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Splendours of Sri Lanka

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Colombo to Negombo

    Colombo to Negombo
    Start point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Negombo including visits to Angurukaramulla Temple (Bodhirajaramaya), Negombo Dutch Fort, Negombo Beach Park, and St. Mary's Church
    Landmarks
    Angurukaramulla Temple (Bodhirajaramaya)
    Negombo Dutch Fort
    Negombo Beach Park
    St. Mary's Church
  2. Day 2

    Negombo - Pinnawala - Sigiriya

    Negombo - Pinnawala - Sigiriya
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage including witnessing baby elephants being fed and bathing
    • Exploration of Royal Botanical Garden
    Landmarks
    Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
    Royal Botanical Garden
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  3. Day 3

    Sigiriya - Anuradhapura - Sigiriya

    Sigiriya - Anuradhapura - Sigiriya
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Day excursion to Anuradhapura with visits to Sri Maha Bodhi, Brazen Palace, Dagobas, Ruwanwelisaya, Abeygiri and Jetawana Monasteries, rock-cut statues of Lord Buddha, palace ruins, and Isurumuniya Rock Temple
    Landmarks
    Sri Maha Bodhi
    Brazen Palace
    Ruwanwelisaya
    Abeygiri Monastery
    Jetawana Monastery
    Isurumuniya Rock Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Sigiriya - Minneriya National Park - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya

    Sigiriya - Minneriya National Park - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Wildlife safari in Minneriya National Park with opportunity to spot wild Asian Elephants
    • Visit to Polonnaruwa UNESCO World Heritage Site including Royal Palace, Gal Vihare complex, and giant statue of the king
    Landmarks
    Minneriya National Park
    Polonnaruwa Royal Palace
    Gal Vihare
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  5. Day 5

    Sigiriya - Dambulla - Matale - Kandy

    Sigiriya - Dambulla - Matale - Kandy
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Dambulla Royal Cave Temple with golden Buddha statue
    • Exploration of Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Aluviharaya Rock Cave Temple
    • Visit to Fort Macdowall
    • Spice garden tour in Matale
    Landmarks
    Dambulla Royal Cave Temple
    Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs
    Aluviharaya Rock Cave Temple
    Fort Macdowall
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  6. Day 6

    Kandy - Peradeniya - Kandy

    Kandy - Peradeniya - Kandy
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Peradeniya including Royal Botanic Gardens and Gatabe Rajopanaramaya Buddhist Temple
    • Visit to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
    • Visit to Old Royal Palace in Kandy
    • Visit to Sri Natha Devalaya Temple Square in Kandy
    • Traditional Sri Lankan Cultural Performance
    Landmarks
    Royal Botanic Gardens
    Gatabe Rajopanaramaya
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
    Old Royal Palace
    Sri Natha Devalaya Temple Square
    Kandy Lake
  7. Day 7

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic train journey from Kandy to Nawalapitiya
    Landmarks
    Pidurutalagala Mountain
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  8. Day 8

    Nuwara Eliya - Bandarawela - Kataragama

    Nuwara Eliya - Bandarawela - Kataragama
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    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Kataragama including visits to Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Dewalaya, Kebiliththa Dewalaya, and Sella Kataragama Ganesh Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Stop in Bandarawela to view tea plantations
    Landmarks
    Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Dewalaya
    Kebiliththa Dewalaya
    Sella Kataragama Ganesh Temple
  9. Day 9

    Kataragama - Galle - Bentota

    Kataragama - Galle - Bentota
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Mahamodara Sea Turtle Hatchery Centre
    • Exploration of Galle Dutch Fort, Sri Sudharmalaya Buddhist Temple, Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery, and Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya
    Landmarks
    Mahamodara Sea Turtle Hatchery Centre
    Galle Dutch Fort
    Sri Sudharmalaya Buddhist Temple
    Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery
    Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya
  10. Day 10

    Bentota

    Bentota
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Water activities at Bentota Beach
    Landmarks
    Bentota Beach
  11. Day 11

    Bentota to Colombo

    Bentota to Colombo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Colombo including visits to Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, Colombo National Museum, and Seema Malakaya, and exploration of Beira Lake

