Summer Vacation in Sri Lanka

13N~14D | Nature & UNESCO Heritage

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$ 1945 per person | twin-sharing

Price valid up to 30th Apr 2025
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The Tour :

Combines the intense beauty of the highlands and the man-made ancient UNESCO marvels; 02 exciting weeks packed with amazing activities include a nature trek in the Sinharaja Rain Forest, a hike in the Horton Plains with amazing views of the Worlds End and Bakers Falls, a scenic train ride across tea country and a walk up to Lipton’s Seat, all spiced up with a beach break in Pasikudah on the east coast of the island, and an exciting scenic sea plane transfer back to the west coast.

When to go :

March through October. Good to go generally year-round, if you skip rainy November. However, best season for Pasikuda Beach is April to October. If you wish to book this tour off summer vacation, we’d switch Pasikuda with a nice, sunny beach in the southern beach strip, like Bentota Beach, Hikkaduwa or Mirissa.

Best For :

Eco travelers, nature lovers, history buffs, families with school kids; basically everybody and anybody who is eager to see and experience a lot in a short period. The tour doesn’t hold you for long at one hotel or one town. Toddler-free families and physically fit senior citizens would enjoy the program far freely as some excursions require climbing boulders and heights or hiking a 7-9 km trek.

Strenuousness :

Mild, with ample time between slightly vigorous activities.

Wheelchair Accessibility :

Inaccessible.

Highlights:

Includes:

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

This morning visit the magnificent Dutch Fort in Galle, known to be the best preserved colonial sea fort in Asia. Among the historic landmarks within the fort is the reputedly oldest breadfruit tree in the island. Check in to the hotel within the Dutch Fort.

Accommodation : Yara Galle Fort in Galle

Meals : Breakfast

Day 03

Leave for the hotel in Deniyaya, perched on a tea plantation right by the border of the Sinharaja Rain Forest. You may choose between 02.5 hour long waterfall trail which begins at 03 PM and the 03 hour long main nature trail next morning at 10 AM. Apart from them, the resort hosts an exclusive 01 hour long night trail which begins at 06 PM. The night trail is more of a unique experience rather than an effort to spot  animal life.

Accommodation : Rainforest Eco Lodge in Deniyaya

Meals : Dinner & Breakfast

Day 04

Drive eastward to the hotel in Udawalawe. In the afternoon set out on a thrilling jeep safari in the Udawalawe National Park. A large variety of endemic as well as migrant birds can be seen here apart from mugger crocodiles, sambar deer, leopards, wild boar and elephants.

Accommodation : Centauria Wild in Udawalawe

Meals : Breakfast

Day 05

Start the day off with a visit to the Lipton’s Seat, a vantage point high up in a tea plantation from where the tea mogul Sir Thomas Lipton had used to survey his vast estates in Haputale. Later on continue on to Nuwara Eliya the hill country resort located at 1800 m above sea level. In the afternoon enjoy a city tour of Nuwara Eliya. And visit a tea factory. Factory fresh tea can be purchased at the factory outlet here.

Accommodation : Araliya Green Hills in Nuwara Eliya

Meals : Breakfast

Day 06

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 or relaxing at the hotel.

Accommodation : Araliya Green Hills in Nuwara Eliya

Meals : Breakfast

Day 07

This morning hop aboard a scenic train bound for Peradeniya, which offers sweeping views of tea plantations, waterfalls, reservoirs and a countless number of tunnels. From Peradeniya be transferred by road to the hotel in Kandy. In the afternoon embark on a city tour. Visit  the panoramic Upper-lake Drive and drive around the man-made Kandy Lake. Leave some time to browse through fabulous gift stores 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 08

Take an informative excursion to a spice garden in Matale. Here you can pick a lesson on how to prepare local dishes using tropical spices too. And visit the 2000 year old, UNESCO-listed cave temple in Dambulla. Walls and ceilings of the 05 caves here are coated in centuries old murals. Later on be transferred to the Amaya Lake Hotel on the banks of tranquil Kandalama Lake.

Accommodation : Sigiriana Resort in Dambulla

Meals : Breakfast

Day 09

What can be more exciting than climbing the majestic Sigiriya Rock in the morning, 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 proceed further east to explore the ruins of bygone Polonnaruwa kingdom. And later head for your beach-break in Pasikudah.
Accommodation : Amaya Beach in Pasikudah
Meals : Breakfast

Days 10 - 12

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

Accommodation : Amaya Beach in Pasikudah

Meals : Breakfast

Day 13

This afternoon be transferred to the Lady Manning Drive water aerodrome in Batticaloa. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the country as you hop aboard an air taxi bound for the west coast of the island. Transfer to the hotel in Negombo, just 20 minutes away from the airport.  Spend the evening at leisure.

Accommodation : Goldi Sands in Negombo

Meals : Breakfast

Day 14

At noon be transferred back to the airport for your flight.

Suggested
Accommodation

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

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.

– Eco Resort
Room Category : Chalet

The resort is perched on a previously cultivated tea estate and borders the south-western fringe of the Sinharaja forest reserve. Chalets are architecturally designed using recycled shipping containers, bamboo paneling and railway sleepers.

The Lodge hosts a number of different treks to the forest, including a signature night trail.

Room Category : Deluxe

The hotel is located in a beautiful spot bordering the Udawalawe Lake and Udawalawe National Park. In-house facilities include a swimming pool, a steam room, Ayurveda spa center, conference hall, gym, kids pool, restaurant and a lounge bar.

Rooms comprise private balconies with views and include cable TV, bathrobes, minibars, hairdryers, safety deposit boxes and free Wi-Fi.

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.

Room Category : Superior

Nestled on the banks of mighty Mahaweli River, the hotel is only a 15 minute drive from Kandy city. Superior rooms come with river view or garden view. A few rooms are wheelchair accessible.

In-room amenities include safety deposit box, cable TV, shower cubicle, iron and drop-down ironing board and free WiFi.

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.

Room Category : Superior

Days begin early and end early here, as you are on the east coast. Pasikudah is popular for shallow turquoise waters and aqua sports.

Superior rooms come with king-size beds with signature Sealy mattresses and feather or gel pillows, rain shower and hand shower, deep soaking tub, satellite TV, digital safe and free WiFi.

Room Category : Standard

The hotel has 71 rooms: 02 sea-view suites, 04 beach cabanas, 06 non sea-view rooms and 59 standard rooms with sea-view with private balconies or terraces.

Among in-house facilities are 24 hour room service, doctor on call, IDD, foreign currency encashment and laundry services.

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