Pearl Of The Indian Ocean, Private Tour

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duration 8 days
tour type Group
tour_type Group tour
minimum participants 2
age requirement 10+ years old
age_requirement 10+ years old

Starts Colombo, Sri Lanka
Ends Colombo, Sri Lanka

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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes

Sigiriya: The ‘Lion Rock’ rises almost 200 metres above the jungle, offering breathtaking panoramic views.
Polonnaruwa: An ancient city characterized by temples and palace ruins, as well as an interesting stillfunctioning irrigation system.
Matale: Wander around the delightful spice gardens, breathing the scents of Sri Lanka: cinnamon, turmeric, nutmeg, and many others.
Nuwara Eliya: View fascinating plantations in the heart of Sri Lanka’s tea country and admire the town’s Victorian architecture.

Start and end in Colombo, the tour Pearl Of The Indian Ocean, Private Tour is a guided art and architecture tour that takes 8 days. You will travel through Matale, Ella, Weligama and 9 other destinations in Sri Lanka. Pearl Of The Indian Ocean, Private Tour is a group tour which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Discover the heart of Sri Lanka with this fascinating journey departing from Colombo Airport, visiting the most important historical places, and the cultural and natural attractions of the island, including five UNESCO world heritage sites. Enjoy its beautiful landscapes and picturesque villages, historical temples and ancient cities. Also, meet the most incredible creatures on the planet in an elephant orphanage. Breathe in the scents of Sri Lanka in its spice gardens and tea plantation. You will also enjoy cultural shows and spiritual experiences during eight unforgettable days knowing the paradise described by Marco Polo as the most beautiful place he had seen.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Arrival Colombo (40km – 45 Mins)
Day 2: Colombo – Silver Temple – Dambulla – Sigiriya/habarana (150km – 6hrs)
Day 3: Sigiriya/habarana – Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa – Habarana/sigiriya (100km – 2hrs)
Day 4: Sigiriya/habarana – Matale – Kandy (200km – 4hrs)
Day 5: Kandy – Tea Plantation – Nuwara Eliya (80km – 2hrs)
Day 6: Nuwara Eliya – Ella – Yala – Tissamaharama/yala (160km – 4hrs)
Day 7: Tissamaharama – Weligama – Galle – Beach Area (170km – 4hrs)
Day 8: Beach Area - Departure Colombo (176kms – 2hrs)

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

7 nights' accommodation

Meals

7 Breakfasts
7 Dinners
7 Lunches available upon an additional cost (full-board extra)

Transport

Inbound/Outbound private transfer from/to Colombo Airport
Air-conditioned private transportation throughout the tour

Guide

Operated with English-speaking chauffeur-guide, other languages upon booking of the optional extra

Others

Non-air-conditioned private 4X4 Jeep for Safari in Yala National Park (Day 6)
Meet and greet
Government taxes

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Video camera and photography permits at the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy
Entrance to Perahera Festival in August
Visa fees
Domestic flights
International flights
Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
Optional tours (if any)
City tax not included, payable on the spot
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.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Pearl Of The Indian Ocean, Private Tour tour. You can cancel the tour up to 35 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 34 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 20 February 2021, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 20 February 2021, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 34 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Pearl Of The Indian Ocean, Private Tour tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We recommend using World Nomads' travel insurance.

Visa

For this Pearl Of The Indian Ocean, 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 travelling to, as part of this itinerary.

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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