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Pearl of the Indian Ocean, Private Tour

8 days
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, French, Spanish, Dutch
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Colombo

    Start point
    Katunayaka, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Pick up at Colombo Airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pegasus Reef), Hotel (Cinnamon Lakeside)

    Included Activities

    • Colombo City Tour
    • Visit to Pettah port
    • Cinnamon Gardens tour
    • Galle Face Green Square
    • Viharamahadevi Park
    Landmarks
    Galle Face Green Square
    Viharamahadevi Park
    Cinnamon Gardens
    Pettah Port
  2. Day 2

    Colombo to Sigiriya/Habarana

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sigiriya Village), Hotel (Habarana Village), Hotel (Cinnamon Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ridi Viharaya (Silver Temple)
    • Trek in Ridi Viharaya area
    • Dambulla Cave Temple complex tour
    • Visit five caves with Buddhist frescoes and statues
    Landmarks
    Ridi Viharaya (Silver Temple)
    Dambulla Cave Temple
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  3. Day 3

    Sigiriya/Habarana

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sigiriya Village), Hotel (Habarana Village), Hotel (Cinnamon Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Sigiriya Rock climb and citadel ruins tour
    • View heavenly maidens frescoes
    • Polonnaruwa ancient city tour
    • Royal Palace ruins visit
    • Gal Viharaya temple visit
    • Audience Hall
    • Lotus Bath
    • King Para Kramabahu statue
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Rock
    Polonnaruwa Ancient City
    Gal Viharaya
  4. Day 4

    Sigiriya/Habarana to Kandy

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Royal Kandyan), Hotel (Cinnamon Citadel), Hotel (Grand Kandyan)

    Included Activities

    • Matale Spice Garden visit
    • Learn about Sri Lanka spice production
    • Herbal tea tasting
    • Sinhalese dance performance in Kandy

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at local restaurant (available at extra cost)
    Landmarks
    Matale Spice Garden
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  5. Day 5

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Araliya Red), Hotel (Araliya Green Hills), Hotel (Araliya Green City)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Kandy city attractions
    • Temple of the Buddha's Tooth visit
    • Palace and gardens visit
    • Tea plantation and factory tour
    • Ceylon tea tasting
    • View of Ravana waterfall

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at local restaurant en route (available at extra cost)
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Buddha's Tooth
    Kandy Lake
    Ravana Waterfall
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  6. Day 6

    Nuwara Eliya to Yala/Tissamaharama

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Chaarya Resort & Spa), Hotel (Cinnamon Wild)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Central Highlands
    • Yala National Park safari (approximately 2-3 hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at local restaurant en route (available at extra cost)
    Landmarks
    Ravana Waterfall
    Yala National Park
  7. Day 7

    Yala/Tissamaharama to Beach Area

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Palms), Hotel (Hikka Tranz By Cinnamon), Hotel (Cinnamon Bey)

    Included Activities

    • Weligama traditional stilt fishing observation
    • Galle Fortress visit
    • Explore Portuguese and Dutch colonial architecture in Galle

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at local restaurant en route (available at extra cost)
    Landmarks
    Weligama
    Galle Fortress
  8. Day 8

    Beach Area to Colombo

    End point
    Katunayaka, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Drop off at Colombo Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    February 14th, 2026
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  • karen
    January 27th, 2025
    Good trips, nice to include Columbia museum as an option as it's so good
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    April 17th, 2020
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  • Vaccines
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    • 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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