Sri Lanka Roundtrip, Private Tour (on Request)

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5 Based on 1 Review
  • duration 10 days
  • tour type Private
  • minimum participants 2
  • age requirement 12-99 yrs
  • max group size 50
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-35940
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English, Spanish
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  • Starts Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Ends Colombo, Sri Lanka
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Colombo: Sri Lanka’s vibrant capital is both a historic city packed with colonial architecture and a bustling metropolis.
  • Dambulla: Catch a glimpse of this fascinating Buddhist cave-temple carved deep into a mountain and decorated with impressive frescoes.
  • Polonnaruwa: An ancient city characterized by temples and palace ruins, as well as an interesting still-functioning irrigation system.
  • Kandy: This beautiful city hosts the famous Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and its paradisiacal palaces and gardens.
  • Yala National Park: Explore the magnificent fields of green and meet many wild animals such as elephants, buffalo, crocodiles, and leopards.
  • Galle: Travel back in time while exploring the historical streets of this well-preserved fortified Dutch colonial city.
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Starting and ending in Colombo, the "Sri Lanka Roundtrip, Private Tour (on Request)" is a guided art and architecture tour that takes 10 days. You will travel through Peradeniya, Negombo, Galle and 8 other destinations in Sri Lanka. "Sri Lanka Roundtrip, Private Tour (on Request)" is a private which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Ayubowan! Welcome back to the paradise island of Sri Lanka. This tour has been created bearing in mind all the current COVID-19 restrictions in Sri Lanka and is on request. As many things might change we will be re-confirming all the items as per your enquiry.
Explore Sri Lanka high and low with this fascinating tour starting in the capital, Colombo, and taking an inland loop that covers all the main historical, cultural, and natural attractions of this magical island. Experience firsthand the love and respect that Sri Lankans have for the Elephants. Explore the medieval city of Polonnaruwa. Visit Nuwara Eliya, the heart of Sri Lanka's tea country producing a significant share of the world’s best tea. Discover Yala National Park, stepping into the most visited national park in the country but also the lands of a civilization that thrived during the reign of Sri Lankan kings. Visit Galle, the epic Southern capital is the intersection where classic Dutch architecture meets a tropical setting creating a vivid atmosphere in beauty.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Arrival Colombo – Negombo (35km – 45min)
  • Day 2: Negombo
  • Day 3: Negombo – Pinnawala – Sigiriya (235 Km – 4.5hrs)
  • Day 4: Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa – Sigiriya (115km – 2.5hrs)
  • Day 5: Sigiriya – Dambulla – Kandy (90km – 2.5hrs)
  • Day 6: Kandy – Peradeniya – Kandy (12km – 30min)
  • Day 7: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya (80km – 2.5hrs)
  • Day 8: Nuwara Eliya – Yala (150km – 4hrs)
  • Day 9: Yala – Galle – Colombo (275km – 4hrs)
  • Day 10: Departure Colombo (32km – 1hr)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 9 night's accommodation
  • Standard Hotel Category = Catamaran Beach or similar 3*
  • Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Tourmaline or similar 3*
  • Standard Hotel Category = Jetwing St. Andrews or similar 4*
  • Standard Hotel Category = Thaulle Retreat or similar 3*
  • Standard Hotel Category = ME Colombo or similar 3*
  • *These are hotels or accommodation providers who comply with the COVID-19 Health Protocols and the Tourism Operational Guidelines. The hotels have been subjected to an audit by an independent firm and will be continually assessed. The 'Safe & Secure' certificate is issued with a QR code unique to each certified hotel. By scanning the QR code using a smartphone, visitors can not only check the key information of the certified hotel but also immediately report to Sri Lanka Tourism of any violations related to the guideline procedures with photo evidence. Sri Lanka Tourism believes this certification will serve as a mark of trust, safety and assurance to all international guests.
Meals
  • 9 Breakfasts
  • 9 Dinners
  • Standard Hotel Category = Fresco Water Villa or similar 3*
Transport
  • Arrival and departure private transfer in an air-conditioning vehicle from/ to Colombo International Airport
  • Private transportation in an air-conditioning vehicle throughout the tour
Guide
  • Operated with English-speaking chauffeur-guide
Others
  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage visit (Day 3); Polonnaruwa city tour (Day 4); Dambulla Rock Temple, Temple of the Tooth Relic (Day 5); Peradeniya Botanical Garden (Day 6); Nuwara Eliya tour (Day 7); Yala National Park game drive (Day 8); Galle city tour, Colombo city tour (Day 9)
  • Meet & Greet
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • PCR test are paid locally and the number of tests depends on the duration of stay. If the stay is 14 days or more, traveller must pay for 3 PCR tests. Children under 12 years of age are exempted from PCR testing. The cost per PCR test will be approx. USD 40 (eg: On arrival PCR testing is mandatory) If a traveller stays for 4 nights/5 days or less pay for 1 PCR test, If the stay is more than 5 days yet less than 13 nights/14 days, pay for 2 PCR tests, If the stay is 14 days or more, pay for 3 PCR tests.
  • Mandatory COVID-19 Insurance Cover from People's Insurance PLC at USD 12 for a policy of USD 50,000 for a period of one month
  • Visa fees
  • Domestic flights
  • International flights
  • Lunches
  • 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 (Video Camera and Still Camera permits at the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy)
  • 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
  • Hoggy9
  • On Dec 06 2019
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Sri Lanka Time Tour via Aitken Spence. We met our driver and guided Sanka in Negombo for a 10 day tour of Sri Lanka. As soon as we met Sanka we knew we had made a very good decision, he was very friendly and welcoming us to... Read more
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Sri Lanka Roundtrip, Private Tour (on Request) tour. You can cancel the tour up to 30 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 29 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 24 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 24 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 29 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Sri Lanka Roundtrip, Private Tour (on Request) 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 Sri Lanka Roundtrip, Private Tour (on Request) 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

The minimum age allowed is 12 years old 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. 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 No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed   The safari vehicles (without air conditioning) that are available are basic, the insurance coverage is basic (not exhaustive as in the case of vehicles used for travel) Please note that alcoholic beverages will not be served in public areas in hotels and restaurants during religious days Visits to wildlife parks will be at the client's own risk On arrival at the hotel, there will be a PCR test done before check-in. It will take approximately 24-36 hours for the results to arrive. Until results issue, clients may not be able to enjoy common facilities in the hotel or go out of the hotel. Clients should have a negative PCR to continue the tour.  Some city tours will be done without getting down from the vehicle ( Colombo, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya ) No interaction with the locals is allowed while travelling Lunch/comfort stops could be done only with safe and secure certified restaurants The chauffeur guide will do the tour with a full PPE kit throughout the period Tourists can visit up to 17 approved tourist sites under the safety of a bio bubble. In the initial 14 days (13 nights) you will not be permitted to use public transportation and even thereafter, the use of public transportation is discouraged Visit www.srilanka.travel/helloagain for more details The “Visa Free” status and the issuance of “On Arrival” visas are suspended until further notice. All tourists entering Sri Lanka are required to obtain online tourist visas before arrival and Sri Lanka. All visas must be applied online through the Immigration ETA portal (www.eta.gov.lk)

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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