Sri Lanka Explorer

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Tour Overview

Embark on a remarkable 18-day journey through Sri Lanka, discovering its rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Begin your adventure in Negombo, then travel to Chilaw, where natural beauty awaits. Explore the ancient city of Anuradhapura, followed by the vibrant cultural hub of Jaffna. Enjoy the stunning beaches of Trincomalee, and witness the wildlife at Minneriya National Park. Experience the ancient wonders of Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa before immersing in the tranquility of Kandy and Nuwara Eliya. Continue to the serene landscapes of Ella and Yala National Park, then unwind in Galle before concluding in Colombo for departure. This tour offers an unforgettable blend of nature, culture, and adventure. ...more ...less

Highlights

• Explore the ancient ruins of Anuradhapura
• Spot leopards on a Yala National Park safari
• Tour the historic Galle Fort
• Taste local toddy in Chilaw
• Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth in Kandy

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival at Negombo

Location: Negombo

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

On the day of arrival at Negombo airport, our UncleSam Holidays representative will assist you at the airport and transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2 : Negombo - Chilaw (50 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)

Location: Chilaw

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and proceed for sightseeing tour to Negombo, visit Angurukaramulla Temple (Bodhirajaramaya), Negombo Dutch Fort, Negombo Beach Park, Morawala Beach and St. Mary's Church.

After finish your visit to Negombo, later continue drive to Chilaw. Upon arrival at Chilaw check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3 : Chilaw - Wilpattu National Park - Anuradhapura (190 Kms / 4:30 Hrs)

Location: Anuradhapura

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Anuradhapura, via en-route visit to Wilpattu National Park to enjoy the wildlife safari, which - include's the elephant, leopard, sloth bear, spotted deer, buffalo, sambar and mongoose. The Park is also home to many indigenous flora and fauna.

After finish your Jungle safari at Wilpattu National Park, later continue drive to Anuradhapura. Upon arrival at Anuradhapura check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4 : At Anuradhapura

Location: Anuradhapura

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Anuradhapura, visit Sri Maha Bodhi - the oldest historically documented tree in the world, the Brazen Palace, Dagobas, Ruwanwelisaya, Abeygiri & Jetawana Monasteries. Also visit rock-cut statues of Lord Buddha and ruins of palaces and Isurumuniya rock temple.

After finish your sightseeing tour at Anuradhapura, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5 : Anuradhapura - Jaffna (210 Kms / 4:30 Hrs)

Location: Jaffna

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Jaffna. Upon arrival at Jaffna check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6 : At Jaffna

Location: Jaffna

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Jaffna, visit Casuarina beach, Fort Jaffna, Jaffna Library, Kandarodei, Keerimalai, Naga Pooshani Ambal Kovil, Nagadipa Purana Vihara, Nainatheevu, Nallur Temple and Sangilean Thoop.

After finish your sightseeing tour at Jaffna, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7 : Jaffna - Trincomalee (240 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Location: Trincomalee

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Trincomalee. Upon arrival at Trincomalee check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later enjoy the boat ride to visit the Pigeon island. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 8 : At Trincomalee

Location: Trincomalee

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later visit the hot water wells in Kanniya, Koneswaram Hindu temple and Fort Frederick. Also visit Trincomalee War Cemetery.

Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 9 : Trincomalee - Minneriya National Park - Sigiriya (120 Kms / 2:30 Hrs)

Location: Sigiriya

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Sigiriya, via en-route visit to Minneriya National Park to enjoy the wildlife safari and spot the wild Asian Elephant.

After finish your Jungle safari at Minneriya National Park, later continue drive to Sigiriya. Upon arrival at Sigiriya check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10 : Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya (55 Kms / 1:30 Hrs)

Location: Sigiriya

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Sigiriya Rock Fortress and later proceed for day excursion trip to Polonnaruwa, visit medieval city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, which include's the Royal Palace and the Gal Vihare complex with its four images of the Buddha cut from a single slab of granite. Also visit the giant statue of Polonnaruwa's greatest king.

After finish your sightseeing tour at Polonnaruwa, later drive back to Sigiriya for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11 : Sigiriya - Dambulla - Matale - Kandy (90 Kms / 2:30 Hrs)

Location: Kandy

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Kandy, via en-route visit to Dambulla Royal Cave Temple, Golden statue of Buddha and Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs at Dambulla. Also you can visit Aluviharaya Rock Cave Temple, Fort Macdowall and spice garden in Matale.

After finish your visit at Dambulla and Matale, later continue drive to Kandy. Upon arrival at Kandy check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 12 : At Kandy

Location: Kandy

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Kandy, visit Royal Botanical Garden, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Old Royal Palace and Sri Natha Devalaya Temple Square. Also enjoy the artificial Kandy Lake and later enjoy the typical Sri Lankan Cultural Performance.

After finish your sightseeing tour at Kandy, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 13 : Kandy - Nuwara Eliya (By Train)

Location: Nuwara Eliya

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Gampola Railway Station to board the train for Nawalapitiya. Upon arrival at Nawalapitiya railway station later drive to Nuwara Eliya. Upon arrival at Nuwara Eliya check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later visit a tea factory and processing plant of the world famous "Ceylon Tea". Evening free to walk through town or relax at the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 14 : At Nuwara Eliya

Location: Nuwara Eliya

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Nuwara Eliya, visit Nuwara Eliya Town, Market place, Golf Course, the Hill Club and also visit to Seetha Eliya temple - dedicated to Seeta with statue of Lord Rama, Lakshmana and Hanuman. Also visit the Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations area.

Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 15 : Nuwara Eliya - Ella - Yala National Park ( 170 Kms / 4:30 Hrs)

Location: Yala National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Yala National Park, via en-route visit to Ravana's Cave and Rawana Falls at Ella.

Upon arrival at Yala National Park check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 16 : At Yala National Park

Location: Yala National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early morning before breakfast drive to Yala national park to spot the leopards that lounge in trees or stalk through the brush, crocodiles that patrol the river or wild elephants that graze across the savanna.

After finish your morning game drive, later drive back to your hotel and enjoy your breakfast and spend some quality time with leisure activities. After lunch at hotel, later proceed for another safari / Game drive to the National Park. You can also take amazing wildlife pictures for your memories during the jungle safari / Game drive. Evening return back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 17 : Yala National Park - Galle (170 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)

Location: Galle

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Galle. Upon arrival at Galle check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.

After refresh yourself, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Galle, visit Mahamodara Sea Turtle Hatchery Centre, Galle Dutch Fort and Sri Sudharmalaya Buddhist Temple.

After finish your guided tour to Galle, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 18 : Galle - Colombo (130 Kms / 2 Hrs) and Departure

Location: Colombo

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Colombo airport to board the flight for your next destination / Home.

What's Included

17 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis
Assistance during arrival and departure by UncleSam Holidays
Daily breakfast at Hotel

17 Breakfast
All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC vehicle
English speaking guide at Negombo, Anuradhapura, Jaffna, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Galle

(Other languages guides are available on additional charges.)
1 wildlife safari in Wilpattu National Park with professional naturalist
1 wildlife safari in Minneriya National Park with professional naturalist
3 wildlife safari in Yala National Park with professional naturalist
Train tickets from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
One mineral water bottle per person per day

What's Not Included

Visas Fee (if applicable).
Monument entry fees.
Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking).
Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature.
Internal/International flights to/from the start/finish of the trip.

Mode of Transport

All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC Car MUV / SUV / Sedan car with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our private vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows :

Passenger Vehicle type
• 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Etios / Dezire or similar
• 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar
• 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar ...more ...less

Accommodation

Accommodation at 3 Star deluxe hotels.
4 or 5 Star hotel upgrade are available on request basis.

Check out our Q&As

What is the maximum group size?

10
Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling?

Absolutely. Every traveller is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey. Its only suggestion from team Unclesam Holidays. ...more ...less
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Yes
What currencies are required for this tour?

Sri Lankan Rupee is local currency.
Do you require a visa for this holiday?

Only for foreign national traveller.

Company Instant Book

Yes
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

Yes
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

Yes
What is the tipping policy?

Tips always optional.
What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

100% Departure if there is single traveler.
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

Yes
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

Yes
Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

Yes
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes
Are flights included in this tour?

No
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

Easy
How many people will be on my trip?

UncleSam Holidays provide private and group tour it's completely depend on you which category you are choose. if you are choosing a group tour there is maximum 40 guests.
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

UncleSam Holidays is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2011. So far, UncleSam Holidays work hard to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe
What are the coaches like?

We pride ourselves on having the finest fleet of fuel-efficient, fully air-conditioned coaches – all with reclining seats and on-board restrooms. The high vantage point from your coach’s window means you can take in all the glorious scenery, whether it’s a vast rural landscape or an urban city center.
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

We select our hotels for their quality, impeccable service and comfort, with the majority of them having air-conditioning. Few hotels don't have air conditioning due to the colder climate.
How much luggage can I bring?

You can bring one suitcase per person and weight not exceeding 23 kg (50 lbs) due to the limited space on the coach. You can also bring one piece of hand luggage, provided it is small enough to take on the coach and does not have telescopic handles.
Are the travel guides experience?

Our Travel Guides come from a variety of backgrounds but they all share a passion for travel. These experienced professionals show you what the guidebooks can’t – a true insider’s perspective of each destination. Each Travel Guide have at least five years’ experience under their belt.
What if I have special dietary requirements?

We can accommodate guests who are vegetarian and can assist with diabetic, gluten-free and other medically-recommended diets. Please advise us at time of booking. Unfortunately, we’re unable to supply meals in accordance with strict religious requirements. We can’t provide salt-free, Kosher, Halal, requests for specific dietary supplements such as soya milk, and high protein or low-carb meals.
Will I need a visa?

You are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your guided holiday. Depending on your nationality, you may need visas to enter certain countries included on your trip. Please note that obtaining visas can take up to six weeks prior to your departure. It is strongly advised that you consult your Travel Agent and the local Consulate or Embassy of the country you are visiting well in advance to determine which visas they require and how to obtain them.
Do I need travel insurance?

We strongly recommend that all guests have a travel insurance policy to ensure your peace of mind before and while travelling. It's important that you protect yourself in case of trip cancellations, an interruption for any reason, baggage delays or loss of baggage and medical expenses.

Reviews of this operator

Sandra Gurvis

Great trip to India

12-Nov-2024

Highly recommended to everybody for holiday packages in India. I really appreciate them for their management everything was well managed on every tour and will keep travelling with them in future also.

Julia

Perfect Trip

16-Aug-2024

Very helpful staff helped me during my trip too regarding all bookings thanku fir making my trip a memorable one

Mike

Well Mananged Services

02-Oct-2024

i dont have words to explain my excellent experience with unclesam holidays, I will travel one' again with your company and will share this valuable experience with friends and family

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