Located in the Indian Ocean and popularly known as ‘the pearl of Indian ocean’ and ‘the wonder of Asia’, this small yet beautiful island named Sri Lanka has been declared by the National Geographic Channel as the second best place to visit in the world. Sri Lanka is one of the 34 biodiversity hotspots identified in the world possessing a high level of biodiversity and wildlife resources and contains six archaeological and two ecological world heritage sites. With its varied landscapes, tropical climate, vast stretches of golden sandy beaches, amazing wildlife, diverse ethnicity and unique culture, it is no wonder
Marco Polo claimed Sri Lanka to be the “best island of its size in the world”. Explore this magical land with our various Sri Lanka Tour packages.
A warm welcome awaits you at the arrival lounge of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake. Your designated guide will welcome you with flower garlands and will
give you a brief introduction of the tour and commence the trip to the Negombo.
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Arrive at the hotel, Check-In.
Thereafter proceed on a boat ride at the “Muthurajawela” Muthurajawela Marsh is notable for its unique and highly diverse ecosystem and is 12th in the list of priority wetlands in Sri Lanka. The term “Muthurajawela” means “Swamp of Royal Treasure” This marsh is found in the southern region of the Negombo lagoon, 7580 acres in area and the country’s largest saline coastal peat bog.
Return to hotel.
Dinner & overnight accommodation in Negombo.
Meal: Dinner
After early breakfast Sightseeing tour of Negombo. Negombo is a characteristic fishing town north of Colombo and Situated by the shores of a lagoon and is an ideal place for those who want quick access to and from the airport. Set amidst lush groves of coconut palms, it breathes the spirit of the sea. Negombo is a gourmet’s paradise with sea food in plenty. Old - world fishing craft, like the outrigger canoe and the catamaran, bring seer, skipjack, herring, mullet,
pomfret and amber jack, while lobster and prawn are caught in the lagoon.
Return to the hotel and thereafter, leave for Sigiriya. Enroute, visit Dambulla Cave Temple, the magnificent rock temple in Dambulla, a world heritage site built in the first century BC. It is recognized to be the largest cave sanctuary in the world with its 2000 m2 of walls and ceilings painted with more than 150 Buddha images, the largest of which is engraved in the rock and reaches 14 meters.. Arrive and check-in to the hotel.
Dinner & overnight accommodation in Sigiriya.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
After early breakfast climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress (Lion’s Rock), one of the most extraordinary artistic complexes of its time (477–498 AD). This magnificent citadel, declared as a UNESCO heritage site in 1982, allures artistic and architectural curiosity from around the globe.
Return to the hotel and join a cooking demonstration to prepare a few spicy Sri Lankan dishes. Enjoy a Sri Lankan rice and curry lunch.
Afternoon proceed to Polonnaruwa and set on a guided sightseeing tour of Polonnaruwa - the Medieval Kingdom from the 11th to the 13th century. Ethnic harmony prevailed between the Sinhalese and the Tamils during this period. Buddhist and Hindu Temples located in the same complex and many other ruins symbolizes this fact. The Palaces, Huge granite sculptures and the massive tanks and complex irrigation systems built by the Great Kings conveys the extent of development that existed in this middle history period.
Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay At Sigiriya.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
After early breakfast - Proceed to Pidurangala and climb to the top of the rock to view sunrise. Discover one of Sri Lanka’s most talked about places of interest; Pidurangala. Located in close proximity to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Pidurangala has a proud ancient heritage which is often overlooked by many who visit. From the rich history to the adventurous climb
and glorious views at the peak, you’ll find all that you need to know right here!
Thereafter , visit school in Habarana (Depending on the school holidays). You are cordially invited to the "Moragaswewa Maha Vidyalaya," a village school in the Habarana district. Contribute school items such as books for the library, stationery, or sports equipment for students at the school.
Return to hotel thereafter proceed on a Audangawa trek. Walk through Augandawa Village, visit the local temple, and evoke blessings from the Buddhist monk. Pass through the village, paddy fields and Chena cultivation, and stop by a small wayside tea shop to quench your thirst with a local tea or a king coconut.
Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay At Sigiriya.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
After breakfast - Proceed to Knuckles, Enroute, visit the Spice Garden in Matale to see the many different types of spices for which Sri Lanka is famous. and also enjoy an Ayurvedic massage at the spice garden (10–15 minutes).
Thereafter continue to Knuckles. The Knuckles Mountain Range consists of some of the most
heavenly nature trails in Sri Lanka. This region is home to around 40 villages and is rich in biodiversity with the abundance of flora and fauna. Declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 2009, this mountain range has become a major eco-tourism spot
in Sri Lanka.
Arrive and check-in to Hotel.
