Best of Sri Lanka Group Tour

Travel time: Approximately 20 minutes Welcome to Sri Lanka! Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative and English-speaking chauffeur-guide. Transfer to Negombo, check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day relaxing after your flight. Overnight stay: Negombo Meal plan: Breakfast only

Travel time: Approximately 3u00bd hours After breakfast, begin your group journey to Sigiriya. On the way, visit the magnificent Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its ancient Buddhist statues, colourful murals and impressive cave shrines. Continue to Sigiriya, check into your hotel and spend the evening at leisure. Overnight stay: Sigiriya / Habarana Meal plan: Breakfast and dinner

Early in the morning, you may choose to climb the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress and enjoy the beautiful sunrise from the top. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was built during the 5th century and features ancient frescoes, landscaped gardens, royal ruins and breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Later, enjoy a traditional village experience with a Sri Lankan cooking demonstration followed by lunch. Optional activity: Sigiriya Rock Fortress excursion - AU$80 per person Overnight stay: Sigiriya / Habarana Meal plan: Breakfast and dinner

Travel time: Approximately 2 hours After breakfast, travel to Kandy, Sri Lankau2019s beautiful hill capital. In the evening, visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, where one of Buddhismu2019s most important relics is enshrined. Experience the spiritual atmosphere of the evening ceremony accompanied by traditional drumming. Later, enjoy a colourful Sri Lankan cultural dance performance featuring traditional dancing, drumming and fire performances. Overnight stay: Kandy Meal plan: Breakfast and dinner

Travel time: Approximately 2 hours After breakfast, travel through the misty mountains and beautiful tea-growing regions to Nuwara Eliya. Along the way, visit Ramboda Waterfall, a tea plantation and a tea factory. Learn how world-famous Ceylon Tea is produced and enjoy an opportunity to taste different grades of hill-country tea. Continue to Nuwara Eliya, check into your hotel and relax in the cool mountain climate. Overnight stay: Nuwara Eliya Meal plan: Breakfast and dinner

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic journey through Sri Lankau2019s beautiful hill country towards Yala. Stop in the charming mountain town of Ella and visit the impressive Ravana Falls. Afterwards, continue to Yala and check into your hotel. You may also join an optional 4u00d74 wildlife safari in Yala National Park, one of Sri Lankau2019s best locations for spotting leopards, elephants, crocodiles and many species of birds. Optional activity: Yala National Park safari u2013 AU$80 per person Overnight stay: Yala/Tissamaharama Meal plan: Breakfast and dinner

Travel time: Approximately 2 hours After breakfast, travel through the misty mountains and beautiful tea-growing regions to Nuwara Eliya. Along the way, visit Ramboda Waterfall, a tea plantation and a tea factory. Learn how world-famous Ceylon Tea is produced and enjoy an opportunity to taste different grades of hill-country tea. Continue to Nuwara Eliya, check into your hotel and relax in the cool mountain climate. Overnight stay: Nuwara Eliya Meal plan: Breakfast and dinner

Travel time to airport: Approximately 1 hour. After breakfast, explore Colombo and discover the highlights of Sri Lanka lively commercial capital. After the city tour, transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight. Guests extending their holiday can arrange a transfer to their next accommodation. Additional charges may apply for drop-offs outside the standard airport route.