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Best of Sri Lanka

9 days
From Colombo to Ahangama
4.8
6 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
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. Day 1

    Colombo to Negombo

    Landmarks
    Negombo
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  2. Day 2

    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
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  3. Day 3

    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
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    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
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  5. Day 5

    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
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  6. Day 6

    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
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Yala to Ahangama

    Meals
    Breakfast (Snack breakfast)

    Included Activities

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

    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
  9. Day 9

    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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  • S
    October 22nd, 2019
    4.5
    Whistle stop tour of the main sites in Sri Lanka.
    Traveled in October 2019
  • Best of Sri Lanka reviewer 2
    May 5th, 2019
    4.0
    the Tour includes great places of interest in Sri Lanka. Would recommend to improve the Safari organization.
    Traveled in April 2019
  • G
    April 30th, 2019
    5.0
    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
  • D
    November 15th, 2018
    5.0
    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
  • S
    September 28th, 2018
    5.0
    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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  • Best of Sri Lanka reviewer 6
    May 14th, 2018
    5.0
    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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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Sri Lanka. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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