Serene Vacations
Serene Vacations
Sri Lanka & Maldives · Since 2004
Glimpse of Sri Lanka
8 Days Tour

Glimpse of Sri Lanka

20 incredible attractions

Across 11 enchanting cities, in one magnificent journey! This FABULOUS tour DELIVERS a roster of ATTRACTIONS and EXPERIENCES – packed with tons of SUN & FUN!

07 NIGHTS8 Days. Accommodation on Twin Sharing basis
14 MEALSBreakfast + Dinner. Colombo - Breakfast Basis
transportPrivate A/C car or Van with Chauffer
20 ATTRACTIONSVisits to 20 incredible attractions
11 CITIESEn route visits across 11 enchanting cities
TEAMExpert Tour Manager with Local Tour Guide

About the tour

This adventure is going to take you all over from; heavenly beaches; to jeep safaris; to world cultural heritage sites; to colonial tea plantations; to Whale/Dolphin Watching; to bustling cities and everything in between – all squeezed in to create the perfect 8-day trip.

You could tour this beautiful teardrop-shaped tropical island for a whole year and still not see all of what Sri Lanka have to offer. But being a small island paradise means that you can still nibble off a bit of exciting destinations and experience the best

  • Double Room
  • Breakfast + Dinner
  • Transport
  • Taxes
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Tea Plantation, Sri Lanka
Weligama South Coast Sri Lanka
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Nine Arch Bridge, Sri Lanka
Elephants Sighting, Sri Lanka
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Whale Watching, 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 & Dambulla 4 Hour Drive + Visits

    After breakfast you will proceed to Dambulla. Sri Lanka’s famed Cultural Triangle is a treasure-trove of ancient monuments, royal cities and Buddhist temples.

    Hotel Selections
    • Cinnamon Lodge Habarana5 Star2 Nights.
    En route Visits
    • DAMBULLA ROCK CAVE TEMPLEAfter breakfast you will proceed to Sigiriya
    • MINNERIYA NATIONAL PARKyou will take a jeep safari at Kaudulla or 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)
    • PADDY FIELDS AND VEGGIE GARDENSEnjoy the beautiful paddy fields and vegetable gardens with the local farmers
  4. Day4Dambulla , Kandy > Nuwara Eliya 2 + 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 Nights
    En route Visits
    • SPICE GARDENVisit a Sri Lankan spice garden in Matale
    • TEMPLE OF THE TOOTH RELICVisit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy
    • GEM MUSEUM IN KANDYVisit the Gem Museum in Kandy
    • TEA FACTORYVisit a Tea Factory and Trekking in the tea plantations
    • RAMBODA WATERFALLSStop at Ramboda waterfalls and enjoy the scenic views
  5. Day5Nuwara Eliya > Ella > Weligama 4-5 Hour Drive + Visits

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

    Hotel Selections
    • Weligama: Marriot Hotel & Spa5 Star2 Nights.
    En route Visits
    • GREGORY LAKENuwara Eliya city & Gregory Lake
    • ELLA SCENIC SPOTSElla scenic spots
    • BUDURUWAGALA – ROCK-CUT BUDDHA FIGURESBuduruwagala – 1000-year-old, rock-cut Buddha figures 15M.
  6. Day6Weligama

    Visits

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

    Hotel Selections
    • Weligama: Marriot Hotel & Spa5 Star2 Nights
    En route Visits
    • WELIGAMA BEACHAfter breakfast you will relax in the hotel and enjoy the beach stay
  7. Day7Weligama > 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 Star1 Nights
    En route Visits
    • WHALE / DOLPHIN WATCHING6.30am Whale/Dolphin Watching tour
    • GALLE OR MADU RIVER BOAT SAFARIGalle; A UNESCO designated World Heritage Site Or Madu River Boat Safari
    • TURTLE HATCHERYA visit to the Turtle Hatchery
    • MEETIYAGODA MOONSTONE MINESVisit to the Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mines
    • AMBALANGODA MASK FACTORYstop at Ambalangoda Mask factory
  8. Day8Colombo > 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 → Dambulla → Sigiriya → Dambulla → 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.

Glimpse 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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