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Sri Lanka in a Nutshell

6 days

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From Negombo to Colombo

4.3

2 traveler reviews

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Operator: Aitken Spence Travel
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 15
Ages 10+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Colombo
Accommodation
Hotel (Fairway Colombo/ Earls Red)
Day 2
Colombo to Dambulla
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Habarana Village by Cinnamon/ Pelwehera Village)
Optional Activities
- Visit Dambulla Cave Temple - explore five magnificently constructed cave temples housing 150 Buddha statues and ornate cave paintings
Landmarks
Dambulla Cave Temple
Day 3
Dambulla to Kandy
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Oak Ray Regency/ Oak Ray Heritage/ Oak Ray City Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Spice Garden in Matale - learn about therapeutic values of spices with refreshing herbal tea
- Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy - experience the sacred site housing the tooth relic of Lord Buddha
- Explore Kandy City Centre - shops, bazaar, arts and crafts center, gem museum, and local markets
- Enjoy Cultural Show in Kandy - traditional music, drumming, and vibrant cultural performances
Landmarks
Temple of the Tooth Relic
Spice Garden
Kandy City Centre
Kandy Market
Day 4
Kandy to Unawatuna
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel J Unawatuna)
Optional Activities
- Visit Galle - explore Dutch colonial architecture, historic ramparts, bastions, 18-foot lighthouse, and the Dutch Hospital Shopping Complex
Landmarks
Galle Fort
Galle Lighthouse
Dutch Hospital Shopping Complex
Day 5
Unawatuna to Colombo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Grand Oriental Hotel/ Earls Red)
Optional Activities
- Colombo City & Shopping Tour - drive along Race Course, visit Pettah Floating Market, explore Independence Square with designer boutiques and restaurants, visit Gangarama Temple, browse Dutch Hospital Shopping Complex, explore Colombo Port City, experience nightlife at clubs and casinos, or attend events at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall or Nelum Pokuna
Landmarks
Race Course
Pettah Floating Market
Independence Square
Gangarama Temple
Dutch Hospital Shopping Complex
Colombo Port City
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
Nelum Pokuna
Day 6
Colombo Departure
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Dambulla Cave Temple

Landmarks
Temple of the Tooth Relic
Spice Garden
Kandy City Centre
Kandy Market

Landmarks
Galle Fort
Galle Lighthouse
Dutch Hospital Shopping Complex

Landmarks
Race Course
Pettah Floating Market
Independence Square
Gangarama Temple
Dutch Hospital Shopping Complex
Colombo Port City
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
Nelum Pokuna

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Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Fairway Colombo/ Earls Red
Hotel
day 1
Habarana Village by Cinnamon/ Pelwehera Village
Hotel
day 2
Oak Ray Regency/ Oak Ray Heritage/ Oak Ray City Hotel
Hotel
day 3
Hotel J Unawatuna
Hotel
day 4
Grand Oriental Hotel/ Earls Red
Hotel
day 5

Operated by

Aitken Spence Travel

4.4

(65 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

2 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

88%

As Sri Lanka’s leading Destination Management Company, we provide worldwide...

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

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Traveler Moments

Traveler Reviews

4.3

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
4.0
Transport
4.5
Guide
4.5
Accommodation
4.0
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.4

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Trully Anastasia
November 30th, 2018
4
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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Traveled in November 2018
Reply from: Aitken Spence Travel
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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Tak Sung
November 25th, 2018
4.5
I did enjoy my time in Sri Lanka. Time and schedules are flexible. The guide, Chamith is very nice, attentive! I will...
I did enjoy my time in Sri Lanka. Time and schedules are flexible. The guide, Chamith is very nice, attentive! I will definitely recommend your company to my friends who are interested in visiting Sri Lanka.Show more
Traveled in November 2018
Reply from: Aitken Spence Travel
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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Good to Know

Tour ID: 126382

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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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- 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 May 16th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 16th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Aitken Spence Travel. 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.
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Sri Lanka in a Nutshell

Itinerary

Colombo

Colombo to Dambulla

Optional Activities

Dambulla to Kandy

Optional Activities

Kandy to Unawatuna

Optional Activities

Unawatuna to Colombo

Optional Activities

Colombo Departure

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