They arrive Colombo 28 Dec. Tour 29 Dec. No tours 30/31 Dec and 01 Jan. Tour 02 and 03 Jan. No tour 04 Jan. Depart 05 Jan. They would like to visit the most popular sites. Must be in Colombo for 31 Dec and 01 Jan.

Could you please advise whether the travellers wish to stay only in Colombo from 28th December to 5th January 2027, or would they also like to explore nearby destinations during their stay?

is there a option for a private room if so what would be the cost

Yes, you do have the option to take a private room during the trip. Please note that the price for this tour will be USD 1,379/- for a solo traveller with a private room throughout the trip.

Please help me plan my trip in Srilanka. Landing 19th May night and leaving 27th May morning

With reference to your request, please find below the proposed tour plan for your trip from 19 May to 27 May 2026. As you mentioned that you will be arriving late at night on 19 May, we have arranged an overnight stay in Negombo. The following day, you can proceed to Colombo for your city tour. Tour Plan 19 May'26 : Day 1 : Arrive Negambo (Late Night) 20 May'26 : Day 2 : Negambo - Colombo (City Tour) 21 May'26 : Day 3 : Colombo - Dambulla - Polonnaruwa (230 Kms / 5 Hrs) 22 May'26 : Day 4 : Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya - Kandy (150 Kms / 3 Hrs) 23 May'26 : Day 5 : At Kandy 24 May'26 : Day 6 : Kandy - Nuwara Eliya (80 Kms / 3 Hrs) 25 May'26 : Day 7 : Nuwara Eliya - Udawalawe National Park (150 Kms / 4 Hrs) 26 May'26 : Day 8 : Udawalawe National Park - Colombo (250 Kms / 4.30 Hrs) 27 May'26 : Day 9 : Departure from Colombo The price for this tour will be USD 980 per person.

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Sri Lanka Intro Tour

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Temple and city tour was amazing. The safari was the absolute highlight - saw elephants and deer up close.
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Operator: Passage Holidays
Safari: Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

Day 1
Colombo
Colombo
Start point
Colombo, Sri Lanka (Airport, Hotel or any Convenient Point in Colombo.)
Day 2
Colombo - Dambulla - Polonnaruwa
Colombo - Dambulla - Polonnaruwa
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Dambulla Royal Cave Temple
- View Golden statue of Buddha at Dambulla
- Explore Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs
- Sightseeing tour to Polonnaruwa ruins including Royal Palace and Gal Vihara
Landmarks
Dambulla Royal Cave Temple
Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs
Royal Palace of Polonnaruwa
Gal Vihara
Day 3
Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya - Kandy
Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya - Kandy
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Explore Aluviharaya Rock Cave Temple
- Visit Fort Macdowall
- Visit spice garden in Matale
Landmarks
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Aluviharaya Rock Cave Temple
Fort Macdowall
Day 4
Kandy
Kandy
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Botanical Garden
- Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Visit Old Royal Palace
- Visit Sri Natha Devalaya Temple Square
- Enjoy Kandy Lake
- Enjoy typical Sri Lankan Cultural Performance
Landmarks
Royal Botanical Garden, Kandy
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Old Royal Palace, Kandy
Sri Natha Devalaya Temple
Kandy Lake
Day 5
Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit waterfalls en route to Nuwara Eliya
- Visit tea plantations
- Visit golf course at Nuwara Eliya
- Visit Gregory Lake
- Visit Hindu Temples in Nuwara Eliya
- Visit tea factory and processing plant
Landmarks
Gregory Lake
Day 6
Nuwara Eliya - Udawalawe National Park
Nuwara Eliya - Udawalawe National Park
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Ravana's Cave
- Visit Rawana Falls
- Afternoon jungle safari at Udawalawe National Park
Landmarks
Ravana's Cave
Rawana Falls
Udawalawe National Park
Day 7
Udawalawe National Park - Colombo
Udawalawe National Park - Colombo
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Gangaramaya Temple
- Visit Independence Square
- Visit Colombo National Museum
- Visit Seema Malakaya
- Visit Beira Lake
Landmarks
Gangaramaya Temple
Independence Square
Colombo National Museum
Seema Malakaya
Beira Lake
Day 8
Colombo
Colombo
End point
Colombo, Sri Lanka (Airport, Hotel or any Convenient Point in Colombo.)
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

Landmarks
Dambulla Royal Cave Temple
Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs
Royal Palace of Polonnaruwa
Gal Vihara

Landmarks
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Aluviharaya Rock Cave Temple
Fort Macdowall

Landmarks
Royal Botanical Garden, Kandy
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Old Royal Palace, Kandy
Sri Natha Devalaya Temple
Kandy Lake

Landmarks
Gregory Lake

Landmarks
Ravana's Cave
Rawana Falls
Udawalawe National Park

Landmarks
Gangaramaya Temple
Independence Square
Colombo National Museum
Seema Malakaya
Beira Lake

