Discover Sri Lanka

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4.6 Based on 35 Reviews
  • duration 15 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 16-95 yrs
  • max group size 18
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-7494
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Veyangoda, Sri Lanka
  • Ends Colombo, Sri Lanka
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • The magnificent cave temples at Dambulla
  • Climb the rock fortress at Sigiriya for breathtaking views
  • Cycle through rice paddy fields and local villages
  • Search for leopards in Yala National Park
  • Relax on golden sand beaches
The "Discover Sri Lanka" trip starts in Veyangoda and ends in Colombo. It is a wildlife trip that takes 15 days taking you through Colombo, Nuwara Eliya, Bandarawela and 6 other destinations in Sri Lanka. "Discover Sri Lanka" is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Lapped by the warm Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is a natural paradise of verdant mountains, rainforests, paddy fields, tumbling waterfalls and sweeping gorges. From ancient Buddhist temples, the fortress of Sigiriya, the hill country towns of Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, the wildlife of Yala National Park (home to one of the highest concentrations of leopards in the world) to the palm-fringed beaches of the south coast, this small island offers incredible variety, made extra special by a laid-back atmosphere and hospitable people.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Start Veyangoda
  • Day 2: Visit cave temples at Dambulla; to Sigiriya
  • Day 3: Morning climb to Sigiriya rock fortress; optional afternoon game drive
  • Day 4: To Girithale; bike ride through country villages
  • Day 5: Visit ancient capital of Polonnaruwa; drive to Kandy via spice garden
  • Day 6 - 7: Time in Kandy to explore or relax
  • Day 8: To Nuwara Eliya via Kitulgala; optional Adam's Peak climb (December to April only)
  • Day 9: Free morning in old colonial hill station of Nuwara Eliya. Visit tea factory in afternoon
  • Day 10: Early morning to Horton Plains; walk to World's End viewpoint; to Ella by train and onward to Kataragama
  • Day 11: Drive to Tissamaharama and walk through rural farmland; afternoon game drive in Yala National Park
  • Day 12: Morning visit to Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home; drive to Ahangama
  • Day 13: Free day to relax on the beach or optional activities including whale watching (Nov to April)
  • Day 14: To Galle; visit old fort; transfer to Colombo
  • Day 15: End Colombo
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • All accommodation
Meals
  • All breakfasts and one lunch
Transport
  • All transport including one train journey
  • Free arrival and departure transfers for everyone
Guide
  • Tour leader throughout
Others
  • Activities as listed in the itinerary
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.6 - Excellent
Based on 35 reviews
  • Anonymous
  • On Feb 11 2020
5 - Excellent
Stunning trip
I was well impressed with Sri Lanka - charming people, friendly and calm perhaps due to the widespread effect of Buddhism. Our well planned route took us inland, through the mountains and round the south coast with expert guide... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On May 10 2019
5 - Excellent
Would I go again? Yes I would.
From tropical beaches, through steaming jungles to Scottish moorlands Sri Lanka has it all. Where else can you grow where they grow pineapples, coconuts and cashew nuts a few miles down the road from tea, potatoes and leeks? ... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On May 04 2019
4 - Very Good
We scratched the surface
We were a mixed bunch of travellers from mainly the UK, aged from 24 to 76, single and partnered. Roshan was our tour guide - he'd been doing it for over 10 years, so there was a certain repetition in his recommendations.... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Apr 24 2019
5 - Excellent
Amazing tour
A tour to be thoroughly recommended, covering all aspects of Sri Lanka and its lovely people. Busy, lots of early starts and some long journeys but so worth it. The trip notes were accurate and we were also able to see sights... Read more
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:
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GOOD TO KNOW Download trip notes
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Discover Sri Lanka 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 29 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 June 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

Discover 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 Discover 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.

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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