Classic & Cultural Tour | 06 Days
Dambulla, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Mirissa
Rating
5/5
Overview
This fantastic 6-day tour package will explore all the top tourist attractions in Sri Lanka. The fantastic journey goes around the cities of Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala, Mirissa and Galle. Dambulla is known as the social and cultural capital of the country. This charming rural community is the ideal location for sightseeing and relaxing. This region is well known for its numerous historic sites, the most well-known of which is Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Sigiriya rock Fortress
- Temple of Tooth Relic and Kandy city tour
- Bentota beach and Madu River safari
- Colombo highlights and shopping tour.
Tour Map
Tour Plan
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Tour Plan
DAY 01 | VILLAGE TOUR / SIGIRIYA ROCK FORTRESS
Upon arrival, you will meet your tour guide at Colombo CMB airport, and you will then travel through the breath taking Sri Lankan countryside to Dambulla city, which serves as the island’s cultural triangle’s central point.
You will experience a fascinating cultural village tour upon landing in Dambulla while exploring the stunning countryside. It will begin with a ride in a bullock cart, one of Sri Lanka’s ancient and prime modes of transportation that is still in use in some villages. You will canoe across a lake as part of the tour, and when you arrive at a farmer’s home, you will be welcomed with the traditional hospitality of Sri Lanka’s rural areas.
You will visit the well-known Sigiriya Lion Rock in the afternoon, an old rock stronghold close to Dambulla. On top of this rock, King Kasyapa constructed his palace, and he painted vibrant frescoes on its walls. One of the most well-preserved relics of an ancient civilization is Sigiriya today. Sigiriya refuses to reveal its secrets easily; in fact, you have to climb a series of vertiginous staircases to reach the top. On the way up, you’ll pass quite remarkable frescoes and a pair of colossal lion paws carved into the bedrock.
OVERNIGHT STAY : NATURE-FRIENDLY RESORT AT SIGIRIYA
ACTIVITIES:
- Arrival to Sri Lanka, Colombo (Katunayake) International Airport
- Greetings by BH Lanka Airport representative
- Proceed to Dambulla
- Afternoon, Enjoy Cultural Village Tour (Bullock Cart Ride, Canoeing Boat Ride, Tuk-tuk Ride, Lunch at Farmer’s House)– Included in the Package
- In the evening, visit a world Famous Sigiriya rock fortress (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE) and capture the Sunset.
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS :
- STANDARD HOTELS (3 STAR)| SIGIRI ASNA NATURE RESORT OR SIMILAR
- DELUXE HOTELS (4 STAR) | HOTEL SIGIRIYA OR SIMILAR
- SUPERIOR HOTELS (5 STAR) | AMAYA LAKE DAMBULLA OR SIMILAR
DAY 02 | GOLDEN CAVE TEMPLE / HISTORIC KANDY / CULTURAL SHOW
After having the delicious breakfast, visit the Golden Buddha Statue and the Royal Cave Temple (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE). The largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka is found in Dambulla. Since the first century B.C. many kings greatly treasured it. Five cave temples on the rock, which climb 160 meters above the plains below, contain some of the most exceptional and important historical drawings. It would be a fantastic experience if you could climb the rock and take in the magnificent view.
Afterward, you will then visit Matale Spice Garden. Next make your way to Kandy, the capital of the last Sinhalese kingdom. It is situated on a plateau surrounded by mountains that are home to bio-diverse rainforests and tea plantations.
Kandy is a well-renowned historic site, famous for its sacred Buddhist sites, together with the Temple of the Tooth Relic (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE). You may take your own walk around Kandy’s busy city center and the lake around in the afternoon, before taking in a cultural dance performance that draws inspiration from Sri Lankan arts, traditional dance, and cultural history.
