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Includes
- Private air-conditioned transfers and English-speaking driver/guide for 9 days.
- 8 nights accommodation (standard hotels on bed & breakfast basis).
- Entrance fees to listed heritage sites, tea-factory visit, Horton Plains entry.
- Bottled water, fuel, tolls and local taxes.
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Excludes
- International flights and airport taxes.
- Meals not specified, travel insurance, personal expenses and gratuities.
- Optional extras (hot-air balloon, private cultural performances, reserved train seats).
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Package 1 — Grand Cultural & Hill Circuit 9 Days Tour
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Grand Cultural & Hill Circuit 9 Days Tour
Colombo / Dambulla / Sigiriya / Polonnaruwa / Anuradhapura / Mihintale / Kandy / Nuwara Eliya / Horton Plains
Day 1
Arrival & Transfer to Dambulla
- Meet at Colombo/airport and drive to Dambulla. Evening briefing and short walk.
- Overnight: Dambulla area (B&B).
Day 2
Dambulla & Sigiriya
- Morning: Explore Dambulla Cave Temple and painted caves.
- Afternoon: Transfer to Sigiriya; climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress for late-afternoon views.
- Overnight: Sigiriya/Dambulla (B&B).
Day 3
Polonnaruwa (Full Day)
- Full-day guided exploration of Polonnaruwa archaeological park: Gal Viharaya, Vatadage, palace ruins and irrigation works. Option to cycle the site.
- Overnight: Polonnaruwa / Cultural Triangle (B&B).
Day 4
Anuradhapura & Mihintale
- Morning: Drive to Anuradhapura; visit Ruwanwelisaya, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and monastery ruins.
- Afternoon: Short transfer to Mihintale for hillside temples and panoramic sunset.
- Overnight: Near Anuradhapura (B&B).
Day 5
Transfer to Kandy
- Scenic drive toward Kandy with stops at local artisan or spice demonstrations.
- Afternoon: Visit the Temple of the Tooth and stroll around Kandy Lake. Optional cultural dance in the evening.
- Overnight: Kandy (B&B).
Day 6
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya (Tea Country)
- Morning: Depart Kandy; travel into the hill country with photo stops.
- Afternoon: Tea-factory tour, plantation walk and tasting in Nuwara Eliya.
- Overnight: Nuwara Eliya (B&B).
Day 7
Nuwara Eliya Local Sights & Leisure
- Morning: At Gregory Lake or a gentle nature walk; visit local gardens or colonial-era town center.
- Afternoon: free for optional activities (golf, horse carriage ride, tea-garden walks).
- Overnight: Nuwara Eliya (B&B).
Day 8
Horton Plains Early Hike & Return Toward Colombo
- Very early: Horton Plains hike to World’s End and Baker’s Falls for sunrise panoramas.
- Afternoon: Begin scenic return toward Colombo with comfort stops.
- Overnight: En route or in Colombo area (B&B).
Day 9
Colombo City Brief & Departure
- Morning: Short Colombo city orientation (markets or national museum) if time permits; transfer to airport / onward destination.
All Tour Packages
Pinnawala / Kandy / Peradeniya
Day Tour 1: Kandy & Pinnawala
Excursion
Dambulla / Sigiriya / Habarana
Day Tour 2: Sigiriya & Dambulla Excursion
Madu River / Kosgoda / Bentota / Galle Fort
Day Tour 3: Galle & Southern Coast Excursion
Tea Plantation / Gregory Lake / Victoria Park / Ramboda Falls / Colonial Town Walk
Day Tour 4: Nuwara Eliya Tea Country Excursion
Yala / Tissamaharama / Galle Fort
Day Tour 5: Yala National Park Safari Excursion
Anuradhapura / Mihintale
Day Tour 6: Anuradhapura Ancient City Excursion
Pinnawala / Kandy
Package 1: Cultural Highlights – Kandy & Pinnawala
Dambulla / Sigiriya / Minneriya
Package 2: Ancient Wonders – Sigiriya & Dambulla
Kosgoda / Madu River Safari / Bentota Beach / Galle Fort / Hikkaduwa Beach
Package 3: Southern Escape – Galle & Bentota
Galle Fort / Yala National Park / Hambantota
Package 5: Wildlife Adventure – Yala Safari
