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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Colombo to Anuradhapura

    Colombo to Anuradhapura
    Start point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (central location in Colombo or the airport, provide us with the pick up details )
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3*
  3. Day 2

    Mihintale - Sigiriya

    Mihintale - Sigiriya
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3*

    Included Activities

    • Visit to ancient city Anuradhapura
    • Explore Dagobas, palaces, temples and monasteries
    • Visit Sacred Bo-tree temple
    • Visit Mihintale Buddhist site and wildlife sanctuary
    Landmarks
    Anuradhapura
    Mihintale
    Sacred Bo-tree
  4. Day 3

    Minneriya - Sigiriya

    Minneriya - Sigiriya
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3*

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Polonnaruwa ancient monuments

    Optional Activities

    • Jeep safari at Minneriya (around 150 USD for 2 pax)
    Landmarks
    Polonnaruwa
    Minneriya
  5. Day 4

    Sigiriya

    Sigiriya
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Sri Lankan village lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3*

    Included Activities

    • Climb Sigiriya Lion Rock
    • Village tour with oxen cart ride
    • Traditional catamaran safari
    • Cooking demonstration and authentic Sri Lankan village lunch
    • Climb Piduragala rock for sunset
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Lion Rock
    Piduragala Rock
  6. Day 5

    Sigiriya to Kandy

    Sigiriya to Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3*

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dambulla cave temple (Golden Temple)
    • Visit Matale ash monastery
    • Visit Hindu temple
    Landmarks
    Dambulla Cave Temple
    Matale Ash Monastery
  7. Day 6

    Kandy

    Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3*

    Included Activities

    • Kandy city tour
    • Visit Kandy Lake
    • Viewpoint visit
    • Visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden
    • Visit Temple of the Tooth
    • Cultural dance show in the evening
    Landmarks
    Kandy Lake
    Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden
    Temple of the Tooth
  8. Day 7

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3*

    Included Activities

    • Tea factory visit
    • Visit temple of Seetha in Seetha Eliya

    Optional Activities

    • Buy quality tea at factory
    Landmarks
    Nuwara Eliya Tea Plantations
    Seetha Temple
  9. Day 8

    Ella - Yala National Park

    Ella - Yala National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3*

    Included Activities

    • Stop to photograph Ravana waterfall
    • Yala National Park safari

    Optional Activities

    • Train travel from Nuwara Eliya to Ella (takes approximately 4 hours, optional alternative to car travel)
    Landmarks
    Ravana Waterfall
    Yala National Park
  10. Day 9

    Yala to Mirissa

    Yala to Mirissa
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3*

    Included Activities

    • Visit Coconut Tree Hill
    Landmarks
    Coconut Tree Hill
  11. Day 10

    Mirissa

    Mirissa
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3*

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkeling
    • Surfing
    • Diving
    • Whale watching
    Landmarks
    Mirissa Beach
  12. Day 11

    Mirissa to Galle

    Mirissa to Galle
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    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3*

    Included Activities

    • Visit Turtle Hatchery Centre
    • Galle Fort walking tour
    • Visit Dutch and English Church
    • Visit Lighthouse

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Galle Fort
    Landmarks
    Galle Fort
    Turtle Hatchery Centre
    Dutch and English Church
    Galle Lighthouse
  13. Day 12

    Galle to Colombo

    Galle to Colombo
    End point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (central location or the International airport, provide us with drop off address)

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    Tamara5.0•June 2026
    This tour of Sri Lanka provided a great experience. The driver was wonderful and very helpful with any questions or...
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    Thank you for this wonderful feedback with your photos that reflect how happy you were on this tour. Thank you for trusting us and hope to see you again in the future. We will be honoured to make another exciting tour for you. Best regards from Paylesstoursindia team
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    Richard5.0•October 2025
    Excellent planning and hotel arrangements by Paylesstoursindia. They did their best to provide us with the best...
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    Thank you for your precious time which you dedicated to write this review. We appreciate your beautiful words and we hope to see you in India again soon. Maybe you will decide to visit the South or Nepal next time. Sending you the best regards, Paylesstoursindia team
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    A5.0•February 2025
    We have just gotten back from our trip to Sri Lanka called "The Essence of Sri Lanka". We highly recommend it. Great...
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    Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to know that you loved the tour. Our team worked hard to ensure good quality of our services to meet your expectations, and it’s great to hear that we succeeded. We can’t wait to welcome you back!
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  • Damian3.0•February 2025
    So ive given the review an Ok as there were issues with the tour. We paid 11 months in advance and their were no...
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    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us review. Your feedback will definetly help us to make some changes in order to improve our services for the future clients. Anyway, we hope you will trust us again and we will have another great chance to organise a tour for you. Maybe, next time in India, Nepal or another exciting country. All the best from the Paylesstoursindia team
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  • Alex5.0•January 2025
    The tour was great and highly recommended for people who would like to rest and see the highlights of this beautiful...
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    Thank you for your extensive review and we hope you will come back to us in near future and we will have another perfect chance to make your holidays. We wish you all the best, Paylesstoursindia team
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    Bella5.0•June 2024
    An incredible and beautiful tour of Sri Lanka that gave us a deep insight in Sri Lankan culture, cuisine. We saw both...
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    We are so satisfied to receive such a positive feedback regarding our services and Paylsstoursindia team. We are always ready to serve our Customers in case of problems or situations which sometimes happen. There is always solution which can be found. Such a beautiful review is always motivating and extremely rewarding. Best regards from the team, Ewa Lewandowska
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    Josef5.0•February 2024
    Sri Lanka is beautiful and so green, the beaches are clean and picturesque. It is hard to believe that such a small...
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    Oliver5.0•February 2024
    We would like to thank you for making our holiday a fantastic experience in Sri Lanka. Our driver Sarath was very...
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    It is always nice to hear and receive such a review. We really appreciate the time you spent writing this review. Paylesstoursindia team always do their best to make our Customers happy. Thank you for the trust and using our services. Hope to see you again. Best regards from Paylesstoursindia team
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    Maciej5.0•January 2024
    We would like to thank Mrs. Ewa Lewandowska and Payless Tours for the excellent and very professional preparation of...
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    We truly appreciate your continuous support and trust in us. Your 5-star review brightens our day and serves as a constant reminder of why we love what we do. We’ll continue striving to provide exceptional services and outstanding customer care to make every interaction with us remarkable Best regards from Paylesstoursindia team
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      The tour includes airport pick-ups and drops offs as part of the transportation package. Details about flight and any potential transfers are provided prior to the tour's start.

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      Yes, the itinerary can be customized to include specific sites like Ramayana places. The tour itinerary can be adjusted to club other desired locations or themes, such as Munneshwaram and Manavari temples, Rama Sethu Bridge, and Thiruketheeshwaram Temple.

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      Travel insurance is recommended but not included. It's advisable to procure insurance that covers health, travel incidents, and cancellations.

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      The tour includes options such as 3-star and 4-star hotels. Specific examples include Rockwell Colombo and Bellwood Hill resort. Upgrading to 4 or 5-star accommodations, such as Grandbell hotel Colombo, typically includes additional benefits such as breakfast.

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