Sri Lankan Tour & West Coast Stay With Optional Dubai Extension - Sigiriya - Up to 70% off | Voyage Privé

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  • Embark on a thrilling tour of Sri Lanka, followed by some beachside relaxation - this is the best of both worlds!
  • Discover the wonders of Sri Lanka on your exciting mini-tour that shows you some of the highlights, with your own private driver.
  • Take in stunning views from Beruwula Beach on the West Coast to conclude your stay!
  • Opt for a pre-extension to Dubai to take in the wonders of this futuristic metropolis. 

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Your Destinations

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is a lush, tropical island paradise and an environmentally diverse country. Here you can enjoy 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 colourful 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 beach.

Our offers

Offer 1
7 Night Stay
6-night tour of Sri Lanka
1-night stay at the Palms Hotel

9 Night Stay
6-night tour of Sri Lanka
3-night stay at the Palms Hotel

11 Night Stay

6-night tour of Sri Lanka
5-night stay at the Palms Hotel

13 Night Stay
6-night tour of Sri Lanka
7-night stay at the Palms Hotel

15 Night Stay
6-night tour of Sri Lanka
9-night stay at the Palms Hotel

Offer 2
10 Night Stay

3 nights in Dubai
6-night tour of Sri Lanka
8-night stay at the Palms Hotel

12 Night Stay
3 nights in Dubai
6-night tour of Sri Lanka
3-night stay at the Palms Hotel

14 Night Stay
3 nights in Dubai
6-night tour of Sri Lanka
5-night stay at the Palms Hotel

Your Itinerary In Brief

Day 1: Arrive in Colombo/Negombo
Day 2: Hendala/Habarana
Day 3: Habarana (Sigiriya-Polonnaruwa)
Day 4: Habarana
Day 5: Habarana/Matale/Kandy
Day 6: Kandy (Ramboda)
Day 7: Kandy/ West Coast
Day 8-16: West Coast

Your Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Colombo - Negombo
Arrival at Colombo airport and be welcomed with a flower necklace. Transfer to the port of Negombo to see the return of Sri Lankan fishermen on their dugout canoe and to visit the fish market. Installation in your hotel. Relaxation and lunch break. Visit of the Buddhist temple of Kelaniya. Immerse yourself in its architecture and astonishing murals. Dinner and night at the hotel.

Day 2: Hendala- Habarana
Take the road to the centre of the island where eco-tourism will be in the spotlight. Discover a coconut plantation and visit the nearby farm where you will see a buffalo farm. Enjoy a lunch with local products. Continue to Habarana to your hotel. Free time. Optional: visit the Buddhist caves of Dambulla (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Dinner.
Day 3: Habarana (Sigiriya-Polonnaruwa)
Visit of Sigiriya and its famous Lion Rock, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a climb to the summit, admire the ruins of the citadel built during the 5th century AD and the breathtaking view of the surrounding forests and villages. Lunch. Drive to Polonnaruwa, the former capital of the island in the 12th century where you will see the remains of this glorious past. Do not miss Gal-Vihara and its famous reclining Buddha carved into a rock. Step in a woodcarving workshop. Dinner and night at the hotel.
Day 4: Habarana
Immerse yourself in everyday Sri Lankan life: walk through villages and rice fields, ride in a dugout canoe on a pond covered with lotus flowers and visit plantations. Enjoy a Sinhalese cooking demonstration and homestay local lunch. Free time. Optional: 4x4 safari to observe wild elephants in a reservation in the region. Dinner and night at the hotel.

Day 5: Habarana/Matale/Kandy
Continue to Matale to visit a garden of spices, discover the lush flora and multiple varieties of aromatic herbs. Cooking lesson with spices and lunch in the garden. Visit a batik workshop then take the road to Kandy. City tour and stop in a gemstone cutting. Installation at the hotel. In the evening, a show of Kandy dances. Dinner.
Day 6: Kandy (Ramboda)
Have a free morning in Kandy and its markets. Optional: visit the impressive Peradeniya Botanical Garden and its beautiful greenhouse of orchids. Excursion to the Blue Field tea plantation in Ramboda and visit of its tea factory. Tasting and lunch. Back in Kandy, visit the magnificent Buddha Tooth Temple, the most sacred temple in the country. Dinner.

