The Best of Sri Lanka

11N~12D | Family Holiday

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$ 1695 per person | twin-sharing

Price valid up to 30th Apr 2025
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The Tour :

The name says it all – a number of key highlights of the island, including UNESCO preserved historic sites, safaris, nature hikes, walks in the museums and city tours as well as a relaxing beach break at the end will keep kids and grown-ups equally happy and engaged.

When to go :

Generally throughout the year, if not to count the entire September month and first half of October when the Yala Park is closed for its annual break. But this should not put you off as Yala can be easily replaced with near-by Bundala or Udawalawe Parks. Apart from that, you’d be doubly lucky if your vacation falls around August when the world’s biggest elephant-gathering occurs in Minneriya and the colorful Esala Perahera parades through the night streets of Kandy.

Best For :

All ages and basically everybody: from history buffs to outdoor fans and inquisitive school kids and simply any weary urban soul who needs a well-deserved break. Toddler-free families and physically fit senior citizens would enjoy the program far freely as some excursions require climbing boulders or hiking a 7-9 km trek.

Strenuousness :

Moderate, with ample time between vigorous activities.

Wheelchair Accessibility :

Inaccessible.

Highlights:

  • Colombo city tour
  • Sigiriya Rock - UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Dambulla cave temple - UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Ruins of Anuradhapura - UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Sightseeing in Kandy - UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Tea Plantations of Nuwara Eliya
  • Ravana Falls in Ella
  • Beach break in Bentota
  • Elephant orphanage in Pinnawala
  • Ruins of Polonnaruwa - UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Jeep Safari in Minneriya National Park
  • Hike in Horton Plains - UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Scenic train ride from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
  • Jeep Safari in Yala National Park
  • Dutch Fort of Galle - UNESCO World Heritage Site

Includes:

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Private transport
  • English-speaking chauffeur-guide
  • Entrance tickets to mentioned sites
  • Separate van transfer to the entrance of Horton Plains & back
  • All mentioned activities

Itinerary

Day 01

Transfer to the hotel in Colombo. In the afternoon set out on a city tour of Colombo. Visit the vividly colorful Gangarama Temple, cluttered with artifacts, and the Colombo National Museum. Don’t miss out the man-eater of Punani displayed at the National Museum of Natural History.

Accommodation : NH Collection Colombo

Meals : Breakfast (next Morning)

Day 02

Enjoy a trip to the elephant orphanage in Pinnawala, the only of its kind in the world. And travel north-east to Dambulla town. Visit the 2000 year old, UNESCO-listed Dambulla cave temple. Walls and ceilings of the 05 caves here are coated in centuries old murals. Later on transfer to the Amaya Lake Hotel on the banks of tranquil Kandalama Lake.

Accommodation : Sigiriana Resort in Dambulla

Meals : Breakfast

Day 03

Start the morning off climbing the Sigiriya Rock, Sri Lanka’s most visited tourist attraction. The famous gigantic lion paws gate-guard the stairs to the summit where once stood the monarch’s palace. Thereafter head further east to explore the ruins of bygone Polonnaruwa kingdom.

Accommodation : Sigiriana Resort in Dambulla

Meals : Breakfast

Day 04

This morning visit Anuradhapura, the first and the longest lived kingdom of ancient Sri Lanka. Visit the sacred Bo tree – the oldest historically documented flowering tree in the world and the colossal Jetavanarama Stupa – one of the tallest structures of the ancient world. In the afternoon enjoy a thrilling jeep safari in the Minneriya National Park, renowned for the largest seasonal elephant-gathering in the world.

Accommodation : Sigiriana Resort in Dambulla

Meals : Breakfast

Day 05

Take an informative guided walk in a spice garden in Matale. Here you can pick a lesson on how to prepare local dishes using tropical spices too. Transfer to the hotel in Kandy. In the afternoon embark on a city tour. The bustling city offers great shopping opportunities too. In the evening enjoy a Cultural show followed by a visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic.

Accommodation : The Golden Crown in Kandy

Meals : Breakfast

Day 06

This morning hop aboard a scenic train bound for Nuwara Eliya, which offers spectacular views of endless lush tea fields, waterfalls, reservoirs and a countless number of tunnels. On the way to your hotel, visit a tea factory. Factory fresh tea can be purchased at the factory outlet here. In the afternoon enjoy a city tour of Nuwara Eliya.

Accommodation : Araliya Green Hills in Nuwara Eliya

Meals : Breakfast

Day 07

Rise up early this morning for a hike in the Horton Plains National Park. The route lies through the Worlds End, a scary precipice of an 870 m sheer drop and the beautiful Bakers Falls. Spend the second half of the day at leisure, exploring the city on your own.

