Sri Lanka Heritage, Culture and Beach Tour: 10 Days Expansive Journey
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Embark on a 10-day journey through Sri Lanka's rich heritage, vibrant culture, and stunning beaches. Enjoy the best price, professional service, and the freedom to customize your accommodations.
Duration: 10 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Bandaranayaka International Airport to Sigiriya

Sigiriya - Upon arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, a tourist chauffeur from Sri Lanka Dream Tour will meet and welcome you. After that, he will welcome you into a luxurious private vehicle that will be with you throughout your holiday in Sri Lanka. Your first destination on this Sri Lanka itinerary for 10 days will be Sigiriya, which is about a 4-hour drive from the airport, and you can enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to relax. (Overnight accommodation location: Sigiriya)

Sigiriya

Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress - After breakfast, depart for the Lions Rock in Sigiriya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site adorning a palace on its peak. A must-see for anyone traveling to Sri Lanka. Afterwards, you can either return to the hotel and relax in the afternoon or head out on a safari at Minneriya National Park. After a long day, you will have a chance to experience a Sri Lankan Aurweda spa treatment of your choice. (Overnight accommodation location: Sigiriya)

Minneriya National Park - Being part of the elephant corridor which joins up with Kaudulla and Wasgamuwa National Parks, Minneriya National Park gives the opportunity to see herds of Elephants throughout the year. May to October is the best period to visit Minneriya National Park in view of the World famous Great Elephant Gathering of the Asian wild elephants.

Sigiriya to Kandy

Kandy Lake Club - Cultural Dance Show - If you’re feeling energetic and have a thirst for adventure, the Hiriwaduna Trek can be organized. This trek allows you to understand village life as well as experience a bullock cart ride and even a catamaran boat ride. After that, proceed to Kandy while visiting the Rock Cave Temple in Dambulla and the Spice Garden in Matale en route. Later in the evening, witness a Kandian Cultural Dance performance. (Overnight accommodation location: Kandy)

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - In the morning, spend the day touring Kandy City, including a visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic. From there, proceed to Nuwara Eliya. En route, visit Waterfalls and learn about how the world-famous Ceylon tea is made at a tea factory and plantation site. (Overnight accommodation location: Nuwara Eliya)

Nuwara Eliya to Horton Plains

Horton Plains National Park - Early morning excursion to Horton Plains National Park. Visit Baker’s Falls and check out the infamous World’s End. In the afternoon, take a tour of the colonial town of Nuwara Eliya. Visit the Tudor-era design of the Nuwara Eliya Post Office and the famous Gregory Lake, and spend the rest of the day enjoying the cool weather by staying in the hotel. (Overnight accommodation location: Nuwara Eliya)

Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Mini Adams Peak - After breakfast, proceed to Nanu Oya Train Station to conduct a train journey to Ella. This is considered to be one of the most beautiful train trips in the world. This train ride is 4 hours long and takes you through stunning landscapes of green and lush tea plantations and mountain views. Conduct a walking tour to Mini Adams Peak in the evening. Enjoy the breath taking views in and around the hotel. (Overnight accommodation location: Ella)

Ella to Hikkaduwa

Galle Fort - After breakfast, proceed to the coastal town of Galle. En route, visit Ravana Ella Falls, Buduruwagala Rock Carving Site, traditional still fishermen, and tour Galle Town as well as the Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the evening at South Beach. (Overnight accommodation location: Unawatuna or Hikkaduwa)

Hikkaduwa

Hikkaduwa Beach - Grab a cool drink and simply get lost in the tranquil sound of the waves kissing the golden shores, or enjoy a beautiful sunset as the waves wash over your feet. Spend the entire day relaxing at the beach. (Overnight accommodation location: Unawatuna or Hikkaduwa)

Hikkaduwa to Mirissa

Mirissa - Early mornings offer the opportunity to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure: whale watching at Mirissa Coast! Set off on a boat to see the magnificent creatures up close and personal. Then, visit the sea turtle conservation project and Madu River boat safari. (Overnight accommodation location: Unawatuna or Hikkaduwa)

Hikkaduwa to Colombo

Colombo Fort - After breakfast, head to Colombo, the city that is Sri Lanka’s commercial capital. The most populated city is home to many sites from colonial times to newer developments. Visit the city’s main shopping centers to indulge in some shopping before heading off, and it’s time to proceed to the airport for a safe flight home.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Inclusions for driver: food, accommodation, parking, highway, and government taxes
What's Not Included
  • Safari Jeeps for National Parks
  • Anything else not listed under included
Additional Information

SLTD is one of the best and most experienced small-scale tour companies in Sri Lanka. We offer the best price and the best services. We provide a unique, unforgettable travel experience that reflects the traveler’s true desires and interests and perform this service with professionalism, creativity, and knowledge. We want our clients to experience the real Sri Lanka rather than just see it.

During this 10-day tour, we will cover most of the tourist attractions at the following destinations: Sigiriya, Polonaruwa, Dambulla, Matale, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yalla, Mirissa, Galle, Hikaduwa and Colombo. Guests will be provided with high-quality, air-conditioned, and comfortable vehicles, as well as a tourist chauffeur to assist with the tour and free internet access throughout the journey.

