We Love —
- Embark on an adventure of a lifetime in Sri Lanka, where natural beauty, wildlife and culture overflows like its lush greenery.
- Embark on an unforgettable Sri Lankan tour with a Private Driver and stay in 4* hotels along the way.
- Our members will end their trip with a beachside stay at either 4* or 5* accommodation - choose your duration of stay to make the most of your adventure in Sri Lanka!
Your Destinations —
With fabulously flavoursome food and a vast array of culturally rich experiences to delve into, Sri Lanka promises to be one of your best-loved travel destinations.
This is an environmentally diverse country, with nine World Heritage Sites (the oldest dating back to the 3rd Century BC), 86 species of mammals (including elephants and leopards), more than 400 bird species, a colorful array of flowering plants and trees, a Hill Country famous for tea, 14 National Parks and an Indian Ocean coastline boasting palm-fringed and sandy tropical beaches.
Our Offer —
7 Nights
5-night tour
2 nights beach stay at either 4* hotel category or 5* hotel category
9 Nights
5-night tour
4 nights beach stay at either 4* hotel category or 5* hotel category
12 Nights
5-night tour
7 nights beach stay at either 4* hotel category or 5* hotel category
Your Itinerary In Brief —
Day 1: Arrive into Colombo - Negombo
Day 2: Negombo - Pinnawala - Kandy
Day 3: Kandy
Day 4: Kandy - Matale - Dambulla
Day 5: Dambulla - Sigiriya - Habarana - Dambulla
Day 6: Dambulla - West Coast
Day 7: West Coast
Day 8, 10, 13: West Coast - Colombo for departure
Your Itinerary —
You are able to add an English Speaking Guide & a visit to the Peradeniya Garden at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee.
Day 1: Arrival
Upon arrival in Colombo, you will be met by your driver & transferred to Negombo (approx. travel time: 30 minutes). Overnight in Negombo with dinner included.
After breakfast, leave the coast and head towards Kandy. Enjoy the landscapes rich in lush vegetation and don’t forget to open your eyes while driving: the Sri Lanka roads are full of surprises! On the way, you'll have a stop at Pinnawala to see the Elephant Orphanage.
After lunch, you will be transferred to Kandy for a visit to the Batik Factory and the Gem Museum. You are able to wander around the local market and visit the famous Kandy Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. At the end of the day, you will attend a traditional Sri Lankan dancing show for an authentic cultural experience. Overnight in Kandy with breakfast & dinner included.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will proceed to Peradeniya to enjoy a visit to a spectacular Royal Botanical Gardens. After returning to Kandy you will have free time for a lovely stroll around the lake.
Overnight in Kandy with breakfast & dinner included.
Day 4: Kandy - Matale - Dambulla
After breakfast, you will head for Matale to explore the Spice Garden where you can discover various aroma herbs and spices used in Sri Lankan cuisine as well as in home-made medicines! Next, enjoy a moment of true relaxation with a head massage before lunch.
You will continue the day with a visit of the Dambulla Cave Temple known for its magnificent carved rock images. Admire this amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site with its truly unique paintings - an unforgettable sight! Overnight in Dambulla with breakfast & dinner included.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will head to Sigiriya to visit the famous Lion Rock Fortress. After climbing to the top of the fortress you can enjoy a fantastic view of the forests and nearby villages in addition to an opportunity to explore the ruins left from the period of Sigiriya’s glory.
You will discover the Sri Lankan countryside in the afternoon. Visit a local village, have a ride in an ox cart and take a tuk-tuk! Catch a glimpse of everyday life of Sri Lankan townsfolk and taste typical Sri Lankan dishes. End the day with a 4x4 safari to observe wild elephants in a local reserve! Overnight in Dambulla with breakfast & dinner included.
Days 6: Dambulla - West Coast
After breakfast at the hotel, you will head towards the West Coast for your beach extension. Enjoy the next few days at your leisure. Overnight at your beach hotel with breakfast & dinner included.
Spend your days at leisure by the beach or enjoy the facilities of the hotel. Overnight at your beach hotel with breakfast & dinner included.
Day 8: (or day of departure, depending on your length of extension)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Colombo Airport in time for your flight home (approx. travel time: 2 hours).
Your Tour Hotels —
During your tour, you will stay in the following 4* hotels (or similar) in a Standard Room on a Full Board basis (Breakfast, lunch and evening meal served in the main restaurant - excludes drinks).
Just for you:
- A map of Sri Lanka
- One bottle of water (500ml) offered daily
- Head massage in the Spice Gardens
- A traditional dance show in Kandy
Negombo: Beacon Beach Hotel (or similar)
Kandy: Topaz Hotel or Thilanka Hotel (or similar)
Dambulla / Sigiriya: Saunter Paradise or Fresco Water Villa (or similar)
Sleeps up to
Your Beach Hotel —
During your beach stay, you will enjoy a 2, 4 or 7-night stay in the following 4* or 5* hotel (or similar) in a Standard Room on a Half Board basis (Breakfast and evening meal served in the main restaurant - excludes drinks).
4* Category Hotel
The Palms Hotel, Beruwala Sri Lanka
5* Category Hotel
Hotel Riu, Ahungalla Sri Lanka
Sleeps up to
Please note: the bed for the 3rd/4th guest sharing is likely to be a sofa bed or camp style bed.
Your Excursions —
Optional Excursions
You may choose to add the following excursions at the next stage of the booking process.
Founded in the 14th century for King Wickramabahu III and located 5km from Kandy, Peradeniya Gardens are considered one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the world. For true nature lovers, this one-hour visit is a real bucket list moment! Imagine strolling along the splendid alleys of royal palms, marvelling at a gigantic Java Fig tree, inhaling the scents of spices and other exotic plants in a Spice Garden. Finally, admire a beautiful greenhouse of orchids. The final moments of your experience will be spent meeting bats nestled in tall trees!
Your Journey —
Flights: You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process.
The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers: Private transfers are included throughout this offer. You may add an English speaking driver