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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 9 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 15-99 yrs
max group size 12
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-40846
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Negombo, Sri Lanka
Ends Colombo, Sri Lanka

HIGHLIGHTS

Learn about the country’s past during your Feature Stay at the gorgeous Grand Hotel in Nuwara Eliya – established in 1891, this traditional-style hotel has a modern outlook on sustainable practices.
Discover the beauty and mastery of Sri Lanka’s craft traditions and try them for yourself – from brass making and pottery to woodwork and ancient palm leaf writing.
Get an exclusive and immersive look at rural life in Ambagasthenna, where you’ll walk through tea plantations and paddy fields and learn about sustainable farming with a local guide.
Spot elephants, monkeys and tropical birds on a safari through the wild grasslands of Minneriya National Park.
Uncover ancient treasures in Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle as you explore the temples, ruins and stupas of Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa and Kandy with the expert guidance of your local leader.

The "Premium Sri Lanka" tour starts in Negombo and ends in Colombo. It is a cultural, religious and historic sites trip that takes 9 days taking you through Habarana, Nuwara Eliya, Colombo and 3 other destinations in Sri Lanka. "Premium Sri Lanka" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Encounter a country that radiates warmth – from its glorious sunshine to its spice-laden cuisine and kind local people. This nine-day Premium adventure through Sri Lanka will introduce you to the country’s wealth of cultural riches as you explore the ancient ruins of past civilisations, spot rare and beautiful creatures in their natural habitats and relax among swathes of green tea fields at a hilltop retreat. Receive a warm welcome from the locals as you meet local guides, tuck into homecooked food, stay in an 1891 Feature Stay and uncover the secrets of Sigiriya – Sri Lanka’s famed UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover a shining gem in the Indian ocean – the teardrop isle.

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Day 1: Negombo
Day 2: Negombo to Kurunegala to Habarana
Day 3: Habarana
Day 4: Habarana
Day 5: Kandy
Day 6: Kandy
Day 7: Nuwara Eliya
Day 8: Colombo
Day 9: Colombo

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Hotels (7 nights), Feature Stay (1 nights)

Meals

8 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 2 Dinners

Transport

Private vehicle , scenic train

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Negombo - Welcome Dinner
Ridigama - Ridi Viharaya shrine visit and cultural experience
Muriya Kadawala Village - Pottery Making Experience
Sigiriya - Lion Rock Fortress Visit
Minneriya National Park - Entrance Fee
Polonnaruwa - Bicycle Tour
Polonnaruwa - Cooking demo and lunch
Matale – Spice Garden Visit.
Kandy - City Tour with the Temple of the Tooth
Ambagasthenna - Tea Plantation and Sustainable Farm Tour
Ambagasthenna - Village and Temple Tour
Ambagasthenna - Sunset Viewing with Drinks
Pilimatalawa - Specks Workshop
Nuwara Eliya - High Tea
Nanu Oya - Scenic Train Ride
Nuwara Eliya - Orientation Tour
Colombo - Farewell Dinner
Colombo - Orientation Tour
Labukelle - Tea Plantation and Factory Visit

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Negombo and from Colombo are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Premium Sri Lanka tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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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 Premium Sri Lanka tour. You can cancel the tour up to 60 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 59 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 12 November 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 12 November 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 59 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Premium Sri Lanka 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 Premium Sri Lanka 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.

Is this trip right for you

The Rock Fortress – or Lion Rock – of Sigiriya is spectacular. However, those with a fear of (or even an aversion to) heights may wish to sit the excursion out. Scaling the rock involves walking up lots of rough, narrow steps and tight walkways.
There are a couple of long travel days on this trip. Journeys may take up to five hours but are a great opportunity to get to know locals, fellow travellers and the diverse scenery.

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