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Best of Sri Lanka

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From Colombo to Ahangama
4.8 (6 reviews)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
Ages 10+

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Colombo to Negombo

    Colombo to Negombo
    Landmarks
    Negombo
  3. Day 2

    Negombo to Sigiriya

    Negombo to Sigiriya
    Meals
    Lunch (BBQ lunch with fresh catch from Wella fishermen)

    Included Activities

    • Observe fishermen's traditional fishing methods at Wella
    • BBQ lunch with fresh catch
    • Stop at pineapple plantation to taste fresh pineapple
    • Guided tour of Sigiriya Rock Fortress with entrance fee
    • Walk through frescoes and mirror wall
    • Climb to summit of Sigiriya
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  4. Day 3

    Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa to Sigiriya

    Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa to Sigiriya
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch shared with local family after cooking class)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Giritale tank
    • Interactive cooking class with local family
    • Lunch with local family
    • Guided tour of Polonnaruwa ancient city with entrance fee
    • Visit Gal Viharaya
    • Visit Lankatilaka temple
    • Visit Rankot Vehera
    • Visit Thivanka Image House
    • Visit Thuparama
    Landmarks
    Giritale Tank
    Polonnaruwa Ancient City
    Gal Viharaya
    Lankatilaka
    Rankot Vehera
    Thivanka Image House
    Thuparama
  5. Day 4

    Sigiriya to Kandy via Dambulla and Matale

    Sigiriya to Kandy via Dambulla and Matale
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Sri Lankan street food including Kottu Roti, hoppers, egg hoppers, roti and Masala Tea)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Dambulla Cave Temples with entrance fee
    • Spice garden tour at Matale with specialist guide
    • Herbal tea tasting
    • Evening city tour of Kandy
    • Cultural show featuring traditional Sri Lankan dances
    • Street food experience in Kandy
    Landmarks
    Dambulla Cave Temples
    Matale Spice Garden
    Kandy
  6. Day 5

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
    Meals
    Breakfast (Traditional culinary experience at resort)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic with entrance fee
    • Witness Pooja ceremony at Temple of the Tooth Relic
    • Guided tour of Kandy Museum with entrance fee
    • Walk through Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya with entrance fee
    • Visit Ramboda Falls
    • Guided tour of Ceylon tea factory
    • Tea plucking experience
    • Ceylon tea tasting at tea lounge
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Tooth Relic
    Kandy Museum
    Royal Botanical Garden Peradeniya
    Ramboda Falls
  7. Day 6

    Nuwara Eliya to Ella to Yala

    Nuwara Eliya to Ella to Yala
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Garden BBQ dinner near campsite)

    Included Activities

    • Local train journey from Nanu Oya to Ella with scenic views
    • Stop at Pattipola Railway Station
    • Climb to Ella Gap viewpoint
    • Transfer to Yala National Park
    • Garden BBQ dinner near campsite
    Landmarks
    Ella Gap
    Pattipola Railway Station
    Yala National Park
  8. Day 7

    Yala to Ahangama

    Yala to Ahangama
    Meals
    Breakfast (Snack breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Yala National Park Safari with safari jeep
    Landmarks
    Yala National Park
    Ahangama
  9. Day 8

    Ahangama to Galle to Ahangama

    Ahangama to Galle to Ahangama
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Local public bus journey from Ahangama to Galle
    • Walk through Galle Fort UNESCO World Heritage Site with entrance fee
    • Explore Dutch colonial architecture in Galle
    • Local public train journey from Galle to Ahangama
    Landmarks
    Galle Fort
  10. Day 9

    Ahangama to Colombo

    Ahangama to Colombo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Early morning yoga session
    • Complimentary hotel to Colombo airport transfer (if departing between 9am-10am)

    Optional Activities

    • Extend stay in Ahangama (surcharge will apply for private transfer requests after 10am)
    Landmarks
    Ahangama

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4.8
Overall rating based on 6 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.7
  • Transport
    4.5
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.8
  • Food
    4.5
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  • Sophie4.5•October 2019
    Whistle stop tour of the main sites in Sri Lanka.
    Traveled in October 2019
  • Neli
    Neli4.0•May 2019
    the Tour includes great places of interest in Sri Lanka. Would recommend to improve the Safari organization.
    Traveled in April 2019
  • Geoffrey5.0•April 2019
    We gave ourselves an extra night in Negombo pre-tour and 2 extra nights in Ahangama post tour which in hindsight was...
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    Traveled in April 2019
  • Denise5.0•November 2018
    Ajith was a particularly flexible and responsive tour leader. He involved us in lots of fantastic opportunities and...
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    Traveled in October 2018
  • Stefan5.0•September 2018
    Fantastic tour with many different activities and much insight in history, culture, nature and every day life of Sri...
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    Traveled in September 2018
    Reply from: Travman Tours
    Thank you for sharing with us your holiday experiences in Sri Lanka, we are glad that you enjoyed it.
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  • Fiona
    Fiona5.0•May 2018
    What a fantastic tour! Our tour was suppose to be a group tour but ended up being a private tour as we were only ones...
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    Traveled in May 2018

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