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Colombo
    Landmarks
    Gangaramaya Temple
    Independence Square
    Colombo National Museum
    Seema Malakaya
    Beira Lake
  12. Day 12

    Colombo

    Colombo
    End point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.6
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  • Glen5.0March 2026
    Great fun and well managed trip, perfect services.
    Traveled in January 2026
    Reply from: Passage Holidays
    Dear Glen, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Splendours of Sri Lanka. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Team Passage Holidays
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  • Daniel5.0March 2026
    Guides were experienced, ensuring we had the best chances to spot wildlife. The accommodations were comfortable, with...
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    Traveled in January 2026
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    Dear Daniel, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Splendours of Sri Lanka. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Team Passage Holidays
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  • Wayne5.0March 2026
    Our tour of Sri Lanka was a perfect. Nuwara Eliya’s tea plantations were beautiful and peaceful. The hotels were...
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    Traveled in January 2026
    Reply from: Passage Holidays
    Dear Wayne, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Splendours of Sri Lanka. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Team Passage Holidays
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  • James5.0March 2026
    This tour was everything we hoped. We enjoyed the safari at Minneriya National Park. Hotels were excellent and the...
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    Traveled in January 2026
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    Dear James, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Splendours of Sri Lanka. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Team Passage Holidays
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  • Samantha5.0March 2026
    We had an amazing experience on Sri Lanka. Cultural and religious sites were fascinating. The accommodations were...
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    Traveled in January 2026
    Reply from: Passage Holidays
    Dear Samantha, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Splendours of Sri Lanka. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Team Passage Holidays
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  • Dane5.0February 2026
    Fantastic tour we explored ancient ruins in Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, and Polonnaruwa, and I was amazed by the well...
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    Traveled in January 2026
    Reply from: Passage Holidays
    Dear Dane, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Splendours of Sri Lanka. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Team Passage Holidays
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  • Colin4.0February 2026
    This trip to Sri Lanka was incredible. We had an unforgettable time on a safari in Minneriya National Park. Hotels...
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    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: Passage Holidays
    Dear Colin, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Splendours of Sri Lanka. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Team Passage Holidays
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  • Claudine4.0February 2026
    We had an unforgettable experience in Sri Lanka. Accommodations were good, with nice service, and our guides were...
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    Traveled in November 2025
    Reply from: Passage Holidays
    Dear Claudine, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Splendours of Sri Lanka. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Team Passage Holidays
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  • Nabila5.0February 2026
    Fantastic trip to explore Sri Lanka. I particularly enjoyed the visit to Minneriya National Park where we saw wild...
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    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: Passage Holidays
    Dear Nabila, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Splendours of Sri Lanka. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Team Passage Holidays
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  • Josiane5.0February 2026
    Our Sri Lanka tour was amazing from start to finish. Each destination was more beautiful than the last....
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    Traveled in December 2025
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    Asked on May 28th, 2026

    what would be the cost of private room in the first of september

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    • Passage HolidaysOperatorWritten May 2026

      the price for this tour will be USD 2,684 per person.

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    Is it possible to get this tour for just 2 people

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      Yes that will be possible will make your trip on private basis. To make this tour on private basis the price will be USD 380 /- Per Person additional supplement will be apply.

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      the price for solo traveller will be USD 2,428 /- Per Solo Traveller.

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    I was filling out the form to book Splendours of Sri Lanka for two starting 10/19/2025. We are two sisters, 78 and 82 years old. You say the tour is for all ages, but the form says it is suitable for 1-80 years old. We are extremely healthy and travel frequently.

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      Lynn

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      I am 78 and can book this trip which you now say is suitable for people under 80. So I really should explain to you why my sister, age 82, should be allowed to join this tour. My sister is even stronger and more capable of traveling than I.

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      Regarding your query about age and health, please rest assured that you can book this tour without any hassle.

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      Please note the maximum is 10 Person in 1 Group and minimum is 1 person. Also if you are interested in our 18 Days tour to Sri Lanka which is Sri Lanka Wildlife and Heritage and the price for this tour is USD 2660 /- Person. We can offer you additional 5% discount for this tour for the date of travel which is 15 August to 1 Sep 2025. The price for this 18 Days tour for you is USD 2527 /- Per Person.

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Tour ID: 264642

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  • 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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  • 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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