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Sri Lanka: Highlights of Lanka

Sri Lanka: Highlights of Lanka

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Explore the best of Sri Lanka on an 8-day journey with our Highlights of Lanka tour. Begin with an arrival in Katunayake and visit the elephant orphanage in Pinnawala on your way to Kandy. Continue to lush Nuwara Eliya and Yala National Park, where you'll have the chance to spot wildlife. After a scenic drive along the coast, end your trip with a city tour of Colombo before departing.

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Itinerary at a glance 

Day 1: Arrival in Sri Lanka, Katunayake

  • Welcome at Bandaranayke International Airport.
  • Transfer to Katunayake (15 min / 6 km).
  • Check-in at the hotel.
  • Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Katunayake to Kandy via Pinnawala

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
  • Proceed to Kandy (3 hours / 120 km).
  • Visit Kandy Temple of the Tooth Relic.
  • Overnight stay in Kandy.

Day 3: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden.
  • Drive to Nuwara Eliya (3 hours / 100 km).
  • Check-in at the hotel, leisure time.
  • Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 4: Nuwara Eliya to Yala

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Tea factory tour in the morning.
  • Proceed to Yala (4.5 hours / 170 km).
  • Overnight stay in Yala.

Day 5: Yala National Park

  • Early morning jeep safari at Yala National Park.
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Leisure time or optional second jeep ride.
  • Overnight stay in Yala.

Day 6: Yala to Galle, then to Colombo

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Drive to Galle (2.5 hours / 150 km).
  • City tour of Galle and its fort.
  • Proceed to Colombo (2.5 hours / 150 km).
  • Overnight stay in Colombo.

Day 7: Colombo City Tour

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • City tour of Colombo, exploring its culture and history.
  • Evening transfer to Colombo International Airport.
  • Overnight stay in Colombo.

Day 8: Departure from Colombo

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer to the airport for departure to the onward destination.

Important Information

Visa/Entry Permit

Visa / Entry Permit is subject to change and depends on the Government policy. Our team will provide you with the exact details on your query about this important & crucial aspect of your travel.

Dos and Don'ts

  • While visiting any temples make sure you are dressed properly and remove you shoes or any head covers before entering.
  • Ask for permission before taking pictures at religious or historic sites as it may not be allowed to use your camera in some places, since the flashlight of the camera may cause damage to the paintings.
  • Please don’t take selfie or pictures with Buddha statue.
  • It is a custom to not turn your back to Buddha statues and you may notice people walking backward away from the Buddha due to this reason.
  • Visitors are not allowed to touch any Buddha statues and paintings as it could discolor or damage them.
  • Don’t shake hands with Buddhist monks, especially if you are female. Instead use the traditional local greeting.
  • You should stand when monks or nuns enter the premise as it is an act of respect and all the visitors are also expected to respect the rule.
  • Politics and the civil conflict in Sri Lanka are sensitive topics. It is best not to initiate a conversation on these matters unless you know the person well.