Sri Lanka: 7-day Island Highlights Tour
ID: GYG360165-644965
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Country: Sri Lanka
Description
See all the most important highlights of Sri Lanka on this 7 day, 6 night tour. Travel in comfort in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver/guide to see wildlife, discover nature, and visit Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, and Yala.
Day 1
Meet your driver and proceed to your hotel in Dambulla. See the Dambulla Golden Cave Temple along the way.
Dinner and overnight stay in Dambulla.
Day 2
After a leisurely breakfast, visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the Polonnaruwa historical city.
Dinner and overnight stay in Dambulla.
Day 3
After a leisurely breakfast, leave for Kandy. Visit a spice garden along the way. After arrival in Kandy, enjoy a sightseeing tour and visit the Tooth Relic Temple and Royal Botanical Garden.
Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 4
After an early morning breakfast, head to the Kandy Railway Station and board the train for Nuwara Eliya. Stop to visit a tea plantation along the way.
Dinner and overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 5
After the breakfast, head for Yala. Visit a waterfall and the Sita Temple along the way. After arriving in Yala, enjoy an afternoon safari.
Dinner and overnight stay in Yala.
Day 6
After the breakfast, leave for Bentota. Visit Galle Fort, the Madu River estuary, and the Sea Turtle Conservation Centre along the way.
Dinner and overnight stay in Kalutara/Bentota.
Day 7
After the breakfast leave for Colombo. Your driver will drop you off at your hotel or the airport after your Colombo sightseeing tour.
Highlights
- See the top historical monuments in the cultural heritage triangle (Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, Polonnaruwa)
- Visit the most popular wildlife reserve at Yala on the south coast and spot leopards, elephants and sloth bears
- Visit pristine, palm-fringed beaches on the west and south coasts
- Visit the royal botanical garden of Kandy
- Take part in one of the most scenic rail journeys in the world from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The tour includes significant walking and hiking so it may not be suitable for those with limited mobility or those who are pregnant.
• Shoulder and knees must be covered to visit temples on the tour, so please be sure to bring appropriate clothing.
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
All participants over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 22 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
Masks are required while indoors
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
Your guide will pick you up at the airport, hotel or other accommodations in Colombo on the day of the tour.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
