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Colombo, Caves & Kandy - 8 days

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4.5 Based on 2 Reviews
  • duration 8 days
  • tour type Group Request as private
  • age requirement 18-80 yrs
  • max group size 24
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-15887
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Ends Colombo, Sri Lanka
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Colombo – Enjoy a guided tour of the city including the Old Fort area and impressive Gangaramaya Temple
  • Polonnaruwa - Explore the remarkable ruins of the ancient capital city of Ceylon
  • Sigiriya - Climb to the top of the iconic 5th century Lion Rock fortress and see the Heavenly Maidens
  • Dambulla - Discover over 150 images of Buddha in the incredible complex of caves at Dambulla Rock Temple
  • Kayanwala Village - Canoe to the village and help cook a delicious traditional lunch with a Sri Lankan family
  • Matale - Learn all about Sri Lanka's herbs and spices at the spice gardens in Matale
  • Kandy - Take in the highlights of Kandy including the famous Temple of the Tooth, enjoy a tuk tuk ride and watch a cultural performance
  • Giragama Tea Factory - Take a tour of a working tea factory with a long history
  • Take a scenic train ride passing waterfalls and tea plantations en route from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya and drive though Nuwara Eliya's 'Little England'
  • Udawalawe National Park - Go in search of wildlife on a game drive in Udawalawe, home to the nation's largest herd of Asian Elephants
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Starting and ending in Colombo, the trip "Colombo, Caves & Kandy - 8 Days" is a guided cultural, religious and historic sites tour that takes 8 days. You will travel through Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Colombo and 3 other destinations in Sri Lanka. "Colombo, Caves & Kandy - 8 Days" is a group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Discover Sri Lanka's famous cultural triangle and visit the rock fortress of Sigiriya, the exquisite Dambulla cave temple and the historic Temple of the Tooth in Kandy. Add a scenic train journey through the verdant tea plantations and go in search of Sri Lanka’s abundant wildlife at Udawalawe National Park, all this and more in an exciting one week holiday.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day: 1 Colombo
  • Day: 2 Dambulla
  • Day: 3 Sigiriya
  • Day: 4 Kandy
  • Day: 5 Nuwara Eliya
  • Day: 6 Udawalawe National Park
  • Day: 7 Colombo
  • Day: 8 Colombo
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 7 nights 4-5 star hotels and heritage properties
Meals
  • Breakfast daily and 1 lunch
Transport
  • Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 8
  • All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned tourism vehicles
Guide
  • Guided sightseeing - Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya, Udawalawe and Colombo
  • Escorted by an English-speaking national guide for groups of 6 or more (professional chauffeur guide for groups of 5 or fewer)
Others
  • Scenic train trip from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, canoe ride and tuk tuk trips
  • Jeep safari/game drive in Udawalawe National Park
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • International flights and visa
  • Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$3-7 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
  • Entrance Fees: USD$120-$140pp, paid in USD
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.5 - Excellent
Based on 2 reviews
  • Trenton Davis
  • From USA
  • On May 16 2022
5 - Excellent
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  • Justine Martin
  • From Australia
  • On Oct 22 2018
4 - Very Good
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Colombo, Caves & Kandy - 8 days tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 20 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 20 May 2024, a deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Colombo, Caves & Kandy - 8 days 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 Colombo, Caves & Kandy - 8 days 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.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

AGE REQUIREMENT

Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented on this trip. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be ensured in our accommodations and during transport.
  • Solo travelers are required to purchase a single room for your personal use.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days before the departure date.
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