Tour Family Tour Of Sri Lanka

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A child aged below 5 is free of charge F ree airport pick-up and drop-off on the first and last day C ultural village tour with authentic local lunch in a farmer’s house C atamaran safari in the lake to catch the amazing views of Sigiriya A complimentary bottle of water per person each day A visit to a turtle hatchery centre K andy city tour and viewpoint visit A tour through Nuwara Eliya local markets N ine Arch Bridge and Ravana Waterfall T our of Galle city and Fort C olombo city and shopping tour A cultural dance show A visit to a tea factory T ukTuk ride G overnment tax/No hidden charges 2 4 hours emergency contact

Transport

P rivate transportation in a modern, fully air-conditioned vehicle for the entire tour. A spectacular train journey to the mountains. F ree airport pick-up and drop-off on the first and last day of the tour.

Meals

D aily breakfast, T en dinners and O ne lunch are included in the tour. For all other meals, the tour leader will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. Thus, you are given the opportunity to try out a variety of local foods up to your taste. The approximate cost per lunch US $ 5 per person.

Hygieneprotocol

B H Lanka Tours as a responsible travel company and " Safe & Secure" certified Tour Operator by the World Travel & Tourism Council and Sri Lanka Tourism Authority, has realized the importance of implementing an effective health plan to ensure the safety and good health of all guests, industry stakeholders and the general public. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS As per the latest update; whether you are vaccinated or non-vaccinated there is No any Test required to enter Sri Lanka.  SAFETY MEASURES > Ensure the use of the traditional greeting of Sri Lanka, ‘Ayubowan’ at all times instead of hugging or handshaking. > Ensure all tourists wear face masks and maintain the safe 1.5-meter distance.  Face masks are only a mandatory requirement when visiting Tourist attractions and interacting with the society. > The Driver / Tour Leader should maintain a minimum distance of 1.5 meters between two people at all times. > The driver / Tour Leader should wear face masks when interacting with passengers. > Travellers are requested to sanitize hands frequently during the tour and site visits; also, they should wash their hands with soap and running water at the end of each site visit. > The vehicle is cleaned and disinfected (the seats, all handles, interior door panels, windows, locks, exterior door handles, poles etc.) before transporting each batch of tourists, in order to prevent possible cross-contamination. > Personal protection equipments, such as face masks, hand sanitizer, and wipes are available in the vehicle for passengers when needed.

Accommodation

HANDPICKED WELL-REPUTED HOTELS AND RESORTS (2024 /2025) Carefully selected hotels & resorts: we take your accommodation to the next level for an amazing Sri Lanka experience! DAY 1: NEGOMBO Deluxe: Ruvisha Beach Hotel (4 Star) Or Similar DAY 2-3: SIGIRIYA Deluxe: Kassapa Lions Rock (3 Star) ) Or Similar DAY 4-5: KANDY Deluxe: The Topaz Hotel (4 Star) Or Similar DAY 6: NUWARA ELIYA Deluxe: Lynden Grove Villa (3 Star) Or Similar DAY 7: YALA Deluxe: Chaarya Resort & Spa (4 Star) Or Similar DAY 8-9: MIRISSA/DICKWELLA Deluxe: Randiya Sea View (3 Star) Or Similar DAY 10: BENTOTA Deluxe: The Palm Beach Resort (4 Star) Or Similar

Guide

A professional English-speaking tour leader is tasked with ensuring the smooth operations of the tour, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the entire trip. His role primarily includes assisting with accommodation and transportation between locations while sharing his knowledge about the social and cultural splendor of Sri Lanka. Our customer support team will be there to provide 24/7 support during & after your trip, as well as help with all of your onward travel.

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Insurance

T ravel insurance is not compulsory for this tour but we strongly recommend it especially due to COVID-19. If you are interested in travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience.

