* Flight Centre | Highlights of Sri Lanka, Private Tour
Description
Explore during this seven-day private tour Sri Lanka high and low with this fascinating round-trip starting in the capital, Colombo, and taking an inland loop that covers all the main historic, cultural and natural attractions of this magical island. Discover a world of lush landscapes, picturesque lakeside cities, historic temples and ancient citadels and meet some of the friendliest and gentlest creatures in the animal kingdom.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Colombo: Sri Lanka’s vibrant capital is both a historic city packed with colonial architecture and a modern metropolis with soaring skyscrapers.
Dambulla: An icon in the face of Sri Lanka, Dambulla Rock Temple houses some of the unique drawings in magnificently constructed five cave temples flanking the golden temple of Dambulla.
Kandy: This beautiful city is home to the outstanding Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and its associated palaces and gardens.
Sigiriya: The ‘Lion Rock’ rises almost 200 metres above the jungle, offerings stunning panoramic views that will amaze your eyes.
Minneriya National Park: Spanning over 8,800 hectares, the Minneriya National Park is located alongside the vast, renovated Minneriya Rainwater Reservoir.
Nuwara Eliya: Misty steep roads, twisting through lush green blankets of tea bushes in a cool climate, remind visitors that they are within the range of this renowned British colonial retreat.
Included
TOUR GUIDE:
- Operated with English-speaking chauffeur-guide
ACCOMMODATION:
- 7 night’s accommodation
MEALS:
- 7 Breakfasts
TRANSPORT:
- Arrival and departure private transfer in an air-conditioning vehicle from/ to Colombo International Airport
- Private transportation in an air-conditioning vehicle throughout the tour
ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITIES:
- All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Negombo’s curious sites (depending on arrival time) (Day 1); Dambulla Rock Cave Temple, Minneriya National Park game drive (Day 3); Kandy city tour and cultural show (Day 4); Nuwara Eliya city tour, including the visit to a tea plantation and Ramboda Falls (Day 5); Colombo for a city tour by Tuk Tuk (Day 7)
OTHER:
- Meet & Greet
Excluded
- Visa fees
- Domestic flights
- International flights. Day 1: morning arrival flight recommended
- Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
- Optional tours (if any)
- City tax not included, payable on the spot
- Any visit not mentioned in the program
- Porterage and gratuities
- Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
- Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
- Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
Know before you go
Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Sri Lanka. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay. The validity of the passport must be six months from the date of departure. Please note that all clients will need to check the website and obtain a visa prior to arrival in Sri Lanka excluding citizens of Singapore and Maldives. The government has reported that all applications will be processed within 48 hours and payment can be made online by credit card. Details are available on the portal: www.eta.gov.lk.