Could you pick us up there on day 1 of the tour? We have already been to some of the places included in the tour. Could the itinerary be slightly adjusted to avoid duplication?

Of course, we can pick you up from your home in Colombo 02. Furthermore, certainly we can change the itinerary according to your travel plans. Please note that UNESCO World Heritage sites and some activities are optional. Therefore, you have the opportunity to decide whether you will participate or not.

Is there a specific time I should book my flight on the last day of the tour?

You can book an evening flight on the last day for the best experience in Colombo. However, morning flights are also feasible, as the schedule will accommodate timely airport drop-off.

What meal options are available during the tour?

The specific meal options are not detailed in the messages, but deluxe accommodations typically offer various dining facilities.

What facilities are available at the accommodation during the tour?

The accommodations are deluxe and superior with facilities such as being fully air-conditioned and having 4-star services.

Can you provide details on the entrance fees?

The entrance and excursion fees costs are approximately GBP 150 per person.

Is this tour guaranteed to depart?

Yes, the tour is guaranteed to depart even with a minimum of two travelers.

What hotels are available along the tour?

The tour includes stays at multiple deluxe and superior hotels such as Regal Réseau Hotel, Hotel Sigiriya, The Clam Resort, The Topaz Hotel, Linden Grove Villa, Chaarya Wild Resort, Rock Wild Villa, and 22 Weligama Resort.

How is the safety of travelers ensured during the tour?

Our company is 'safe & secure' certified by the Sri Lanka Tourism Authority and the World Travel and Tourism Council, ensuring all-around safety and security.

Are there any age restrictions for tour participants?

No, there are no age restrictions for this tour, anyone fit to travel can join.

How can I make payments for the tour?

You can make payments via the 'Book Now' button following the booking procedure highlighted in our tour details.

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Cultural Essence Of Sri Lanka

9 days

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From Negombo to Colombo

4.7

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A great combination of activities and leisure time. The beach hotels were fantastic.
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch
Group Size 1 - 7
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Negombo
Start point
Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo CMB airport , 06:00 - 23:00)
Day 2
Negombo to Anuradhapura
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Sri Maha Bodhi Tree
- Visit Ruwanwelisaya Stupa
- Visit Isurumuniya Rock Temple
- Visit Samadhi Buddha Statue
Landmarks
Sri Maha Bodhi Tree
Ruwanwelisaya Stupa
Isurumuniya Rock Temple
Samadhi Buddha Statue
Day 3
Anuradhapura to Sigiriya
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Homemade countryside meal in local farmer's home), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress
- Authentic cultural village tour
- Tuk-tuk ride to cultural village
- Catamaran boat ride across scenic lake
- Visit local farmer's home
- Live Sri Lankan curry cooking demonstration
- Homemade countryside meal
Optional Activities
- Ayurvedic herbal massage
Landmarks
Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress
Day 4
Sigiriya
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bicycle tour of Polonnaruwa ancient capital
- 4x4 jeep safari at Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park
Optional Activities
- Ayurvedic herbal massage
Landmarks
Polonnaruwa Ancient Capital
Minneriya National Park
Kaudulla National Park
Day 5
Sigiriya to Kandy
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Dambulla Cave Temple and Golden Buddha Statue
- Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic
- Kandy city tour and viewpoint
- Traditional Kandyan cultural dance performance
Landmarks
Dambulla Cave Temple
Temple of the Tooth Relic
Kandy Lake
Day 6
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit working tea plantation and factory
- Tea factory tour with Ceylon tea tasting
- Nuwara Eliya city tour and local markets
Landmarks
Victoria Park
Nuwara Eliya Post Office
Grand Hotel
Days 7 - 8
Nuwara Eliya to Bentota Beach
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Beachfront resort stay with Indian Ocean views
Optional Activities
- Madu River Safari
- Turtle hatchery visit
- Snorkeling
- Surfing
- Fishing
- Deep sea fishing
Landmarks
Bentota Beach
Day 9
Bentota to Colombo (Departure)
End point
Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo CMB airport , 09:00 - 20:00)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Colombo city and shopping tour
- Visit Red Mosque
- Visit Gangarama Temple
- Visit Independence Square
Optional Activities
- Meal at internationally renowned restaurant in Colombo
Landmarks
Red Mosque
Gangarama Temple
Independence Square