Afternoon leisure at the hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay at Knuckles.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
After early breakfast Hiking and Trekking in Knuckles Range. The Knuckles range is one of the loveliest nature attractions of Sri Lanka. The changing terrain of grasslands, rugged mountain peaks interspersed with streams and cascading waterfalls make Knuckles mountain range that covers an area of 18512 hectares the trekker’s paradise.
Knuckles mountain range, a World heritage Conservation Area that affords intriguing trekking possibilities, is still to a greater extent untouched zone of significant natural beauty and biodiversity. The serious trekkers and biodiversity enthusiasts would even take up a three day hike of 40 plus km trek with a guide.
Thereafter leave for Kandy. Kandy was the hill capital from 1514 to 1815 AD. Originally known as Senkadagala, the city eventually came to be known as Kandy. Kandy was declared as a UNESCO heritage site in 1988. The style and
character of the Sri Lankan civilization at the time are well articulated in the heart of the city itself, with its lake, the temples, including the Temple of the Tooth Relic, and the well preserved ruins of the royal palaces.
Arrive and check-in to hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay at Kandy.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
After breakfast - Sightseeing tour of Kandy. Also, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic of the Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. The sacred relic was brought to Sri Lanka in the 4th century A.D. The sacred relic has ever since been the symbol of sovereignty for its ruler and
is always enshrined in great splendour.
Thereafter Proceed to Mahiyanganaya.
Located in proximity to the gushing streams of the famous Mahaweli River, Mahiyanganaya is a town located in the misty hills of the Badulla district. Whilst appearing to be a deceptively
quiet little town, it boasts of a rich cultural and historical heritage, hailing back centuries into Sri Lanka’s past. The area is perfect for a quick stop for some sightseeing, particularly if
you’re interested in indulging yourself in the religious allure of the country and region.
Arrive to hotel, check in to the hotel.
Dinner & overnight stay in Mahiyanganaya.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
After breakfast Proceed to Dambana. DAMBANA is a remote jungle village of indigenous people renowned for its eco tourism prospects, situated about 300km from Colombo , Sri Lanka . The population of these indigenous ‘Veddha’ people now consists of only about 350 families, a number significantly reduced from a once thriving community. Visitors to this fascinating village have the opportunity to meet and chat with the people who live there, learn about their traditions, and gain a unique insight into their way of life.
Thereafter Proceed to Nuwaraeliya.
Thereafter, visit a tea plantation and a factory. Here you will enjoy the absolute tea experience, taking you from the moment the young tea leaves are plucked from the plantation to being
processed in the factory to make a steamy cup of tea.
Arrive and check-in to the hotel.
Late afternoon sightseeing tour Nuwara Eliya.
Dinner & overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
After breakfast thereafter leave to Nanu Oya Railway Station to get on board the train to Ella, a train journey is truly a rare experience and is an adventure itself! Apart from the breathtaking sceneries of the tea country and picturesque waterfalls, it is a chance for you to mingle with the local people.
Your Driver guide will pick you from Ella Railway station and proceed to the hotel.
Thereafter Proceed to Udawalawa.
Arrive to hotel, check in to the Hotel.
Dinner & overnight stay at Udawalawa.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
After breakfast at the Hotel Thereafter Proceed to The Elephant Transit Home. Udawalawe Elephant transits home (ETH), also called Udawalawe elephant orphanage. The primary purpose of the Elephant Transit Home is to rehabilitate and release isolated baby elephants to the wild Thereafter Proceed to Yala.
Arrive and check-in to the hotel.
Afternoon set on a jeep safari at the Yala National Park. The Yala National Park is situated in the South East of Sri Lanka and offers wildlife enthusiasts an approach of life time to see
wild boar, deer, leopards, crocodiles, monkeys in their national surroundings.
Return to the hotel for dinner & overnight stay in Yala / Tissamaharama.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
After breakfast leave for Galle. Set on a sightseeing tour of the Galle Fort and ramparts
enclosing a perfectly preserved old heritage town. A walk round the ramparts and bastions is the customary method of appreciating the magnificence of its structure, and of gaining a perspective of the town it encloses. Using a little imagination, this fort, a testament in stone, can yield up a corridor into the past, a journey down which Later, sample the narrow, busy streets that reveal much about the life of the inhabitants. Admire the Dutch houses, the Dutch Reformed Church and the restored Dutch Gatevokes images of earlier times..
Check-in to the hotel.
Late afternoon at leisure.
Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel At Galle.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
Early in the morning, with a packed breakfast proceed to Kanneliya.
Enjoy a trekking in Kanneliya Forest Reserve. Kanneliya–Dediyagala–Nakiyadeniya or KDN is a forest complex in southern Sri Lanka. The forest complex designated as a biosphere reserve in 2004 by UNESCO. The KDN complex is the last large remaining rainforest in Sri Lanka other than Sinharaja Rain Forest Reserve.
