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We Love —
- Head to Sri Lanka and enjoy the adventure of a lifetime with an 8 or 10-night immersive tour across the country's highlights!
- From the stunning Minneriya National Park, where you'll enjoy a 4X4 Jeep safari, to the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, and the historical Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, this offer has something for everyone.
- During their stay, our members will be accommodated in a range of charming hotels, each of which offer delicious Half Board Dining.
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Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your Destination —
Take a safari tour in one of Sri Lanka’s national parks to encounter elephants, leopards, water buffaloes, and exotic birds, or spend the day relaxing on the dazzlingly white, often untrod, beaches. Try your hand at a little surfing or retreat up into the Sri Lankan hills to experience a more temperate climate and the lavish greenery of the tea plantations. In addition, you can even trek through the rainforests with an experienced guide or just take in the breathtaking vistas on a spectacular train ride. 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, where the charm of the people will simply enchant you.
Our Offers —
8-Night / 9-Day Tour of Sri Lanka
10-Night / 11-Day Tour of Sri Lanka
Your Itineraries In Brief —
8 Nights
Day 1: Arrival in Colombo - Negombo
Day 2: Habarana
Day 3: Habarana
Day 4: Kandy
Day 5: Kandy
Day 6: Nuwara Eliya
Day 7: Yala
Day 8: Galle
Day 9: Departure
10 Nights
Day 1: Arrival in Colombo - Negombo
Day 2: Anuradhapura
Day 3: Jaffna
Day 4: Jaffna
Day 5: Trincomalee
Day 6: Passikudah
Day 7: Habarana
Day 8: Habarana
Day 9: Kandy
Day 10: Kandy
Day 11: Departure
Your Itineraries —
During their tour, our members will follow one of the two itineraries listed below.
8-Night Tour
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a Travel Lanka Connection representative. Transfer to the port of Negombo and visit the nearby fishing villages to see day to day life and the daily catch of fish. You may also visit the vegetable market and watch the traditional fishing catamarans returning to shore. Take a look at the modern-day fishing crafts that are anchored in the lagoon with the Old Dutch fortress in the background. The canal was at one time an important link for the transportation route which supplied the Dutch colonial administration. Check in-to the hotel and evjoy an evening visit to the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya. The Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara or Kelaniya Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, seven miles from Colombo. The Chief Incumbent is Venerable Professor Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkhitha Thera. Transfer back to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel – Negombo.
Day 2: Negombo - Habarana
After breakfast, drive to Habarana, and on route visit a Coconut farm. Coconut is one of the major plantation crops in Sri Lanka, which accounts for approximately 12% of all agricultural produce in Sri Lanka. The total land area under cultivation is 395,000 hectares and about 2,500 million nuts are produced per year. Upon arrival in Anuradhapura, check in at the hotel. Afterwards, visit the Dambulla cave temple. Located in the north central province, this UNESCO World Heritage Site dates back to the 01st century BC, and is an amazing complex of 5 caves, first used as a refuge by an ancient king, who, on regaining his throne, commissioned magnificent carved images within the living rock, Later kings made further improvements and the caves contain over 150 images of the Buddha, of which the largest is a colossal figure spanning 15 metres. Cave inscriptions from the 2nd Century BC are found, and on the walls are many paintings, most of which belong to the Kandy period (early 19th century). This temple is a perfect location to view evolution of ancient Sri Lankan art and is an important historical site due to the amalgamation of the material from many eras. Check-in to the hotel. In the evening, visit the Dambulla market and enjoy the local market experience.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Sigiriya to visit the Rock Fortress. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, a spectacular Rock Fortress, is one of Sri Lanka’s major attractions. The most impressive facets of the unique complex are the Water Gardens, the Frescoes of the beautiful maidens, the Mirror Wall with ancient graffiti, the Lion platform and the Summit of 1.6 hectares, which was completely covered by buildings during the period of Sigiriya’s glory. Built by King Kashyapa (477-495 A.D), the “Lion Rock” is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 m from the scrub jungle. In the afternoon, visit a traditional village and try a typical lunch. Visit the traditional village located in Sigiriya, and enjoy traditional activities such as a catamaran ride, a cart ride, a traditional cooking demonstration, and a typical village visit. In the evening, opt to add a sightseeing tour of Polonnaruwa. The medieval city of Polonnaruwa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which rose to fame as the capital (10th - 12th century AD) after the decline of Anuradhapura. The entire landscape of the region is punctuated by huge man-made reservoirs, the most famous of which is the Parakrama Samudra or the Sea of Parakrama, larger in size than the Colombo harbour. The monuments are relatively well preserved and give clear evidence of the glory of Sri Lanka's past. Highlights are the Royal Palace complex including the Kings Palace and Audience Hall, the Quadrangle with its concentration of ancient heritage, and the spectacular Gal Vihare complex of four massive images of the Buddha, cut from a single slab of granite - a highlight of ancient Sri Lankan rock carving. Some of the best examples of the Hindu influence – the Temples of Shiva, intricate statues of Hindu Gods, fascinating Budhist temples, the Lankatileka and Watadage, the Galpotha, the Lotus bath, the Kiri Vihare Dagoba and the remains of a former Temple of the Tooth are other impressive sights. Upon completing the tour, proceed back to the hotel to spend the rest of the day at leisure. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel – Habarana.
