Country
Sri Lanka
Duration
8 Days/7 Nights
Travel Type
Private Tour
 

Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon is an island country. It’s a tropical island of south of India, amounts to an extraordinary destination that packs a punch within its modest size. Surrounded by the tempered water of the Indian Ocean, the coastline is distinct with idyllic-and seemingly untouched beaches, while the mainland harbours a stunning variety of landscapes. From lowland jungles teeming with wild things to cool climes of highlands swathed in verdant tea plantations!

Inclusions

7-night accommodation
7 meals: 7 breakfasts
Sightseeing as per itinerary
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking driver guide
Transfers to/from airport

Exclusions

International airfare – Visa for Sri Lanka – Gratuities – Beverages – Optional excursions – Video and still camera permits / charges – Expenses of a personal nature – Any other services not specified in the inclusions.

Additional Information

Note

This is a private tour with a private driver-guide (the driver is the guide as well) and car. Minimum 2 passengers required to guarantee the tour.
Bars, Clubs or similar entertainment is prohibited during “Poya” Days. As such liquor will not be served in public areas of the hotels during this time. Every full moon day is known as a Poya in the Sinhala language; this is when a practicing Sri Lankan Buddhist visits a temple for religious observances.

1

DAY 1 COLOMBO AIRPORT - NEGOMBO

Arrive in Colombo. Meet and assist on arrival and transfer to your hotel in Negombo (about 1hr). Rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy your surroundings.

Accommodation : Negombo for 1 night

2

DAY 2 NEGOMBO – PINNAWALA - DAMBULLA

Transfer from Negombo to Pinnawala (2.5 hrs) As you enter the 25 acre coconut property, do not be surprised to witness baby elephants being bottle fed or moving around freely. It is rightly a sincere sight to observe how these gentle giants - orphaned and sometimes three-legged - are taken care of since 1975 at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Transfer from Pinnawala to Dambulla (3hrs). Today, an icon in the face of Sri Lanka, Dambulla Rock Temple houses some of the most unique drawings in magnificently constructed 5 cave temples flanking the golden temple of Dambulla.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Dambulla for 2 nights

3

DAY 3DAMBULLA - SIGIRIYA - MINNERIYA - DAMBULLA

Transfer from Dambulla to Sigiriya (5hrs) and visit the famous rock fortress and World Heritage Site - Sigiriya. Continue to to Minneriya (1hr).

Spreading over 8800 hectares, this is a sanctuary for elephants. Minneriya is home to herds of deer and ample birdlife, but its spotlight remains between swaying trunks and flapping ears. Watch carefully as herds of elephants roll on to the grass-covered banks to feed on tender shoots. In fact, this is the largest elephant gathering in the world - over 300 at a time - which has garnished the park to become a magnet for wildlife enthusiasts across the globe. Transfer back to Dambulla (1hr).

Meals : Breakfast

4

DAY 4 DAMBULLA - MATALE - KANDY

Transfer from Dambulla to Matale (2hr). An agricultural zone in the Central Province, Matale seldom drops off the maps due to its remarkable contribution through flagship crops of the island extending from tea, rubber and vegetables to spices. Stop by the side of a spice garden - into which you will be most welcome - and observe the therapeutic values of spices and processes over a refreshing cup of herbal tea! Transfer from Matale to Kandy (1hr)
Kandy - the World Heritage Site and last royal capital of Sri Lankan kings - crafts an array of culture, history and heritage in the minds of visitors across the globe. Experience an ancient Kandyan legacy engraved around its crown jewel, the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha. A stroll across this small lakeside town - cradled among the misty hills - will feature the Kandy City Centre - bundled with latest and world class brands, a bazaar, an arts and crafts center, as well as a gem museum and lapidary. Visit the fresh fruits and vegetables in the Kandy market.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Kandy for 1 night

5

DAY 5 KANDY - BENTOTA

Depart for Bentota (4hr), popular for some of the best stretches of clean sandy beaches in the country.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Bentota for 2 nights

6

DAY 6 BENTOTA - BALAPITIYA - KOSGODA - BENTOTA

Today, visit Balapitiya. Cut through the clear water of Madu River and head towards Kotu Duwa, the small island housing a temple that dates back to ancient Sinhalese kings. Or, sail through tunnels of shady mangroves swaying alongside Madu River - hiding an ecological treasure - to witness the tranquility of this bio-diversity hot spot which boasts of reptiles, mollusks and over 70 species of fresh water fish. Balapitiya has also become a household name in the minds of bird watchers ensuring a thrilling offshore experience.Continue on to Kosgoda. This vibrant tourist destination sitting calm along the southern coast is recognized by the Wildlife Protection Society who studded the region with a Sea Turtle Conservation Project which operates on a formidable scale today. Indirectly, this has become a watering hole of flipper and shell enthusiasts!

Meals : Breakfast

7

DAY 7 BENTOTA - COLOMBO

Transfer from Bentota to Colombo (2hrs). Drive along the clean streets edging the crystal white Race Course - horse racing hub in 1893 and World War II airstrip - furnished today with lavish clothing, food and tea boutiques. Head along Bauddhaloka Mawatha towards ’Arcade’ facing a historic way post, the Independence Square. Every designer boutique, top-notch cuisine outlet and even the ’walk-over fish tank’, have revamped this colonial masterpiece into one of the trendiest shopping and hangout zones in Sri Lanka. Smell the scent of incense while listening to the chiming bells of Gangarama temple.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Colombo for 1 night

8

DAY 8 COLOMBO - AIRPORT

Transfer from Colombo to Airport for departure (1hr).

Meals : Breakfast

HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR

4* OPTION

Negombo: Goldi Sands 4*
Dambulla: Habarana Village 4*
Kandy: Cinnamon Citadel 4*
Bentota: Turyaa Kalutara 4*
Colombo: Fairway Colombo 4*

5* OPTION

Negombo: Jetwing Blue 5*
Dambulla: Cinnamon Lodge 5*
Kandy: Earl’s Regency 5*
Bentota: Cinnamon Bey 5*
Colombo: Cinnamon Lakeside 5*

Rates in CA$, per person, starting from, in double occupancy 

 Land Package
DEPARTURES HOTEL OPTIONS
4* HOTELS 5* HOTELS
July – August 2023
1 person (solo traveler) 4435 4650
2 people 2660 2760
4 people 2169 2269
Single occupancy supplement  +760 +869
September – October 2023
1 person (solo traveler) 3699 4275
2 people 2555 2555
4 people 2050 2050
Single occupancy supplement  +660 +699
November – December 20th, 2023
1 person (solo traveler) 4499 4865
2 people 2699 2849
4 people 2195 2356
Single occupancy supplement  +789 +985
December 21st, 2023 – February 2024 (Holiday surcharges may apply)
1 person (solo traveler) 4749 5575
2 people 2822 3225
4 people 2329 2725
Single occupancy supplement  +905 +1310
March – April 2024
1 person (solo traveler) 4605 5215
2 people 2750 3035
4 people 2249 2535
Single occupancy supplement  +840 +1155
 
Christmas Eve Gala Dinner Supplement +195 per person
New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Supplement +195 per person

**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.