Thereafter, leave to Ahungalla.
Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel at Ahungalla.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel.
Spend the day at leisure at the beach / by the pool.
Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
After breakfast proceed to Colombo, and set out on a sightseeing tour of the commercial capital, Colombo.
The commercial capital of Sri Lanka. The colourful city walk takes you from the noisy bazaar to the fashionable residential area, passing places where grand colonial-era buildings coexist with modern office structures. The diversity of religion and ethnicity of the people in this city
becomes very evident.
It is advisable to be at the airport 3 hours prior to your flight. Your transfer to the airport will be arranged per your departure flight information.
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Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation sharing Double Room on Half board basis commencing with Dinner on Day 1 and ending with breakfast on Day 14.
Transport in a private a/c vehicle with a English Speaking chauffeur guide.
cooking demonstration with lunch on day 3.
Entrance fees at places (Jeep for Safari) of sightseeing as per the program.
Daily supply of mineral water during excursions / sightseeing.
Meet and Greet at the Airport.
Government Taxes.
Extras of a personal nature such as liquor, tips, laundry etc.
Lunch during the tour or any other meals not specified above (Except lunch on Day 3).
Early Check-In and Late Check Out.
Airfare, Visa & Travel Insurance.
Services not included in “Price Includes”.
4 Star Hotels Used OR Similar
Negombo - Suriya Resort or similar
Sigiriya - Sigiriya Jungles or similar
Knuckles - Sir John's Bungalow
Kandy - The Grand Kandyan or similar
Mahiyanganaya - Mapakada village or similar
Nuwaraeliya - Galway Heights or similar
Udawalawe - Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort or similar
Yala / Tissmaharama - Chaarya Resort or similar
Beach - Heritance Ahungalla or similar
5 Star hotels available on request.
Low Season Reduction (01.05.2025 - 30.06.2025 & 01.09.2025 - 31.10.2025)
AUD 20 per room per night
High Season Supplement
20.12.2024 - 10.01.2025 | AUD 93 per room per night
11.01.2025 - 14.03.2025 | AUD 67 per room per night
01.07.2025 - 31.08.2025 | AUD 27 per room per night
Kindly Note
The standard check-in time is 14:00 - 15:00 hrs. The standard check-out time is 11:00 - 12:00 hrs.
Every month we celebrate Poya Holiday which is the Full Moon day. On this day, no alcohol will be sold or can be purchased. It is not a good day for shopping as most shops are closed.
The above mentioned hotels will be confirmed on availability at the time of booking. In the event of unavailability of rooms a suitable alternative will be suggested prior to confirmation.
The above mentioned hotels will be provided standard / starting room categories unless specified, and if there are any special requests for higher room categories, an additional supplement will be added accordingly.
The Travel Time & Distance mentioned are approximate time and distance from point A to B. This is not considering the en-route stops, traffic & weather conditions.
General Information
-Sri Lanka is a humid tropical country. Therefore, lite cotton clothing is suitable.
-Bring Sun protection lotion, sun glasses, sneakers, slippers and casual/leisure clothing, mosquito replants, and of course a camera
-Be modestly dressed. Specially at Buddhist and Hindu Temples, cover your shoulders and legs up to ankle length. Refrain from wearing skinnies or revealing cloths. Remove your head gear and shoes when entering a religious or a place of worship.
-Hill Country (Nuwaraeliya, Haputale,etc.,) is supposed to be the coolest places in the Island, but it is really just like an English spring day, although the temperature does drop at night. Please bring appropriate clothes.
-Train Tickets are issued by the railway on manual basis exactly one month before the traveling date therefore train journey is strictly
on availability.
-Kandy Perahera will be taking place during the months of July OR August every year. The dates will vary each year according to the
Poya Days and the dates will be announced 03-04months prior to the event date. The Kandy hotels will add an extra supplement during this period and we will notify this to you separately once the dates are announced by the Temple of the Tooth. The general quotes offered does not include this supplement.
-Kandy Perahera Seats/ Tickets are not included in the above cost and should be purchased separately.
-A good level of fitness and mobility is required, as this tour includes a moderate level of physical activity and is considered a
medium-fast paced tour. You should be able to walk up and down stairs, get on and off the coach and able to walk reasonable distances of approximately 2 kilometres per day or more with ease. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability. If you have any form of walking aids, other than a walking stick or hiking poles, then this tour is not suitable.
-Yala National Park will be closed for routine maintenance in September/October. The exact dates will be known to us only 1 1⁄2 months
before. During this time Udawalawe National Park Or Yala NP (Block & 5) could be used.