What is the approximate cost of meals during the tour?

Meals generally cost around USD 5-8 for lunch and USD 10-12 for dinner.

What happens if we need to change the itinerary during the tour?

The itinerary is flexible; just inform the driver of your priorities to make adjustments.

Is there transportation provided between all tour locations?

Transportation is included and will be provided for all locations in the itinerary.

What should we do if we face an emergency during the tour?

For emergencies, you can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for assistance.

How flexible is the tour regarding changing activities?

The tour allows for flexible activities, so you can decide where to stop and what to see.

What are the entry fees for attractions during the tour?

Entry fees vary; for example, Anuradhapura is USD 25 and Sigiriya is USD 30 per person.

Is it possible to book a city tour after the main tour?

Yes, a city tour can be arranged for additional cost after the main tour ends.

What should we budget for daily expenses during the tour?

A daily budget of around USD 20-30 for meals and entrance fees is recommended.

Are credit cards accepted at the hotels and for entry fees?

Yes, hotels accept credit cards, and ATMs are available for cash withdrawals.

How can we ensure our rooming preference is met?

We will inform the hotels to accommodate specific room requests, such as separate beds.

Private Sri Lanka Budget Tour 2024

7 days

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Start and end in Colombo

4.8

6 traveler reviews

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Everything was great.
Michael, traveled in January
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Operator: Sri Holidays
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Airport/Hotel to Anuradhapura
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit coconut plantations and observe toddy tappers
- City tour of Anuradhapura including Sri Maha Bodhi (ancient tree)
- Visit Brazen Palace
- Visit Ruwanveli Seya Dagoba
- Visit Thuparama Dagoba
- Visit Lankarama Dagoba
- Visit Elephant Pond
- Visit Abhayagiriya Monastery Complex
- View Samadhi Buddha Statue
- Visit Isurumuniya Temple (Stone carving)
Landmarks
Sri Maha Bodhi
Ruwanveli Seya Dagoba
Thuparama Dagoba
Lankarama Dagoba
Elephant Pond
Abhayagiriya Monastery Complex
Samadhi Buddha Statue
Isurumuniya Temple
Day 2
Polonnaruwa to Sigiriya
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Polonnaruwa Museum
- Visit Parakrama Samudra reservoir
- View Statue of King Parakrama
- Visit Library Shrine
- Visit Palace of King Parakrama
- Visit Kumara Pokuna royal pond
- Visit Shiva temple
- Visit Thuparama shrine room
- Visit Alahana Monastery Complex
- Visit Gal Vihare
- Visit Lotus Pond
- Visit traditional wood carving factory
- Explore Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- View water garden at Sigiriya
- View boulder garden at Sigiriya
- View mural paintings at Sigiriya
- View mirror wall at Sigiriya
- View lion's paws at Sigiriya
- View royal swimming pool at Sigiriya
Landmarks
Parakrama Samudra
Gal Vihare
Alahana Monastery Complex
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Day 3
Dambulla and Matale to Kandy
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Dambulla Cave Temple Complex
- Visit Aluvihare Cave Temple, Matale
Landmarks
Dambulla Cave Temple
Aluvihare Cave Temple
Day 4
Kandy
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
- Watch Kandy Lake Club Cultural Dance Show
Landmarks
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
Kandy Lake Club
Day 5
Kandy to Ella via Tea Country
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Botanic Gardens, Kandy
- Visit Labookellie Estate Tea Factory
- Tea tasting at Labookellie Estate
Landmarks
Royal Botanic Gardens
Labookellie Estate Tea Factory
Nuwara Eliya
Ella Gap
Day 6
Ella to Yala
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Safari in Yala National Park (safari vehicle not included)
Landmarks
Yala National Park
Day 7
Yala to Galle and Return
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Galle Fort
- Visit St. Mary's Cathedral, Galle
Optional Activities
- Kayaking through Tangalle lagoon
- Surfing in Tangalle
- Diving in Tangalle
Landmarks
Galle Fort
St. Mary's Cathedral
Tangalle Lagoon

