Dazzling Ceylon Tour

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  • Free Cancellation Free cancellation up to 60 day(s) prior departure, after which the tour cancellation policy applies Learn More.
  • Duration:10 Day(s)
  • Activities
    • Beach Holidays
    • Mountaineering
    • Safari
    • Wildlife Safaris
  • Travel StyleBudget
  • Guiding Type: Partially Guided
  • Guide Language
    • English
    • Tamil
    • German
  • Tour Vibe Active
  • Recommended For
    • Couple
    • Family/Kids
    • Solo
    • Youth
  • Destination Country: Asia, Sri Lanka,
    • Bandaranaike International Airport
    • Kalutara
    • Galle
    • Tangalle
    • Yala National Park Sri Lanka
    • Ella
    • Nuwara Eliya
    • Kandy
    • Colombo
    • Bandaranaike International Airport
  • Pickup

    Katunayake Bandaranayake International Airport

    From: To:
    6:00 AM 8:00 AM
  • Drop-off

    Katunayake Bandaranayake International Airport

    From: To:
    6:00 PM 8:00 PM
  • Age Range 6 - 60 (Years Old)
Tour Highlights

01 Airport to kaluthara

02 Kaluthara

03 Kaluthara to Galle

04 Galle to Tangalle

05 Tangalle to Yala

06 Yala to Ella

07 Ella to Nuwaraeliya

08 Nuwaraeliya to Adamspeak

09 Adams peak to Colombo

10 Colombo to Airport

Tour Introduction

Sri Lanka, the land of beautiful seas surrounded by amazing mountains, makes one of the best options to spend time on your vacations be it your honeymoon or an outing with your family. Our Sri Lanka itinerary 10 days is something you cannot miss out if you are a travel freak and exploring Sri Lanka has been in your bucket list. You get to visit every well know heritage spots in Sri Lanka, know about the stories and history of this place, get to see their culture and taste their cuisine. Sri Lanka comprises numerous beaches and also many temples with immense religious and historical importance. Flora and fauna of this place are bound to make you surprised and take away your stress and worries to make your Sri Lanka itinerary 10 days one of your most memorable experiences. You will get to visit numerous amazing places all over Sri Lanka like Colombo, Galle,Tangalle,Yala,Ella,Nuwaraeliya and Adamspeak. will visit many religiously and historically enriched temples as well as many museums and national parks and a lot more than you can ever imagine.

ITINERARY

Travel Duration 03 Hrs. “Ayubowan” On arrival at the recently refurbished Modern and State of the art International Airport, you will be blessed to get your first taste of warm Sri Lankan hospitality,Representative from SarisaraLanka Holiday Tours will welcome you at the Airport & transfer to Kaluthara .

Relax in hotel.

Travel Duration:2 hrs After taking the Breakfast Transfer to Galle.Visit the Galle Fort , South Asia's best preserved European fortress, where a stroll along the ramparts offers panoramic views of the old town. Constructed by the Portuguese in 1588, it fell to the Dutch in 1640 and was extensively fortified in ensuing decades, eventually coming under British control in 1796. Today, the fort bears architectural evidence of multiple colonial influences. Extensive reconstruction by government archaeologists has maintained the sprawling complex of buildings and streets in fine form. Once the main port of call for ships sailing between the East and Europe, today Galle Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We'll explore its narrow lanes bustling with jewelry shops, numerous cafes and luxurious villas restored to their colonial splendor. Important sights within the fort are the Anglican and Dutch Reformed churches, the Galle Lighthouse and the National Maritime Museum. Visit Jungle Beach Stay relaxed. One of the lesser unknown treasures of Unawatuna is Jungle Beach. Located between Unawatuna and Galle, right next to the jungle is the beautiful and calm Jungle beach. The beach is not as easy to visit as compared to the other beaches of the city, but you can access it either by walking on foot and making a trekking trip out of it or even take a boat ride which will become a whole new experience for you.

Travel Duration:2 hrs After breakfast transfer to Tangalle on the way you can engage with the following activities, Visit point Dondara Light House. Dondra Head Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on Dondra Head, Dondra, the southernmost point in Sri Lanka and is Sri Lanka's tallest lighthouse, and also one of the tallest in South East Asia. Dondra Head lighthouse is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. Visit Tangalle beach Tangalle is a town located in Hambantota district in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. The city is known for its vast stretches of beaches and has a typical tropical setting. Tangalla Beach, located in this town, has often been voted as the best beach by the locals, the traveller s and the tourists. Overnight Stay @ hotel in Tangalle

Travel duration 02 hrs After Breakfast proceed to Tissamaharama and evening enjoy the Yala jeep safari. Yala National Park. This amazing three-hour Safari offers the opportunity to visit Yala National Park, the second largest in the island based off the Southeastern coast of Sri Lanka. Get a chance to see the famous Sri Lankan leopards, indigenous wild water buffalo, Sri Lankan Sloth Bear and large herds of Sri Lankan Elephants. This park is famous for its elephants seen in all their playfulness, whole herds of them bathing and playing in the water while feeding their babies. The park is also home to many other species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. Overnight Stay at hotel in Tissamaharama.

Travel Duration:3 hrs. After getting the breakfast Transfer to Ella.On the way, make a stop at the Buduruwagala Temple to admire the splendid Buddhas carved into the rock. This walk in the cool of the surrounding jungle is pleasant to stretch your legs. Many hikes are possible around Ella according to your physical level. We recommend the ascent of Little Adam's Peak, accessible to all. Count 2 hours round trip. For the more athletic, you have the opportunity to climb the Ella Rock. Count 4 good hours round trip. Enjoy the magnificent panorama from each summit. Then go to the Halpewatte tea factory where you will learn more about the work of the pickers and the making of this national beverage so appreciated in the world. Overnight Stay hotel in Ella.