Day 7: Kandy/West Coast
Transfer to an owner who takes care of elephants. Learn everything about the emblem of the country. Attend the elephant bath. Discover the secrets making of the "elephant paper". Lunch in the property. Departure to Colombo. Have a quick tour of the city: Independence Monument, Colonial City Center, Gangarama Temple and Galle Face esplanade. 
Day 8-16: West Coast
Enjoy the paradisiac island and take advantage of the beauty of beaches! Dinner and night at the hotel. Breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return flight.

Please note: this tour does not include an English speaking guide for the 6-day tour in Sri Lanka. This can be added at the next stage of the booking process for an additional cost.

Your Tour Hotels

You will be staying at the following 4* hotels on a full board basis. (Beach extension half board.)

Negombo: Beacon Beach Hotel Ou Suriya Resort or Similar
Dambulla: Fresco Water Villa Ou Sungreen Hotel or Similar
Kandy: Thilanka Hotel Ou Serandib Stone or Simila
West Coast: The Palms Hotel 

Adults Adults
2 Adults
+
1 Child
or
Adults Adults Adults
3 Adults

Please note that if any of these hotels are not available, hotels of a similar standard will be found.

The Palms Hotel 4*

Spend 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9 nights in a Deluxe Room on a half-board basis (breakfast, lunch & evening meal served in the main restaurant with a selection of snacks & beverages).

Located on the golden sandy beaches of Beruwala, The Palms Hotel is your ideal place for a beach vacation. It's enclosed by natural and historic wonders and a spread of water.

You'll be able to spend your vacation relishing in an early morning swim at the hotel's out of doors pool or enjoy snacks from the cafe throughout lazy afternoons. 

Some services may incur additional charges, payable locally.

Your Room

Star class comforts meet pampering and scenic beauty at The Palms, one of the best beach hotels in Beruwala.

The 98 beachfront deluxe hotel rooms, including the three differently abled guest rooms and the four interconnecting rooms, are tastefully decorated and equipped to provide for the needs of guests with the comforts and pampering of everyday life.
Adults Adults
2 Adults
+
1 Child
or
Adults Adults Adults
3 Adults

Please note: the bed for the 3rd guest sharing is likely to be a sofa bed or camp style bed.

Your Board Basis

The Palms Hotel 4*
Golden Palms Main Restaurant
Explore Sri Lankan cuisines at a laid-back ambience open to nature at Golden Palms, the main restaurant of The Palms, a seaside hotel in Beruwala, Sri Lanka. Open from 7.30 in the morning up until 10 in the night, the restaurant offers you the comfort of late breakfasts, early lunches and late dinners served in buffet, a la carte or set menu style.

Fisherman’s Wharf Seafood Restaurant
Seafood fans rejoice. With the Beruwala fishing harbour at a calling distance, the Fisherman’s Wharf Seafood Restaurant in Beruwala, Sri Lanka is your best chance to fulfil your seafood cravings.

Bistro Bar
Looking for your daily dose of java? Head to the Bistro Bar and patisserie at The Palms, one of the top beach hotels in Beruwala, Sri Lanka serving a range of perfectly brewed specialized coffee with sweet and savoury pastries, cakes and sweets.

Pavilion Bar
Take the wooden bridge from the lobby to the bar to wrap up your day with your favourite drink. The Pavilion Bar at The Palms Hotel in Beruwala, open from 10 in the morning to midnight every day is the best place to grab a quick pick me up before you head to the beach for the day.

Please note: some dining outlets/menu items and premium, branded and international drinks may not be included and may incur a surcharge payable locally.  Meals, snacks and drinks may be available at selected times only

Your Time

The Palms Hotel 4*
The Palms hotel is situated right next to the golden spacious beach that is ideal for snorkelling, windsurfing and water skiing. Beruwala is also home to numerous shops trading precious gems and jewellery and a range of luxury crafts in addition to numerous sites of heritage and history.

Optional Dubai Stopover

You may choose to add a 3-night stay at the Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City 5* in Dubai on a Bed and Breakfast Board Basis.

Our members have the opportunity to Upgrade to a Half Board 
(breakfast and evening meal served in the main restaurant - excludes drinks) or Full Board Dining Basis (breakfast, lunch and evening meal served in the main restaurant - excludes drinks) at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee.

Just For You:
- Complimentary Early Check-In After 8 am
- 20% Discount in Selected Outlets (Sirocco, Zest, Anise Restaurant, Zaytoun Restaurant, Vista Bar, Choix Patisserie and The Fish House)
- 20% Discount in the Spa

Modern, exciting and bursting with world-class facilities, Dubai is an oasis set alongside the cool blue waters of the Arabian Gulf. The transformation of Dubai from a small fishing settlement into the extraordinary destination as we know it today remains a remarkable success story. Home to the world's tallest building and largest shopping mall in addition to its pristine beaches, modern marvels and a host of events, Dubai is known the world over as the land of records and excess.

