Tours
Sri Lanka

07 Days 06 Nights Tour of Sri Lanka

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Max Group Size
1 to 30
What's Included
Overnights Accommodations( as per itinerary )
Breakfast & Dinner at hotel (except Dinner at Colombo)
Transportation (as per itinerary )
Air-Conditioned Vehicle
English Speaking Driver Cum Guide
Personal Expenses.
Meals which are not specified above (Lunch on tour)
Tips and Porter-ages
Camera Fees
Entrance fees to the sites which are not specified above.
Entry Visa Fees, please visit www.eta.gov.lk for more details / submit your individual visa application.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress Entrance fees
Dambulla Cave Temple Entrance fees
Temple of the Tooth Relic Entrance fees
Cultural dance show in Kandy Entrance fees
Zipline Activity Entrance fees
01 Train Ride from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya (Nanu Oya) - subject to availability – 02nd or 03rd class tickets Entrance fees
01 Jeep safari at Yala & 1 Jeep safari at Minneriya National Park (Approx. 03 hours) –Entrance fees
Highlights
Get experienced unbelievable memories in this tour Kings ruled the central plains of Sri Lanka from Polonnaruwa 800 years ago, when it was a thriving commercial and religious Centre.
Explore an ancient rock fortress and palace complex built atop a massive rock column that rises nearly 200 meters.
Visit The beautiful Royal Rock Temple in Dambulla, from the caves there are superb views over the surrounding countryside. Sigiriya is clearly visible some 20km distant.
Explore Kandy is a bustling city built around a lake in central Sri Lanka. It is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO and is considered one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist World.
Minneriya National Park- where you can spot the largest, recurring Asian elephant gathering in the world, leopards, sloth bears, monkey species & bird species
Catch the most gorgeous train trip in the world on the Kandy to Ella train excursion.
View the breathtaking scenery in Ella & spot out mist with mountain surrounded at little Adam's peak, Flying to Ravana Zip line
Visiting the Yala National Park where you can spot elephant, leopards & Sri Lankan own native birds
Galle, The town has a World Heritage Site to its name and that is predominantly responsible for its popularity with tourists
Discover about Sri Lanka's capital city and the greatest of Colombo architecture.
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Garlands on arrival.
Late check-out and early check-in on availability.
Room upgrades on availability.
Stop to enjoy some tropical/seasonal fruits during your journey.
Quench your thirst by stopping for a complimentary king coconut along the roadside.
Complimentary Meet and Greet at the Airport.
WIFI during the tour.
Honeymooners – Bed decoration / Fruit platter or small cake.
All the clients should be fully vaccinated (with 2 doses).
If anyone has contracted covid in the past and had only 1 dose before travelling, then you will need to tell us in advance since there are different kind of protocols.
Covid Insurance is mandatory from 1st Jan 2022 – Refer below how clients can purchase online only.
https://visitsrilanka.gov.lk/  - Insurance to be purchased online.
https://airport.lk/health_declaration/index - Also health Declaration form also can be filled online.
Everything regarding protocols are updated in the below link.
https://www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/.

Itinerary
  • Introduction
  • Day 01 – AIRPORT – DAMBULLA / HABARANA
    Arrive by flight and you will be transferred to the arrival terminal. Please clear immigration & visa formalities, collect your baggage and proceed to the arrival lounge through the green channel if you do not have goods to be declared to customs. You will meet one of the Representatives of Apple Vacations will assist you as he will be having a paging board with your name in the meeting area, and he will introduce you to your own English speaking chauffeur guide who will transfer you to the hotel (Pick up at airport or Colombo City).

    En-route visits the Dambulla Cave Temple.

    The Rock Temple of Dambulla, called Jumbukola Vihara (Dambulla Cave Temple) in the (Mahavamsa)-the principal Pali Chronicle of Sri Lanka, is situated about forty seven miles north west of Kandy, the last capital of the Sinhalese kings, on the main road to Anuradhupura. Dambulla is a scent of unique interest. Its rock temples are the most extensive in the Island, and one of the most ancient, and in the highest state of preservation and order.