Accommodation : Araliya Green Hills in Nuwara Eliya

Meals : Breakfast

Day 08

Enjoy the morning drive to rural Yala as the road twists and winds around scenic mountains and gaps. On the way, spend a blissful moment at the Ravana Falls in Ella. In the afternoon set out on a thrilling jeep safari in the Yala National Park, which is known to house the largest leopard population in the world.

Accommodation : Kithala Resort in Yala

Meals : Breakfast

Day 09

Depart for your much-deserved beach vacation on the miles-long sandy Bentota beach. The picturesque seaside road lies through catamaran-beached, palm fringed southern fishing villages. On the way to the hotel take a walk in the magnificent Dutch Fort in Galle, known to be one of the best preserved colonial sea forts in Asia.

Accommodation : Thaala Bentota

Meals : Breakfast

Days 10 & 11

Unwind, relax and catch a tan as you enjoy your free days by the Indian Ocean.

Accommodation : Thaala Bentota

Meals : Breakfast

Day 12

At noon be transferred back to the airport for your departure flight.
Image Gallery
Sightseeing
World's End in Horton Plains National Park
Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy City
Minneriya National Park
Tea Plantations in Nuwara Eliya
Gal Vihara in Polonnaruwa
Scenic Train Ride in the mountains
Sigiriya Rock
Jeep Safari in Yala National Park

Suggested
Accommodation

Following hotels are included in this tour package by default, but can be changed to your preferred level of luxury.

Cinnamon Lakeside - Colombo

Room Category : Superior

Cinnamon Lakeside is a premium urban 5-star hotel, nestled on the banks of the Beira Lake in the heart of Colombo. Through the years it has won a number of awards such as the ‘Best Five-Star City Hotel’ and the ‘Best Luxury Hotel’. 08 Restaurants and bars serve food and drinks.

Each room comes with a digital safe, minibar, pillow menu, tea-coffee making facilities complimentary daily newspaper and free Wi-Fi.

Cinnamon Lakeside in Colombo

Amaya Lake - Dambulla

Room Category : Superior

Nestled on the banks of Kandalama Lake, Amaya Lake boasts 101 luxury rooms; 82 Deluxe, 14 Superior, 4 club lodges and 01 suite. Each guest room offers views of well-manicured gardens.

Among the in-house facilities are a dazzling pool, a holistic Spa, tennis, Amaya Lake Bar, an open-air Yoga pavilion, open-air business meeting location and a boat service.

Chef prepares a BBQ dinner by the Kandalama Lake at Amaya Lake Dambulla

Amaya Hills - Kandy

Room Category : Superior

The hotel is situated on top of a hill and overlooks the picturesque Hanthana Mountains. Each of the 100 rooms is equipped with an in-room digital safe, rain shower, deep soaking tub, satellite TV and provides free WiFi.

Other indoor facilities are 03 restaurants, a fitness centre, swimming pool, 07 spa rooms and a billiards room.

Superior room at Amaya Hills in Kandy

Grand Hotel - Nuwara Eliya

Room Category : Deluxe

The 130 year old hotel was initially the holiday residence of the then British Governor of Ceylon, when it was first built in 1828. Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka has now declared it a national heritage property.

The hotel features a number of restaurants. Deluxes on the Governors wing overlook the grounds and the hotel premises. Golf wing overlooks the hotel grounds and golf course.

Lobby sitting area of Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya

Cinnamon Wild - Yala

Room Category : Jungle Chalet

This premium safari lodge is located on the borders of the Yala National Park. Jungle Chalets offer jungle views, while the Beach Chalets have a partial sea-view. 02 jungle chalets are made accessible for the differently-abled tourist. International and local cuisine are served at the main restaurant ‘Tuskers’.

All rooms are fitted with balcony/terrace, air-conditioning, king-size beds, ceiling fans, digital safe, shower cubicles, minibars, tea-coffee facilities and free Wi-Fi.

Cinnamon Wild in Yala

Hikka Tranz by cinnamon - Hikkaduwa

Room Category : Superior

The coral gardens of Hikkaduwa, which the hotel can boast as a near-by attraction, is one of the 03 marine national parks of Sri Lanka. But the long sandy beach strip of Hikkaduwa is mostly famous for its vivid nightlife and aquatic sports.

Superior rooms come with private balconies with ocean views, king size beds, shower cubicles, safety deposit box, iron and ironing board, cable TV and free WiFi.

Tranzfusion main restaurant at Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon in Hikkaduwa
Elephant Front view

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