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Sacred Sri Lanka, Private Tour

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Start and end in Colombo
3.9 (12 reviews)
  • Silhouetted people walking towards Sigiriya Rock at sunrise.
  • Group of tourists at the base of Sigiriya Rock.
  • A stupa with colorful flags and a dramatic sky.
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  • Excellent tour of the cultural triangle. The hotels were all very good and the experience was thoroughly enjoyable.

    Jacqui Smith•traveled in February4.5
  • Two women standing by a decorated sacred tree.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Travel exclusively with your friends and family
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Ages 10+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Colombo to Dambulla

    Colombo to Dambulla
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Sorowwa Resort & Spa), Hotel 4* (Thilanka Hotel), Hotel 5* (Cinnamon Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Airport meet and greet at Colombo International Airport
  3. Day 2

    Dambulla - Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa

    Dambulla - Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Sorowwa Resort & Spa), Hotel 4* (Thilanka Hotel), Hotel 5* (Cinnamon Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Sigiriya Fortress climb and exploration
    • Polonnaruwa ruins tour including Gal Viharaya, Audience Hall, Lotus Bath, King Parakramabahu statue, Shiva Temple, Lankathilake, Watadage, and Galpotha
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Fortress
    Polonnaruwa
    Gal Viharaya
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  4. Day 3

    Dambulla - Matale - Kandy

    Dambulla - Matale - Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Oak Ray Heritage), Hotel 4* (Earls Regent), Hotel 5* (Earls Regency)

    Included Activities

    • Golden Temple of Dambulla visit
    • Matale spice and herb garden visit with herbal tea
    • Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens visit
    • Cultural show featuring 12 folk and traditional dances, drum orchestra, and fire-walking performance
    Landmarks
    Golden Temple of Dambulla
    Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
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  5. Day 4

    Kandy to Colombo

    Kandy to Colombo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Grand Oriental Hotel), Hotel 5* (Cinnamon Grand), Hotel 4* (Radisson Colombo)

    Included Activities

    • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic visit
    • Colombo city tour including Pettah bazaar, Hindu temples, Buddhist temples, residential areas, and Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
    Pettah Bazaar
    Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
  6. Day 5

    Colombo

    Colombo
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Sorowwa Resort & Spa

    Hotel 3*
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    Hotel 4*
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  • Cinnamon Lodge

    Hotel 5*
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  • Oak Ray Heritage

    Hotel 3*
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    Hotel 4*
    day 3

  • Earls Regency

    Hotel 5*
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  • Grand Oriental Hotel

    Hotel 3*
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  • Cinnamon Grand

    Hotel 5*
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  • Radisson Colombo

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3.9
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    3.9
  • Transport
    4.2
  • Guide
    3.9
  • Accommodation
    3.8
  • Food
    3.6
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  • AngelaMakowski5.0•April 2020
    Wonderful Tour. Sri Lankan hospitality was amazing and people are super sweet. Thank you so much for everything....
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    Traveled in January 2019
  • AJ
    AJ4.0•November 2019
    Good tour, good guide, but I would have chosen a different itinerary, if I did it again.
    Traveled in November 2019
    Reply from: Aitken Spence Travel
    Dear AJ Slater, Many thanks for taking out your time to give us your feedback on the tour. We are hoping to see you in Sri Lanka again. Best Regards, Aitken spence Team
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  • KevinReed5.0•October 2019
    It was an excellent tour which was way above my expectations. The tour guide contributed greatly to my knowledge of...
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    Traveled in September 2019
  • SHARON3.5•February 2019
    Very expensive for what you get.. essentially a driver and asked where we wanted to go.. our guide was brilliant but...
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    Traveled in February 2019
  • Verushka2.5•February 2019
    We did the most amazing tour of India with Intrepid a few weeks before this tour, so naturally we were going to...
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    Traveled in February 2019
  • Daniel
    Daniel2.5•February 2019
    With a twin share of 1600.00 Australian the value for money wasn't in this tour. We had today for all entry fees an...
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    Traveled in February 2019
  • Lynsey4.5•November 2018
    This was a fantastic tour! The Aitken Spence team in Colombo was great to work with - very courteous and patient, and...
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    Traveled in November 2018
    Reply from: Aitken Spence Travel
    Dear Lynsey, Many thanks for your wonderful feedback regarding the tour and the chauffeur guide. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. We count ourselves lucky for customers like you. We look forward to working with you again in the future! Thank you & Warm Regards, Aitken Spence Travels
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  • Kevin4.5•November 2018
    Great fun...excellent guide. First class hotels except final night in colombo.
    Traveled in November 2018
    Reply from: Aitken Spence Travel
    Dear Kevin, Many thanks for your wonderful feedback! We expect to see you in Sri Lanka soon! Warm Regards, Aitken Spence Team
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  • HENRIQUES5.0•May 2018
    I had a number of places I wished to visit and these were all included in the tour with several additional places...
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    Traveled in January 2018
    Reply from: Aitken Spence Travel
    Dear Henriques, Warm Greetings from Aitken Spence Travels. Mnay thanks for your wonderful feedback on your visit to Sri Lanka. Please keep in touch with us for your future travel. Aitken Spence Team
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  • Bill4.5•March 2018
    Dambulla Cave Temples, Polonnaruwa and Minneriya National Park
    Traveled in March 2018
    Reply from: Aitken Spence Travel
    Dear Mr. Styles Many thanks for your review and happy to note that you enjoyed the tour. We look forward of welcoming you once again to Sri Lanka Best regards Team Aitken Spence
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    Looking to see as much of Sri Lanka as possible and prefer fast pace private tours. Places of interest: Sigiriya, Dambulla Cave Temple, Drive through tea plantations, Yapahuwa Rock Fortress, Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, Elephant orphanage, scenic train and nine arches bridge. Do you offer custom tours for 1 person?

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