Included in this offer :

• The 8-day, 7-night tour in the accommodation as mentioned or similar
• Half-board from dinner on the day of arrival to breakfast on the day of departure
• Flights departing from the city of your choice
• Transfers in private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide (except in Bentota)
• Welcome and assistance at the airport of arrival
• Entrance fees for listed experiences and visits
• TukTuk ride to Sigiriya
• A visit to Sigiriya's Lion Rock
• Safari in a national park in Sigiriya
• A visit to the temples of Dambulla and Kandy
• The tea train from Nanu Oya to Ella
• Beach holiday in Bentota
• 25% off at the Spa
• One 50 cl bottle of water per person on arrival

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THE BEST OF SRI LANKA

Discover the best of Sri Lanka, from its culture and nature to its tea and beaches.

On this private tour, you will have the opportunity to experience the country's iconic culture and heritage by visiting the Lion Rock in Sigiriya, the temples of Kandy and Dambulla, and the Dutch Fort in Galle. Explore the country's natural beauty on a safari and while trekking in Ella. Take in some of the most spectacular views in the land of tea, enjoy the famous mountain train journey and finish off on the tropical beach at Weligama.

This private tour runs for 8 days.

Your day-by-day itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive in Colombo and transfer to Sigiriya.

Day 2: Sigiriya's Lion Rock and safari in Minneriya.

Day 3: Sigiriya - Matale - Kandy

Day 4: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Nanuoya - Ella

Day 5: Ella: Little Adam's Peak and the Nine Arch Bridge

Day 6: Ella - Galle - Bentota

Day 7: Bentota

Day 8: Bentota then transfer to Colombo for your return flight

Your detailed itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Sri Lanka, the Resplendent Island

Welcome to Sri Lanka!

Arrival at Colombo Airport (BIA). One of our English-speaking representatives will welcome and assist you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Sigiriya (approx. 3.5-hour journey).

Check-in at the hotel. Free afternoon.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Meals included: dinner.

Day 2: Lion Rock and Sri Lanka's elephants

Breakfast at the hotel.

Visit Lion Rock in Sigiriya.

Take a tuk-tuk ride to the famous Sigiriya rock.

At the heart of the Cultural Triangle lies the remarkable Sigiriya Fortress, a fascinating example of art and an impressive feat of engineering. Carved into the living rock, the fortress was the stronghold of King Kashyapa and comprised a formidable royal palace and city.

Sigiriya, also known as "Lion Rock", is most famous for its frescoes depicting "celestial maidens" (apsaras) painted on the rock face itself. Crossing the moat, you can see the richly landscaped pleasure gardens containing the royal baths and fountains, some of which still function during the rainy season. (Duration: approx. 2 hours).

Notes: There are approximately 1,000 steps to climb. Those who suffer from vertigo may find it difficult to climb to the top.

Return to the hotel.

Jeep safari in a national park to see elephants

The region around Sigiriya, Dambulla and Habarana is rich in both history and wildlife. Elephants roam freely here, and visiting one of the region's national parks is the perfect way to see these gentle giants, as well as deer, buffalo and a variety of birds. Depending on the water level, elephants move between Minneriya National Park, Kaudulla National Park and Hurulu Eco Park. We will choose the best park for you to see elephants (duration: approximately 2-3 hours).

Tip: Sunglasses and a hat recommended. Avoid bright colours.

Then, return to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Meals included: breakfast and dinner.

Optional excursion today: Visit the Polonnaruwa UNESCO site (price: USD30 per person; duration: approx. 3 hours).

Day 3: The temples of Dambulla, Kandy, and the spices of Sri Lanka

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Kandy (approx. 3-hour drive).

Along the way, visit the Dambulla Temple:

Also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, it was founded in the 1st century by King Valagamba. The five caves contain ancient sculptures and paintings of Buddha and various Hindu deities. These original sculptures and paintings have been added to over the centuries, reflecting the evolution of artistic styles. Duration: approximately 1.5 hours.

Tip: Wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Visitors must be barefoot, so please bring socks. Practical information: The climb involves around 400 steps.

Stop off at the Spice Garden in Matale:

Spices have been one of Sri Lanka's most famous exports for centuries. They are mainly cultivated in family gardens as a domestic industry and used not only to flavour food, but also in medicine and cosmetics. Visit a spice garden and sample the aromas and flavours of cinnamon, ginger, pepper, vanilla and cardamom. Duration: Approximately 1 hour.

Tip: While the tour is informative and interesting, some vendors may try to pressure you into buying products at higher prices. Please bear this in mind when making purchases. If you enjoy the experience, the Gardens would appreciate a small purchase.

Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy:

This temple houses the famous sacred tooth relic of Buddha and is the city's star attraction. Puja (Thevava) ceremonies are held every morning and evening in its honour, and visitors can see the casket in which the relic is kept. Watching these rituals, accompanied by traditional drum music, is an essential experience for any traveller visiting the sacred city of Kandy. Duration: 2 hours.