In particular, we have given guests the option to book their own accommodations if they so desire.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kate
Apr 30, 2024
Best tour experience - Prashad was an absolutely excellent driver. We were traveling with our 2yo son and having Prashad as our driver was like having another family member. He was so kind, helpful and patient. He would suggest places to go and when would be the best times. He helped us to catch our train, waiting with us until we were safely on board, driving round the tea plantations until we found the pickers (they were on holiday so hard to find) and arranged our safari driver. Prashad was a very careful driver and we felt very safe. When visiting sights he would give us space but was there as soon as you had a question. Without a doubt we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and would book again for future trips.
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Aminaasming
Apr 19, 2024
Sensational, beautiful and amazing driver - We booked a driver through this company as we had already organised our own itinerary. They very kindly made suggestions and followed our plan with a few tweaks to suit everyone’s needs here and there. We had a fantastic driver called Dinuka who is a family friendly gentleman. Our 3 year old daughter adored him and we felt very safe under his care and driving. He was extremely hospitable, kind and helpful. He advised us on where to eat and go and everything was just perfect. We spent a week traveling to: Dambulla Ella Yala Ahangama Mirissa Galle It was a great break and great way to explore all of Sri Lanka by having a trusted driver. We didn’t realize that our stay coincided with Sri Lankan New Year, on our last day in Sri Lanka Dinuka and his family kindly invited us to have a New Year’s breakfast with them at his beautiful home. This was the icing on the cake for seeing real Sri Lankan culture and eating delicious home cooked food as well as experiencing a Sri Lankan home first hand. Book with this group as they’re excellent!
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Billiebromell
Mar 28, 2024
Fantastic! - We just finished a 9 day tour with SLDT, our driver Prashad was amazing! He made travelling with baby and a toddler so easy. They provided car seats even gave our toddler a parting gift on the last day. Prashad was so friendly and helpful and was able to organise really amazing side trips and experiences along the way. We would definitely recommend SLDT!
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Mike-gwigas
Mar 6, 2024
Outstanding experience and driver! - Overall excellent experience! We booked with Upul who helped with setting up our itinerary. Our driver was Dinusha. He was amazing! We spent 9 days and toured at the beach, rain forest and mountains. Dinusha was super helpful in every way! He helped us book multiple experiences from a safari to tea factory to temples. He found us great places to eat including local restaurants we would have never found! He was world of information about Sri Lanka and the culture, history and nature! We felt very safe and cared for throughout the entire trip. Dinusha was very kind to our four year old son who befriended him for the entire trip! I highly recommend Sri Lankan Dream Tours and would give 6 stars for Dinusha if I could! I recommend asking for Dinusha if he is available!
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586joshr
Feb 14, 2024
Fantastic tour! - We had the most fantastic trip to Sri Lanka that was made effortless by going with Sr Lanka Dream Tours, who communicate quickly and gave a competitive price. They organised for Daminda as a driver, who was a great guide to Sri Lanka's culture, telling us about local life and the surroundings whilst driving us safely from A to B. I was slightly apprehensive using a driver as in the past when in Sri Lanka a driver had made us stop repeatedly at Spice Gardens and Restaurants that felt like the equivalent of being endlessly taken to rug shops- This did not happen with Daminda, he took us exactly where we wanted to go, and any suggestions he made for beaches etc were tailored to what we asked. I can't recommend highly enough. Thank you so much!
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Ireneg844
Jan 27, 2024
Great country with a great guide - It has been a great trip, it has been an intense few days of very rewarding visits. We are loving the country, its nature and its hospitable people. Our guide Prasad is a great person, kind, fun and very attentive. We will miss you when we return to our country 😔 He has taken us to very interesting and beautiful places, and his explanations have been of great help. And always looking out for us. I would definitely repeat the experience, and of course with Prasad. Thank you for everything, we will not forget these days, we have enjoyed it very much.
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80iano
Jan 2, 2024
Amazing company!!! Deserve more than 5 stars 😊 - SLDT are an amazing company!!! I cannot recommend them enough. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. From start to finish this company were brilliant. The communication was excellent and the level of professionalism. I would highly recommend anyone to book your trip in Sri Lanka with them. Always on time, very safe driving and very knowledgeable. Our driver for our 11 day trip was Sanjeewa 😊 he was an absolute brilliant guide, kind, funny and an absolute gentleman ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ thank you so much Sanjeewa for making our holiday the best yet!! We will miss you! And thank you Sri Lanka Dream Tour you are a brilliant company!! 👏👏👏
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275jackq
Oct 28, 2023
Prashad is the goat 🐐 - 10/10 trip couldn’t have asked for better driver than prashad to take us on this tour. Both prashad and upul were great at organising this trip and making sure we had everything before leaving. Will definately be back 🇱🇰
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Raluramesh
Aug 31, 2023
Amazing experience with Srilanka Dream Tour - I went ahead with Srilanka Dream Tour after online reviews, no regrets and had an amazing experience, very neat Corolla and guide Daminda went beyond to keep me comfortable, suggested some gems which were not in my list. Would highly recommend this professional tour operator for Srilanka. Would decently use them next time with family.
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Z9796kxrobertat
Aug 25, 2023
Nice and comfortable trip - We have been traveling with thisen from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo, it has been a one shot ride only, he is a really good driver and kind person, he speaks a fluent English.. we warmly suggest him!!
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