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Sri Lanka Winter Explorer – Economy | 09 Days

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Start and end in Colombo
5.0 (2 reviews)
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  • Large stone Buddha statue near a lake.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Travel exclusively with your friends and family
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Colombo to Sigiriya

    Colombo to Sigiriya
    Start point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo Airport Arrival Terminal , 04:00 - 08:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Negombo Fish Market (dependent on flight arrival time)
    • Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage with milk feeding and bathing at Ma Oya River
    • Elephant riding excursions
    • Ayurvedic herbal spa massage
    Landmarks
    Negombo Fish Market
    Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
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  2. Day 2

    Sigiriya to Kandy

    Sigiriya to Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at 07:00-08:00am)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at 07:00-08:00am

    Optional Activities

    • Climb Sigiriya Rock fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Hiriwadunna village track with approximately 1 km cart journey and canoe in the lake, local cooking demonstration, and local lunch
    • Visit Dambulla Cave Temple
    • Visit Spice and Herbal Garden
    • Visit Muthumari Amman Hindu Temple
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Rock Fortress
    Hiriwadunna Village
    Dambulla Cave Temple
    Spice and Herbal Garden
    Muthumari Amman Hindu Temple
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  3. Day 3

    Kandy

    Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at 08:00-09:00am)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at 08:00-09:00am

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Royal Botanical Gardens (Peradeniya)
    • Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
    • Visit Kandy viewpoint
    • Browse Kandy Market and shopping
    • Visit Gemological Museum and workshop
    • Watch Kandy cultural dance show
    Landmarks
    Royal Botanical Gardens (Peradeniya)
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
    Kandy Viewpoint
    Kandy Market
    Gemological Museum
  4. Day 4

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at 08:00-09:00am)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at 08:00-09:00am

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Ramboda Falls
    • Visit Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple
    • Visit tea factory
    • Visit Gregory's Lake
    • Visit local highland market
    Landmarks
    Ramboda Falls
    Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple
    Gregory's Lake
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  5. Day 5

    Nuwara Eliya to Ella

    Nuwara Eliya to Ella
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast for takeaway, depart hotel at 06:00am)

    Included Activities

    • Horton Plains National Park early morning excursion with World's End viewpoint and Baker's Falls

    Optional Activities

    • Train journey from Nanu-Oya to Ella
    Landmarks
    Horton Plains National Park
    World's End
    Baker's Falls
  6. Day 6

    Ella to Udawalawe

    Ella to Udawalawe
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at 07:00-08:00am)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at 07:00-08:00am
    • Udawalawe National Park off-road safari in the afternoon

    Optional Activities

    • Little Adam's Peak summit walk
    • Demodara Bridge (Nine Arch Bridge)
    • Ravana Falls
    Landmarks
    Little Adam's Peak
    Demodara Bridge (Nine Arch Bridge)
    Ravana Falls
    Udawalawe National Park
  7. Day 7

    Udawalawe to Mirissa

    Udawalawe to Mirissa
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at 07:00-08:00am)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at 07:00-08:00am

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Elephant Transit Home
    Landmarks
    Elephant Transit Home
    Mirissa Beach
  8. Day 8

    Mirissa

    Mirissa
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at 06:00am for takeaway)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at 06:00am for takeaway

    Optional Activities

    • Whale and dolphin watching excursion from Mirissa Harbor
    • Beach relaxation and water sports (surfing, snorkeling)
    Landmarks
    Mirissa Beach
    Mirissa Harbor
  9. Day 9

    Mirissa to Colombo

    Mirissa to Colombo
    End point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo Airport Colombo, Sri Lanka, 16:00 - 22:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at 08:00-09:00am)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at 08:00-09:00am

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Stilt Fisherman's Village
    • Visit Galle Fort
    • Sail Madu River
    • Visit Turtle Hatchery
    • Colombo city tour: National Museum, Galle Face Green, Fort, Gangaramaya Temple, shopping
    Landmarks
    Stilt Fisherman's Village
    Galle Fort
    Madu River (Madu Ganga Wetland)
    Turtle Hatchery
    National Museum Colombo
    Galle Face Green
    Fort, Colombo
    Gangaramaya Temple

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    Asked on September 1st, 2023

    Who will pick up the travelers from the airport arrival terminal?

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    • showlanka toursOperator•Written September 2023

      Warmly welcome by our Airport representative on arrival terminal in the airport & He will be introducing your dedicated chauffeur/Guide for the whole tour and they will be hanging a board written with your name for recognition.

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    If my flight gets delayed, how do I catch my taxi?

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    • showlanka toursOperator•Written September 2023

      We will take appropriate measures so that you are not inconvenienced in case by sending a Whatsapp message to 0094779144664 urgently.

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    If my travel dates are exceeded, is my airport transfer still free?

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    • showlanka toursOperator•Written September 2023

      The airport transfer is your final destination at the time of schedule and if you choose a different date for which you will not arrive the same date at the airport due to any event, an additional fee will be charged.

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    If my travel dates are exceeded, how much is the cost per day for my accommodation?

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    • showlanka toursOperator•Written September 2023

      Charges for additional accommodation will depend on the hotel categories you wish to stay in. We will work to provide the relevant facilities upon your request.

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    How do I change my itinerary during my journey?

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    • showlanka toursOperator•Written September 2023

      You cannot change the itinerary that you have already agreed upon. But, you can change your pre chosen sightseeings in the itinerary according to your preferences. Furthermore, if you wish to stay at the hotel premises reserved for you in destination B instead of staying at the hotel premises reserved for you in destination "A", the hotel charges at destination "A " will not be refunded to you.

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    What are the best network connections in Sri Lanka covering all locations ?

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    • showlanka toursOperator•Written September 2023

      To name a few of the network providers in Sri Lanka, Dialog, Mobitel, Airtel and Hutch are well known. Sri Lanka's most popular and largest network providing partner is dialog. But what is more appropriate for a traveller, as of the best coverage is Hutch. On arrival, travellers can buy sim cards from the counters in the airport according to their preference.

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    How much does food cost and is it too spicy?

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    • showlanka toursOperator•Written September 2023

      From a standard restaurant, lunch/dinner buffet or an ala carte can be bought for around 10$-12$. Rice along with Sri Lankan cuisines are available in plenty of shops much cheaper than standard restaurants but those are too spicy.

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    • showlanka toursOperator•Written September 2023

      Major archaeological sites such as Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura accept foreign currency and all national parks only accept Sri Lankan currency. So you can avoid inconveniences by having both currencies with you.

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    • showlanka toursOperator•Written September 2023

      Mainly you can change from any bank at the airport arrival terminal and authorized agencies in major cities.

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    Dawn

    Asked on September 1st, 2023

    Can I use my credit or debit cards for local sites?

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    • showlanka toursOperator•Written September 2023

      It is very difficult. Card payments cannot be made at any local sites controlled by the government agencies. For example, Elephant Orphanage/National parks, Sigiriya fortress etc. Card payments can only be made at certain stations for tourism activities promoted by private agencies. The best way is keeping cash on hand.

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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.
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