Sri Lanka Holiday Whale Watching & Turtle Hatchery

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  • Free Cancellation Free cancellation up to 7 day(s) prior departure, after which the tour cancellation policy applies Learn More.
  • Duration:8 Day(s)
  • Activities
    • Backpacking
    • Honeymoon
    • National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries
    • Rock Climbing
    • Safari
    • UNESCO
    • Whale Watching
    • Wildlife Safaris
  • Travel StylePremium
  • Guiding Type: Live Guide/Instructor
  • Guide Language
    • English
  • Tour Vibe Active
  • Recommended For
    • Couple
    • Family/Kids
    • For Art Lovers
    • Senior
    • Solo
    • Women
    • Youth
  • Destination Country: Sri Lanka, Asia,
    • Bandaranaike International Airport
    • Sigiriya
    • Minneriya National Park
    • Kandy
    • Kandy City View Point
    • Ella
    • Yala National Park Sri Lanka
    • Mirissa
    • Bandaranaike International Airport
  • Pickup

    Colombo international airport

    From: To:
    7:00 PM 12:00 AM
  • Drop-off

    Colombo international airport

    From: To:
    7:00 AM 12:00 AM
  • Age Range 2 - 99 (Years Old)
Tour Highlights
  • When driving through the cold and misty hills that host lush green tea plantations. Stop at a tea factory to observe the tea processing technique
  •  while having a Lonely Planet experience you get first-hand local knowledge, with on-the-ground expert’s guidance and the freedom and privacy to explore at your will
  • Enjoy 4x4 Jeep safaris through stunning National parks, home for Asian wild elephant families. Capture a hunting Leopard in flesh is unforgettable
  • Explore the UNESCO World heritage splendors, Sigiriya Lion Rock fortress architectural wonder. Amaze through the golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth in Kandy
Tour Introduction

During this 8 days Round Tour we will be sight-seeing areas in the following destinations: The guests will be provided with good quality, air-conditioned, comfortable vehicles with a driver-guide to help with your tour and free wi-fi. All vehicles will have baby seats available if needed. We provide hotel accommodations for 8 nights in good quality 4 Star Standard Hotels. Family holidays in Sri Lanka with your loved ones are one of the ideal holiday experiences for your family. Sri Lanka is one of the best family holiday destinations in Asia with ample attractions which you can experience within a shorter period. Ceylon classic Tours has carefully crafted this family holiday considering family-friendly resorts in Sri Lanka / safety aspect etc, and we will further tailor-make this family adventure itinerary in Sri Lanka considering the ages of the children & parents/duration of the holiday, and we ensure to have an unforgettable lifetime holiday experience when you arrive at our motherland, Sri Lanka. Your English-speaking tour guide who has excessive knowledge of all aspects of this incredible country will show you many fascinating and interesting places and will share his knowledge about Sri Lankan history and culture. You will have the opportunity to experience exciting outdoor activities. And wildlife safaris and also explore remote areas with unique landscapes that you will remember for a lifetime. Sri Lanka is an economy-friendly holiday destination; it’s a place where you can have world-class experiences without world-class cost.

ITINERARY

Upon landing at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, you will be met by a tour representative and receive a garland of flowers. Then proceed to Habarana. Check-in at the hotel, and enjoy the rest of the day to relax at your leisure Dinner and overnight stay at Sigiriya

After breakfast the next morning, you will visit the archaeological city of Polonnaruwa, after this, you can have a nice lunch and then drive to one of the national parks to see a lot of wild elephants afterward, you will return back to the hotel in Sigiriya to spend the night. Stop At: Polonnaruwa Ancient City Polonnaruwa is the second most ancient of Sri Lanka’s kingdoms. The ancient city of Polonnaruwa remains one of the best planned archaeological relic cities in the country, standing testimony to the discipline and greatness of the Kingdom’s first rulers, and has been declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Stop At: Minneriya National Park Minneriya National Park is a national park in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The reason for declaring the area as a national park is to protect the catchment of the Minneriya tank and the wildlife of the surrounding area. Large numbers of Sri Lankan elephants are attracted to grass fields on the edges of the reservoir during the dry season. Elephants gathered here is numbering around 150-200, sometimes 700 Dinner and overnight stay at Sigiriya

After breakfast, you will visit the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress. At your request, we can arrange a village tour. After driving to Kandy, on the way visit the spice garden and Hindu temple. Arrived and check in to the hotel in Kandy. Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress Sigiriya is a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site for its best-preserved ancient urban planning. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 meters (660 ft) high. Duration: 3 hours Village Tour gives you a chance to experience traditional Sri Lanka with all its authenticity. Spend time with the villagers and understand village life. Engage in many village activities that form everyday life; such as an oxen cart ride, a catamaran ride, and a walk through the fields. Learn to cook traditional Sri Lankan food. Stop At: Hindu Temple Matale Sri Muthumariamman Temple is dedicated to Mariamman, the goddess of rain and fertility. One of the most visually dominant features of this temple is its 55 m (180 ft) high Gopuram (‘Raja Koburum’), a large decorated tower located above the main northern gateway (‘Vadakku Veli Veedi’) to the temple. In the Spice Garden, you will be Introduced to different spices and shown how some of these spices are grown and processed and you will also be able to purchase spices Dinner and overnight stay at Kandy

