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Best of Sri Lanka & Beach - 12 days

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12 daysDuration
Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining
2 peopleMinimum to book
18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Highlights

Beruwala/Bentota - Enjoy four days of R&R on the idyllic palm fringed beaches of Sri Lanka's West Coast

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

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

Nuwara Eliya - Spend a night in this highland community, referred to as 'Little England', surrounded by Central Sri Lanka's picturesque tea country hills

Take a scenic train ride from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, passing waterfalls and lush tea plantations en route

Giragama Tea Factory - Take a tour of a working tea factory with a long history

Udawalawe National Park - Go in search of wildlife on a game drive in Udawalawe, home to the nation's largest herd of Asian Elephants

Ratnapura - Visit the heart of the nation's gem mining industry

Itinerary

From the ancient wonders of Dambulla Rock Temple to the golden beaches of the Indian Ocean, the Best of Sri Lanka & Beach – 12 Days tour is a private journey tailored for travelers seeking easy-paced exploration. Beginning and ending in Colombo, this tour visits Kandy, Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, and three other mesmerizing locations. Guests will discover the cultural triangle, wildlife-rich safaris in Udawalawe National Park, and the serene beauty of Sri Lanka’s tea plantations before unwinding on a palm-fringed coast. The unique selling point of this tour package is its seamless combination of cultural immersion, wildlife adventure, and beach relaxation—delivered with the comforts of private transport and carefully selected accommodations.

day 1Colombo

Upon arrival at Colombo airport you will be met and transferred to your Colombo hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Relax at the hotel and enjoy a swim in the pool or independently explore Sri Lanka's charming capital city.

OverNight
Colombo

day 2Dambulla & Polonnaruwa

day 3Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress

day 4Kandy & the Temple of the Tooth

day 5Nuwara Eliya

day 6Udawalawe National Park safari

day 7Colombo city tour

day 8Lazy days by the beach

days 9-11Beach, pool & sunset cocktails

day 12Colombo

What's Included

Accommodation
11 nights 4-5 star hotels and heritage properties
Meals
Breakfast daily
Transport
Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 12All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned tourism vehicles
Guide
Escorted by a licensed English speaking chauffeur guide
Others
Guided sightseeing - Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya, Udawalawe NP and ColomboScenic train journey from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, and Kandy Tuk Tuk rideJeep safari/game drive in Udawalawe National Park
Entrance
Entrance fees to all included sites

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