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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

How do I change my itinerary during my journey?

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.

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

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.

How much does food cost and is it too spicy?

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.

Can I pay foreign currency for archaeological sites and national parks entrances?

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.

What is the best place to change my foreign currency?

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

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

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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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Negombo
Negombo
Start point
Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo Airport Arrival Terminal , 04:00 - 11:00)
Optional Activities
- Birdwatching at Muthurajawela marshes (49 species of migratory birds, 85 indigenous species)
- Walking along Negombo beach area
- Seafood dinner at local restaurants
Landmarks
Muthurajawela Marshes
Negombo Beach
Day 2
Negombo to Sinharaja Rain Forest
Negombo to Sinharaja Rain Forest
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Negombo fish market
Landmarks
Negombo Fish Market
Sinharaja Rain Forest
Day 3
Sinharaja Rain Forest
Sinharaja Rain Forest
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided rainforest hiking at Sinharaja
Landmarks
Sinharaja Rain Forest
Day 4
Sinharaja to Udawalawe
Sinharaja to Udawalawe
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Bats Cave (150ft limestone cave with approximately 250,000 bats)
- Visit Elephant Transit Home to see rescued elephant orphans being fed
- Afternoon safari at Udawalawe National Park (approximately 500 Asian elephants)
Landmarks
Bats Cave
Elephant Transit Home
Udawalawe National Park
Day 5
Udawalawe to Ella
Udawalawe to Ella
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Ravana Falls (popular waterfall linked to Indian epic Ramayana)
- Ella Mega Zipline adventure cable car (over half kilometre at 80kmph)
- Climb Little Adam's Peak through tea fields (approximately 2 hours round trip)
Landmarks
Ravana Falls
Ella Mega Zipline
Little Adam's Peak
Day 6
Ella
Ella
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike Ella Rock
Optional Activities
- Visit Demodara Bridge (9 Arch) from British Colonial period
- Walking tour of Ella town
- Lunch at local restaurants
Landmarks
Ella Rock
Demodara Bridge
Day 7
Ella to Nuwara Eliya
Ella to Nuwara Eliya
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hiking on Nonpareil Trail to World's End
Landmarks
Nonpareil Trail
World's End
Moore Waterfall
Hirikatu Oya
Nonpareil Estate Falls
Day 8
Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk around Gregory's Lake
- Visit Victoria Park
- Visit Single Tree Hill
- Explore local market
Landmarks
Gregory's Lake
Victoria Park
Single Tree Hill
Day 9
Nuwara Eliya to Adam's Peak
Nuwara Eliya to Adam's Peak
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pedro Tea Factory
Optional Activities
- Visit St. Clair & Devon Waterfall
- Midnight climb of Adam's Peak starting at 01:30 (2,243 meters)
Landmarks
Pedro Tea Factory
St. Clair & Devon Waterfall
Adam's Peak
Day 10
Adam's Peak to Kitulgala
Adam's Peak to Kitulgala
Optional Activities
- White water rafting on Kelani River (5 major rapids, 4 minor rapids, minimum age 10)
- Kayaking on Kelani River gentle sections
- Abseiling down waterfall
- Canyon sliding and jumping at Kataran-Oya River (4 jumps and 3 slides)
Landmarks
Kitulgala
Kelani River
Kataran-Oya River
Day 11
Kitulgala to Negombo
Kitulgala to Negombo
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Negombo Beach
Day 12
Negombo
Negombo
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Fishing boat tour (contact tour guide to arrange)
Landmarks
Negombo Beach
Day 13
Negombo to Colombo Airport
Negombo to Colombo Airport
End point
Negombo, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Colombo Airport Departure terminal , 17:00 - 22:00)
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Colombo Airport

Landmarks
Muthurajawela Marshes
Negombo Beach

Landmarks
Negombo Fish Market
Sinharaja Rain Forest

Landmarks
Sinharaja Rain Forest

Landmarks
Bats Cave
Elephant Transit Home
Udawalawe National Park

Landmarks
Ravana Falls
Ella Mega Zipline
Little Adam's Peak

Landmarks
Ella Rock
Demodara Bridge

Landmarks
Nonpareil Trail
World's End
Moore Waterfall
Hirikatu Oya
Nonpareil Estate Falls

