Serene Vacations
Serene Vacations
Sri Lanka & Maldives · Since 2004
Best of Sri Lanka
12 Days Tour

Best of Sri Lanka

This DAZZLING tour DELIVERS a TROPICAL BLEND of ATTRACTIONS and EXPERIENCES - packed with tons of SUN & FUN!

27 incredible attractions, across 11 enchanting cities, in one magnificent journey!

11 NIGHTSAccommodation on Twin Sharing basis
22 MEALSBreakfast + Dinner. Colombo - Breakfast Basis
transportPrivate A/C car or Van with Chauffer
27 ATTRACTIONSVisits to 27 incredible attractions
11 CITIESEn route visits across 11 enchanting cities
TEAMExpert Tour Manager with Local Tour Guide

About the tour

Explore an incredible cross-section of this beautiful island and enjoy the most exciting destinations and experiences on a guided tour that takes you to the most interesting sites and places across Sri Lanka. The highlights of the tour include; beaches, cultural heritage sites, spice gardens, colonial tea plantations, Whale/Dolphin Watching to bustling cities and more – all squeezed in to create the perfect 12-day trip.

  • Double Room
  • Breakfast + Dinner
  • Transport
  • Taxes
Minneriya National Park, Sri Lanka
Polonnaruwa Heritage Site, Sri Lanka
Dambulla Rock Cave Temple, Sri Lanka
Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Sri Lanka
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Turtle Hatchery, Sri Lanka
Moonstone Mines, Sri Lanka
Galle Fort, Sri Lanka
Day by day

Itinerary

  1. Day1Airport & Negombo 30 Minutes’ Drive

    Upon Arrival, you will meet with our representative at the Airport and proceed to Negombo. You will check-into the hotel in Negombo and relax. Dinner & overnight stay.

    Hotel Selections
    • Negombo: Tamarind Tree Garden Resort Hotel4 star1 Nights.
    En route Visits
    • NEGOMBODinner & Overnight Stay
  2. Day2Negombo > Sigiriya 4 Hour Drive + Visits

    After breakfast you will proceed to Sigiriya

    Hotel Selections
    • Cinnamon Lodge Habarana5 star2 Nights.
    En route Visits
    • DAMBULLA ROCK CAVE TEMPLEAfter breakfast you will proceed to Sigiriya
    • MINNERIYA NATIONAL PARKEvening: you will be taken on a Jeep Safari to the Minneriya National Park
  3. Day3Sigiriya Visits

    Visits

    After breakfast you will proceed for visits around Sigiriya. An indulgence with locals. You will return to the hotel in Sigiriya and relax. Dinner and overnight stay.

    Hotel Selections
    • Cinnamon Lodge Habarana5 star2 Nights.
    En route Visits
    • SIGIRIYA ROCK FORTRESSSigiriya rock fortress: A UNESCO World heritage site | 2 to 3-hour rock climb
    • HABARANA VILLAGE TOURHabarana Village tour & Village trekking (includes trekking in a local village, cooking village style, and having a village lunch
    • OX CART RIDE, BICYCLE RIDESOx cart ride, Bicycle Rides
    • PADDY FIELDS AND VEGGIE GARDENSEnjoy the beautiful paddy fields and vegetable gardens with the local farmers
  4. Day4Sigiriya > Pasikuda 2-3 Hour Drive + Visits

    After breakfast you will proceed to Pasikuda. A beautiful beach stay in the East. You will check into the hotel in Pasikuda and relax. Dinner and overnight stay.

    Hotel Selections
    • Maalu Maalu Resort and Spa Hotel5 star2 Nights.
    En route Visits
    • POLONNARUWA HERITAGE SITEPolonnaruwa Heritage site visits
  5. Day5Pasikuda

    Relax on the Beach

    After breakfast you will relax in the hotel and enjoy the beach stay. Dinner and overnight stay.

    Hotel Selections
    • Maalu Maalu Resort and Spa Hotel5 star2 Nights.
    En-route Visits
    • PASIKUDA BEACHAfter breakfast you will relax in the hotel and enjoy the beach stay. Dinner and overnight stay.
  6. Day6Pasikuda > Kandy 4-5 Hour Drive + Visits

    After breakfast, you will proceed to Kandy. You will check-into the hotel in Kandy and relax. Dinner & overnight stay.

    Hotel Selections
    • Grand Kandyan Hotel5 star2 Nights.
    En route Visits
    • GEM MUSEUM IN KANDYA visit to the Gem Museum in Kandy
    • CULTURAL SHOWIn the evening, you will be driven to witness a Cultural Show in Kandy
  7. Day7Kandy > Nuwara Eliya 2 Hour Drive + Visits

    After breakfast, you will proceed to Nuwara Eliya. You will check-into the hotel in Nuwara Eliya and relax. Dinner & overnight stay.

    Hotel Selections
    • Araliya Red Hotel4 star1 Night.
    En route Visits
    • TEMPLE OF THE TOOTH RELICTemple of the Tooth Relic
    • ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENSVisit to the Royal Botanical Gardensy
    • WOOD CARVINGVisit a wood carving factory In Kandy
    • TEA FACTORYVisit a Tea Factory and Trekking in the tea plantations
    • RAMBODA WATERFALLSStop at Ramboda waterfalls and enjoy the scenic views
  8. Day8Nuwara Eliya > Ella 3 Hour Scenic Train Journey

    You will check into the hotel in Ella and relax. Dinner and overnight stay. After breakfast, you will proceed to Ella by scenic train.