Landmarks
Sri Maha Bodhi
Ruwanveli Seya Dagoba
Thuparama Dagoba
Lankarama Dagoba
Elephant Pond
Abhayagiriya Monastery Complex
Samadhi Buddha Statue
Isurumuniya Temple

Landmarks
Parakrama Samudra
Gal Vihare
Alahana Monastery Complex
Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Landmarks
Dambulla Cave Temple
Aluvihare Cave Temple

Landmarks
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
Kandy Lake Club

Landmarks
Royal Botanic Gardens
Labookellie Estate Tea Factory
Nuwara Eliya
Ella Gap

Landmarks
Yala National Park

Landmarks
Galle Fort
St. Mary's Cathedral
Tangalle Lagoon

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport
Free eSIM
TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
Optional Extras

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Additional Services

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Number of tours

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

12 hours

Response rate

50%

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Traveler Reviews

4.8

Overall rating based on 6 Reviews

Itinerary
4.5
Transport
4.8
Guide
4.8
Accommodation
3.7
Food
3.8
Tour Operator
4.6

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Kim
November 11th, 2024
5.0
We had an amazing tour of Sri Lanka with our driver Siri. The country is stunningly beautiful the coast, the...
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Traveled in October 2024
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Urszula A
August 17th, 2024
5.0
My husband and I took a private 7 days tour of Sri Lanka with Sri Holidays. It was a wonderful journey! First of all,...
My husband and I took a private 7 days tour of Sri Lanka with Sri Holidays. It was a wonderful journey! First of all, we should praise Namal, our driver and guide. If you ever decide to do the tour ask for him, he is amazing, professional, knowledgable as a guide, polite, caring and a great driver! The tour was well designed and showed the main attractions of the country with a good balance of cultural and nature aspects. Hotels were well chosen to have some style and give nice views, although the access to some was somewhat difficult. We have seen a lot, learned a lot and would recommend the tour to anybody even older people (we are in late sixties). Thank you Saman, the boss and again thanks Namal!Show more
Traveled in August 2024
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Sarah
March 3rd, 2024
4.0
Guide was amazing. Most accommodations venues were good. A couple weren't great
Traveled in February 2024
Samuela
December 28th, 2023
5.0
Our experience with SriHolidays was great! We were 2 friends and we did a private 6 days tour. From the beginning...
Our experience with SriHolidays was great! We were 2 friends and we did a private 6 days tour. From the beginning Saman was very helpful via chat in answering our question and organising and adjusting the tour according to our needs. Once arrived in Sri Lanka everything went very smooth with no flaws, everyone was extra kind and did our best to make us fall in love with this amazing country. Thanks also to our knowledgeable and friendly guide Anil we had a lot of fun. The only suggestion I could give is to consider the traffic and travelling hours when selecting the stops, so the day will not be spent totally in the car. For example Colombo - Anuradhapura was too long and no time to see the ruins when we reached there in the end. Thank you again Greeting from Maldives Candice & SamuelaShow more
Traveled in December 2023
Reply from: Sri Holidays
Thank You very much! Hoping to see you back in Sri Lanka soon...
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Ben
February 8th, 2022
5.0
We had an amazing time on this tour, discovering all the great things Sri Lanka had to offer. Our guide Namal was...
We had an amazing time on this tour, discovering all the great things Sri Lanka had to offer. Our guide Namal was absolutely fantastic providing great insight at each attraction and also always available for a conversation as we drove between sites. We had agreed to stay in 3* hotels and on the whole they were good, all offering a mix of local and European cuisine. All in all, we'd recommend this to anyone!Show more
Traveled in February 2022
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Michael
January 21st, 2020
5.0
Everything was great
Traveled in January 2020
Reply from: Sri Holidays
Thank you very much and we hope to see you back again in Sri Lanka soon.
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