OVERNIGHT STAY : COZY MOUNT VIEW HOTEL AT KANDY
ACTIVITIES:
- En route to Kandy, visit the Royal Cave Temple
- Visit Matale Spice Garden– Included in the Package
- Visit the Temple Of Tooth Relic and Kandy viewpoint
- Enjoy a walk around Kandy City Center– Included in the Package
- Engage traditional dance and cultural heritage– Included in the Package
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS :
- STANDARD HOTELS (3 STAR)| RANDHOLEE RESORT & SPA OR SIMILAR
- DELUXE HOTELS (4 STAR) | HOTEL TOPAZ OR SIMILAR
- SUPERIOR HOTELS (5 STAR) | THE GOLDEN CROWN HOTEL OR SIMILAR
DAY 03 | HILL COUNTRY PLANTATIONS AND WATERFALLS
In the morning, you will visit the Royal Botanical Garden in Sri Lanka attracts millions of tourists and locals each year as the oldest formal garden in Sri Lanka. The Peradeniya Botanical Gardens contain 4000 different flora types. The magnificent orchid collection, the regal palm trees, and the exceptional variety of Sri Lankan, Asian, and foreign foliage are a few of the gardens’ main wonders.
Afterward, you’ll have a fantastic journey through Sri Lanka’s Nuwara Eliya tea region, through waterfalls and lush greenery tea plantations. It is frequently referred to as “Little England.” because so many of the city’s buildings date back to the British colonial era, including the Queen’s Cottage, the General’s House, the Grand Hotel, the Hill Club, and the Town Post Office, This wonderful town has a chilly climate all year round because of its mountainous location.
Visit a tea plantation while traveling through the cold mist highlands. Discover the chilly, misty highlands that are covered with lush green blankets of tea plantations. Visit a tea factory to see how the prestigious brand of Ceylon Tea is processed according to a rich tradition that has been kept alive and up to date. Make sure to cap off your factory tour in style with a cup of tea that has been expertly prepared.
OVERNIGHT STAY : COZY MOUNT VIEW HOTEL AT NUWARA ELIYA
ACTIVITIES:
- After breakfast proceed toward Nuwara Eliya
- En route to Nuwara Eliya, visit a gem museum -Included in the Package
- visit the Royal Botanical Garden
- Visit Tea Factory– Included in the Package
- Evening walk through Nuwara Eliya city centre and the fruit and vegetable– Included in the Package
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS :
- STANDARD HOTELS (3 STAR)| HEAVEN SEVEN HOTEL OR SIMILAR
- DELUXE HOTELS (4 STAR) | THE LYNDEN GROVE OR SIMILAR
- SUPERIOR HOTELS (5 STAR) | GALWAY HEIGHTS HOTEL OR SIMILAR
DAY 04 | TRAIN JOURNEY INTO THE MOUNTAINS / NINE ARCH
In the morning, you will enjoy a spectacular train journey from Nanu-Oya station to Ella village. This journey is known as one of the most scenic hill country train journeys in the world. Your journey starts from Nanu Oya and would reach Ella passing lush greenish tea estates, many tunnels, farming fields, villages, various types of forests, etc.
Ella is in a fantastic, eco-friendly location and is hence everyone’s favourite hill country village. The Nine Arch Bridge, a popular tourist attraction in Ella, was constructed entirely out of solid rocks, bricks, and cement, without the use of any steel at all. Ella is a fantastic location for hiking and trekking, and its most well-known journey is up “Little Adam’s Peak.” You may chill in the village centre at night, where there are lots of restaurants, pubs, and entertainment. Ella is a breathtaking location that anyone who is visiting Sri Lanka should not miss out on.
Afternoon, depart Ella in the direction of Yala.
OVERNIGHT STAY : COZY MOUNT VIEW HOTEL AT THISSAMAHARAMA
ACTIVITIES:
- After breakfast enjoy a train journey from Nanu-Oya to Ella– Included in the Package
- Explore the Ella village
- Visit the Nine Arch Bridge– Included in the Package
- Walking to the top of Mini Adam’s Peak– Included in the Package
- En route to Yala, visit the Ravana waterfall.
