8 days / 7 nights from £1,650 per adult

Overview

Sri Lanka is a tropical island nation in South Asia, known for its diverse landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture. Located in the Indian Ocean, it features golden beaches, lush tea plantations, ancient ruins, and wildlife-filled national parks. Cities like Colombo and Kandy showcase colonial architecture and traditional festivals, while sites like Sigiriya and Anuradhapura highlight its deep Buddhist heritage. Sri Lankan cuisine is flavorful and spicy, with influences from India and colonial powers. The island is also a major producer of tea, spices, and gemstones. With its welcoming people and natural beauty, Sri Lanka offers a unique and unforgettable experience.

Tour highlights

  • Begin your journey in Negombo, a coastal town perfect for a relaxed first night
  • Explore the iconic Dambulla Cave Temple, home to 130+ Buddha statues and ancient murals
  • Climb the legendary Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Sri Lanka’s “Fortress in the Sky”
  • Experience an authentic local village tour in the Sigiriya region
  • Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, a major cultural landmark
  • Enjoy a vibrant Kandyan cultural dance show with traditional costumes and drumming
  • Discover the cool highlands of Nuwara Eliya with a scenic city tour
  • Visit a tea plantation & factory, learning how world‑famous Ceylon Tea is made
  • Embark on a thrilling Yala National Park safari, known for elephants and high leopard sightings

  • 07 N Accommodation on BB basis (Breakfast)
  • All entrance fees included as per the above itinerary
  • Transport in an A/C Car with the services of an English-speaking chauffeur Guide
  • Jeep Safari at Yala National Park
  • Departure & Arrival transfer
  • Meeting & Assistance at the airport
  • All applicable taxes & service charge
  • Mineral water bottles
  • Garlands on arrival
8 days / 7 nights from £1,650 per adult

Day-to-day itinerary

On arrival at the airport, you will be met by a representative of Citibond Travels and directly transferred to Negombo Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel transfer to Dambulla, Approx. 4 hrs. drive

Visit Dambulla Cave Temple – Dambulla is famous for the five cave Temples on a rock.

Overnight stay at Hotel Sigiriya

Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel Transfer & Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Approx.20 mins drive

Thereafter transfer & enjoy a local village tour session.

Overnight stay at Hotel Sigiriya

Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel transfer to Kandy, Approx. 2 ½ hrs drive

Visit Kandy temple of tooth relic.

Overnight stay at Earls Regent Kandy

Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, leave to Nuwara Eliya Approx. 2 ½ hrs. Ride

Enjoy a city tour of Nuwara Eliya

En-route visit Tea plantation

Breakfast

After breakfast transfer to Yala, Approx. 4 hrs. drive

Check in to hotel

Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel transfer & enjoy the safari at Yala national park

Thereafter transfer to Colombo

Breakfast

After having Breakfast at hotel

According to flight details, transfer to the airport for your departure flight back home.

Breakfast

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