01 Week Tour In Sri Lanka

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$762

01 Week Tour In Sri Lanka

7 Days Starting and ending in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Visiting: Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Horton Plains, Bandarawela, Colombo

Tour operator:

Ceylon Travel Dream

Tour code:

374631

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

EASY

Age range:

19-98

Tour operated in:

English

From: $800 $762 Travel Club discount: -$38

NB: Prices correct on 19-Sep-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 01 Week Tour in Sri Lanka, where you'll explore the world heritage city of Kandy, visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, and marvel at the lush tea plantations and pristine waterfalls of the central highlands. Experience the colonial charm of Nuwara Eliya, trek through the Horton Plains National Park, and enjoy a scenic train journey to Bandarawela. Thrill-seekers will love the whitewater rafting adventure in Kitulgala, while culture enthusiasts can delve into the vibrant city life of Colombo. This tour includes entrance fees to national parks and monuments, all ground transport, breakfast, 3-star accommodation, and the services of a professional English-speaking guide.

Highlights

Explore the world heritage Kandy city and visit the Royal Castle of Temple of Tooth Relic
Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and feed baby elephants
Enjoy the stunning sceneries of Central highlands and savor a cup of tea
Experience a rafting tour in Kithulgala
Take a walking sightseeing tour of Nuwara Eliya
Excursion to Horton Plains Nature & Wild Life Reserve and trek to Worlds End & Bakers Falls
Visit the Adisham Bungalow in Haputale
City tour of Colombo including Fort, Pettah commercial hub, and the Old Dutch hospital

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Airport To Kandy

Location: Kandy

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Arrival at the Colombo Airport, you will be met by our staff and English speaking Chauffeur Guide to transfer to Kandy. Take lunch and then check into the hotel. Enjoy dinner and overnight at Kandy..

Day 2 : Kandy To Pinnawala And Back

Location: Kandy

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage in time to witness the bathing and bottle feeding of the baby elephants. Take lunch nearby before heading back to Kandy. Enjoy an evening sightseeing tour of Kandy including a visit to the temple of the tooth, upper lake drive, and market square. Once you've finished your evening tour head back to hotel for dinner.

Day 3 : Kandy To Nuwara Eliya

Location: Nuwara Eliya

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast leave for Nuwara Eliya via Ramboda Falls. En route visit a tea factory/plantation and some beautiful waterfalls. Take lunch and in the evening enjoy a walking sightseeing tour of Nuwara Eliya. Check into the hotel for dinner & an overnight stay,

Day 4 : Horton Plains To Nuwara Eliya

Location: Horton Plains

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast at the hotel enjoy an excursion to Horton Plains Nature & Wild Life Reserve with a short trek to Worlds End & Bakers Falls. After return back to the hotel for dinner and another overnight stay.

Day 5 : Nuwara Eliya To Bandarawela

Location: Bandarawela

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast at the hotel you will be transferred to Nanu-Oya railway station for a short train journey to Bandarawela. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. At evening visit the Adisham Bungalow in Haputale. This is an old Benedictine monastery built in the shape of a small castle. You may be able to buy fresh fruit jams/preserves and juices prepared by the monks from fruit grown in their garden. After this return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 6 : Nuwara Eliya To Kitulgala To Negombo – Colombo

Location: Colombo

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast transfer to Kitulgala, A little town on the banks of the Kelani River and the film location of the famous movie “Bridge on the River Kwai“. Begin Whitewater rafting excursion. The rafting begins further upstream which winds down through lush forests, hills, and sand bars. In the evening you will be transferred to Colombo, upon arrival check into the hotel for dinner & an overnight stay.

Day 7 : Colombo – Airport

Location: Colombo

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, take a city tour of Colombo. Commencing with a visit to the Fort and the Pettah commercial hub with offices and shopping areas located amidst the oldest colonial hotel GOH. Afterwards, proceed through the main street passing the old Dutch Museum, belfry and old City Hall which houses puppets of earlier governors of Sri Lanka. Stops will be made at the Old Dutch hospital with shops and restaurants facing Sri Lanka’s twin tower buildings. Continue to the old race course with a maze of buildings with colonial architecture, restaurants and shopping arcade passing through Colombo City Hall (mini replica of the White House in Washington, DC). Thereafter we drop you off to the airport for the departure.

What's Included

Entrance fees to all national parks & monuments visited
All ground transport
Breakfast Included
All 3-star accommodation
Services of a professional English speaking guide
Government taxes & service charges

What's Not Included

Entrance fees
Any tours to cities not mentioned above
Any other services not mentioned above

Mode of Transport

All ground transport is included, with transfers between cities and excursions. A short train journey from Nanu-Oya to Bandarawela adds a unique travel experience.

Accommodation

Enjoy comfortable stays in 3-star accommodations throughout the tour, with overnight stays in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Bandarawela, and Colombo, ensuring a restful experience after each day's adventure.

Check out our Q&As

What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

All accommodation during the tour is 3-star.
Are meals included in the tour package?

Breakfast is included in the tour package. Lunch and dinner are mentioned in the itinerary but are not explicitly stated as included.
What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

All ground transport is included in the tour package.
Is there a guide provided during the tour?

Yes, the services of a professional English-speaking guide are included.
Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour package?

Entrance fees to all national parks and monuments visited are included.

What activities are included in the tour?

The tour includes visits to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, a tea factory/plantation, Horton Plains Nature & Wildlife Reserve, a short train journey to Bandarawela, whitewater rafting in Kitulgala, and a city tour of Colombo.
Is there any special equipment needed for the activities?

No special equipment is mentioned as necessary for the activities included in the tour.
What is the level of difficulty for the activities included in the tour?

The tour includes a variety of activities such as sightseeing, walking tours, and whitewater rafting, which is a level three rafting program. The overall difficulty level is not explicitly stated.
Are there any additional costs not covered by the tour package?

Yes, entrance fees, any tours to cities not mentioned in the itinerary, and any other services not mentioned are not included in the tour package.
Is the tour suitable for children?

The tour does not specify a minimum or maximum age, so it is advisable to contact the tour operator for more details regarding suitability for children.
How long has the tour company been trading?

5 years
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

yes
What documents will I receive before I travel?

yes

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