12 DAYS Family Tour - HIDDEN SRI LANKA

HIDDEN SRI LANKA

12 DAYS Family Tour

12 Days

  • 4 / 5 Star Hotels
  • Break Fast & Dinner
  • Private Transport (AIR CONDITIONED)
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OVERVIEW

12 Days Sri Lanka Tour Package – Summary

Sri Lanka, the land of beautiful seas surrounded by amazing mountains, makes one of the best options to spend time on your vacations be it your honeymoon or an outing with your family. Our Sri Lanka itinerary 12 days is something you cannot miss out if you are a travel freak and exploring Sri Lanka has been in your bucket list. You get to visit every well know heritage spots in Sri Lanka, know about the stories and history of this place, get to see their culture and taste their cuisine.

Activities Covered

  • Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • Visit some of the age-old Lankan civilization ruins
  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Soak in the Sunrays from the beaches of Bentota
  • Enjoy a Kandy City Tour
  • Enjoy a Nuwara Eliya City Tour

Places Covered

  • Negombo 1N
  • Anuradhapura 1N
  • Sigiriya 2N
  • Kandy 1N
  • Nuwara Eliya 2N
  • Ella 1N
  • Galle 1N
  • Bentota 2N

Inclusion

  • Assistance at the Airport
  • Private English Speaking driver for the entire Journey
  • Kandy City Tour – 2 hours
  • All government taxes
  • Fuel & local insurance for the vehicle
  • Accommodation on bed and breakfast will be offered on the basis hotel’s options.
  • Private semi-luxury car/van (air-conditioned)
  • Colombo city & shopping tour – 3 hours
  • Nuwara Eliya city tour – 2 hours
  • Tea plantation visit & factory visit – Free tea tasting
  • Spice Garden visit & 15 min Ayurvedic Massage

Exclusion

  • This package excludes the sightseeing entrance charges 
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses are excluded.
  • Late check outs & early check in charges are excluded.
  • Camera & Video Permits
  • Guide/Driver tips
  • Travel insurance is excluded
  • There are no Air-tickets included in the tour package
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Itinerary

Negombo

Start your day with a serene walk along Negombo Beach, followed by a hearty breakfast at a beachfront café. Visit the bustling Negombo Fish Market to experience local life, Enjoying a delicious seafood lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, embark on a boat safari through the Muthurajawela Marsh to see diverse wildlife & spend your evening relaxing at Negombo Lagoon, taking in the beautiful sunset. Conclude your day with dinner at a seaside restaurant and explore the vibrant nightlife before returning to your accommodation.

Activities – Day 01

  •        Arrive at Sri Lanka (Katunayake International Airport)
  •        Warm welcome from our Driver at the airport
  •        Proceed to Negombo City
  •        Check-in at the antique-style hotel and relax
  •        Enjoy your first Sri Lankan buffet dinner at the hotel
  •        Overnight stay at the hotel

Accomodation  : Club Hotel Dolphin (4 Star Hotel)
Meal Plan          : Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time       : BIA Airport to Negombo – 30 Minutes (approx.)
Transfer Mode  : Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Anuradhapura

Begin your day in Anuradhapura, the ancient capital of Sri Lanka, with a visit to the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi tree, believed to be the world’s oldest living tree planted by humans. Explore the impressive Ruwanwelisaya Stupa and marvel at its magnificent architecture. Discover the historic Jetavanaramaya Monastery, one of the tallest stupas in the world. Enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Abhayagiri Monastery and its museum, rich with ancient relics and history. Conclude your day with a peaceful stroll around the beautiful Twin Ponds (Kuttam Pokuna) before heading back to your accommodation.

