Sri Lanka Tour
- Duration
- 7 days
- Group size
- 15 People
- Country
- Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Tour Overview
Sri Lanka is an island off the southeast coast of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is separated from India by the Indian Ocean, in which lies the chain of islands called Adam’s Bridge.
Sri Lanka is an island off the southeast coast of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is separated from India by the Indian Ocean, in which lies the chain of islands called Adam’s Bridge.
Ancient Buddhist sites in Sri-Lanka include Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Panduwasnuwara, and Yapahuwa. All these places contain the remains of a great civilization which grew through the centuries under the influence of Buddhism, a gentle faith still preserved in Sri Lanka in its purest form.
The Sri Lankan conventional foods are spicy, and it is advised to approach curries with caution. There are many vegetables, fruits, meats and seafood’s available. Continental, Chinese, Indian and Japanese menus are available in Colombo and other touristic places. The specialty is basic curry, made with coconut milk, sliced onion, green chilies, aromatic spices such as cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, saffron, and aromatic leaves.
Sri Lanka is without a doubt one of the most scenic places on the planet, and well worth visiting. It’s world-renowned for thick, tropical jungles, its tea garden, elephant orphanage, perfect beaches and an entire calendar of colorful festivals.
Key highlights of the Sri Lanka Tour
Itinerary
• Arrive at the Bandaranaike International airport, Katunayake, sri- lanka • Received and assisted on arrival by Earthbound Expeditions airport staff and transferred to Habarana - 192kilometers - approximately (4) four hour drive. Overnight stay at a hotel in Habarana.
- Altitude
- 170 m (560 ft)
- On foot
- None, arrival day
- Night in
- Hotel, Habarana
- Meals
- Dinner
• Leave for Sigiriya - 25 kilometers - approximately ½ hour’s drive • Climb the Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage site) • Leave for Polonnaruwa - 67 kilometers, approximately 1½ hour’s drive. (UNESCO World Heritage Site) • Overnight stay at a hotel in Habarana.
- Altitude
- 170 m (560 ft)
- On foot
- 3–4 hrs
- Night in
- Hotel, Habarana
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
• Leave for Sigiriya - 25 kilometers - approximately ½ hour’s drive • Climb the Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage site) • Leave for Polonnaruwa - 67 kilometers, approximately 1½ hour’s drive. (UNESCO World Heritage Site) • Overnight stay at a hotel in Habarana.
- Altitude
- 170 m (560 ft)
- On foot
- 3–4 hrs
- Night in
- Hotel, Habarana
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
• Leave for Trincomalee. Overnight stay at a hotel in Trincomalee.
- Altitude
- 10 m−160 m
- On foot
- None, 2–3 hr drive
- Night in
- Hotel, Trincomalee
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
• Leave for Dambulla - 106 kilometers, approximately 2 ½ hour’s drive. • Visit the famous Golden Rock cave temple which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Centre. • Leave for Kandy - 72 kilometers - approximately (3) three hours drive. • En route visit a Spice garden in Matale. • Overnight stay at a hotel in Kandy.
- Altitude
- 500 m (1,640 ft)+490 m
- On foot
- None, 5–6 hr drive
- Night in
- Hotel, Kandy
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
• Leave for Pinnawela and visit the Elephant orphanage - 50 kilometers, (2) two hours drive. • Leave for Colombo - 88 kilometers, (2) two hours drive. • AFTERNOON - Sightseeing tour in the city of Colombo. • Overnight stay at a hotel in Colombo
- Altitude
- 5 m−495 m
- On foot
- Easy walking, 1–2 hrs
- Night in
- Hotel, Colombo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Departure
- Altitude
- 5 m
- On foot
- None, departure day
- Night in
- No overnight
- Meals
- Breakfast
What's included
- Reception and assistance on arrival and departure.
- Accommodation on half board basis at the mentioned hotels or hotels with similar standards.
- Transportations.
- 01 - 02 pax - A/C car with English speaking chauffeur.
- 07 - 10 pax - A/C mini coach with English speaking local guide.
- 11 - 15 pax - A/C medium coach with an English speaking local guide.
- 16 - 20 pax - A/C coach with an English speaking local guide.
- Entrance fees at all visiting sites as per the given itinerary.
- Porter charge at the airport and at all hotels.
- Applicable jeep hires at Yala national park.
Not included
- Lunches.
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages at all hotels. Gratitude’s.
- Items of personal nature such as, laundry, telephone calls, tipping etc.
- Christmas and New Year Supplements at hotels.
Photos
A look at the trail, the villages and the mountains.
Reviews
Everything was handled for us from the moment we landed. Our guide read the group perfectly, slowed the pace when we needed it, and knew every village along the way. I never once worried about logistics.
We travelled as a couple and the small group made all the difference. Comfortable lodges, honest advice about the altitude, and a team who clearly loved the mountains. Booking on our own dates was easy.
You can tell this is run by people from here, not a call centre abroad. The itinerary had proper rest days built in, the food was better than I expected, and the whole thing ran to time.
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7 days
$987 per person