Landmarks
Sri Maha Bodhi Tree
Ruwanwelisaya Stupa
Isurumuniya Rock Temple
Samadhi Buddha Statue

Landmarks
Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress

Landmarks
Polonnaruwa Ancient Capital
Minneriya National Park
Kaudulla National Park

Landmarks
Dambulla Cave Temple
Temple of the Tooth Relic
Kandy Lake

Landmarks
Victoria Park
Nuwara Eliya Post Office
Grand Hotel

Landmarks
Bentota Beach

Landmarks
Red Mosque
Gangarama Temple
Independence Square

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4.7

Overall rating based on 18 Reviews

Itinerary
4.7
Transport
4.9
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.6
Food
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Tour Operator
4.7

C
Carainn
February 5th, 2026
5.0
We had the good fortune of having Wipul as our guide. He was so kind and attentive and it was clear that making us...
We had the good fortune of having Wipul as our guide. He was so kind and attentive and it was clear that making us happy made him happy. Sri Lanka is stunning and we fit so much into a short time. The tour was well balanced and very interesting with little treats along the way. Like the stop for boat ride between Galle and Colombo. Thank you for an incredible experience.Show more
Traveled in February 2026
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Tania
December 3rd, 2025
5.0
Wonderful 18 day classic and cultural tour with BH Lanka Tour with a couple of challenges (dengue fever and cyclone...
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Traveled in November 2025
Reply from: BH Lanka Tours
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are thrilled to know that you enjoyed the tour and our service. Your feedback motivates us to continue providing exceptional service to all our guests.
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Kreesan
November 29th, 2025
4.0
Very good service on the ground from B H Lanka tours and out driver Sidath .
Traveled in November 2025
Reply from: BH Lanka Tours
Your feedback made our day! We are ecstatic to hear that you had a great time in Sri Lanka. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic experience.
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Izzy
November 25th, 2025
5.0
We did the 12 day Classic & Cultural Tour. It was absolutely fantastic from beginning to end. Our Tour guide Jagath...
We did the 12 day Classic & Cultural Tour. It was absolutely fantastic from beginning to end. Our Tour guide Jagath went out of his way to make it special for us. On my birthday he organised for the hotel to make a whole cake just for me and sing happy birthday at dinner (It was a really nice cake!). When the airline lost our bags, he was in constant contact with them to make sure we got them back ASAP as we were constantly on the move. In the end he managed to have them delivered to where we were stopping for lunch! He never hurried us along when we were taking longer than expected during the activities which brought us the most joy, and he even organised an additional snorkeling trip with turtles for us (which was incredible). Jagath... YOU ARE THE BEST!!! This tour exceeded our expectations in all ways. There were so many highlights. For us, we loved all the animals. Being able to bath an Elephant and being sprayed with trunk water in the process was something we will remember forever. Seeing them in the wild in such abundance that we actually had to slow down as the cross the road was something we wouldn't have even imagined. The Forrest & mountain landscapes as well as the oceans and rivers are a real sight to behold. Something the don't mention in the tour guide is the opportunity to take the most wild zipline ride over the valley at Ella. DO IT! To have all our breakfasts and dinners covered and with BH arranging a couple of extra days for us in Colombo (be cause we asked) made this such a calm and easy tour. All (except 1) of the hotels we stayed in were absolutely wonderful. Thank you BH Tours, we will definitely travel with you again.Show more
Traveled in November 2025
Reply from: BH Lanka Tours
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are thrilled to know that you enjoyed the tour and our service. Your feedback motivates us to continue providing exceptional service to all our guests.
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Julie
March 12th, 2025
4.0
Our guide, Suranga, was one of the best parts of this trip. He was very knowledgeable, patient, and thoughtful....
Our guide, Suranga, was one of the best parts of this trip. He was very knowledgeable, patient, and thoughtful. Unfortunately, the tour operator, BH Lanka, gave us no advance information about the start of the tour which led to considerable confusion on our first day. The itinerary was good with lots of highlights but there wasn't much to see on the east coast. The train ride through the mountains was fun and, even with some rain and fog, the views were astonishing.Show more
