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Uncovered Highlights of Sri Lanka: 09 Days Tour

9 days
From Negombo to Colombo
4.7 (39 reviews)

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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 99
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Negombo

    Arrival in Negombo
    Start point
    Katunayaka, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Bandaranaike International Airport/Negombo/Colombo, 00:00 - 23:55)
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mangrove boat tour to observe local wildlife and fishermen
    Landmarks
    Mangrove Forests
  2. Day 2

    Kandy to Habarana

    Kandy to Habarana
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage tour - watch elephants bathing and being fed
    • Golden Temple of Dambulla (Dambulla Cave Temple) visit - UNESCO World Heritage site with five cave temples
    • Sigiriya Rock Fortress exploration - frescoes, paintings, water gardens, and historic remains
    Landmarks
    Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
    Golden Temple of Dambulla
    Sigiriya Rock Fortress
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  3. Day 3

    Polonnaruwa

    Polonnaruwa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Polonnaruwa UNESCO World Heritage Site tour - Royal Palace, Gal Vihara, and Rankoth Vihara stupa exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Bicycle tour of Polonnaruwa ruins
    Landmarks
    Polonnaruwa
    Gal Vihara
    Rankoth Vihara
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  4. Day 4

    Anuradhapura and Mihintale

    Anuradhapura and Mihintale
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Anuradhapura UNESCO World Heritage Site tour - ancient temples, stupas, and structures
    • Mihintale pilgrimage site visit - ancient stupas, temples, and monasteries with summit views
    Landmarks
    Anuradhapura
    Mihintale
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  5. Day 5

    Kandy

    Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) visit - UNESCO heritage site with evening puja ceremony
    • Kandy Lake leisurely stroll
    • Royal Botanical Gardens visit - 147 acres with trees, plants, and flowers from around the world
    • Kandy View Point visit - panoramic city and surroundings views
    • Traditional Sri Lankan cultural dance and music performance
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Tooth Relic
    Kandy Lake
    Royal Botanical Gardens
    Kandy View Point
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  6. Day 6

    Kandy to Ella via Nuwara Eliya

    Kandy to Ella via Nuwara Eliya
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tea Factory and Tea Estate tour - tea production process and tea tasting
    • Ramboda Waterfalls visit - viewpoints and surrounding tea farms
    • Gregory Lake visit - lake walk and surrounding hills

    Optional Activities

    • Tea purchase from estate shop
    • Boat trip on Gregory Lake
    Landmarks
    Tea Factory and Tea Estate
    Ramboda Waterfalls
    Gregory Lake
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  7. Day 7

    Ella to Udawalawe

    Ella to Udawalawe
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Waterfall visit in Ella
    • Ravana's Cave exploration
    • Little Adam's Peak scenic hike
    • Nine Arch Bridge visit - historic engineering landmark
    • Udawalawe National Park safari tour - wildlife viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Train ride passing over Nine Arch Bridge
    Landmarks
    Ravana's Cave
    Little Adam's Peak
    Nine Arch Bridge
    Udawalawe National Park
  8. Day 8

    Colombo

    Colombo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Colombo guided city tour - historical buildings, cultural attractions, and marketplaces
    • Historic city center tour - distinctive architecture
    • Gangaramaya Temple visit
    • Pettah market visit
    • Independence Square visit
    Landmarks
    Gangaramaya Temple
    Pettah Market
    Independence Square
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  9. Day 9

    Departure from Colombo

    Departure from Colombo
    End point
    Katunayaka, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Bandaranaike International Airport/ Colombo/Negombo, 00:00 - 23:55)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Rating
4.7 (39 reviews)
Response time
7 hours
Response rate
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Cancellation policy

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  • Regina5.0May 2026
    Had a fantastic time, i was the only one on this tour. My guide and driver was Ranga. Very friendly, professional and...
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  • Lena5.0April 2026
    It was great! Thank you for everything. I was alone with krish so he organized everything after my needs. Everything...
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  • B

    Becky

    Asked on January 27th, 2026

    Do you have a list of the hotels? I need that for myself and my family.

    Accommodation
    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperatorWritten January 2026

      We will book the hotel once confirmed only below hotels similar hotel will be provided

      Day 1 Negombo - Pegasus reef or similar
      Day 2 Sigiriya - Kassapa LIon rock or similar
      Day 3 Sigiriya - Kassapa LIon rock or similar
      Day 4 Dambulla - Kassapa LIon rock or similar
      Day 5 Kandy - Oakray Regency or semilar
      Day 6 Ella - 88th Ella or similar
      Day 7 Udawalawe - Jungle Paradise or similar
      Day 8 Colombo - Sofia or similar

  • M

    Marilyn

    Asked on January 9th, 2026

    how many participants will approximately take place in this group travel in April? In the description is mentioned 1 to 99 participants. Furthermore, what entry fees do we have to pay by our own?

    Group size
    Price / Availability
    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperatorWritten January 2026

      at the movement you only traveling group size maximum 01 - 06 people only.. entrance fee would come around USD 250 per person

  • D

    Dean

    Asked on March 11th, 2024

    how much we will have to pay for all entrance fees on this tour, so I can plan the amount of my vacation better

    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperatorWritten March 2024

      Rate per person - Mangrove - 35 $, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - 15 $, Golden Temple of Dambulla - 2000 Rupees, Sigiriya Rock Fortress - 36 $, Polonnaruwa old city - 30 $, Anuradhapura an ancient city - 30 $, Mihintale - 1000 Rupees, Temple of the Tooth Relic - 2000 Rupees, Royal Botanical Gardens - 3000 Rupees, traditional dances and musical performances - 10 $, Gregory Lake - 300 Rupees, Udawalawe National Park - 75 $

    • D

      Dean

      TravelerWritten March 2024

      Would it be possible to stay away from those sight seeings I mentioned above? Is there something my husband and I can do at the time where other people look at those places?

    • D

      Dean

      TravelerWritten March 2024

      How does it work with buying tickets? Do we buy them directly at the entrance where ever we go?

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    Joshua

    Asked on March 4th, 2024

    Is there a chance to see the cave temple in Dambulla, because it is not mentioned in your iternery.

    Tour Details
    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperatorWritten March 2024

      Yes, possible to see the Cave temple Dambulla.

    • J

      Joshua

      TravelerWritten March 2024

      you write that the group size would be up to 99 people, this sounds confusing to me. Can you please tell me, how this should work? How large is the average of your tour size?

    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperatorWritten March 2024

      Average group will be max 7-10 normally but 99 people can book the tour once.

    • J

      Joshua

      TravelerWritten March 2024

      the cave temple is not inculded in the tour, which means that I`d have to get there by my self by taxi? How is the price for taxis to get there?

    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperatorWritten March 2024

      no we can take there no need any additional taxi

    • J

      Joshua

      TravelerWritten March 2024

      the price for December was 501 Euros. But, when I went on for booking I had seen that this was the price for a 3 bed room. Since we are a couple we would need a double room and this would cost 634 Euros where I was dissapointed, because I planed with the 501 Euro price.

    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperatorWritten March 2024

      give us time till tomorrow and we will response with special price

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    Simon

    Asked on January 21st, 2024

    What time of day is best to arrive in Colombo to start this tour?

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Tour ID: 247863

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    Sri Lanka Rupee
    Sri Lanka
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type D. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

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    Sri Lanka
    Type G
    Sri Lanka
  • 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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