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4.6

Overall rating based on 76 Reviews

Itinerary
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Guide
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Accommodation
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Food
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Jim
April 25th, 2026
Informative trip and memorable trip, perfect trip.
Traveled in January 2026
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Dear Jim, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Sri Lanka Intro Tour. 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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Glanville
April 19th, 2026
Amazing trip, perfect coordination and answer every question.
Traveled in January 2026
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Dear Glanville, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Sri Lanka Intro Tour. 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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Nelson
March 23rd, 2026
We really enjoyed our tour. Hotels were reliable and comfortable. Guide was patient and shared plenty of background...
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Dear Nelson, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Sri Lanka Intro Tour. 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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Murph
March 23rd, 2026
One of the wonderful and well managed trips i have ever.
Traveled in November 2025
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Dear Murph, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Sri Lanka Intro Tour. 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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Harry
March 3rd, 2026
Guides were friendly and made history engaging. Very fulfilling experience overall.
Traveled in January 2026
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Dear Harry, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Sri Lanka Intro Tour. 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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Mary
February 14th, 2026
Our Sri Lanka trip was fantastic. From airport assistance to the last drop-off, everything was seamless. Our hotel...
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Traveled in December 2025
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Dear Mary, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Sri Lanka Intro Tour. 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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Daryl
February 14th, 2026
Well-organized and enjoyable. Hotels were comfortable with good amenities. Udawalawe safari was unforgettable - so...
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Traveled in December 2025
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Dear Daryl, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Sri Lanka Intro Tour. 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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Andreas
January 13th, 2026
Truly an unforgettable trip - well paced with great variety. All the tour guides were perfect and wildlife safari was...
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Traveled in November 2025
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Dear Andreas, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Sri Lanka Intro Tour. 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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Eugene
January 6th, 2026
Truly an unforgettable trip - well paced with great variety. Temple and city tour was amazing. Ancient sites were...
Truly an unforgettable trip - well paced with great variety. Temple and city tour was amazing. Ancient sites were fascinating, and the guide shared lots of history. Sigiriya Rock Fortress was stunning, though the climb was a bit exhausting in the heat. Kandy’s cultural show was vibrant and fun. Nuwara Eliya’s tea fields were lush and the tea factory visit very informative. The safari was the absolute highlight - saw elephants and deer up close. Very worth it.Show more
Traveled in November 2025
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Dear Eugene, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Sri Lanka Intro Tour. 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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Cherie
January 6th, 2026
I’m so glad we chose this tour guide was friendly, on time, and told us interesting facts about every site. Our...
I’m so glad we chose this tour guide was friendly, on time, and told us interesting facts about every site. Our hotels were comfortable and clean. Polonnaruwa’s ruins felt like a hidden gem and Sigiriya was spectacular. The botanical garden in Kandy was lovely for a slow morning walk. Nuwara Eliya was bracingly cool and very scenic. The safari was unforgettable - elephants everywhere. The whole trip felt smooth and well-organized from start to finish.Show more
Traveled in October 2025
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Dear Cherie, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Sri Lanka Intro Tour. 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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Nicholas
Asked on May 27th, 2026
They arrive Colombo 28 Dec. Tour 29 Dec. No tours 30/31 Dec and 01 Jan. Tour 02 and 03 Jan. No tour 04 Jan. Depart 05 Jan. They would like to visit the most popular sites. Must be in Colombo for 31 Dec and 01 Jan.
Tour Details
- Passage HolidaysOperator•Written May 2026
  Could you please advise whether the travellers wish to stay only in Colombo from 28th December to 5th January 2027, or would they also like to explore nearby destinations during their stay?
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Adriana
Asked on May 26th, 2026
is there a option for a private room if so what would be the cost
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  Yes, you do have the option to take a private room during the trip.
  
  Please note that the price for this tour will be USD 1,379/- for a solo traveller with a private room throughout the trip.
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Pat
Asked on April 18th, 2026
Please help me plan my trip in Srilanka. Landing 19th May night and leaving 27th May morning
Tour Details
- Passage HolidaysOperator•Written April 2026
  With reference to your request, please find below the proposed tour plan for your trip from 19 May to 27 May 2026.
  
  As you mentioned that you will be arriving late at night on 19 May, we have arranged an overnight stay in Negombo. The following day, you can proceed to Colombo for your city tour.
  
  Tour Plan
  
  19 May'26 : Day 1 : Arrive Negambo (Late Night)
  20 May'26 : Day 2 : Negambo - Colombo (City Tour)
  21 May'26 : Day 3 : Colombo - Dambulla - Polonnaruwa (230 Kms / 5 Hrs)
  22 May'26 : Day 4 : Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya - Kandy (150 Kms / 3 Hrs)
  23 May'26 : Day 5 : At Kandy
  24 May'26 : Day 6 : Kandy - Nuwara Eliya (80 Kms / 3 Hrs)
  25 May'26 : Day 7 : Nuwara Eliya - Udawalawe National Park (150 Kms / 4 Hrs)
  26 May'26 : Day 8 : Udawalawe National Park - Colombo (250 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)
  27 May'26 : Day 9 : Departure from Colombo
  
  The price for this tour will be USD 980 per person.
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  Pat
  Traveler•Written April 2026
  Sorry this is out of my budget

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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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Kandy

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Nuwara Eliya - Udawalawe National Park

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Udawalawe National Park - Colombo

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