Activities 

  •        Wake up to the beautiful sunrise at the beach
  •        Taste Asia’s best crab at the seafood breakfast buffet
  •        Proceed to Anuradhapura City
  •        Explore the attractions in Anuradhapura
  •        Check-in at the hotel and relax
  •        Afternoon Safari at Wilpattu National park
  •        Enjoy your first Sri Lankan buffet dinner at the hotel
  •        Overnight stay at the hotel

Accomodation  : Heritage Hotel (4 Star Hotel)
Meal Plan          : Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time       : Negombo to Anuradhapura – 05 Hours (approx.)
Transfer Mode  : Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Sigiriya

An essential destination of every Sri Lanka trips, the amazing ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya might strike one as a peculiar sight. Its round structure and its intricate ancient urban landscape surely astound the best of us! Declared as a world heritage by UNESCO, this massive column of rock once used to be the capital of an ancient Sri Lankan kingdom. As you step into Sigiriya rock, you are bound to be amazed by the infamous Sigiriya frescoes depicting the beautiful Lankan women of the fifth century. The Mirror Wall, providing an outlook of ancient poetry, gives you a glimpse into the lives of early visitors of the site. Moreover, you will be overwhelmed by the beauty of the Gardens of Sigiriya as you wonder about the intellect and ingenuity of the ancient minds at work. Topping the list of tourist destinations in our Sri Lanka tour packages, Sigiriya fortress is a captivating masterpiece of ancient urban landscape and architecture.

Activities – Day 03

  •        Wake up to the beautiful Anuradhapura village life
  •        Take a morning walk around the charming village
  •        Enjoy the breakfast buffet
  •        En Route Visit to Dambulla Cave Temple Largest
  •        Visit to Ancient City of Sigiriya
  •        Enjoy a soothing Ayurveda spa session
  •        Check-in at the antique-style hotel and relax
  •        Enjoy your first Sri Lankan buffet dinner at the hotel
  •        Overnight stay at the hotel

Activities – Day 04

  •        Wake up to the beautiful Sigiriya    
  •        Enjoy the breakfast buffet overlooking the lake
  •        Taste tropical fruits fresh from the village
  •        Early Morning Climb to Sigirya Rock Fortress
  •        Enjoy a wonderful Sri Lankan traditional boat ride
  •        Experience how Sri Lankan ancestors travelled through a cart ride
  •        Experience Sri Lankan culture in a truly village experience
  •        Back to the hotel and relax
  •        Devour a humongous dinner buffet at the hotel

Accomodation  : Hotel Sigiriya (4 Star Hotel)
Meal Plan          : Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time       : Anuradhapura to Dambulla – 2 hour (approx.) Hours (approx.)
Transfer Mode  : Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Kandy

Being an important and well-praised site among those of the Buddhist faith, Kandy is one of the favorites of our Sri Lanka tour packages. This historic city of majestic splendor will sweep you off your feet with its lush greenery and scenic mountain ranges. The mildly cool weather of the city refreshes you as you take a cheerful stroll through the Peradeniya Botanical Garden, appreciating its vibrant beauty. Home to a rich cultural heritage, Kandy will definitely provide you with a unique immersion into the local traditions, as you see the dancers dressed in colorful costumes with distinctive drums begin to perform the cultural dance, which is a unique and well-preserved aspect of Sri Lankan culture. After experiencing the mesmerizing activities that the city has to offer, you will be spending the night in a Kandy hotel overlooking a magnificent city waiting to be explored. Kandy surely is a place that will be in your heart for ever!

Activities

  •       Wake up to see the beautiful sunrise at the beach
  •       Enjoy a delightful Sea Food breakfast buffet
  •       Checkout from the hotel
  •       Proceed to the city of Kandy
  •       Visit Spice village and know about famous Sri Lanka spices
  •       Visit the most famous Kandy temple
  •       Evening Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
  •       Visit to Botanical Garden of Peradeniya
  •       Check in to the enticing Kandy hotel & refresh
  •       Enjoy a flavourful dinner buffet at the hotel
  •       Overnight stay and relax at the hotel in Kandy

Accomodation  : Grand kandyan (5 Star Hotel)
Meal Plan          : Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time       : Dambulla to Kandy – 2 hours (approx.)
Transfer Mode  : Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Nuwara Eliya

Among the top favorites of our Sri Lanka tour packages, Nuwara Eliya is a vibrant city that boasts acres of lush-green tea estates, soothingly chilly weather, and enchanting flora and fauna. Nuwara Eliya is a destination not to be missed when you are planning your trip to Sri Lanka, don’t miss Nuwara Eliya as it is a must-see destination. The opportunities at Nuwara Eliya are endless; from long walks in the beautiful parks at the heart of the city, to adventurous hikes through the highlands and tea plantations, this old colonial town never fails to impress one! As you wake up and fill your lungs with pure air, your mind will wonder thinking what this charming town has to offer me today. Will you dine in one of the colonial Tudor-style buildings? Or, will you enjoy a fun horseback ride along the bank of Gregory Lake? Whatever your choice may be, the wonderful city of Nuwara Eliya is the perfect holiday destination in the beautiful island paradise of Sri Lanka!

