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Historical Ceylon Tour 2024

7 days
From Negombo to Colombo
4.6
29 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Negombo

    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit 17th-century Dutch Fort remains
    • Explore Negombo Lagoon and fishermen's huts
    • Visit St. Mary's Church with religious paintings
    Landmarks
    Dutch Fort
    Negombo Lagoon
    St. Mary's Church
    Hamilton Canal
  2. Day 2

    Negombo to Mannar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dutch Reformed Church (St Peter's Kerk) in Kalpitiya
    • Visit Dutch Fort in Kalpitiya
    Landmarks
    Dutch Reformed Church (St Peter's Kerk)
    Dutch Fort in Kalpitiya
    Puttalam Lagoon
  3. Day 3

    Mannar to Trincomalee

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fort Frederick
    • Visit Koneswaram Temple on Swami Rock Cliff
    • Visit Gokanna Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Blue-whale watching from Swami Rock Cliff
    Landmarks
    Fort Frederick
    Koneswaram Temple
    Swami Rock Cliff
    Gokanna Temple
  4. Day 4

    Trincomalee to Passikudha

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Pasikudah Mariamman Temple
    • Visit Dutch Fort in Batticaloa
    Landmarks
    Pasikudah Mariamman Temple
    Dutch Fort in Batticaloa
    Tanavare Fort
  5. Day 5

    Passikudha to Galle

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Galle Fort

    Optional Activities

    • View Galle Lighthouse
    • Explore Dutch Reformed Church in Galle Fort
    • Walk car-free streets in fortified old city
    Landmarks
    Galle Fort
    Galle Lighthouse
    Dutch Reformed Church
  6. Day 5

    Galle to Colombo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Old Dutch Government House in Galle
    • Visit Wolvendaal Church (Wolvendaalse Kerk) in Colombo
    • Visit Old Colombo Dutch Hospital

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Dutch houses in Galle
    • Visit Dutch church dated 1752-54 in Galle
    • View St. Peter's church (former Governor's residence) in Colombo
    • Visit Dutch Period Museum in Colombo
    • Explore other Portuguese and Dutch colonial churches and buildings in Colombo
    Landmarks
    Old Dutch Government House
    Galle Lighthouse
    Wolvendaal Church (Wolvendaalse Kerk)
    Old Colombo Dutch Hospital
    St. Peter's Church
    Dutch Period Museum
  7. Day 7

    Departure from Colombo

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Tour ID: 172143

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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.
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    • For any tour departing before July 1st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 1st, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Sri Holidays. 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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