred sites in Anuradhapura & Polonnaruwa.
Entry and guided tours of the major sacred sites in Sigiriya, including rock climb.
A jeep safari in either Minneriya or Kaudulla National Parks.
Authentic meal at a family restaurant on the outskirts of Polonnaruwa.
Entry and guided tour of the Dambulla cave temples.
Entry and guided tour of the major sacred sites at the Temple of the Tooth Relic.
Tea museum tour experience, including a cup of local tea.
Entry to the Botanical Gardens outside Kandy.
Rail journey from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya.
Tea factory tour, tasting and opportunity to pick your own tea leaves.
High tea in the tea plantations.
Horton Plains National Park admission fees.
Tuk tuk experience to Lipton’s Seat.
Rail journey from Haptuale to Ella.
A jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park.
Entry to the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home.
Tour of the Dutch Fort in Galle.
Entry and tour of a green turtle conservation centre.
City tour of Colombo.

Itinerary

Where will this tour take you?

Day 1: Beachside Arrival

On arrival at Colombo International Airport, your guide for your Sri Lanka tour will meet and greet you and transport you to your beachside resort in Negombo. During 2017, the airport is closed during the day, so most fights will arrive in the evening or early morning. Guests have the option to arrive a day earlier if they wish to spend a day on the beach recovering from any jetlag before commencing their Sri Lanka tour.

Day 2: Dambulla Caves and Elephant Orphanage

Our first morning starts with a journey from the beachside resorts of Negombo to the drier region around Sigiriya. On our journey we visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, a home where orphaned elephants and raised to health. We also visit the stunning rock caves in nearby Dambulla, each containing a different representation of Buddha before arriving in Sigiriya in the late afternoon.

Accommodation Options

comfortable beds for every budget

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Hotel Paradis Paris

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Hotel l’Elysee Val d’Europe

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Paris

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Hôtel Juliana

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Featured Inclusions

the fine print of what we can include

What’s included and not included in this Sri Lankan packaged tour is pretty clear, we think. We like to keep things simple, so you won’t find page after page of terms and conditions (although we are required to have some to protect both you and us). For this program, we include 13 nights’ accommodation at the hotels listed above. If they are unavailable for whatever reason, something of comparable rating and value. If we say we include an activity in the itinerary above, then we include it. Optional activities or what we suggest you could do in your free time are just that. These are optional and not included. We have tried to include as much as possible so you get the best experience possible. We do not include airfares to and from Sri Lanka, or airfares between Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

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Summary

Priced fom $3999
Luxury Explorer
Starts: Negombo
Ends: Colombo
Duration: 14 days

Tour Route

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Sigiriya

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Hortons Plain

Kandy

Minneriya

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