Best of Sri Lanka
Get off the beaten path: Colombo & Habarana, cultural Kandy, Nuwara Eliya's tea plantations, 2 game drives in Yala National Park & the beach at Galle
Style | Small Group Tour Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
Departures | Group Size | 20 travelers max | |
Themes | History & Culture, Nature & Wildlife | ||
What to Expect | This fast-paced, escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitness. This tour also includes long scenic drives between destinations and may have limited rest stops. Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
Already booked? | Find everything you need to know before you go, including information about passport & visa requirements, flights, luggage, and more. |
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Incredible Sri Lanka is life magnified. On our 13 day small group escorted tour you'll come face to face with the fascinating sights, sounds, smells and tastes of this teardrop shaped isle, as Sri Lanka unapologetically wears its unique blend of centuries old culture and world-class sites right on its sleeve, and it's unlike any other destination on earth. You'll visit Colombo, the verdant capital from which all other experiences radiate. You'll marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage towering rock fortress of Sigiriya. You'll explore Nuwara Eliya’s magnificent Ceylon Tea Plantations, and Yala National Park for a chance to spot elephants and leopard. These adventures are spiced with other quintessential Sri Lankan experiences including the Dambulla Cave Temples, the Ravana waterfalls, and a traditional spice garden where cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and many other aromatic spices and plants are grown.
Plus, NEW for 2019 we’ve enhanced our itinerary. Now you will spend a night at a beachfront resort in Galle at the end of your tour. You’ll also visit the grand Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara Buddhist Temple in Colombo, and enjoy lunch at local village house before your visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Best of Sri Lanka was always the perfect blend of off-the-beaten-path adventure and the comforts of small group travel, and now in 2019 we’ve made it even better!
Package includes
- Flights
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round-trip airfare from New York (JFK) on 5 star airlines, including fuel surcharge and taxes and fees
- All ground transportation and transfers
- Accommodations at first class and deluxe hotels with private bath
- 23 Meals: Buffet breakfast daily, 3 lunches, and 9 dinners
- Traditional High Tea in Nuwara Eliya
- Game drives in open vehicles in an elephant park and Yala National Park
- Comprehensive guided touring program including all entrance fees to places visited
- Experienced English-speaking tour director
- Late check-out until 9pm on Day 13
Why you'll love it
- Sightseeing in Colombo
- Safari with elephant viewing
- Venture into the Cultural Triangle
- Climb the towering rock outcrop of Sigiriya (Lion Rock)
- Explore the ancient capital Polonnaruwa
- Marvel at the Dambulla Cave Temple
- Watch a cooking demonstration at Matale Spice Garden
- Witness a Kandyan dance performance
- See the Temple of the Tooth Relic
- Visit a tea plantation in Nuwara Eliya
- Enjoy 2 game drives at Yala National Park
- View Galle Fort
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Trip Details
- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Travel visas are required for this package. Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Want to upgrade your seats? Depart from another city? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 21 or older. Your traveling companions must be 8 or older at time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
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What should I know about Sri Lanka?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.