After breakfast, proceed to Kandy, and on route, visit the centre of the country ‘Nalanda Gedige'. Nalanda Gedige is an ancient complete stone temple near Matale, Sri Lanka and its original site was considered to be the centre of Sri Lanka. The building was constructed in between the 8th and 10th centuries with dravidian architecture, and is believed to have been used by Buddhists. Afterwards, visit the Spice Garden in Matale and get lunch there. The Island had been famous for its spices since the medieval times and is considered to be one of the main reasons for the Europeans to conquer the island and for the Arabs to trade in it from the 14th century onwards. A qualified guide will do a conducted tour of the garden and a presentation of its products. Enjoy a special head and shoulder massage at the spice garden. Afterwards, transfer to Kandy and check-in to your hotel before enjoying an evening visit to the Temple of Kandy. Kandy is a lovely exotic city, the Hill Capital and last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which retains an aura of grandeur that time has not affected. Encircled by hills, with a tranquil lake in its centre, it is the site of the renowned temple that enshrines the Tooth Relic of the Buddha and the Royal Botanical gardens – home to one of the world’s best collections of Orchids. A cultural sanctuary where many legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive, Kandy and its satellite villages are the centre of the islands handicraft industry (items of wood, brass & silver) exquisite silver or gold jewellery and precious gems of many varieties including the world’s best blue and star sapphires. The highlight of the city’s calendar is the Esala Perahera, when a replica of the casket enclosing the Tooth is taken in procession for ten glittering nights in July/August by exotically costumed dancers, drummers and approximately 100 Elephants. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel – Kandy.
After breakfast, proceed to Mr.Ruwan’s house in Pilimathalawa, a person who specialises in the cultural dancing in Sri Lanka. Afterwards, learn the steps of dressing for the cultural dance and hear about the history. Afterwards, head to Lankathilaka and visit the Lankathilaka Viaharaya. Lankatilaka Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple situated in Udunuwara of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located on Daulagala road approximately 4 km away from Pilimatalawa junction and a few kilometres from the ancient buddhist temple, Gadaladeniya Vihara. Transfer back to Kandy for lunch. In the evening, opt to add a visit to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, or the Royal Boatnical garden. Set amongst the verdant hills of Kegalle is a unique orphanage, where the tiny tots weigh 60 kg or more. This is the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, the world's first and only elephant orphanage that has been established to feed, nurse and house young elephants lost or abandoned by their mothers. Other occupants are elephants displaced from their natural environment by development problems or those found wounded. Visitors can see the baby elephants being fed milk from gigantic feeding bottles or bathing in the river which flows nearby – an unforgettable sight! Established in 1975, by the Wildlife Department and National Zoological gardens which subsequently led to a breeding programme through which more than twenty five elephants have been born since 1984. In the evening, enjoy a cultural dance in Kandy. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel – Kandy.
Day 6: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, transfer to Kandy Railway station. Travel by local train to Gampola, and from there, continue by vehicle to Nuwara Eliya. It’s a 20 minutes ride that's full of colourful views. On the way, visit the Tea Factory and experience walking among the mushy tea plants and talking to the tea pluckers. Sri Lanka is one of the world's largest exporters of tea with a roaring tea industry that dominates the island's central highlands. Introduced to the country by British tea planter James Taylor in 1867, tea irreversibly changed the topography, and even the demography of the country. Enjoy lunch at the Tea Factory. In the evening, enjoy a taste of pure local tea at the Golf Club in Nuwara Eliya. The Nuwara Eliya Golf Club is one of the oldest Golf Clubs in Sri Lanka. Established in the late 19th century, it is located in the hill station of Nuwara Eliya. It is an 18-hole golf course. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel – Nuwara Eliya.
