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Sri Lanka
The Pearl of the Indian OceanClimb the rock fortress of Sigiriya, bow at the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, and stroll a Dutch colonial fort in Galle — Sri Lanka in a beautifully paced week.
Postcards from Sri Lanka
Passports to wonder.
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Duration
7 Days · 6 Nights
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Region
Sri Lanka
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Season
Year round
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Private party
2 – 20 guests
About this itinerary
Climb the rock fortress of Sigiriya, bow at the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, and stroll a Dutch colonial fort in Galle — Sri Lanka in a beautifully paced week.
Covers Negombo, the Cultural Triangle (Sigiriya, Dambulla), hill-country Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, and a coastal finish at Galle / Bentota.
ETA visa on arrival for Indians.
Destinations inside the journey
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Sigiriya Lion Rock climb
Sigiriya Lion Rock climb
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Dambulla cave temples
Dambulla cave temples
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Kandy Temple of the Tooth
Kandy Temple of the Tooth
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Nuwara Eliya tea country
Nuwara Eliya tea country
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Galle Dutch fort walk
Galle Dutch fort walk
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Bentota beach resort stay
Bentota beach resort stay
Tour highlights
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Sigiriya Lion Rock climb
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Dambulla cave temples
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Kandy Temple of the Tooth
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Nuwara Eliya tea country
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Galle Dutch fort walk
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Bentota beach resort stay
The itinerary
7 days, written slowly.
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Day 01
N°01Arrival & Transfer to Sigiriya
Arrive in Colombo and drive into the heart of the Cultural Triangle near Sigiriya, the landscape unfolding into emerald paddies and coconut palms. Check in to your resort and spend a relaxed evening surrounded by the lush central plains, ready for the wonders ahead.
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Day 02
N°02Sigiriya & Dambulla
Climb the dramatic Sigiriya Lion Rock, a 5th-century sky palace crowning a sheer 200 m monolith, passing the famous frescoes and mirror wall on the way to panoramic summit views. Afterward, explore the golden Dambulla cave temples, their ceilings covered in centuries-old Buddhist murals, with an optional jeep village safari.
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Day 03
N°03Kandy — City of Kings
Travel to the hill capital of Kandy, pausing at a spice and herbal garden to learn about Sri Lanka's famed cinnamon and cardamom. In the evening, join devotees for darshan at the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, followed by a vibrant cultural show of Kandyan drumming, dance and fire-walking.
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Day 04
N°04Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Wind up into tea country by scenic train or road to Nuwara Eliya, 'Little England', past tumbling Ramboda Falls and endless emerald tea terraces. Tour a working tea factory and estate to see how the world's finest Ceylon tea is plucked, rolled and graded, with a tasting of the freshest brew.
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Day 05
N°05Hill Country to Bentota
Descend from the cool highlands to the palm-fringed south-west coast and the resort town of Bentota, where golden beaches meet the warm Indian Ocean. The afternoon is yours to relax by the sea, swim or simply watch the fishing boats drift home at sunset.
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Day 06
N°06Galle Fort & Beach
Explore the atmospheric Galle Fort, a UNESCO-listed Dutch colonial citadel of cobbled lanes, ramparts and a lighthouse jutting into the ocean. Back at Bentota, enjoy a relaxed beach afternoon with optional water-sports on the river and lagoon, or a visit to a turtle hatchery.
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Day 07
N°07Departure
Return to Colombo with time for last-minute shopping for gems, tea and handicrafts, before your transfer to the airport for your onward flight, the serendipity of Sri Lanka close to your heart.
Inclusions & exclusions
In the journey
- Hand-picked boutique / 4★ accommodation
- Daily breakfast + curated meals
- All ground transfers in private AC vehicle
- Professional English-speaking tour manager
- Monument entries & guided sightseeing
- Airport / station meet & greet
- 24×7 on-tour concierge support
Left to you
- Airfare / train tickets unless specified
- Personal expenses, tips & gratuities
- Optional activities & spa services
- Travel insurance (available on request)
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