Sri Lanka In Depth - Private Tour
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- Travel with a partner, friend or private group at a time that suits you
- Discover the Sri Lanka wonderful variety of ancient cities and wildlife-filled national parks
- Enjoy the serene Hill Country and relax on the white sands of Unawatuna
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Arrive in Negombo, the famous coastal town famous for its fishing industry and golden sands. This relaxing beach resort is a short distance from Sri Lanka's capital city, and is the perfect place to spot locals bringing in the day's catch and watch the sunset. Y...
You'll be with the same guide from start to finish on this trip, so get comfy in the vehicle for your first drive today - three hours north to Wilpattu National Park. En route, visit a nearby fishing village which uses traditional-style outrigger canoes, known as 'oru...
Travel eight miles this morning to the mountain peak of Mihintale. It is believed that this was the site of a momentous meeting between the monk Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa, introducing Buddhism to the country. Exploring Mihintale involves climbing a flight of 1...
Travelling towards Giritale this normally 2.5 hour drive will take most of the day, as you take several important stops en route. First, pause to view the magnificent Standing Buddha of Aukana, which stands 12 metres high. Sculptured in the 5th century by a master cra...
This morning, explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, which reached its height of glory in the 12th century when it was a thriving commercial and religious centre. The city still maintains many of its spectacular buildings and monuments, with arguably the most impres...
An early start this morning to climb Sigiriya Rock ahead of the crowds and whilst it is cool. The ruins of this 5th century 'Sky Fortress' are one of Sri Lanka's major attractions, a stupendous sight to behold and a feat of consummate engineering skill. Built in just ...
Sitting on a plateau 500 metres above sea level and 112km northeast of Colombo, Kandy is, in climatic and cultural terms, a world apart from Colombo. Serving as the capital of the last Sinhalese kingdom until falling to the British in 1815, it is a place of cultural a...
This morning, set off on a journey into the heart of the Hill Country. This magnificent region of Sri Lanka is an important tea growing area. Plantations stretch over rolling hills for as far as the eye can see, interspersed with the occasional tea-making factory. The...
You'll have the option to do a trek on Horton Plains today. This unique and beautiful plateau of wild grassland and thick forest is famous for its biodiversity, with many plant and bird species exclusive to this area. During the walk, take in the thundering noise of B...
This morning, make your way to the hill town of Ella. You'll be driving through impressive scenery of lush tea plantations, where colourfully-dressed tea pickers will be working in groups, and past gushing waterfalls. If seats are available, you have the option to tra...
This morning, visit Ravana Ella Falls, one of the widest waterfalls on the island, before continuing south through the hill country to reach the plains and the small town of Wellawaya. Travelling onwards to Udawalawe National Park, it's difficult not to spot the 51 fo...
Continuing southwards this morning, descend through a huge region of rice paddies before reaching the coast. Travel through the small fishing port of Tangalle, home to a project supported by the Travel Foundation, where women learn to make traditional Beeralu Lace. S...
Today is free to relax on the beaches of Unawatuna, or explore more of nearby Galle. For those seeking pure relaxation, local Ayurvedic massages with natural, aromatic herbal oils are highly recommended. Alternatively, between the months of December and April, you might prefer to go on a whale watching trip in the hope of spotting humpback and blue whales.
Take some time to soak up the last few hours on the beach before journeying back to Colombo for your last night- a total travel time of just a couple of hours. Spend the afternoon exploring Sri Lanka's capital city with your driver-guide. Wander around the historical ...
Your trip ends today, and you will be taken to the airport to meet your international flight. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) at any time - it's approximately one hour from the hotel. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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