Activities – Day 06

  •        Enjoy the misty morning with a cup of iconic Ceylon tea
  •        Devour a humongous breakfast buffet at the hotel
  •        Proceed to Nuwara Eliya
  •        On the way, witness the Ramboda falls
  •        Stop over at world famous Labukale tea estate & plantation
  •        Experience Sri Lankan tea culture with a ‘Tea Tour’
  •        Visit a strawberry farm & enjoy a fresh strawberry juice & shake
  •        Check in at a colonial-style hotel
  •        Later, visit Gregory Lake and watch the beautiful sunset
  •        Walk around ‘The Little England’ filled with friendly locals

Activities – Day 07

  •         Wake up to the misty mountains in Nuwara Eliya
  •         Start your day with a fresh cup of Ceylon tea
  •         Transfer to Horton Plains at Early Morning
  •         6 km trail to Baker’s Falls and World’s End in Horton Plains National Park
  •         15/21 km trek, or vehicle transfer to Bambarakanda
  •         Refreshing bath at the waterfall
  •         Relax and enjoy your time Back at the Hotel

Accomodation  : Jetwing St Andrews (5 Star Hotel)
Meal Plan          : Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time       : Kandy to Nuwara Eliya – 1 hour 15min (approx.)
Transfer Mode  : Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Ella

Beautiful Sri Lanka is all you are asking for, and we give that on your wonderful Sri Lanka itinerary. Ella town is one of the best places to visit in Sri Lanka from your Sri Lanka tour itinerary. You experience one of the most picturesque train rides in the world when you pass beautiful mountains, steamy waterfalls, luscious forests, and villages with beaming locals: on the Kandy to Ella train. You climb the Ella rock and walk along the rails on the famous Nine Arch Bridge. As promised by your customized Sri Lanka itinerary, you arrive at the edge of the Diyaluma falls yet, another Sri Lanka attraction. You jump right in the gushing water, and you feel like you are in an infinity pool, but it is all the magic of nature!

Activities

  •       Breakfast at the hotel
  •       Proceed to Ella
  •       Enjoy a world famous train ride From Nanu Oya To Ella
  •       Capture beautiful waterfalls and old style train stations
  •       Check in to the charming Ella hotel & refresh
  •       Taste original Ceylon Tea at a tea estate
  •       Witness the famous Ella Gap
  •       Visit the beautiful Nine Arch Bridge
  •       Bath in natural pools of beautiful waterfalls
  •       Hike mini Adams Peak
  •       Appetizing Sri Lankan dinner buffet at the hotel

Accomodation  : Morning Dew Hotel (4 Star Hotel)
Meal Plan          : Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time       : Nuwara Eliya to Ella – 4 hours (approx.)
Transfer Mode  : Private Car (Air Conditioned) / Train Ride

Galle

Explore the historic city of Galle, beginning with a visit to the iconic Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Wander through its charming streets lined with colonial architecture, boutique shops, and cafes. Visit the Galle Lighthouse for panoramic views of the coastline. Enjoy a lunch featuring local Sri Lankan cuisine. In the afternoon, explore the National Maritime Museum and the Dutch Reformed Church. Spend the evening relaxing at Unawatuna Beach, famous for its golden sands and vibrant atmosphere, before heading back to your accommodation.