After breakfast, proceed to Tissamaharama, and on route, opt to visit Horton Plains National Park. Horton Plains National Park is a protected area in the central highlands of Sri Lanka and is covered by montane grassland and cloud forest. This plateau at an altitude of 2,100–2,300 metres is rich in biodiversity, and many species found here are endemic to the region. On the way to Yala, visit the Seetha Amman temple and Rawana Ella. Before you check in to your hotel, you will be participating in a Hindu Pooja ceremony, where you will be blessed by a Hindu God. In the evening, get the wild experience of Yala National Park in a 4x4 Jee. Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka. It’s home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species. Inland, Sithulpawwa is an ancient Buddhist monastery, and in the southwest, Magul Maha Viharaya also has ancient Buddhist ruins. Both are pilgrimage sites. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel – Yala
After a late breakfast at the hotel, drive to Galle and visit the Tissamahrama tank on the way. It’s called Tissa wewa. Afterwards, proceed to Galle and visit Martin Wickramasinghe’s museum. Lunch at Galle Fort. After lunch, visit the Galle Fort and see the sun set. Galle is a city on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. It’s known for Galle Fort, the fortified old city founded by Portuguese colonists in the 16th century. Stone sea walls, expanded by the Dutch, encircle car-free streets with architecture reflecting Portuguese, Dutch and British rule. Notable buildings include the 18th-century Dutch Reformed Church. Galle Lighthouse stands on the fort’s southeast tip. Afterwards, visit a turtle hatchery and check in to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel – Galle.
Day 9: Departure
After breakfast, head to the airport for your return flight home.
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10-Night Tour
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a Travel Lanka Connection representative. Transfer to the port of Negombo and visit the nearby fishing villages to see day to day life and the daily catch of fish. You may also visit the vegetable market and watch the traditional fishing catamarans returning to shore. Take a look at the modern-day fishing crafts that are anchored in the lagoon with the Old Dutch fortress in the background. The canal was at one time an important link for the transportation route which supplied the Dutch colonial administration. Check in-to the hotel and evjoy an evening visit to the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya. The Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara or Kelaniya Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, seven miles from Colombo. The Chief Incumbent is Venerable Professor Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkhitha Thera. Transfer back to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel – Negombo.
Day 2: Negombo - Anuradhapura
After breakfast, proceed to the Anuradhapura. Upon arriving in Anuradhapura, check in at the hotel. In the evening, conduct a sightseeing tour in Anuradhapura. Anuradhapura is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in the north central part of the island. It was the first capital (5th century BC - 9th century AD), the centre of the island's Buddhist civilisation, and, undoubtedly was the grandest city of ancient Sri Lanka. The oldest historically documented tree on earth (over 2,200 years old) - The Sri Maha Bodhi, brought as a sapling of the tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment, and the island's oldest Buddhist shrines - some dating back to the 3rd century BC, impressive white 'dagabas' (relic chambers) and monuments embellished with handsome stone carvings or sculpture, pleasure gardens, beautifully executed stone baths and ponds and a superb irrigation system of reservoirs and canals are the main attractions of Anuradhapura. Specific places to visit are - the Brazen Palace (2nd century B.C.), with 1600 significant stone columns are the remains of a magnificent multi-storied residence for monks – an engineering marvel at the time, Ruwanweli Seya (2nd century B.C) the most famous of all the dagoba’s, originally depicted the perfect Visit – Sri Mahabodi / Ruwanwilisaya / Isurumuniya only. Upon completion, transfer back to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel – Anuradhapura.
After breakfast, proceed to the North part of Sri Lanka and visit the Jaffna Fort on the way. The fort was built by the Portuguese in 1619, and was then rebuilt by the Dutch in the second half of the 18th Century. It is the second largest fort that remains intact in Sri Lanka. Check-in to the hotel in Jaffna. In the evening, visit the Old Park in Jaffna. The Old Park is a 27 acre urban park in the city of Jaffna in northern Sri Lanka. It was originally built in the 19th century as the gardens and grounds of the residency of the British Government Agent for the Northern Province. Upon completing the tour, proceed back to the hotel to spend the rest of the day at leisure. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel – Jaffna.