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS :
- STANDARD HOTELS (3 STAR)| HOTEL TAMARIND TREE OR SIMILAR
- DELUXE HOTELS (4 STAR) | CHAARYA RESORT & SPA OR SIMILAR
- SUPERIOR HOTELS (5 STAR) | CINNAMON WILD OR SIMILAR
DAY 05 | YALA NATIONAL PARK / MIRISSA BEACH / WHALE WATCHING
Early morning you will enjoy a 4×4 jeep safari in Yala National Park. Yala combines a strict nature reserve with a national park. Divided into 5 blocks, the park has a protected area of nearly 130,000 hectares of land consisting of light forests, scrubs, grasslands, tanks and lagoons. Two blocks are currently opened to the public.Yala was designated a wildlife sanctuary in 1900 and was designated a national park in 1938. Yala is home to 44 varieties of mammal and 215 bird species. Among its more famous residents are the world’s biggest concentration of leopards, majestic elephants, sloth bears, sambars, jackals, spotted dear, peacocks, and crocodiles. The best time to visit Yala is between February and July when the water levels of the park are quite low, bringing animals into the open.
En-route to Mirissa, stop at Hummanaya Natural blowhole. Caused when sea water rushes through a submerged cavern and is pushed upwards. It is considered to be the second largest blowhole in the world. You have finally arrived at Sri Lanka’s magnificent seaside after an incredible journey through mountains and waterfalls. You will head to Mirissa in the morning while you take in the magnificent view of the Indian Ocean.
Thereafter you will heading to Mirissa while enjoying magnificent view of the Indian ocean. Upon arrival at your hotel, you may grab a towel to relax on the beach while enjoying a cocktail or a chill beer under the shade of a palm tree. Mirissa is hugely famous for its whale watching and dolphin watching activities (Seasonal Activity). Whale watching in Mirissa allows visitors to enjoy watching them swim and play in their natural habitat.
OVERNIGHT STAY : BEACH RESORT AT MIRISSA
ACTIVITIES:
- Early morning jeep safari at yala national park
- After breakfast proceed toward Mirissa.
- Hummanaya Natural blowhole
- Check-in Hotel and Relaxing on the Beach
- Enjoy the Water Sports activities (Optional activities) (Whale Watching, Jet Skiing, Snorkeling, Diving, Surfing, Fishing)
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS :
- STANDARD HOTELS (3 STAR)| TWENTY-TWO WELIGAMBAY OR SIMILAR
- DELUXE HOTELS (4 STAR) | DICKWELLA RESORT AND SPA OR SIMILAR
- SUPERIOR HOTELS (5 STAR) | RADISSON BLU OR SIMILAR
DAY 06 | GALLE CITY TOUR / AIRPORT OR HOTEL DROP-OFF
After breakfast, you will enjoy a wonderful journey to Galle (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE), a city well-known for its Fort, along the southwest coast it is the meeting point of traditional British and Dutch architecture with a tropical setting, creating a vivid atmosphere of beauty.
Thereafter, you’ll visit a turtle hatchery centre where local and international volunteers are fighting to safeguard sea turtles since they are an endangered species. The Wildlife Protection Society examined the area with a Sea Turtle Conservation Project that runs on a significant scale and later recognized this bustling tourist destination.
After noon, you’ll visit the capital city of Colombo, which has an interesting history running back to the fifth century. Even in ancient times, this was an important port city in the East-West sea trade. Nowadays it has become a bustling modern town with a unique atmosphere. The colourful streets, restaurants and modern shopping malls attract hordes of locals and tourists alike. In Colombo, you have the opportunity to visit the most highlighted places in the city and also do some last-minute shopping as well. Perhaps, you may intend to pop into a famous and internationally renowned restaurant in Colombo to end your trip over an unforgettable meal. Thereafter, we’ll drop you to the airport in time for your return flight.
ACTIVITIES:
- Stop at Matara to witness and take pictures of the most famous Sri Lankan stilt Fishermen.