Kandy is a major city located in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the ancient king's era of Sri Lanka. The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and is also the capital of the Central Province. Kandy is the home of The Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988. You will visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa, this golden roofed Temple houses the relic of Lord Buddha’s tooth. Visit Kandy View Point, walk around Kandy Lake, and enjoy a shopping excursion at Kandy City Center

SCENIC TRAIN TO ELLA The rail ride from Kandy to Ella is known as one of the most scenic train trips in the world. This memorable journey commences from Nagoya; the last royal capital of the country to Ella a peaceful, scenic village in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. Duration: 3 hours Ella, often described as a ‘’lonely planet’’ and a ‘’waterfall’’ is a congested town located in Sri Lanka. Ella is a pure natural beauty, with its waterfalls, greenery, and hills it is just jaw-dropping. It has views that one hasn’t witnessed before, scenes one hasn’t seen before and nature one hasn’t felt before. Ella is the perfect place to go if one wants to refresh the brain. It has many famous places and has been under the attention of tourists for a decent amount of time now. Dinner and overnight stay at Ella

After breakfast visits Little Adam’s Peak, Nine Arch Bridge. After we will depart to Thissamaharama. On the way, we will be visiting the Ravana waterfalls. You will check-in at the hotel in Tissamaharama and in the mid-afternoon, you will leave for a jeep safari in Yala National Park. You will spend the night at the hotel in Tissamaharama. Stop At Ravana Ella Falls the Ravana Falls is a popular sightseeing attraction in Sri Lanka. It currently ranks as one of the widest falls in the country. Duration: 20 minutes Stop At: Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka. Yala combines a strict nature reserve with a national park. Divided into 5 blocks, the park has a protected area of nearly 130,000 hectares of land consisting of light forests, scrubs, grasslands, tanks, and lagoons. Two blocks are currently opened to the public. The park is best known for its variety of wild animals. It is important for the conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards, and aquatic birds. Dinner and overnight stay at Thissamaharama

Transfer to Colombo or Negambo. A good opportunity to do some shopping in the city of Colombo while witnessing this cityscape during the evening. Colombo is the largest city and former administrative capital of Sri Lanka and is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern life and remnants of a bygone colonial era. Due to its large harbor and its strategic position along the East-West sea trade routes, Colombo was known to ancient traders 2,000 years ago. However, it was only made the capital of the island when Sri Lanka was ceded to the British Empire in 1815. The main city is home to a majority of Sri Lanka’s corporate offices, restaurants, and entertainment venues. On this tour, you will visit many of the historical, religious, and commercial sites of Colombo including the historic and bustling Fort and Pettah, the elite residential Cinnamon Gardens, the Galle Face Green, Viharamahadevi Park, and much more. Dinner and overnight stay at Mirissa

There is no itinerary planned for the day. After breakfast at the hotel, we will be departing for Bandaranaike International Airport in time to catch your flight (at least 2-3 hours before your flight), concluding the end of this tour

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Accommodation
Location Nights Type Property Name Rating Occupancy
Sigiriya 2 Hotel Amaya Lake or similar 4 Private
kandy 2 Hotel Amaya Hills or similar 4 Private
Ella 1 Hotel Ella Flower Garden or similar 4 Private
Yala 1 Resort Kithala Resort or similar 4 Private
Mirissa 1 Hotel Paradise Beach Club or similar 4 Private
Pickup & Drop-Off
  • Airport pickup & drop-off
Guide
  • English speaking driver
Meals
  • Halal
  • Meat
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Breakfast
Insurance

Local insurance for the vehicle passenger

Transport
  • Van
  • Transport by private (A/C) vehicle
Extra Services
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • Bottled water (1 L per person per day)

 

WHAT’S EXCLUDED

  • Flights

Other Excluded:

  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Entrance Fees at interest places and Historical sites.

Covid Safety

  • You must bring your own headphones
  • You are required to bring and wear a mask
  • You must fill out a travel information form
  • You will receive a mandatory temperature check
  • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Availability

  • May2024
  • Jun2024
  • Jul2024
  • Aug2024
  • Sep2024
  • Oct2024
  • Nov2024
  • Dec2024

Tour Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 7 day(s) prior departure, Or traveler will pay 20 % of the tour amount

Tour Date Change Policy

Not Available

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