Day 4: Jaffna
After breakfast, proceed to visit the Cathedral church, Nallur Kovil and Tobacco plant area. St. Mary's Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jaffna, located in Gurunagar, a suburb of Jaffna in northern Sri Lanka. The cathedral is also known locally as Periye Kovil. Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil is a significant Hindu temple, located in Nallur, Northern Province, Sri Lanka. In the afternoon, participate in a cooking demonstration in Jaffna village. In the evening, visit the Tobacco Plant area and watch grape cultivation (this may vary with the season). The Director of Agrarian Services in the Northern Province said grapes are a marketable crop in Sri Lanka. Farmers spent an average Rs 81 to produce one kg of grapes which they then sell at Rs 200 per kg. Grapes are grown across 110 acres in the north. Afterwards, check-in to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel – Jaffna.
After breakfast, proceed to Trincomalee and visit the Kanthodarai temple on the way. Kandarodai is a small hamlet and is the archaeological site of Chunnakam town, a suburb in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka. Known as Kadiramalai in the ancient period, the area served as a famous emporium city and capital of Tamil kingdoms in the Jaffna peninsula of North Eastern Ceylon from classical antiquity. Check-in to the hotel, and in the evening,get ready to learn about the Trinco sights on a city tour. Visit Trinco Bazaar and the Munneshwaram temple, before an evening visit to Fort Fedrick in Trincomalee. Fort Fredrick, also known as Trincomalee Fort or the Fort of Triquillimale, is a fort built by the Portuguese at Trincomalee, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, completed in 1624 CE, built on Swami Rock-Konamamalai from the debris of the world famous ancient Hindu Koneswaram temple. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel – Trincomalee.
Day 6: Trincomalee - Passikudah
After breakfast, proceed to Passikudah and visit a paper factory in Batticalo on the way. Check-in to the hotel and in the evening, visit a fishing village in Passikudah. Transfer back to the hotel and enjoy the beach. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel – Passikudah.
After breakfast, drive to Habarana and stop at Polonnaruwa on the way. This medieval city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rose to fame as the capital (10th - 12th century AD) after the decline of Anuradhapura. The entire landscape of the region is punctuated by huge man-made reservoirs, the most famous of which is the Parakrama Samudra or the Sea of Parakrama, larger in size than the Colombo harbour. The monuments are relatively well preserved and give clear evidence of the glory of Sri Lanka's past. Highlights are the Royal Palace complex including the Kings Palace and Audience Hall, the Quadrangle with its concentration of ancient heritage and the spectacular Gal Vihare complex of four massive images of the Buddha, cut from a single slab of granite - a highlight of ancient Sri Lankan rock carving. Some of the best examples of the Hindu influence – the Temples of Shiva, intricate statues of Hindu Gods, fascinating Budhist temples, the Lankatileka and Watadage, the Galpotha, the Lotus bath, the Kiri Vihare Dagoba and the remains of a former Temple of the Tooth are other impressive sights. Evening check-in to the hotel in Habarana. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel – Habarana.
Day 8: Habarana
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Sigiriya to visit the Rock Fortress. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, a spectacular Rock Fortress, is one of Sri Lanka’s major attractions. The most impressive facets of the unique complex are the Water Gardens, the Frescoes of the beautiful maidens, the Mirror Wall with ancient graffiti, the Lion platform and the Summit of 1.6 hectares, which was completely covered by buildings during the period of Sigiriya’s glory. Built by King Kashyapa (477-495 A.D), the “Lion Rock” is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 m from the scrub jungle. In the afternoon, visit a traditional village and try a typical lunch. Visit the traditional village located in Sigiriya, and enjoy traditional activities such as a catamaran ride, a cart ride, a traditional cooking demonstration, and a typical village visit. In the evening, get a wildlife experience in Minneriya with a 4X4 Jeep safari. Minneriya National Park is a national park in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The area was designated as a national park on 12 August 1997, having been originally declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1938. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel – Habarana.