- Visit a world-famous Galle Fort & nearby popular places
- Visit a Turtle Hatchery Center– Included in the Package
- Colombo city and shopping tour– Included in the Package
- Visit Colombo Port City
- Colombo Red Mosque and Hindu Temple
- Colombo highlights: Galle Face Green, Gangarama Independent Square, ect…
- Airport drop-off
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Included
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Assistance at the airport
- Cozy accommodation as per your preference and budget
- Fully Air-Conditioned Private modern vehicle
- Professional Chauffeur Guide for the entire journey
- Kandy and Colombo city tour
- Sri Lankan cultural dance show
- Ceylon Handcraft & Gem museum visit
- Ceylon Batik clothing showroom visit
- Fuel & local insurance for the vehicle
- Government taxes & no hidden charges
- 24 hours emergency contact
Excluded
- Entrance / excursions fees not stated as included
- Meals not stated in the itinerary
- Air fare and travel insurance (on request)
- Any personal expenses
- Late check-out & early check-in charges
Key Notes
Optional extras
- The tour can be customized (Hotels/Itinerary/Days/Meals)
- Merge with a MALDIVES tour package (2,3 or 4 nights)
- Sri Lanka to Maldives air tickets
- Ayurvedic Treatments
- B’Day/Anniversary-celebrations arrangements
- Pre and post-tour accommodation
- Post-tour relaxing luxury beach stay
- Shopping Tours
Key Notes
Accommodation:
BH Lanka Tours has exclusive partnerships with all the best and well-reputed hotels and resorts in the country. We are offering a variety of accommodation options that you can choose according to your wishes (please click “price inquiry” button to see accommodation options).
Guide:
A Friendly and professional tour leader tasked with ensuring the smooth operations of the tour, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the entire trip. His role primarily includes assisting with accommodation and transportation between locations while sharing the knowledge about social and cultural splendor of Sri Lanka. Our customer support team will be there to provide 24/7 support during & after your trip, as well as help with all of your onward travel.
Meal Plan:
Meals can be arrange as per your preference and you have below options,
- BB – Breakfast only
- HB – Breakfast and Dinner only
- FB – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This tour offers Jain, Vegetarian, Vegan and Halal food options on request. Simply let our customer support team know the food option that you prefer.
Transport:
Private transportation in an fully air-conditioned modern vehicle.
Flight:
International flights – excluded
You can organize your flights separately at any point. We’ll arrange free airport pick-up and drop-off on the first and last day of the tour.
HOW TO BOOK THE TOUR:
Step 1: Send us a request through “price inquiry” button
Step 2: Few tour brochures will be emailed to you with accommodation options and price
Step 3: Request for any changes or if not proceed with the down payment of USD 100
Step 4: You will receive a tour confirmation email with tour voucher, and receipt for the payment
Step 5: We will assist you in obtaining visa for Sri Lanka
Step 6: Settle the balance payment only 15 days prior to arrival (payment method negotiable)
Step 7: Enjoy your tour
Payment Details:
Our easy payment plan! Just confirm the tour with USD 100 deposit and then settle the balance payment only 15 days prior to the arrival date (payment method negotiable).
Payment Methods:
Bank to bank transfer
Online secured payments with any credit or debit card
Payment can be done in any currency
Transfer money with Xoom Paypal/Western Union or any other money transfer services
Child Policy:
Children age below 5 years are free of charge
50% discount on tour price for children age between 5 and 11, sharing a room with two adults.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations received earlier than 12 days prior to the departure date are fully refundable.
Cancellations received between 11 days to 8 days prior to the departure date: 50% from the payment or postpone tour with travel credits.
Cancellations received 07 days or less prior to the departure date of the tour are non-refundable.
Important Note:
Most entrance and activity fees are paid in local currency. We suggest you keep some Sri Lankan rupees with you while on the tour. You can exchange money at the airport or the tour leader can assist you to exchange money at local banks.
