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Ceylon Highlights Express

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Negombo, Sri Lanka
  • 6 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Sri Lanka boasts rich history, scenery, and wildlife. But experiencing these highlights—some of them widely dispersed—can be demanding for first-time visitors and time-pressed travelers. This 6-day private tour from Colombo or Negombo delivers: covering the trophy sights in just six days, with quality hotels, many meals, and air-conditioned transportation included. Kandy, Yala National Park, a hill-country train ride, and airport and hotel transfers are all on the agenda.
  • Uncover Sri Lanka’s best bits on 6-day private tour from Colombo or Negombo
  • Enjoy numerous sights and activities without juggling multiple bookings
  • See Sigiriya, take a train ride, and scout Yala for leopards (own cost)
  • Includes hotels, private car with driver-guide, and return transfers

What's Included

  • Free airport pick-up and drop-off on the first and last day-24/7
  • 1Lt Complimentary bottle of water per person each day
  • A spectacular train journey into the mountains
  • Govermeny tax / No hidden charges
  • 24 hours emergency contact
  • Fully-air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur guide
  • A visit to a tea factory
  • Colombo city and shopping tour
  • Breakfast (6)
    Breakfast
  • Dinner (2)
    Dinner
  • Late check-outs & early check-in charges
  • Any sort of personal expenses
  • UNESCO Heritage sites Entrance fees
  • National Parks Entrance fees and Jeep hire
  • National Museums Entrance fees
  • Botanical Gardens Entrance fees

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We will pick-up from any hotel in Negombo, Colombo.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
  • 11/01/2025 - 08/30/2027

    Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Itinerary

Day 1

AIRPORT PICK-UP / WELCOME TO SRI LANKA

2 Stops

Negombo (Pass By)

1

Golden Temple of Dambulla

1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: Overnight stay at Tree Trails Sigiriya or similar property in Sigiriya.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 2

SIGIRIYA FORTRESS / ANCIENT KANDY

2 Stops

1

Sigiriya Lion Rock

2 hours Admission Ticket Not Included

2

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: Overnight stay at Rivora Heights or similar property in Kandy

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

HILL COUNTRY

3 Stops

1

Kandy

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

2

Nuwara Eliya

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

3

Nuwara Eliya

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight stay at Lyndon grove or similar property in Nuwara Eliya.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4

IN TO THE HEART OF UPCOUNTRY

2 Stops

1

Nanu Oya railway station

4 hours Admission Ticket Included

2

Ella

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight stay at Hotel Tamarind Tree or similar property in Yala

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5

JEEP SAFARI / SOUTH COAST

2 Stops

1

Yala National Park

4 hours Admission Ticket Not Included

2

Galle Dutch Fort

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight stay at Coral Rock by Bansei or similar property in Galle.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6

OLOMBO CITY TOUR / AIRPORT OR HOTEL DROP-OFF

2 Stops

1

Colombo

4 hours Admission Ticket Free

2

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: No accommodation

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

From $920.00

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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