Sri Lankan Highlights

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duration 9 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 16-95 yrs
max group size 16
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-7486
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Operated in English

Starts Colombo, Sri Lanka
Ends Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Climb the rock fortress at Sigiriya for breath-taking views
Discover the magnificent cave temple at Dambulla and the ruins at Polonnaruwa
Explore the beautiful lakeside town of Kandy
Visit the lush green region of Nuwara Eliya

Starting and ending in Colombo, the "Sri Lankan Highlights" tour is a guided cultural, religious and historic sites tour that takes 9 days. You will travel through Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Peradeniya and 5 other destinations in Sri Lanka. "Sri Lankan Highlights" is a small group tour which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

With so much diversity, Sri Lanka has enough to keep even the most jaded traveller engrossed for several weeks. However, for those with less time, this trip visits the essential highlights. The island is packed with Buddhist cities, fragrant spice gardens, ancient fortresses and a multitude of temples all set among the verdant flora that only a tropical climate can produce. With a cycle ride and visits to historic cities and temples included, this is a busy itinerary but with enough time to unwind and enjoy some tropical sun.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Start Wattala
Day 2: Transfer to Sigiriya; Afternoon climb to Sigiriya rock fortress
Day 3: Morning cycle through the ancient capital of Polonnaruwa; afternoon game drive to see elephants in their natural environment
Day 4: Visit cave temples at Dambulla; afternoon in rural Habarana
Day 5: To Kandy via a Matale Spice Garden
Day 6: Morning city tour and Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden; afternoon visit to the Temple of the Tooth
Day 7: Train ride through misty tea country hills to Nuwara Eliya
Day 8: To Colombo via Kitulgala; optional white water rafting
Day 9: End in Colombo

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

All accommodation

Meals

All breakfasts and one lunch

Transport

All transport and listed activities

Guide

Tour leader throughout

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request)
Visas or vaccinations

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

4.7 - Excellent

Based on 13 reviews

Anonymous
On Jun 19 2019

4 - Very Good

Love Sri Lanka!

Hotels, meals all very good. You can tell the country is still developing their tourism business, but they are doing a great job. Unfortunately the bombings will have put a stop on travel there, however I have fallen in love... Read more

Anonymous
On May 22 2019

5 - Excellent

Amazing Sri Lanka!

From the private pick up at the airport in Colombo to drop off at the airport things could not have gone more smoothly. The pace of the tour was excellent given its short duration. Accommodations were very good-clean,... Read more

Anonymous
On May 17 2019

5 - Excellent

Sri Lanka fam

The trip was great. Short, but a good introduction to the country. I look forward to going back and seeing more.

Anonymous
On May 08 2019

5 - Excellent

SRI LANKA - A SMALL COUNTRY THAT HAS SO MUCH TO OFFER.

GREAT HOTELS, SIGHTSEEING, FOOD, PEOPLE. SRI LANKA HAS ALL OF THIS.OUR TRIP WITH THIS TOUR COMPANY WAS GREAT. WE HAVE SEEN SO MANY GREAT TEMPLES, CLIMBED THAT AMAZING SIGURIYA ROCK, OBSERVED MONKEYS AND ELEPHANTS IN THEIR NATURAL... Read more

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Sri Lankan Highlights tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 20 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 20 July 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Sri Lankan Highlights 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 Lankan Highlights 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.

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.
Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.

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