Optional

M erge with a MALDIVES tour - Can be purchased on the "Book Now" page P rivate tour upgrade - Can be purchased on the "Book Now" page T our can be customized (Itinerary/Hotels/Days) A fter-tour relaxing beach stay - can be purchased P re and post-tour accommodation - on request B ’Day/Anniversary-celebrations arrangements T riple Room discount - on request W hale watching - Seasonal Activity H ot air-balloon (needs to be pre-booked) A yurvedic herbal treatments - on request

Others

U NESCO Heritage sites Entrance fees N ational Parks Entrance fees and Jeep hire N ational Museums Entrance fees B otanical Gardens Entrance fees L ate check-out & early check-in charges

Flights

I nternational transfer flights are not included. Thus, you can organize your flights separately with your preferred airline at any point. We organize 24/7 FREE airport pick-up and drop-off on the first and the last day of the tour. (Alternatively, flights can be booked with TourRadar by login to https://www.tourradar.com/flights.)

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Day 1 Airport Or Hotel Pick-Up / Welcome To Sri Lanka-!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Airport Or Hotel Pick-Up / Welcome To Sri Lanka-!

AYUBOWAN-! Welcome to Sri Lanka, the pearl of the Indian Ocean, and 11 days of explorations showing you the best of the ancient history and culture, the lush green tea estates and waterfalls, the wildlife, and the beautiful golden sandy beaches. Upon arrival at Colombo CMB airport, you will meet your tour leader and you will be transferred to your hotel (we can pick you up from any hotel in Colombo or Negombo as well). The ﬁrst destination will be Negombo coastal town, which has long been known as the most popular beach in Sri Lanka, famous for its golden sandy beach, food, and fun.

DAY PLAN:

For day one, we haven’t planned any activity, thus you are free to arrive in Sri Lanka at any time (we offer 24/7 airport transfer service).

You will spend the day relaxing on the beach and pool of your cozy hotel.

Evening, you may have a walk along the seashore while enjoying the beautiful sunset and the pleasant evening atmosphere of the beachside.

Overnight stay in a seafront hotel at Negombo.
Day 2 Elephants Rehabilitation / Cultural Village Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Elephants Rehabilitation / Cultural Village Tour

After enjoying a delicious breakfast with a hot cup of Sri Lankan tea or a coffee, you will take a wonderful journey across the stunning Sri Lankan countryside towards Dambulla city, which is the central point of the cultural triangle on the island.

DAY PLAN:

En route to Dambulla, you’ll visit the Millennium Elephant Foundation. Take the opportunity to feed them and give them a bath at the nearby river.

Upon arrival at Dambulla, you’ll enjoy a wonderful cultural village tour while exploring the beautiful countryside. It is a great opportunity to get close to unique local culture & life style of Sri Lankan people. It will start with a Tuk Tuk ride and a catemaran boat ride across the lake before reaching the farmer’s house where you will experience a Sri Lankan curry cooking demostration & authentic countryside food.

Thereafter, check-in to your cosy resort and relax with by the pool and surrounding nature.

Overnight stay in a nature-friendly resort at Sigiriya/Dambulla.
Day 3 Sigiriya Rock Fortress / Elephant Trail Jeep Safari
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sigiriya Rock Fortress / Elephant Trail Jeep Safari

DAY PLAN:

In the morning, you will visit Sigiriya Lion Rock (UNESCO World Heritage Site), an ancient rock fortress located near the town of Dambulla. King Kasyapa (477 – 495 BC) built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colorful frescoes. Sigiriya today is a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE and it is one of the best-preserved examples of an ancient civilization. Sigiriya refuses to reveal its secrets easily; in fact, you have to climb a series of vertiginous staircases to reach the top. On the way, you’ll pass quite remarkable frescoes and a pair of colossal lion paws carved into the bedrock.

Afternoon, your tour leader will take you to Minneriya/Kaudulla National Park for an afternoon safari, since it is the best time to spot wild elephants on their natural habitat. If you’re up for a serious rumble in the jungle, then Minneriya/Kaudulla is your ideal destination! Spreading over 8800 hectares, this park is mainly a sanctuary for elephants, but it is also home to herds of deer, bulls, wild boars and colorful birdlife. This place is well known as the largest elephant gathering place in the world.