Landmarks
Gregory's Lake
Victoria Park
Single Tree Hill

Landmarks
Pedro Tea Factory
St. Clair & Devon Waterfall
Adam's Peak

Landmarks
Kitulgala
Kelani River
Kataran-Oya River

Landmarks
Negombo Beach

Landmarks
Negombo Beach

Landmarks
Colombo Airport

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Insurance
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Paul5.0•August 2026
Did this trip solo and was really happy with it. First of all the communication pre tour was good. They were...
Did this trip solo and was really happy with it. First of all the communication pre tour was good. They were responsive and helpful with my questions. All the admin worked - bank transfers etc. They got my itinerary to me on time and things were like clockwork. The tour itself was the longest I could find on the internet as I really wanted to see as much of the place as possible. This tour covers north/south/east and west really well. It covers the famous UNESCO sites and Sigiriya Rock as well as Adams Peak. You get a chance to really explore on your own a lot and it was fun to just wander around places like Trincomalee and Jaffa doing my own thing. The tour takes in places like Aurugam Bay and the south - though only has a day looking around Galle - and it was pretty much perfectly paced. Sure, different people will be into different things but this tour covers all the bases. My driver - Ruwan - was excellent. He didn't feel the need to talk non stop. he chimed in with 'tour guide' stuff from time to time but otherwise was happy to just do the driving while I enjoyed relaxing and looking out the window. He was excellent at selecting alternate activities if things didn't go according to plan (for instance my tour hit Nuwara Eliya at Sinhalese New Year so the place was packed). I certainly felt better having a local driver on hand and his calm demeanour inspired confidence. All told this was a really good tour that covered the main bases of Sri Lanka and as I'd heartily recommend it to anyone.Show more
Carrie5.0•April 2026
My husband and I traveled from Northern California to explore Sri Lanka for around a month. The planes, trains and...
My husband and I traveled from Northern California to explore Sri Lanka for around a month. The planes, trains and automobiles getting there was long, but it was worth it! We enjoyed having Ruwan as our own private driver so that we didn't have to worry about renting a car and getting from place to place safely. The roads and the drivers reminded me of a video game from our childhood named Frogger. You’ve got the cars, trucks, vans, tuk tuks, motorcycles and lastly the roto tiller tractors made into vehicles! It was a competition for space on the road in the most interesting dance. Especially watching out for the rice that was being dried on the roads… We had a printed itinerary that we referenced each day and the transitions from hotel to hotel were effortless. The variations of the activities offered in this tour were good and we picked and chose which ones we visited as we went. This is an active tour so keep that in mind; hiking and walking all over the Country each day. It was a good mix of coastal areas and mountains, cities and then the rainforest. Some beaches were better than others and some had really good swells to play in. We could have done without all of the leeches in the rainforest or all of the needed mosquito repellent applied every day or the alcohol rules that differed all over the island; but those make the best stories and we will remember them forever. The nature and wild life we saw was beyond words and absolutely amazing. Elephants casually walking down the road and sometimes blocking the road waiting for their sugar cane payments. We saw all the different monkey species hopping from tree to tree. Oh my gosh watch out for the monkeys, they are very sneaky and have tempers! We witnessed them getting into peoples bags - they take what they want - it can be food or just normal items. Make sure you bring the correct plugs for Sri Lanka as some hotels have one and some have the others. You will need the G, D and M plugs and we bought the one we needed from one of the towns for like $3.00 USD. Overall we had a great time and the people of Sri Lanka were very genuine, generous and welcoming to us Americans. Thank you Ruwan for sharing your Country with us and giving us the best tour ever. Hugs, Ron and CarrieShow more
Loraine5.0•March 2026
Fabulous trip. Our driver Manju went above and beyond , even more so as I got pneumonia and spent 4 days in hospital....
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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,& they will be hanging a board written with your name for recognition.
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Evelyn
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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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Jeff
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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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Annette
Asked on September 1st, 2023
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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John
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What are the best network connections in Sri Lanka covering all locations ?
Transport
- 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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Stuart
Asked on September 1st, 2023
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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Can I pay foreign currency for archaeological sites and national parks entrances?
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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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Jerry
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What is the best place to change my foreign currency?
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  Mainly you can change from any bank at the airport arrival terminal and authorized agencies in major cities.
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  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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