Traveled in January 2025
Reply from: BH Lanka Tours
Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate you highlighting Suranga's excellent service. We're sorry to hear about the initial confusion and will address the pre-tour communication issues internally. We also value your comments on the itinerary and will consider them for future improvements.
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Eva Noemi
February 2nd, 2025
5.0
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An almost perfect trip: 12 days on the road in a beautiful country with a friendly, well-trained, humorous tour guide...
An almost perfect trip: 12 days on the road in a beautiful country with a friendly, well-trained, humorous tour guide in the most beautiful areas, good hotels and with - generally - an exciting program (some program points had to be cancelled due to the unexpectedly high amount of rain and our visit to the "Aboriginal village" was contrived and a "foreign shame" on both sides). Sri Lanka's nature is even more varied than expected, the culture gigantic and the food delicious. The people are generally courteous and reserved in the nicest possible way.Show more
Traveled in January 2025
Reply from: BH Lanka Tours
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are thrilled to know that you enjoyed the tour and our service. Your feedback motivates us to continue providing exceptional service to all our guests.
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Diane
January 23rd, 2025
2.0
BH Lanka did a poor job in communicating with us the day we arrived in Sri Lanka regarding how we were to meet our...
BH Lanka did a poor job in communicating with us the day we arrived in Sri Lanka regarding how we were to meet our tour guide the following day to begin our tour. We learned on the first day of our tour that our driver was just that, a driver and not a tour guide. We expected to have both. There was also confusion on which tour activities we had already paid for in advance and which activities required additional out of pocket expenditures, and there was no guidance on tipping practice in Sri Lanka. With all that said, our driver turned out to be excellent in taking good care of us, accommodating our requests for fitting in additional side trips on our route, and making suggestions to enhance our experience. Having Saranga as our driver ended up saving the day for us regarding this trip.Show more
Traveled in January 2025
Reply from: BH Lanka Tours
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Your kind words mean a lot to our team to improve our service!
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Narayana
January 22nd, 2025
5.0
Had a great experience with our vacation in Sri Lanka. The online booking process, modifications to suit our needs,...
Had a great experience with our vacation in Sri Lanka. The online booking process, modifications to suit our needs, payment process, etc. were smooth and streamlined. Kudos to the sales representative, Sanju Ranasinghe who worked with me for nearly 6 months to sort out everything. And while in Sri Lanka, we were fully taken care of every step of the way by our driver and tour guide, Mr Camilas. He was very prompt, efficient and extremely helpful in every way. He went out of the way to show us places of interest to us - always smiling and happy to help. Our experience in lovely Sri Lanka (a beautiful country we have fallen in love with) was enhanced by the courtesy and hospitality of Camilas. Thanks to Sanju, Camilas and the entire team at BH Lanka Tours.Show more
Traveled in January 2025
Reply from: BH Lanka Tours
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are thrilled to know that you enjoyed the tour and our service. Your feedback motivates us to continue providing exceptional service to all our guests.
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Tracey
January 20th, 2025
5.0
We have just completed this amazing tour. It was everything we hoped for and our guide made sure that it was a...
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Traveled in January 2025
Reply from: BH Lanka Tours
We’re so pleased to hear that your tour was everything you hoped for and that your guide helped make it a truly breathtaking Sri Lankan experience. Thank you for choosing BH Lanka Tours we hope to welcome you back again one day!
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Claudine
January 3rd, 2023
5.0
An amazing memory making experience in a beautiful country that offers a multitude of breathtaking sceneries, lovely...