    Hotel Selections
    • Newburg Tea Factory Resort EllaBoutique2 Nights
    En route Visits
    • LAKE GREGORYNuwara Eliya City & Lake Gregory
    • SCENIC TRAIN JOURNEY12.45pm Evening Scenic Train Journey to Ella
  9. Day9Ella > Weligama 4-5 Hour Drive + Visits

    You will check into the hotel in Weligama and relax. Dinner and overnight stay. After Breakfast you will proceed to Weligama. A beautiful beach destination in the south.

    Hotel Selections
    • Weligama: Marriot Hotel & Spa5 Star2 Nights
    En route Visits
    • ELLA SCENIC SPOTSElla scenic spots
    • LITTLE ADAM’S PEAK & ELLA ROCKLittle Adam’s Peak & Ella rock
    • BUDURUWAGALA – ROCK-CUT BUDDHA FIGURESBuduruwagala – 1000-year-old, rock-cut Buddha figures 15M.
  10. Day10Weligama

    Visits

    You will return to the hotel in Weligama and relax. Dinner and overnight stay. After breakfast you will relax in the hotel. Or opt for a whale/Dolphin watching cruise.

    Hotel Selections
    • Weligama: Marriot Hotel & Spa5 Star2 Nights
    En route Visits
    • WHALE / DOLPHIN WATCHING6.30am Whale/Dolphin Watching tour
    • TILT FISHERMENView Tilt Fishermen
  11. Day11Weligama > Galle > Bentota > Colombo 3 Hour Drive + Visits

    After breakfast, you will proceed to Galle, to Bentota and later to Colombo. You will check into the hotel in Colombo and relax. Overnight stay.

    Hotel Selections
    • Colombo: Kingsbury Hotel5 Sta2 Nights
    En route Visits
    • GALLEGalle. A UNESCO designated World Heritage Site
    • MADU RIVERTour the Madu River on a Boat Safari
    • TURTLE HATCHERYA visit to the Turtle Hatchery
    • MEETIYAGODA MOONSTONE MINESVisit to the Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mines
    • AMBALANGODA MASK FACTORYStop at Ambalangoda Mask factory
  12. Day12Colombo > Airport Airport Drop-off

    Sad to see your Sri Lankan tour coming to an end this morning in Colombo. Hope you had a good one. Say goodbye to your newly found friends, and we look forward to not only booking your next tour with us, but also hearing your travel stories when you return back home.

    Tour Ends

Travel map

Your route

Airport → Negombo → Sigiriya → Pasikuda → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Weligama → Galle → Bentota → Colombo → Airport

Note: Rooms are Subject to availability at above mentioned Hotels; In Case No Rooms are available similar hotels will be provided.

ENTRANCE FEES FOR SITE VISITS

Below are the Entrance Fees Cost for Sri Lanka, as per the Government – Clients can buy this on Site

  • Dambulla cave Temple: 10.00 USD Nett Per Person
  • Minneriya National Park: 26.00 USD Nett Per Person
  • Minneriya Jeep: 40.00 USD Nett
  • Habarana Village & Trekking tour: 25.00 USD nett per person
  • Sigiriya Rock Climb: 30.00 USD Nett Per Person
  • Polonnaruwa Heritage site: 25.00 USD nett per person
  • Site guide for heritage sites: 10.00 USD
  • Temple of the tooth relic: 10.00 USD net per person
  • Kandy cultural show: 05.00 USD nett per person
  • Royal Botanical Garden: 10.00 USD nett per person
  • Scenic train Journey: 10.00 USD nett per person
  • Whale/Dolphin watching: 45.00 USD nett per person
  • Turtle Farm: 05.00 USD Nett Per Person
  • Madu river boat ride: 15.00 USD nett per person
  • Water sports: depends on what you select

Site visits are optional and due to actual travel timing’s, all site visits may not be possible to do.

Best of Sri Lanka tour — route map
TERMS AND CONDITIONS

PACKAGE INCLUDES

  • Welcome assistance at the Airport
  • Accommodation on Double Room
  • Breakfast + Dinner
  • Colombo – breakfast Basis
  • Transportation by a Private A/C car or Van with Chauffer
  • Sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • All Government Taxes

PACKAGE EXCLUDES

  • Entrance tickets to site visits
  • Expenses of a personal nature
  • Lunch cost not included
  • Mineral and Alcoholic beverages
  • Any other services other than those specified
  • Water sports
  • All Government Taxes

BOOKING PROCEDURE & PAYMENT TERMS

  • You need to send us the Booking confirmation and a copy of the flight details
  • We will proceed with the arrangements and send you a travel service confirmation voucher
  • You will make an advance payment of 20% and confirm the booking. Balance two weeks prior to arrival or on arrival
  • Colombo – breakfast Basis
  • Payment can be bank transfer or online. For online credit card payment an additional 3.5% bank charge will apply

VISA FOR SRI LANKA

  • For SAARC Countries: US$20
  • For all other Countries: US$30
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