After breakfast, head to Kandy and opt to add a trip to the Dambulla Cave temple on the way. Then, visit the Dambulla Market to gain the experience of local market. The market is 1 km from the Golden Temple, where you will see the largest vegetables and fruits wholesale market in Sri Lanka. Every day, numerous colourful vegetables and fruits are offered on the market. The harvest from the surrounding fields and villages is brought in to the market for distribution to the rest of the country. There are 2 large halls where the fresh exotic fruits and vegetables are supplied. Trucks loaded with pumpkins, varieties of bananas, mangoes, avocados, watermelons, apples, coconuts, beans, carrots, leeks, peppers and lots more are supplied. Afterwards, visit Nalanda Gedige, an ancient complete stone temple near Matale, Sri Lanka. Its original site was considered to be the centre of Sri Lanka. The building was constructed in between the 8th and 10th centuries with dravidian architecture, and is believed to have been used by Buddhists. After visiting it, proceed to Matale and visit the Spice Garden for lunch. The Island has been famous for its spices since the medieval times and is considered to be one of the main reasons for the Europeans to conquer the Island and for the Arabs to trade there from the 14th century onwards. A qualified guide will do a conducted tour of the garden and a presentation of its products. Enjoy a special head and shoulder massage at the spice garden. After reaching Kandy, check-in to the hotel, and, in the evening, visit the Temple of Kandy. Kandy is a lovely exotic city, the Hill Capital and last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which retains an aura of grandeur, time has not affected. Encircled by hills, with a tranquil lake in its centre, it is the site of the renowned temple that enshrines the Tooth Relic of the Buddha and the Royal Botanical gardens – home to one of the world’s best collections of Orchids. A cultural sanctuary where many legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive, Kandy and its satellite villages are the centre of the islands handicraft industry (items of wood, brass & silver) exquisite silver or gold jewellery and precious gems of many varieties including the world’s best blue and star sapphires. The highlight of the city’s calendar is the Esala Perahera, when a replica of the casket enclosing the Tooth is taken in procession for ten glittering nights in July/August by exotically costumed dancers, drummers and approximately 100 Elephants. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel – Kandy.
After breakfast, reach Pinnawala and visit the Millennium Elephant Foundation. The Millennium Elephant Foundation (MEF) a family run non-government organisation (NGO) which is dedicated to improving the welfare of domestic elephants throughout Sri Lanka. MEF was started in 1999 in memory of Sam Samrasinghe. They provide and fund the care, medical treatments, food, mahout salaries, and the running costs of the charity as well as having an on call Mobile Veterinary Unit which travels around the country treating sick elephants in need. They rely on the income from volunteers and tourism to continue the important work they do for these gentle giants. They are home to the new and exclusive Elephant Walk Experience. The alternative to elephant riding for tourists. An ethical, up close and personal experience unique to MEF. The most interactive enjoyable way to see domestic elephants in Sri Lanka. They run an international elephant volunteer program 365 days per year where their team are dedicated to the daily care of their elephants and welcome applicants from all over the world. Lunch at the Millennium Elephant Foundation. On the way to Kandy, visit the Tea factory in Pilimathalawa and get the experience of tea in Sri Lanka. Reach Kandy and, in the evening, witness a Cultural Dance show. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel – Kandy.
Day 11: Departure
After breakfast, head to the airport for your return flight home.
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Your Tour Hotels —
Our members will stay at the following hotels in Standard Rooms on a Half Board Dining Basis (breakfast and lunch or evening meal served as per itinerary - excludes drinks).
Please Note: Guests staying over Kandy's Perahera Festival (4th-14th August), over Christmas Eve (24th December), and over New Year's Eve (31st December) will have an additional fee added to the cost of their booking, payable for additional supplements on these dates.
8-Night Tour Hotels
Habarana: 2-night stay at the Chaaya Village or Similar
Kandy: 2-night stay at the Grand Kandyan or Similar
Nuwara Eliya: 1-night stay at the Galway Heights or Similar
Tissamarama: 1-night stay at the Chandrika Hotel or Similar
Galle: 1-night stay at the Fairway Sunset or Similar
3 Adults
or
2 Adults
+ 1 Child
10-Night Tour Hotels
Anuradhapura: 1-night stay at The Sanctuary at Tissawewa or Similar
Jaffna: 2-night stay at the FOX Resort or Similar
Trincomalee: 1-night stay at the Anathama or Similar
Passikudah: 1-night stay at The Calm Resort & Spa or Similar
Habarana: 2-night stay at the Tropical Life or Similar
Kandy: 2-night stay at the Grand Kandyan or Similar
3 Adults
or
2 Adults
+ 1 Child
Please note: the bed for the 3rd guest sharing is likely to be a sofa bed or camp style bed. If any of these hotels are not available, hotels of a similar standard will be found.
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: Return transfers are included throughout this offer.
For inbound transfer arrangements please confirm with your transfer provider when you arrive. Alternatively, please check with the reception of your accommodation. If you still require assistance, please call the transfer provider directly.
