10-Day Classic Sri Lanka Summer Tour

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Escape to Sri Lanka in the Summer To avoid the rainy season, this summer tour primarily concentrates on exploring the central and eastern regions of Sri Lanka. Even in summer, you can still enjoy the essence of Sri Lanka, including its culture, safaris, and beaches.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Experience the heartwarming opportunity to interact with and feed the elephants at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
    • Unveil the secrets of the ancient Sigiriya Lion Rock fort.
    • Relax the mind and body on the sunny beaches of the East Coast.
    • Trek through Horton Plains National Park to World's End and Baker's Fall.
    • Take a ride on a mountain train and shuttle through tea plantations, experiencing the fun of local trains.
    • Embark on a thrilling safari adventure in Yala National Park and spot the magnificent leopard in its natural habitat.

What's this trip about?

    Escape to Sri Lanka in the Summer To avoid the rainy season, this summer tour primarily concentrates on exploring the central and eastern regions of Sri Lanka. Even in summer, you can still enjoy the essence of Sri Lanka, including its culture, safaris, and beaches.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityColombo
End CityColombo

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Swimming
  • Trains & Rail
  • Guided Group
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
    • English-speaking local guide
    • Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
    • 24/7 helpline while you are traveling

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Colombo, transfer to Negombo

Our chauffeur guide will meet you at the arrivals hall and take you to your hotel in Negombo.

After check-in, enjoy the rest of the day at the hotel relaxing and decompressing from your long flight.

Day 2 Negombo to Dambulla, Elephant Orphanage and Lion Rock

After breakfast at your hotel, you'll journey to Sigiriya. Along the way, you will encounter the majestic Asian elephant at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. After lunch, head to Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ascend the dramatic rocky outcrop that ...

Day 3 Dambulla to Pasikuda, Dambulla Cave Temple and Polonnaruwa Old City

In the morning you will take a short drive to the incredible Dambulla Cave Temple. There you'll explore ancient Buddhist art, experience tranquility within the caves, and gain insights into the history and spirituality of Sri Lanka. In the afternoon, start your journe...

Day 4 Beach Leisure Time and Free Choice of Activities

Today is a free day. Pasikuda's prime attraction is its relaxed holiday vibe. You could spend your day on the beach or exploring the range of water sports activities in the bay.

Day 5 Pasikuda to Kandy, Spice Garden and Kandy Dance

Visit a spice garden along the way to Kandy. During the visit, you will discover the different types of herbs and spices of Sri Lanka's cuisine, their uses, and their benefits. Learn how the spices are produced from growing methods to harvest. Enjoy a culture dance sh...

Day 6 Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, Temple of the Tooth and Pedro Tea Factory

In the morning, you will visit the most important temple in Sri Lanka - Temple of the Tooth. Located in the heart of town, this is the most important shrine in the country, housing a relic of a tooth of Buddha taken from his funeral pyre. Take a picture of Ramboda Wat...

Day 7 Horton Plains and City Highlights

Get up early, as it is advisable to arrive in Horton Plains before 7:00 a.m., and get to Word's End before 10:00 a.m. (Generally it's foggy after 10:00 a.m.) Discover an array of natural wonders at Horton Plains National Park, where cascading waterfalls, sprawling gra...

Day 8 Nuwara Eliya to Tissamaharama,Tea Garden Train

Take the train from Nanu Oya Railway Station of Nuwara Eliya to Ella. The journey takes you through mountainous tea plantations and you will be accompanied by friendly locals. The ride will take about 3 hours and your luggage will be taken by your chauffeur, who will be waiting for you at Ella.

Before driving to Tissamaharama, you will visit Nine Arch Bridge, which is close to Ella Station.

Day 9 Tissamaharama to Colombo, Yala National Park Safari

Join the morning safari at Yala National Park. Get up early, as the best time to see leopards and elephants walking around to get their breakfast is around 6:00 a.m. Take a well-deserved break following the safari, and afterwards, we will drive you to Colombo.

Day 10 Departure

Our chauffeur guide will escort you to the airport for your flight back home.

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Dates & Availability

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Price per day$180
Last Updated: 1/31/2025

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    • Personal Expenses
    • Meals: Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary
    • Insurance
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Meals Included
Breakfast

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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