Your Hotel

Set on the winding banks of Dubai Creek, the Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City 5* has spectacular waterfront views. Whether unwinding by palm trees next to a 25-metre pool or relaxing in your chic room, you can gaze across the glistening creek and watch abra water taxis float along. Glass and wood creates an airy, modern feel in the hotel, and the Festival City location means iconic attractions such as Burj Khalifa are just 15 minutes drive away.

Your Room

Gleaming windows offer stunning views of the city and bathe this contemporary 37 sqm Superior Room with light. You can check emails with free WiFi and listen to music on the iPod dock or simply unwind with the soft scents of lavender while soaking in a glass-walled bath.
Adults Adults
2 Adults
+
1 Child

Your Time

Work out in the 24-hour gym or relax in the spa. Fancy a night of fun? Head to Belgian Beer Cafe for themed nights and live entertainment. Dedicate some time to yourself at the spa, and indulge in Asian, Arabic infused holistic therapies and exclusive signature treatments.

Please note: Some facilities may incur an additional fee, payable locally.

Your Excursions

Sri Lanka Optional Excursions

You may choose to add the following excursions at the next stage of the booking process. 

Peradeniya Gardens
Founded in the XIV century by King Wickramabahu III and situated in 5km from Kandy, Peradeniya Garden could be considered as one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the world. For true nature lovers, this one-hour visit is an absolute must-do! 

Imagine yourselves strolling alongside the splendid Royal Palms Alley, marvelling at the gigantic Java fig tree, smelling the spices and other miraculous Sri Lankan plants in the Spice Garden and finally admire an amazing Orchid House. The last touch of your experience will be a meeting with bats nestled high in the trees! Opt for an hour of a lovely promenade full of discoveries!
Visit of the Buddhist caves of Dambulla
Located in the north central province this UNESCO World Heritage Site which dates back to the 01st century BC, is an amazing complex of 50 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 meters.

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 the evolution of ancient Sri Lankan art and is an important historical site due to the amalgamation of the material from many eras.

1.       Visit of the Buddhist caves of Dambulla: 14€ net per person

Located in the north central province this UNESCO World Heritage Site which dates back to the 01st century BC, is an amazing complex of 05 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 meters. 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.

Safari 4x4
Minneriya National Park is located between Habarana and Polonnaruwa. Covered an area of 8890 hectares park is an ideal place for elephant and leopard watching. The vegetation of this park is mixed evergreen and scrub areas. The important feature of this park is that 3rd century built Minneriya Tank is located in the park.

During the dry season Minneriya tank becomes the ideal place to observe its natural wild life. Minneriya National Park is home to 24 species of mammals,160 species of birds, 75 species of butterflies, 9 species of amphibians, 26 species of fish and 25 species of reptiles.

1.       Safari en 4x4 : 48€ net par personne

Minneriya National Park is located between Habarana and Polonnaruwa. Covered an area of 8890 hectares park is an ideal place for elephant and leopard watching. The vegetation of this park is mixed evergreen and scrub areas. The important feature of this park is that 3rd century built Minneriya Tank is located in the park. During the dry season Minneriya tank becomes the ideal place to observe its natural wild life. Minneriya National Park is home to 24 species of mammals,160 species of birds, 75 species of butterflies, 9 species of amphibians, 26 species of fish and 25 species of reptiles.

Dubai Optional Excursions

You may choose to add the following excursions at the next stage of the booking process. 

Dubai & Abu Dhabi: 1 Day Access to 2 Parks
Treat yourself to a thrilling holiday at the region's largest integrated theme park, with three distinct theme parks and one water park there's lots to entertain! So experience the best-in-branded entertainment from three of the largest and most successful motion picture studios at Motiongate, immerse yourself in the colourful world of Bollywood at Bollywood Parks & build your way through non-stop interactive fun at Legoland.

Dubai Parks & Resort is a world of fun and adventure in the heart of the Middle East!
Burj Khalifa
Get more of a feel for this enigmatic city when you opt to take a trip up Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building where the city views are impressive from every angle. Feel on top of the world as you drink in breathtaking views of the sparkling city below.

