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Sri Lanka in a Nutshell, Private Tour

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From Negombo to Colombo
4.3
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 15
Ages 10+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Colombo

    Colombo
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Fairway Colombo/ Earls Red)
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  2. Day 2

    Colombo to Dambulla

    Colombo to Dambulla
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Habarana Village by Cinnamon/ Pelwehera Village)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Dambulla Cave Temple - explore 5 cave temples with ornate drawings and 150 Buddha statues
    Landmarks
    Dambulla Cave Temple
  3. Day 3

    Dambulla to Kandy

    Dambulla to Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Oak Ray Regency/ Oak Ray Heritage/ Oak Ray City Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Spice Garden in Matale - observe spices and therapeutic values, enjoy refreshing herbal tea
    • Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy - experience ancient Kandyan heritage and sacred Buddhist site
    • Explore Kandy City Centre - visit bazaars, arts and crafts center, gem museum and lapidary
    • Browse Kandy Market - walk through fresh fruits and vegetables
    • Enjoy Cultural Show in Kandy - experience traditional music and drumming showcasing Sri Lankan culture
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Tooth Relic
    Kandy Lake
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  4. Day 4

    Kandy to Unawatuna

    Kandy to Unawatuna
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel J Unawatuna)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Galle - explore the Dutch colonial fort with original ramparts and bastions preserved for over 3.5 centuries
    • Walk the old streets of Galle - observe Dutch colonial verandas and the rectangular grid street pattern
    • Visit Galle lighthouse - view the 18-foot structure at Point Utrecht Bastion
    • Browse Dutch Hospital Shopping Complex - browse souvenir selections
    Landmarks
    Galle Fort
  5. Day 5

    Unawatuna to Colombo

    Unawatuna to Colombo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Grand Oriental Hotel/ Earls Red)

    Optional Activities

    • Colombo City & Shopping Tour - drive past the historic Race Course and explore the city's development
    • Visit Pettah Floating Market - experience offbeat shopping
    • Explore Colombo Port City - see offshore development with parks and commercial complexes
    • Shop at Arcade and designer boutiques near Independence Square
    • Dine and shop at Dutch Hospital - enjoy beer while browsing fashion and jewelry brands
    • Visit Gangarama Temple - listen to chiming bells and experience the temple atmosphere
    • Enjoy Colombo nightlife - experience night clubs and casinos
    • Attend event at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) - view exhibitions
    • Enjoy performance at Nelum Pokuna - watch opera or play
    Landmarks
    Race Course
    Independence Square
    Gangarama Temple
    Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH)
    Nelum Pokuna
  6. Day 6

    Colombo

    Colombo
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Fairway Colombo/ Earls Red

    Hotel 3*
    day 1

  • Habarana Village by Cinnamon/ Pelwehera Village

    Hotel 4*
    day 2

  • Oak Ray Regency/ Oak Ray Heritage/ Oak Ray City Hotel

    Hotel 3*
    day 3

  • Hotel J Unawatuna

    Hotel 3*
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  • Grand Oriental Hotel/ Earls Red

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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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    November 30th, 2018
    I was the only one participant yet Aitken kept running the tour as agreed. For that, i admired. On average, i did...
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    Dear Trully, Many thanks for your wonderful feedback. We hope to see you in Sri Lanka soon! Warm Regards, Aitken Spence Team
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    November 25th, 2018
    I did enjoy my time in Sri Lanka. Time and schedules are flexible. The guide, Chamith is very nice, attentive! I will...
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    Dear Tak Sung, Many thanks for your amazing feedback! Thank you for taking out the time to review us. We are hoping to see you in Sri Lanka soon. Warm Regards, Aitken Spence Travels
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    • 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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