Nuwara Eliya / Gregory Lake / Victoria Park / Ramboda Falls
Package 4: Hill Country Bliss – Nuwara Eliya
Anuradhapura / Mihintale
Package 6: Sacred Anuradhapura Pilgrimage
Kandy / Nuwara Eliya / Tea Plantations
Package 2 — Hill Country & Tea Country
Galle Fort / Bentota / Mirissa / Unawatuna
Package 3 — Southern Coast & Galle
Yala / Tissamaharama / Bundala option
Package 4 — Wildlife Safari
Sigiriya / Dambulla / Polonnaruwa / Anuradhapura / Kandy
Package 1 — Cultural Triangle
Kandy / Nuwara Eliya / Train to Ella / Tea Plantations
Package 2 — Hill Country & Tea Country
Galle / Unawatuna / Mirissa / Bentota / Kosgoda
Package 3 — Southern Coast & Galle
Yala / Udawalawe / Bundala / Tissamaharama Base
Package 4 — Extended Wildlife Safari
Colombo / Dambulla / Sigiriya / Polonnaruwa / Anuradhapura / Kandy
Package 1 — Classic Cultural Triangle & Ancient Cities
Colombo / Kandy / Nuwara Eliya / Train to Ella (or road) / Ella
Package 2 — Hill Country & Scenic Train
Colombo / Galle / Unawatuna / Hikkaduwa / Mirissa (whale watching) / Bentota / Turtle hatchery
Package 3 — South Coast, Galle & Whale-watching
Colombo / Udawalawe / Yala / Bundala / Tissamaharama / Southern Beach
Package 4 — Wildlife & Nature Focus
Trincomalee / Polonnaruwa / Sigiriya / Kandy / Colombo
Package 1 — East Coast & Cultural
Kandy / Nuwara Eliya / Horton Plains / Ella / Tangalle / Mirissa
Package 2 — Highlands, Horton Plains & Southern Beaches
Anuradhapura / Mihintale / Jaffna / Delft Island option / Sigiriya
Package 3 — North & Cultural Discovery
Kithulgala Rafting / Knuckles Range / Sigiriya / Minneriya / Yala
Package 4 — Adventure & Wildlife
Colombo / Dambulla / Sigiriya / Polonnaruwa / Anuradhapura / Kandy / Nuwara Eliya
Package 1 — Classic Cultural & Hill Circuit
Colombo / Galle / Unawatuna / Mirissa / Yala / Tissamaharama / Bundala / Bentota
Package 2 — Southern Coast & Wildlife Loop
Colombo / Anuradhapura / Mihintale / Wilpattu / Trincomalee / Nilaveli / Pigeon Island / Sigiriya
Package 3 — Northern & East Cultural Explorer
Colombo / Kithulgala / Kandy / Nuwara Eliya / Horton Plains / Ella (train option) / Yala / Southern Coast
Package 4 — Adventure, Train & Wilderness
Colombo / Dambulla / Sigiriya / Polonnaruwa / Anuradhapura / Kandy / Nuwara Eliya / Horton Plains / Yala
Package 1 — Classic Cultural, Hill & Wildlife Loop
Colombo / Galle / Unawatuna / Mirissa / Tangalle / Yala / Bentota
Package 2 — Southern Coast, Whale Watching & Relaxation
Colombo / Anuradhapura / Mihintale / Wilpattu / Trincomalee / Nilaveli / Pigeon Island / Sigiriya
Package 3 — Northern & East Cultural Explorer
Colombo / Kithulgala / Kandy / Train to Nanu Oya / Nuwara Eliya / Horton Plains / Ella / Southern coast wellness
Package 4 — Adventure, Train & Wellness
Colombo / Dambulla / Sigiriya / Polonnaruwa / Anuradhapura / Mihintale / Kandy / Nuwara Eliya / Horton Plains
Package 1 — Grand Cultural & Hill Circuit
Colombo / Kandy / Train to Nuwara Eliya / Nanu Oya / Ella / Horton Plains / Yala / Mirissa / Galle / Bentota
Package 2 — Hill, Train & Southern Coast
Colombo / Anuradhapura / Mihintale / Wilpattu / Mannar / Delft / Jaffna / Trincomalee / Pigeon Island / Sigiriya
Package 3 — North & East Comprehensive Explorer
Colombo / Kithulgala / Knuckles Range / Kandy / Nuwara Eliya / Horton Plains / Udawalawe / Yala / Southern Coast
Package 4 — Adventure, Culture & Conservation
Colombo / Anuradhapura / Mihintale / Polonnaruwa / Sigiriya / Kandy / Nuwara Eliya / Horton Plains / Yala
Package 1 — Cultural & Scenic Journey of Sri Lanka
Colombo / Wilpattu National Park / Anuradhapura / Trincomalee / Pigeon Island Excursion / Minneriya Safari / Sigiriya / Dambulla / Kandy / Nuwara Eliya / Udawalawe / Galle
Package 2 — Sri Lanka Nature & Wildlife Adventure
Negombo / Pinnawala / Kandy / Matale / Dambulla / Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Village Tour / Polonnaruwa Ancient City / Nuwara Eliya / Horton Plains National Park / Ella / Yala / Bentota / Colombo