Thereafter, spend your evening on your own walking around and enjoying the surrounding nature. If you are interested, you could experience an Ayurvedic herbal massage

Overnight stay in a nature-friendly resort at Sigiriya/Dambulla.
Day 4 Golden Cave Temple / Historic Kandy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Golden Cave Temple / Historic Kandy

After breakfast, proceed towards Kandy, the capital of the last Sinhalese kingdom. It’s set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and bio-diverse rainforests. Kandy is also famous for its sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth Relic.

DAY PLAN:

Early morning, if you are up to it, you could enjoy an amazing hot-air balloon tour around the beautiful Sigiriya area (Optional activity / Need to be pre-booked).

After breakfast, visit the Royal Cave Temple (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE). Dambulla has the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 meters over the surrounding plains and houses 5 cave temples with some of the most unique and signiﬁcant historical drawings.

Upon arrival at Kandy, vist the Temple Of Tooth Relic (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE) and Kandy view point.

Overnight stay in a cozy mount view hotel at Kandy.
Day 5 Royal Botanical Garden / Cultural Dance Show
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Royal Botanical Garden / Cultural Dance Show

DAY PLAN:

Morning, visit Museum; get to know more about the World-renowned and most prestigious Sri Lankan gems and jewelry in a gem museum tour.

Thereafter, visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden, one of the best botanical gardens in Asia. It attracts 2 million visitors annually and it is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants, and palm trees. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres.

Afternoon, you’ll enjoy walking around Kandy’s city centre before engaging with a cultural dance show which is inspired by Sri Lankan arts, traditional dance and cultural heritage.

Overnight stay in a mount view hotel at Kandy.
Day 6 Hill Country Tea Plantations And Waterfalls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hill Country Tea Plantations And Waterfalls

After breakfast, you’ll have a wonderful journey towards Sri Lanka’s tea region of Nuwara Eliya. It is often referred to as “Little England” because many of the buildings in this city retain from the British colonial period, such as the Queen’s Cottage, the General’s House, the Grand Hotel, the Hill Club, and the Town Post Ofﬁce.

DAY PLAN:

En route to Nuwara Eliya, while driving through the cold and misty hills that host lush green tea plantations, stop at a tea factory to observe the rich tradition of making Ceylon tea kept alive up to date. Make sure to end your factory visit in style over a perfectly blended cup of tea.

Afternoon, you will enjoy walking through Nuwara Eliya city center and the fruit and vegetable market.

Overnight stay in mount view hotel at Nuwara Eliya.
Day 7 Spectacular Train Journey Into Mountains
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Spectacular Train Journey Into Mountains

DAY PLAN:

In the morning, if you are up to it, you can enjoy a spectacular train journey from Nanu-Oya station to Ella village. It is known as one of the most picturesque hill country train journeys in the world (Train tickets included, will be arranged at the station).

Explore the village, Ella is everyone’s favorite hill country village due to the fact that it’s a wonderful nature-friendly location. The Nine Arch Bridge, a major tourist attraction in Ella, is a massive bridge built entirely of solid rocks, bricks and cement without using a single piece of steel.

Thereafter, depart from Ella towards Yala National Park. En route, you will visit Ravana waterfall, one of the most popular sightseeing attractions in Ella.

Overnight stay in a cosy safari resort at Yala.
Day 8 Yala National Park Jeep Safari / It’S Time For The Beach
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Yala National Park Jeep Safari / It’S Time For The Beach

DAY PLAN:

Early in the morning when it’s still cool and breezy out there, you will visit Yala National Park, the largest and most stunning national park in Sri Lanka. Thanks to a river running through it, Yala National Park is divided into two sections. Because the river makes the crossing difficult to the other side, Yala is really treated as two separate parks. But that doesn’t change the fantastic offerings! Encompassing a range of diverse ecosystems, the park has an impressive variety of wildlife, including sloth bears, leopards, and lots of colorful birds. Enjoy a 4x4 jeep ride searching for leopards hanging on trees or whispering through the bushes, crocodiles patrolling the river, or wild elephants drinking water and playing around under the morning sunrise.