Activities

  •        Delicious breakfast buffet at the hotel
  •        Check out From Hotel & Proceed to Galle
  •        Take a leisurely walk through the iconic Galle Fort
  •        Take a relaxing stroll along the Unawatuna Beach
  •        Check in to the charming Galle Hotel & refresh
  •        Indulge in a beachfront dining experience, known for its fresh Seafood

Accomodation  : Radisson Blu Resort (5 star hotel)
Meal Plan          : Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time       : Ella to Galle – 5 hours (approx.)
Transfer Mode  : Private Car (Air Conditioned) 

Bentota

Whether you want to explore Sri Lanka with your family, your loved one, or by yourself, a trip to Sri Lanka not a completed one without a visit to the golden sandy beaches of Bentota! Also known as Paradise Island, the sandy stretch of Bentota beach bordering the lagoon is a popular tourist attraction in our Sri Lanka tour packages. This resort town on Sri Lanka’s Southern coast is a hub of watersports including surfing. A romantic boat ride to the nearby Madu River or a fun visit to the turtle hatchery to see the little ones are a few ways to make the most out of your time in Bentota. As you take a sip of the local toddy, you realize that Bentota is a true paradise. You watch the waves crashing to the shore, and the sun glistening on the sandy beach. Yes, this is why you should visit this tropical island of beauty to make memories that will last for ever!

Activities – Day 10

  •         Wake up with the sounds of Beaches
  •         Enjoy a breakfast buffet rich in curry flavors
  •         Proceed to Bentota beach
  •         Prepare to take a boat ride to visit whales & dolphins
  •         Visit a turtle hatchery to learn about Sri Lankan turtles
  •         Engage in fun water activities at Madu River
  •         Get the natural experience of mangrooves at Madu River
  •         Check in at the beachfront hotel & relax
  •         Stroll along the orange beach when the sun sets
  •         Enjoy a grand seafood dinner buffet
  •         A relaxing overnight stay at the beach hotel

Activities – Day 11

  •         Wake up enjoying a cup of refreshing Ceylon tea
  •         Enjoy a relaxing Yoga session by the beach
  •         Devour a breakfast filled with seafood from Indian ocean
  •         Engage in fun water sports activities in the Bentota sea
  •         Take a dip in the warm Indian ocean
  •         Don’t miss the stunning sunset by the beach
  •         Enjoy a dinner that includes a famous Sri Lanka carb dish
  •         Overnight stay in the tropical beach hotel

Accomodation  : Thaale Benthota (4 Star Hotel)
Meal Plan          : Breakfast & Dinner
Travel Time       : Galle to Bentota – 2 hour 30min (approx.)
Transfer Mode  : Private Car (Air Conditioned) 

Colombo

This morning we have to Drive to Colombo to have some free time to do some last-minute shopping in Colombo and to pack your belongings. You will check out from your hotel and be transferred to the airport after spending a memorable time on your Sri Lanka 12 day tour. Have a safe journey!

Activities

  •        You’ll have Colombo City Tour for 03 Hours if you had enough time for your Flight
  •        Doing Some Last Minute of Shopping in Colombo
  •        Pack your Things & Proceed to Airport (02 Hours Drive)
  •        Airport Drop & Enjoy Your Flight & Safe journey!
  •        END!
From $1199
/ Adult
From $549
/ Child
Do I need a visa to enter Sri Lanka?

Yes, you will need a visa to enter Sri Lanka. In addition, if you intend visiting Sri Lanka on a short visit,you will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to arrival.

You can either apply and obtain an extended visa from a Sri Lankan Embassy/ Consulate from your country of residence prior to arrival in Sri Lanka or get an extension from the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Colombo 10. This procedure will take about 2-3 hours, and you will have to give a bona fide reason for staying over 30 days. If you are staying in a resort for a long period, the staff will be able to help you with the application.

It’s a good option to purchase a local SIM card and top up cards while you are on holiday. The mobile call rates are relatively cheap for both local and IDD calls. There are many mobile operators in the country (E.g. Dialog, Mobitel, Etisalat, Hutch etc.,). Dialog has a counter at the Colombo Airport and you can obtain a connection on arrival. A Dialog connection will cost about Rupees 1500. Top up cards are freely available island-wide. You can buy top-up cards for denominations of Rupees 100, 400 & 1000. Be sure that your phone is `dual band’ and unlocked.

Most hotels provide internet facilities. There are internet cafes in most towns with WIFI connection. Connections in smaller towns will be slow. The average cost of surfing in a Cyber Café is about US$ .50 per hour. Many large 5 star and some boutique hotels provide Wifi facilities.

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12 DAYS Family Tour
From $1199
/ Adult
From $549
/ Child