    Transfer from Dambulla to hotel & Check in to hotel

    Dinner and Over Night Stay at Hotel
  • Day 02 – DAMBULLA - SIGIRIYA - MINNERIYA
    After the Breakfast at hotel & Journey head on to Sigiriya.
    Sigiriya - Rising significantly from the focal fields, the confounding rough outcrop of Sigiriya is maybe Sri Lanka's single most emotional sight. Close vertical dividers take off to a level bested summit that contains the vestiges of an antiquated civilization, thought to be at one time the focal point of the brief kingdom of Kassapa, and there are enchanting vistas crosswise over fog enclosed woodlands by the early morning.
    Next Transfer from Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa

    Polonnaruwa is The Capital of Sri Lanka from 11th - 13th Century, contains some splendid and spectacular statues. Lankatileke, Tivanka and Thuparama are the most beautiful and largest shrine ruins and Tivanka has the best example of frescoes of the Polonnaruwa period. Rankot Vihara and Kiriwehera are well preserved large stupas, and Gal Vihare - a rock shrine, has four Buddha statues, two seated, one standing and one reclining and Parakrama Bahu statue are examples of Sinhalese stone carver. The Vata-da-ge is a unique creation of the Sri Lankan artists.
    Gal Vihara (Sinhala: stone temple), Buddhist Temple at (UNESCO World Heritage Site) at Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka is the most perfect specimen of Buddha statue hewn out of solid stone. Crafted during the reign of King Parakrabahu (1153-1186 A.C), Gal Vihara statues are still in complete preservation with their irresistible charm and sublimity. It is undeniable that the sculptors of Gal Vihara were of greater skill and expertise in the art of stone sculpture in Sri Lanka. The images at Gal Vihara have brought about higher level of awakening in the observers with respect of Buddhist art in Sri Lanka.

    Royal Palace - This group of buildings dates from the period of King Parakramabahu I (1153 – 1186). The King`s Royal Palace is a massive structure, measuring 31 m by 13 m, once including 50 rooms supported by 30 columns. Even today it is quite an impressive building, but picture it being seven floors tall with 3 m thick walls, as the archaeologist’s claim it once was!

    Lankatilaka - One of the most evocative structures in Polonnaruwa, the Lankatilaka temple was built by Parakramabahu I and later restored by Vijayabahu IV. This massive gedige (stone Buddhist temple with corbelled roof and thick walls) has 17m-high walls, although the roof has collapsed. 

    Late afternoon transfer to Minneriya National Park for Jeep Safari.

    Safari at Minneriya National Park is one of best spot to capture wiled-animals in Sri Lanka. It is home to 200+ elephants, monkeys, crocodiles and even a handful of leopards. The park has opened in 2002, is surrounded by grasslands and can be visited year-round to see elephants and other great wildlife. See why this is the best national park in Sri Lanka. Explore the largest known meeting place of Asian Elephants in the world. During this period herds, up to 300 elephants are seen at the 8,890-hectare park within a few square kilometers of the Minneriya Reservoir. In August and September each year during the dry season, wild elephants from the surrounding wilderness in search of food and water, make their way to the shores of the Minneriya Reservoir adjoining the Minneriya National Park. A huge herd of elephants, sometimes numbering up to 300, converge together within a few square kilometers of the lake.

    Once enjoy the day Return to the hotel.

    Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.
  • Day 03 - DAMBULLA/HABARANA - MATALE – KANDY
    After the Breakfast at hotel proceed to Matale.

    Visit a Spice Garden in Matale to see different spices for which Sri Lanka is famous for. You will be introduced to different spices and shown how some of these spices are grown and processed. Also witness a cookery demonstration. Clients will be offered a free head and a shoulder oil massage for 5 minutes and a typical rice and curry lunch will be served.

    Transfer from Matale to Kandy.

    Check in to the Hotel and Evening visit to Cultural Dance Show

    Kandyan move execution is one of the characterizing encounters of a stay in Kandy. Considering it a customary Kandyan move execution is something of a misnomer as the shows are particularly gone for crowd diversion and contain move schedules and outfits from the nation over, including the well known 'fallen angel' moves of the west coast (which are exceptionally difficult to find in their home district).

    Next visit to Temple of the sacred tooth relic

    The golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth houses Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist relic – a tooth of the Buddha. During puja(offerings or prayers), the heavily guarded room housing the tooth is open to devotees and tourists. However, you don’t actually see the tooth. It’s kept in a gold casket shaped like a dagoba (stupa), which contains a series of six dagoba caskets of diminishing size. As well as the revered main temple, the complex includes a series of smaller temples, shrines and museums.

    get Drop off to hotel & check-in to the hotel
    Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.