Thereafter, you will be heading towards Mirissa.

Upon arrival at your hotel, you could grab a towel to relax on the beach while enjoying a cocktail or a chill beer under the shade of a palm tree.

Overnight stay in a seafront hotel at Mirissa/Dickwella.
Day 9 Whale Watching / Beach Relax
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Whale Watching / Beach Relax

DAY PLAN:

Early in the morning, hit back to the beautiful golden sandy beach and jump into a boat for an amazing ride on the sea to capture the blue whales and dolphins. Please note that whale watching is a SEASONAL activity.

Thereafter, head back to your resort and relax on the beach or by the pool of your cosy hotel.

Optional activities, Jet Ski, Diving, Snorkeling, Surfing, Fishing & Deep sea fishing are few among the popular list.

Evening, you’ll could enjoy the stunning scenery of sunset and the pleasant seaside atmosphere. You may also pop into a seafront restaurant and try some authentic Sri Lankan seafood - a wonderful crab curry is likely to be on the menu.

Overnight stay in a seafront hotel at Mirissa/Dickwella.
Day 10 Galle Fort / Turtle Hatchery
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Galle Fort / Turtle Hatchery

After breakfast, you’ll continue your journey along the beautiful south coast towards Galle, a city well known for its Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site). It is the intersection where classic Dutch and British architecture meets a tropical setting, creating a vivid atmosphere in beauty.

DAY PLAN:

En route to Galle, stop at Matara to witness and take pictures of the most famous Sri Lankan stilt Fishermen.

Upon arrival to Galle. walk through the Galle Fort listening to the creaks of wooden saloon doors and observe how European architecture mingles with South Asian traditions nowadays ﬂooding cultural enthusiasts on a global scale.

Thereafter, you’ll visit a turtle hatchery centre where baby turtles learn to take their first swim and injured adults are rehabilitated back into the ocean.

Evening, head back to your resort and relax on the beach or by the pool.

Overnight stay in a cosy beach resort at Bentota.
Day 11 Colombo City Tour / Airport Or Hotel Drop-Off
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Colombo City Tour / Airport Or Hotel Drop-Off

After breakfast, you’ll visit Sri Lanka’s capital city of Colombo, which has an interesting history running back to the ﬁfth century. Even in ancient times, this was an important port city in the East-West Sea trade. Nowadays it has become a bustling modern town with a unique atmosphere. The colorful streets, restaurants, and modern shopping malls attract hordes of locals and tourists alike.

DAY PLAN:

Upon arrival at Colombo, you have the opportunity to visit all the highlighted places in the city such as Red Mosque, Gangarama temple, Independent square and so on.

Thereafter, Perhaps, you may pop into a famous and internationally renowned restaurant in Colombo to end your Sri Lanka visit over an unforgettable meal.

Afterwards, proceed to the airport in time for your return flight or we drop you back to your hotel in Colombo or Negombo to end this wonderful tour across the island. ** If you are interested, merge (Add-on) with a 3 or 4 nights Maldives tour package (transfer flight included)

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Airport Or Hotel Pick-Up / Welcome To Sri Lanka-!

Elephants Rehabilitation / Cultural Village Tour

Sigiriya Rock Fortress / Elephant Trail Jeep Safari

Golden Cave Temple / Historic Kandy

Royal Botanical Garden / Cultural Dance Show

Hill Country Tea Plantations And Waterfalls

Spectacular Train Journey Into Mountains

Yala National Park Jeep Safari / It’S Time For The Beach

Whale Watching / Beach Relax

Galle Fort / Turtle Hatchery

Colombo City Tour / Airport Or Hotel Drop-Off

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