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Traveled in December 2022
Reply from: BH Lanka Tours
Dear Claudine, warm greetings from BH Lanka Tours !! Thank you so much for taking your valuable time to give us a review with your great feedback together with it. The intention was to give you a best relaxing experience in Sri Lanka; hence we tried our best together with our hotel & activity partners. I must give you a BIG THANKS for trusting and choosing BH Lanka Tours. We would love to see you again in the future. Until then we wish you all the best !!
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Marilyn
Asked on July 12th, 2025
Could you pick us up there on day 1 of the tour? We have already been to some of the places included in the tour. Could the itinerary be slightly adjusted to avoid duplication?
Tour Details
Transport
- BH Lanka ToursOperator•Written July 2025
  Of course, we can pick you up from your home in Colombo 02. Furthermore, certainly we can change the itinerary according to your travel plans. Please note that UNESCO World Heritage sites and some activities are optional. Therefore, you have the opportunity to decide whether you will participate or not.
H
Hippolyte
Asked on January 31st, 2025
Is there a specific time I should book my flight on the last day of the tour?
Flights / Transfers
- BH Lanka ToursOperator•Written February 2025
  You can book an evening flight on the last day for the best experience in Colombo. However, morning flights are also feasible, as the schedule will accommodate timely airport drop-off.
R
Rens
Asked on December 11th, 2024
What meal options are available during the tour?
Meals
- BH Lanka ToursOperator•Written December 2024
  The specific meal options are not detailed in the messages, but deluxe accommodations typically offer various dining facilities.
K
Kirsten Janieke
Asked on October 11th, 2024
What facilities are available at the accommodation during the tour?
Accommodation
- BH Lanka ToursOperator•Written October 2024
  The accommodations are deluxe and superior with facilities such as being fully air-conditioned and having 4-star services.
C
Carlos
Asked on October 6th, 2024
Can you provide details on the entrance fees?
Tour Details
- BH Lanka ToursOperator•Written October 2024
  The entrance and excursion fees costs are approximately GBP 150 per person.
N
Nathalie
Asked on September 9th, 2024
Is this tour guaranteed to depart?
Tour Details
- BH Lanka ToursOperator•Written September 2024
  Yes, the tour is guaranteed to depart even with a minimum of two travelers.
A
Alex
Asked on August 29th, 2024
What hotels are available along the tour?
Accommodation
- BH Lanka ToursOperator•Written August 2024
  The tour includes stays at multiple deluxe and superior hotels such as Regal Réseau Hotel, Hotel Sigiriya, The Clam Resort, The Topaz Hotel, Linden Grove Villa, Chaarya Wild Resort, Rock Wild Villa, and 22 Weligama Resort.
M
Maurits Hendrik
Asked on July 4th, 2024
How is the safety of travelers ensured during the tour?
Travel Support
- BH Lanka ToursOperator•Written July 2024
  Our company is 'safe & secure' certified by the Sri Lanka Tourism Authority and the World Travel and Tourism Council, ensuring all-around safety and security.
L
Levy
Asked on May 27th, 2024
Are there any age restrictions for tour participants?
Age Range
- BH Lanka ToursOperator•Written May 2024
  No, there are no age restrictions for this tour, anyone fit to travel can join.
M
Mieke
Asked on January 26th, 2024
How can I make payments for the tour?
Payments
- BH Lanka ToursOperator•Written January 2024
  You can make payments via the 'Book Now' button following the booking procedure highlighted in our tour details.

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- 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.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before April 16th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 16th, 2026, a minimum payment of $100 is required to confirm your booking with BH Lanka Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and BH Lanka Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "BH Lanka Tours" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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Cultural Essence Of Sri Lanka

Itinerary

Arrival in Negombo

Negombo to Anuradhapura

Included Activities

Anuradhapura to Sigiriya

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Sigiriya

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Sigiriya to Kandy

Included Activities

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Included Activities

Nuwara Eliya to Bentota Beach

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Optional Activities

Bentota to Colombo (Departure)

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