Explore Sri Lanka (self- arranged accommodation)
On this 10 day tour, you will get the chance to help design your itinerary and reserve your accommodation to suit your needs. You will explore some of the country's most famous tourist places. This tour will bring you a variety of thrilling activities as well as fully submerse you in the local culture and expose you to the history of Sri Lanka.
Description
Itinerary
Day 1: Relax in Colombo
Pass By: Colombo, Colombo, Western Province
Our representative tour guide will be waiting at the Airport to warmly welcome you and would lead you comfortably to your hotel in Colombo. The first day allows you to relax and refresh yourself at the hotel before the start of your adventure. Overnight stay at Colombo.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Sigiriya Experience
Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
Your First destination is Dambulla cave temple, which is the largest and the best preserved cave temple in Sri Lanka. The caves were converted in to a temple complex by king Walagamba during the 1st century. There are about 153 buddha status and murals, which covers 2100 square meters. You have to spend around one and half hours to cover entire temple complex.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Proceed to Sigiriya. In the evening, you will visit the eighth wonder of the world, which contains huge walls, water canals, security guard rooms, natural stoned arches, mirror stone and world famous Sigiri paintings. It is an isolated rock kingdom more than 200m in height, with stunning views and so much to see! Overnight stay at Sigiriya.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Cultural City Kandy
Stop At: Hot Air Ballon LaunchPad, VM4R+X2, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
Hot air balloon ride is an hour journey that begins along with the sun rise and flows over the jungle, geographical beauties, lakes, wild life habitats as well as over ancient villages. Dambulla is the iconic place which offers the safest and most enjoyable hot air balloon rides, under the supervision of internationally recognised institution with their well-qualified and skillful staff.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Road, Peradeniya 20400 Sri Lanka
Drive to Kandy and visit the largest Royal Botanical Gardens, which is covered by colorful flowers, herbs, endemic and epidemic plant species and palm family trees. The gardens include more than 4000 varieties.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kandy Lake Club - Cultural Dance Show, 7 Sangamitta Mawatha, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Enjoying some authentic Kandyan dancing in the evening between 5.00 P.M. to 6.00 P.M
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Finally, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic. The most sacred molar tooth of the Lord Buddha is placed in seven golden caskets, under a golden celling. Overnight sty at Kandy.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Knuckles Valley
Stop At: Knuckles Mountain Range, Etanwela Sri Lanka
The driver picks you up at 6:00 in the morning from your residence in Kandy and drive straight to knuckles valley via Hulugaga road. Begin the trekking in the morning to Knuckles, while reaching the peak you will pass tea estates, waterfalls, panoramic scenarios, pigmy rain and cloudy forest. Overnight stay at Kandy.
Duration: 10 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Rafting on the Kelani River
Stop At: Adventure LK white water rafting kitulgala, Hatton road madamodara, Kitulgala 71720, Sri Lanka
Travel to Kitulgala and enjoy an exhilarating water rafting experience. You can feel the exciting rush of water rafting on the Kelani River at Kitulgala in Sri Lanka (If you are above 10 years of age). Well trained and experience coaches would guide you in the rafting with all safety equipment and safety guards in place.
It is about 5km still water and another 5km covers major and minor rapids, so there is something for all adrenaline junkies! This is an incredible experience you should never missed in Sri Lanka. Afterward, drive to Ella for the night.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Nine Arches Bridge, Ella Sri Lanka
After this, you will be driven back to the hotel in Ella. When you walk for about 30 minutes towards the train track you can see Nine Arches Bridge. Little Adams Peak is an attractive view point at sunrise, as well as the sun sets as it is another high view point in Ella. It takes about one and half hours to complete the journey. Overnight stay at Ella.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 6: Yala Safari
Stop At: Yala Safari Tour Operator - Yala Wild Safaris, Main St, Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
Today you will drive to Tissamaharama, on route you will see the wonderful Rawana Ella waterfall. Rawana Ella is the widest waterfall in Sri Lanka, as well as it being a spectacular sight. By evening you can join a Yala Safari, it is interesting and one of the most popular activities among tourists.
This is due to the fact that Yala is the second largest wildlife reserve in Sri Lanka. It contains a higher density of leopard population than any national park in the world! So if you are lucky you can spot these incredible wild cats during your safari. Overnight stay at Tissamaharama
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 7: Coastal Fun
Stop At: Hummanaya Blow Hole, Kudawella, Tangalle Sri Lanka
Begin your day, after breakfast, with a drive to the Hummanaya blow hole. Hummanaya blow hole pumps sea water up to 40feet into the sky. Visit this incredible sight before driving back to your hotel in Mirissa or to the nearest beach resort.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 8: Dolphin & Whale Watching
Stop At: Whale Watching Mirissa, A2, Mirissa 81740, Sri Lanka
Get ready for an exciting dolphin and whale watching tour which begins bright and early at 6.00 a.m. This tour will take roughly 4 hours.
After your time whale and dolphin watching, try your hand at a variety of other water sports such as Kayaking, Canoeing, Banana boat rides, Jet skiing and Tube rides! Plenty of joyful activities that you can enjoy in the sea, and relax yourself in the evening. Overnight stay at Mirissa.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 9: Madhu River Boat Safari
Stop At: Galle Fort, Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
On your way to Bentota, you can see the World Heritage site “Galle Fort”. It is was built by the Portuguese and was reconstructed during the Dutch period.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Madu River, Nilwala River Safari, Bridge View, Custom Road, Balapitiya , Sri Lanka 941906362 Call And Contact, Balapitiya 80550 Sri Lanka
On your way, you can enjoy a Madhu river boat safari and experience for self-relaxing.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project, 13A Galle Road, Kosgoda 80570 Sri Lanka
Next stop is the turtle conservation project at Kosgoda. Share a helping hand at this incredible turtle hatchery before finally driving back to your hotel in Bentota.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 10: Airport Transfer
Stop At: Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Enjoy one last Sri Lankan breakfast before your departure. In the morning, one of our representatives will drop you at the airport according to your flight departure time.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Chauffeur Guide (English)
- Your driver’s accommodation and meals are also included
- All parking, highways fees, Fuel, taxes and all other expenses related to transfer.
Exclusions
- Accommodation & Meals (Economy/ Standard/ Luxury)
- Entrance fee of visiting sites and cost related with the activities
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Tourists are able to include or exclude one or more options from the set tour according to their requirements.
- Please wear clothes to cover your knees and shoulders when visiting temples
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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