Travel duration - 3 hours After breakfast leave Ella and embark on a train journey (Need to book the train 01st class Train Tickets 02 months before pre arrival) that takes you on a scenic ride through some of the most beautiful highland countryside areas in Sri Lanka. Upon arrival at the Nanu Oya railway Station, your driver will be there to pick you up and make a stop in Nuwara Eliya, a small town with a very British vibe, with its Georgian houses with manicured lawns and hedges, its Anglican church and its beautiful parks. Located at over 1,800 meters above sea level, this resort enjoys very mild temperatures. Sightseeing in Nuwaraeliya. Nuwara Eliya, meaning “city on the plain (table land)” or “city of light”, is a town in the central highlands of Sri Lanka with a picturesque landscape and temperate climate. Nuwara Eliya’s climate lent itself to becoming the prime sanctuary of the British civil servants and planters in Ceylon. Nuwara Eliya, called Little England then, was also a hill country retreat where the British colonialists could immerse in their pastimes such as fox hunting. Explore the Beautiful City The highland city that was the premium holiday resort town of the British in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Enjoy walking through the streets with their pretty little cottages, quaint villas, and beautiful mansions. Make a memory in the old red-bricked post office as you purchase an inexpensive and colorful postcard to take home or send to your friends. Relax at Queen Victoria Park or on the shores of Lake Gregory. Overnight Stay in Nuwaraeliya

Travel Duration 30 min. After the breakfast visit the vegetable,fruit market, town center, an arts and crafts center and the vibrant bazaar not far from the lake, which is worth seeing for the diversity of products and its atmosphere. Afterward visit to Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, located just 5 kilometers from the Kandy City. Visit Kandy temple of the tooth relic Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and artVisit the Spicy garden Visit Kandy Jem Museum Visit Wood Carving Factory Visit Batik and Silk factory In the Evening be a witness for seeing the cultural dance show. Overnight stay hotel at Kandy

Travel Duration 05 Hours After breakfast ready to leave from kandy to Colombo on the way will stop at Pinnawala for you to meet with the ‘Giants on land’ to see how they been bathe, fed and looked after Abandoned or injured baby elephants. Here you will get a change to be closer to them, feed them, and take photographs and they will take you on a small ride on their back.After you enjoy the comfort with the elephants you may have your lunch from a close by restaurant or if you are still not that hungry, then you will be driven to the Capital Colombo. Evening City of Colombo, probably the best place to do shopping while you walk around the city during day time. Colombo city tour which includes a drive through busy bazaar area, a choice of visiting a Hindu and Buddhist Temple, the Jumi Ul Alfar Jumma Mosque. Continue your city tour through the Wolvendaal Dutch Church, Hulftsdorp Law Courts, through the residential area of Cinnamon Gardens, and on to the Independence Square, Bandaranayake Memorial International Conference Hall. You also will have a chance to do Night shopping, feast in the city’s night life, a large variety of restaurants to enjoy one last dinner on your holiday. Overnight stay hotel at Colombo

On your final day, go on an eventful Colombo city tour. Colombo is the economic capital of Sri Lanka with magnificent colonial houses and buildings such as the Portuguese Fort. We recommend the district of Pettah, with its bazaar, its mosque, the district of City Hall with its colonial buildings. Walk around Beira Lake to discover the Buddhist temple of Gangaramaya. It's also an opportunity to meet your local agent. Enjoy some shopping before transferring to the Bandaranaike International Airport

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Pickup & Drop-Off
  • Airport Transfer
  • Hotel

Pickuo and drop off Availble from Airport to Hotels

Guide

Service of an English speaking chauffeur

Insurance

Passenger Insurance for transportation*

Transport
  • Van

Transport by Air-conditioned private vehicle(Van/Car/Bus

Extra Services
Other Included
    Price Includes
  • Transport by Air-conditioned private vehicle (Van)
  • Service of an English speaking chauffeur
  • Current applicable all government taxes & service charge

WHAT’S EXCLUDED

  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • Meals

Other Excluded:

  • Price Excludes
  • Optional activity cost and Entrance fees*
  • Guide Service Fee
  • Tips & Gratuities
  • Visa Fees
  • Any Private Expenses
  • Air Tickets

Covid Safety

What you can expect during your visit
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Face masks provided for travelers

Availability

  • May2024
  • Jun2024
  • Jul2024
  • Aug2024
  • Sep2024
  • Oct2024
  • Nov2024

Tour Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 60 day(s) prior departure, Or traveler will pay 100 % of the tour amount

Cancellation by Client (You) You may cancel your booking by notifying the Tour Consultant. Cancellation fees, if any, will be determined with reference to the date on which notice of cancellation is received by the Tour Consultant and are expressed as a percentage of the total price paid for the cancelled Tour. a) If Cancellation received 60 days or more before arrival in relevant booking: the 100% of the payments made to the Tour Consultant in respect of the cancelled tour will be refunded. b) If Cancellation received between 30-59 days before arrival in relevant booking: an amount equal to 95% of payments made to the Tour Consultant in respect of the cancelled Tour will be refunded. c) Cancellation less than 30 days before arrival in relevant booking: an amount equal to 90 the payments made to the Tour Consultant in respect of the cancelled Tour will be refunded. d) If Cancellation received 07 days or less before arrival in relevant bookings are non – refundable. e) Other cancellation refunds are determined on a case-by-case basis, whether provided directly or indirectly by us. We do not normally refund for early checkouts or no-shows.

Tour Date Change Policy

Tour Date can be changed 15 day(s) prior departure

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