Best Of Sri Lanka 7 Days, Private Tour

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duration 7 days
tour type Private
age requirement 10-99 yrs
max group size 50
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-33889
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch

Starts Colombo, Sri Lanka
Ends Colombo, Sri Lanka

HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes

Nuwara Eliya: misty steep roads, twisting through lush green blankets of tea bushes in a cool climate, remind visitors that they are within the range of this renowned British colonial retreat.
Yala National Park: spreading into a vast 1259 Km Yala - with its glory spinning around vast grasslands, shrubs, tanks and dunes, rightfully is the heartland of wildlife in Sri Lanka
Galle: the epic Southern capital, is the intersection where classic Dutch architecture meets a tropical setting creating a vivid atmosphere in beauty.

Start and end in Colombo, the "Best Of Sri Lanka 7 Days, Private Tour" is a guided art and architecture trip that takes 7 days. You will travel through Tissamaharama, Galle, Hikkaduwa and 5 other destinations in Sri Lanka. "Best Of Sri Lanka 7 Days, Private Tour" is a private which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Explore during this seven-day tour Sri Lanka high and low with this fascinating round-trip starting in the capital, Colombo, and taking an inland loop that covers all the main historic, cultural and natural attractions of this magical island. Discover a world of lush landscapes, picturesque lakeside cities, historic temples and ancient citadels. Meet some of the friendliest and gentlest creatures in the animal kingdom and breathe in the fragrances of Sri Lanka at herb and spice gardens. Enjoy the lush green tea plantations spread through the hill county.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Arrival Colombo – Kandy (100km – 3hrs)
Day 2: Kandy – Peradeniya – Kandy (12km – 30min)
Day 3: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya (80km – 3hrs)
Day 4: Nuwara Eliya – Yala National Park – Tissamaharama (160km – 4hrs)
Day 5: Tissamaharama – Galle – Hikkaduwa/ Bentota/ Ahungalla (200km – 3hrs)
Day 6: Hikkaduwa/ Bentota/ Ahungalla – Colombo (80km – 1.5hrs)
Day 7: Departure Colombo (30km – 1hr)

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

6 night's accommodation
Standard Hotel Category = Oak Ray Regency or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = OZO Kandy or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Earl's Regency or similar 5*
Standard Hotel Category = Oak Ray Summerhill Breeze or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Jetwing St Andrews or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Heritance Tea Factory or similar 5*
Standard Hotel Category = Oakray Wild or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Ekho Safari or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Cinnamon Wild or similar 5*
Standard Hotel Category = Kai Hikkaduwa or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Ekho Surf or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Heritance Ahungalla or similar 5*
Standard Hotel Category = GOH Colombo or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Ozo Colombo or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Cinnamon Lakeside or similar 5*

Meals

6 Breakfasts
6 Dinners

Transport

Arrival private transfer in an air-conditioning vehicle from/to Colombo International Airport
Private transportation in an air-conditioning vehicle throughout the itinerary

Others

All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Royal Botanical Garden, Kandy city tour (Day 2); Tea plantation visit, Nuwara Eliya tour (Day 3); Yala National Park safari (Day 4); Galle tour (Day 5); Colombo city tour (Day 6)
Meet & Greet
Government taxes

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Visa fees
Domestic flights
International flights
Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
Video Camera and still camera permits
Lunch throughout the tour
Optional tours (if any)
Any visit not mentioned in the program
Porterage and gratuities
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

5 - Excellent

Based on 1 review

Shavina
On Mar 17 2021

5 - Excellent

Excellent

Trip was amazing. We covered all the places as per the itinerary. Our guide is very humble and great person, explained about all the places in detail. Worth visiting the coutnry with Aitken & Spence.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Best Of Sri Lanka 7 Days, Private Tour tour. You can cancel the tour up to 47 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 46 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 04 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 04 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 46 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Best Of Sri Lanka 7 Days, Private Tour tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Best Of Sri Lanka 7 Days, Private Tour tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Know Before You Go

Visits to wildlife parks will be at client's own risk. Safari vehicles (none air-conditioned) available are very basic with basic insurance cover (not comprehensive as in the case of vehicles used for tours) Please note alcohol will not be served in public areas in hotels and restaurants during religious holidays Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed. The official check-in time at all hotels will be 12:00 pm-02:00 pm (depend on the hotel). The official check-out time at all hotels will be 11:00 am The validity of the passport must be six months from the date of departure Please note that all clients will need to check the website and obtain a visa prior to arrival in Sri Lanka excluding citizens of Singapore and Maldives. The government has reported that all applications will be processed within 48 hours and payment can be made online by credit card. Details are available on the portal: www.eta.gov.lk Visits to wildlife parks will be at the client's risk and expense We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons. Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed In many hotels in Sri Lanka, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has implemented smaller group sizes than normal, allowing for more personal space on the vehicles, sights visited, hotels and restaurants.
Hygiene protocols have been adopted on this trip. Wearing a mask, hand washing and general sanitizing has been implemented on this tour. Frequently touched surfaces are furthermore regularly disinfected.
Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.

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