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7-Day Discover Sri Lanka

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Overview

Indulge in a Sri Lanka 7-day tour on this paradise island holiday!

Start this trip with an introduction of indigenous Ayurveda plants and spices, learn about traditional crafts like dancing, batik, wood carving, mask factories and see amazing gems like moonstones. You'll learn about the process of tea production en-route to Bentota, visit the temple of the mysterious tooth relic and see the breathtaking Ramboda Waterfall.

Get close to exotic birds and wild elephants on a jeep safari at the Udawalawe National Park. Stop at the UNESCO World Heritage coastal city of Galle and get an insight of the Dutch fort and many other historical and religious sights.

Explore the enchanting coastal city of Bentota with a boat ride on the Madu River, dotted with small islands and covered with lush mangrove forests. Take a city and shopping tour of the main business hub of Sri Lanka, Colombo.
Outdoors & Nature
Culture & Arts
Sightseeing
Food & Drink

Itinerary

Day 1

Kandy Sightseeing

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Kandy Sightseeing

Today, you'll arrive at the Bandaranaike International Airport, meet and greet with the chauffeur guide and then depart to Kandy. En-route, you'll visit a spice garden for an introduction to Sri Lankan indigenous Ayurveda plants, spices and enjoy a free 15-minute Ayurveda Massage. You'll then check into the hotel and proceed to visit the Gem Museum, Batik Factory and Wood Carving Factory followed by viewing an entertaining Kandyan Cultural Dance Show performance.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel ThiLanka 4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ranweli Spice Garden

    Gunatilake Batiks

    Wood Carving Factory

    Kandyan Cultural Dance Show

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    Restaurants

    Hotel ThiLanka

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Matale

    Kandy

Day 2

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

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Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Today, you'll visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy and take part in the daily morning veneration ceremony conducted at the temple. Afterwards, you will proceed on a scenic journey to Nuwara Eliya. En-route, you will stop to see the breathtaking waterfalls such as Ramboda Falls and Lover's Leap Falls before checking in. Later, you will experience the full process of tea production at a tea factory, walk through a strawberry farm and visit the famous Gregory Lake for a scenic walk.

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    Accommodation

    Heaven Seven Nuwara Eliya4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sri Dalada Maligawa

    Ramboda Falls

    Lover's Leap Waterfall

    Pedro Tea Factory

    Tractor Tour to Strawberry Farm

    Gregory LakeOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Hotel ThiLanka

    Heaven Seven Nuwara Eliya

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kandy

    Central Province

    Nuwara Eliya

    Uva Province

Day 3

Nuwara Eliya to Udawalawe

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Nuwara Eliya to Udawalawe

Today you will travel to Udawalawe, home to one of the biggest national parks in Sri Lanka. En-route to Udawalawe, you will visit the Seetha Amman Kovil in Seetha Eliya which is believed to be the site where lady Sita was held captive by King Ravana as mentioned in the Hindu epic, Ramayana. After checking in at the hotel, you will go on a jeep safari at the Udawalawe National Park and get close to exotic birds and different species of beasts including wild elephants and an occasional leopard.

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    Accommodation

    Kalu's Hideaway Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Seetha Amman Temple

    Udawalawe National ParkOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Heaven Seven Nuwara Eliya

    Kalu's Hideaway Hotel

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Nuwara Eliya to Udawalawa

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Nuwara Eliya

    Seetha Eliya

    Ratnapura

    Uva Province

    Sabaragamuwa Province

Day 4

Udawalawe to Bentota

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Udawalawe to Bentota

En-route to Bentota, you will stop at the coastal city of Galle, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its historical and cultural significance. Here, you will embark on a Galle city tour which will give you an insight of the world-famous Galle Dutch Fort and many other historical and religious sights which were built by the invading forces of the past. You'll then head to the hotel for your stay and dinner in Bentota.

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    Accommodation

    Coco Royal Beach Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Stilt FishermenOptional Activity

    Galle Dutch Fort

    Dutch Reformed Church

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    Restaurants

    Kalu's Hideaway Hotel

    Coco Royal Beach Resort

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Udawalawa to Kalutara

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ratnapura

    Sabaragamuwa Province

    Galle

    Kalutara

    Wadduwa

Day 5

Bentota Sightseeing

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Bentota Sightseeing

Today, you will explore the enchanting coastal city of Bentota and begin the day with a boat ride on the Madu River which is dotted with small islands and the banks which are covered with lush mangrove forests that are home to dozens of incredible animal species. In addition, you will also visit a Traditional Mask Factory and the Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mines before returning to the hotel for dinner.

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    Accommodation

    Coco Royal Beach Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Madu River Boat SafariOptional Activity

    Kosgoda Sea Turtle HatcheryOptional Activity

    Mask Factory Museum

    Moonstone Mine

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    Restaurants

    Coco Royal Beach Resort

    Coco Royal Beach Resort

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bentota to Bentota

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kalutara

    Wadduwa

    Southern Province

    Kosgoda

    Galle

    Meetiyagoda

Day 6

Bentota to Colombo

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Bentota to Colombo

Today, you will be travelling to Colombo, which is the capital and the main business hub of Sri Lanka. Upon arrival, you will go on a Colombo city tour and see the shopping arena as well as experience the hustle and the bustle in the capital. You'll visit the Old Parliament Building and Independence Square among many other sites. In the evening, you'll have dinner at the hotel's rooftop restaurant.

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    Accommodation

    OZO Colombo4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Independence Square

    Old Parliament Building

    House of Fashions

    Laksala

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    Restaurants

    Coco Royal Beach Resort

    OZO Colombo

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bentota to Colombo

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kalutara

    Wadduwa

    Colombo

Day 7

End of Your Sri Lanka 7-Day Tour

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End of Your Sri Lanka 7-Day Tour

Today, you will pack your bags full of fond memories as today marks the end of your Sri Lanka 7-day tour. Prepare for your final departure as your driver takes you to the airport.

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    Restaurants

    OZO Colombo

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Colombo

Included in Price

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 18 activities
  • 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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