  • Day 04 - KANDY – NUWARA ELIYA
    After the Breakfast at the hotel Journey head on to Greenery highland City name Called Nuwara Eliya (Little England) Proceed to Nuwara Eliya by "Podi Menike" train (Travel time of approximately 04 hours)

    Train journeys are real cultural experiences and the most scenic routes will be highlights of your visit - in particular the wonderful journey from Kandy (Peradeniya) to Nuwara Eliya (Nanu Oya Train Station) which will travel through man made tunnels, beautiful mountains and tea plantations in the hill country.The scenery from the train is breathtaking! Like a green carpet of tea bushes rolling by, with colorful sari-dressed tea pickers popping out of the sea of green. On arrival to Nanu Oya station driver will pick up the clients and take them to tea factory.

    On the way to Nuwara Eliya or if you are to drive a few minutes away from the town, you will be treated to breathtaking views of tea estates! Make your way through the maze of tea bushes and discover where the elixirs of Sri Lanka come from. There are many tea plantations and tea factories that will be more than happy to show you around, and explain the tea plucking and tea-making processes as well as let you try some of their freshly brewed tea! A truly Sri Lankan experience. 

    After Hours of travelling get off to the hotel & check in to hotel
    Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.
  • Day 05 - NUWARA ELIYA – YALA
    Breakfast at hotel & transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Yala.

    Visit Nine Arch Bridge The Nine Arch Bridge in Ella is on the Demodara loop and spans 91 meters at a height of 24m. The beautiful nine arches make it a very picturesque spot especially as it is located in a dense jungle and agricultural setting. Behind the railway, a forest is booming and below, tea leaves are being cultivated.

    Afternoon transfer to Yala National Park Safari,

    Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka. Its home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species. Inland, Sithulpawwa is an ancient Buddhist monastery. Nearby caves contain centuries-old rock paintings. Southwest, Magul Maha Viharaya also has ancient Buddhist ruins. Both are pilgrimage sites.

    Drop off at the hotel after a wonderful trip & check in to the hotel
    Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.
  • Day 06 - YALA – GALLE - COLOMBO
    Breakfast at hotel & transfer to Colombo, On the way to Colombo stop at Galle City and walk on Galle fort.

    Sri Lanka’s most historically interesting town is Galle. It was a major port until about 100 years, but today still handles shipping and sailing boats in the natural harbour.

    Stroll around the lighthouse and harbour or visit the old town where you can see the traditional lace makers and wood carvers and purchase some the finest souvenirs.

    The Dutch Fort - The South Coast’s major city is Galle, whose oldest landmark is the massive Portuguese and Dutch Fort which is a “World Heritage Site” in which the central city is contained. But the city may be much older. Some scholars believe it to be the “Tarshish” of the Old Testament, to which King Solomon sent his merchant vessels, and to which Jonah fled from the Lord.

    Today, the 90-acre Galle Fort shows no evidence of the Portuguese founders. The Dutch incorporated the Portuguese northern wall in a great rampart in 1663. A second, taller wall was built inside of it. Between the two walls, a covered passage connected the central bastion with the Fort’s two half bastion’s overlooking the sea.

    Arrive in Colombo and proceed with a city tour.

    Explore Colombo which is situated on the west coast of the island, just south of the Kelani River, Colombo is a principal port of the Indian Ocean. It has one of the largest artificial harbors in the world and handles the majority of Sri Lanka’s foreign trade. During this tour, learn about Sri Lanka's capital city by visiting its most popular attractions. This family-friendly tour is highly recommended for first-time visitors. After the city tour get off to Colombo hotel & check in to hotel

    Overnight stay at hotel.
  • Day 07 – COLOMBO – AIRPORT
    Breakfast at hotel & transfer to Airport to connect with the departure flight. (Please get advice, if you need to drop other than Colombo city)
  • End of tour
Pick up Information or Meet up Location details
Arrive at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your selected pick up time.
Operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance.
Additional information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
This activity not stroller and wheel chair accessible.
Most travelers can participate.
This activity could be canceled due to extreme weather or unforeseen events. If canceled, you may book a different date or ask for a refund.
We request all customers carry the Vaccination card while traveling (Digitally or Physically).
littering & smoking is prohibited inside the vehicle.
Not recommended for travelers with back problems.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers.
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Stop to enjoy some tropical/seasonal fruits during your journey.
Quench your thirst by stopping for a complimentary king coconut along the roadside.
Complimentary Meet and Greet at the Airport.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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