Our members can choose between the following options:
  -  Access to Burj Khalifa between 9am - 3pm & 7pm - 11pm. Transfers not included.
  -  Access to Burj Khalifa between 3:30pm - 6:30pm. Transfers not included.
  -  Tickets to the 148th & last floor of the Burj Khalifa between 9am - 3pm & 7pm - 11pm. Transfers not included.
Desert Safari 
Venture into Dubai’s magical dune and desert landscape in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve where there is an enticing sense of adventure - wide open spaces, indigenous wildlife and endless vistas. This safari includes dune bashing, sand surfing, a welcome drink, aromatic sheesha, BBQ dinner (vegetarian items included), dance shows and much more. 

From 15:00 to 21:00, this is an amazing opportunity to see the gorgeous swathes of endless sand Dubai is known for. 
Dubai City Tour 
A half-day tour taking you to Jumeirah Mosque and Dubai Museum, Bastakia’s historical and Art district and the Gold and Spice Souk; you will also cross the creek on a traditional Abrah (water taxi). 

Your Journey

Flights: You may choose from Economy 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: Transfers are included as per itinerary in Sri Lanka in an air-conditioned vehicle. 

Weather

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Apr
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Jun
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Nov
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Dec
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Travel Advice

For the latest travel advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office including security and local laws, plus passport and visa information click here.

Please note that the advice can change and consumers should continue to check it until they travel.

Visa Information

Sri Lanka

You will need a visa to enter Sri Lanka. You can get a short stay visa online at Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). Tourist visas are normally issued for a maximum period of 30 days. Although it’s still possible to get a tourist visa on arrival, it’s better to get one before you travel. If you arrive in Sri Lanka without a visa, you could face delays. For the most up-to-date advice on visas check with the Sri Lankan High Commission in the UK. If you experience any difficulty with the ETA System, or if you’re travelling for paid or unpaid work, you should get a visa from the Sri Lankan High Commission before you travel.

Overstaying your visa will attract a fine and possible detention and deportation. If you have overstayed your visa, you must report to the Department of Immigration & Emigration

Visas on arrival have been suspended for all travellers arriving from Sierra Leone and Guinea.

Passport validity
Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry to Sri Lanka.

In More Detail

Please find practical information about the property and your trip: 

This tour is not accessible to people with reduced mobility. 
Check-in time: 3:00pm
Check-out time: before 10:00am

Please Note: 
Check-in outside the hotels' standard times may incur additional fees. Check out times are subject to change, please check these with the hotel upon arrival.
Schedules and prices are subject to change. 
If the property is accessible to people with reduced mobility, this is subject to availability. To book a room for reduced mobility, please contact our Customer Services Team. 

What's Included

  • 6 nights (depending on chosen package) in 4 * accommodation during the tour in Sri Lanka (the type of bedding - a double bed or two separate beds - is not guaranteed **)
  • 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9 nights in 4 * accommodation during the seaside stay
  • Full board excluding drinks during the tour, dinner from day 1 to breakfast day 07
  • 4 * beach stay: Half board excluding drinks (dinner from day 7 to breakfast on the last day)
  • Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking driver during the tour
  • Airport-hotel-airport transfer
  • Visits and excursions mentioned in the program in Sri Lanka
  • Hotel taxes

Not Included

  • English speaking guide for 6 days of tour in Sri Lanka (added at next stage of the booking process for an additional cost)
  • Airport taxes
  • Visits, entries to sites not mentioned
  • Drinks and other meals not clearly mentioned
  • Surcharge for special requests on food, and meals.
  • Entrance fees, permits and guide service during free time.
  • Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses
  • Surcharge for public holidays

Your Contract

If you book a package which includes flights, your contract will be with Voyage Privé. The air holiday package(s) shown are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 10170.

If you book a package which does not include flights, then ATOL protection does not apply. Your contract will be with the provider of the accommodation and not Voyage Privé. Voyage Privé acts only as agent for the accommodation provider.

Please read our booking conditions before confirming your holiday.

Important Information

If booking as a single traveller, room occupancy is not guaranteed. You may be placed in either a single, double or twin room, based on the availability of the property at the time. 

The location shown on our map is to be used as a guide only and the actual location of the property may differ.

Your contact details may be passed on to the hotel so that they can make contact with you to discuss your booking in advance of your arrival.

You may be asked to provide a credit/debit card deposit on arrival to cover any purchases made in the hotel.

Although we endeavour to provide up to date information we cannot guarantee that all hotel facilities and services will be available during your stay, especially when travelling out of the main holiday periods.

Star rating standards may differ to that of the UK, depending on the country of travel.

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