Religious places have a strict protocol when it comes to clothes and people should cover themselves up. However, usually you can wear almost anything that goes with the warm climate.
In tropical countries the weather is always unpredictable, so it will be handy to bring a rain jacket.
Sun protection, mosquito repellent, sunglasses and a hat can be very useful during your tour.
The official check-in time at all hotels will be at 02:00 pm.
The official check-out time at all hotels will be at 11:00am.
Climate And Average Temperatures:
Sri Lanka is a year-around holiday destination with two monsoon seasons, so there is a lot of confusion about when it is the best time to visit. The weather doesn’t run like clockwork here! The temperature is constantly around 27°C on the coast, while on the hill side it always stays below 20°C.
Terms And Conditions:
Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to tour contents without prior notice.
Hotel early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms are subject to availability and are not guaranteed.
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old or over to travel. No unaccompanied minors allowed.
No refund for unused services.
FAQ
Q: What kind of tours does BH Lanka Tours offer?
A: BH Lanka Tours offers all sort of travel types in Sri Lanka (Private/ Group), including classic cultural tours, wildlife tours, adventure tours, beach tours, honeymoon tours, luxury & leisure tours and customized tours to meet the unique needs of each customer.
Q: How can I book a tour with BH Lanka Tours?
A: You can book a tour with BH Lanka Tours by filling out the online booking form on the website, emailing at info@bhlankatours.com, or call/whatsapp to +94 77 062 4522.
Q: What is included in a tour package with BH Lanka Tours?
A: BH Lanka Tours offers full comprehensive tour packages including transportation in a comfortable fully air-conditioned vehicle, star class accommodation, meals, and activities.
Q: What should I bring on the tour?
A: You should bring comfortable clothing for warm whether, non-slippery walking shoes, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, a hat, and a camera.
Q: How should I be dressed when Visiting Buddhist or Hindu Temples?
A: You should take off your shoes and Hat when entering to religious places. Also your legs and shoulders should be cover.
Q: Can I customize my tour with BH Lanka Tours?
A: Yes, BH Lanka Tours offers customized tours to meet the unique needs and preferences of each traveler.
Q: Do I need visa to arrive in Sri lanka?
A: Yes, You need Visa to enter in Sri Lanka. But it’s a simple process; Either you can get on arrival in Sri Lanka but we suggest to apply online to save time (ETA). Just Log in to www.eta.gov.lk. No Passport copies ,documents or Photographs are required to online Visa (ETA)
Q: Is it Safe to Travel to Sri Lanka?
A: Yes, the country is at peace. Tourist visit Sri Lanka in record numbers and pervading sense of peace, safety and stability as they relish the pristine glory of the small island nation. We conduct our tours and we emphasize the safety and security of our belonging travelers.
Q: Are ATM’s available through out the country?
A: ATM’s are located in all cities of the country. You are allowed to withdraw cash against visa and Master card. We recommended to ensure that your card is valid for use in Sri Lanka By contacting your bank.
Q: Where can I exchange my money to local currency?
A: The exchange of foreign currency is only allowed at local Banks, Hotels, and Authorized money exchange centers. There are few Money exchange counters are located at the exit point of Sri Lanka Airport.
Q: What type of power plugs can I use?
A: Sri Lanka hotels Have two types of plug base; either UK (type G) or India (type D)
Q: What is the voltage type in Sri Lanka?
A: Voltage is 220V/230V
Q: Can I buy a local mobile connection while holidays?
A: Yes, If you have a “duel band” and unlocked phone, you can purchase a local sim from a mobile service providers ( Dialog, Mobitel, Hutch, Airtel). There is a counter at the Sri Lanka air port, at there you can buy a connection for Rs.1800.00
Q: What is the cancellation policy for BH Lanka Tours?
A: The cancellation policy for BH Lanka Tours varies depending on the tour package and circumstances of the cancellation. Please go to bottom of our website and find the terms and conditions. Should you need further clarification it is best to contact BH Lanka Tours directly.
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