Tip: Wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Visits are done barefoot, so bring socks.

Practical information: Large crowds of devotees attend the Puja (Thevava) ceremony during the Elephant Festival (Perahera).

Continue your tour of Kandy before checking in and settling in at your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Meals included: breakfast and dinner.

Day 4: Tea plantations and the famous train that runs through them

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Nuwara Eliya with sightseeing along the way (approx. 3-hour drive).

On the way, stop off to visit a tea factory:

Ceylon tea is recognised as the best in the world. The influence of climatic conditions gives the tea a variety of flavours and aromas that are synonymous with quality. Tea cultivation and production are now scientific and technical processes. Sri Lanka produces some of the world's most fragrant teas. Duration: 1–2 hours.

Please note that there is no production on Sundays or public holidays, but visits are permitted.

En route, there will be a quick tour of the town of Nuwara Eliya. Designed to resemble a typical English village, the City of Lights features an 18-hole golf course and a racecourse. You will feel as if you have stepped into the world of a P. G. Wodehouse novel, complete with all the charm and comfort of old England. Duration: 1 hour.

Please note that the duration of the visit depends on the train schedule and travel times, as well as the time spent at the tea factory.

Continue on to Nanu Oya and take the famous Tea Train to Ella. This scenic journey will treat you to perfect views of the mountainous landscape. As it winds its way around the sloping hills, you will see many of this unique place's wonders: valleys, meadows, mountains and lush greenery, occasionally interrupted by the sight of a distant waterfall. The journey takes approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Please note that seats are not guaranteed and are subject to availability.

Check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Meals included: breakfast and dinner.

Day 5: Ella, Little Adam's Peak and the Nine Arch Bridge

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today, take a hike to Little Adam's Peak.

Located on the Ella/Passera road in the Ella region, Little Adam's Peak (or "Punchi Sri Pada" in Sinhalese) is a 1,141-metre-high mountain that is shaped like Adam's Peak, the sacred mountain. It is covered in beautiful vegetation, and the trail to the summit passes through stunning tea plantations. From the summit, enjoy panoramic views stretching far to the south of the island. Duration: approx. 2 hours.

Distance covered: 1.6 km. Elevation gain: 70 m. This route is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Then set off on a walk to discover the Nine Arch Bridge. Depending on your starting point, the walk should take between 10 and 20 minutes. The Nine Arch Bridge, also known as the "bridge in the sky", is a viaduct built in a valley in the heart of Sri Lanka's lush green countryside. It is one of the best examples of railway construction from the country's colonial era.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Meals included: breakfast and dinner.

Day 6: Galle and its Dutch fortress, then head to Bentota Beach

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today, transfer to Bentota (approx. 4-hour drive).

Along the way, stop to visit Ravana Falls, a famous waterfall said to have been the residence of a mythical Sri Lankan demon king.

Then, visit Galle and its Dutch fortress. Galle is the largest city on the south coast and its oldest monument is the 17th-century Portuguese and Dutch fort. As you walk through the old town, which is recognised by UNESCO, you can see strong Dutch influences in the architecture, as well as a few old British residences and various mosques with Arabic touches. The city also has many restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues. Take the time to shop, have a drink, or enjoy an ice cream.

Check-in at the hotel in Bentota. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Meals included: breakfast and dinner.

Day 7: Relaxation in Bentota

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day to enjoy the beach.

Bentota is a town in Sri Lanka located in the Southern Province, about 7-8 kilometres south of Beruwala. It has some of the best beaches in Sri Lanka, shallow and unspoilt. It is an ideal place to practise or learn to surf.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Please note: Vehicle and driver not available.

Meals included: breakfast and dinner.

Day 8: Last day in Bentota, then departure flight from Colombo

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out by noon

Transfer to Colombo Airport (approx. 2.5-hour journey).

This marks the end of your wonderful stay in Sri Lanka.

We hope to see you again soon!

Meals included: breakfast.

Your accommodation

During your tour, you will stay at the following 3- and 4-star establishments (based on local standards) or similar:

• Nights 1 and 2: 3-star Elephas Resort, Sigiriya
• Night 3: 4-star Hotel Topaz, Kandy
• Nights 4 and 5: 3-star Hotel Onrock, Ella
• Nights 6 and 7: 4-star EKHO Surf, Bentota

Please note that the above hotels are subject to availability. Changes may be made; however, we will always endeavour to re-accommodate you in hotels of a similar standard.

Your board

During your stay, you will enjoy the half-board package (breakfast and dinner included) from dinner on the day of arrival to breakfast on the day of departure.

Half-board

Includes breakfast and dinner.

Visa formalities

Sri Lanka has reverted to the 30-day single-entry visa, costing USD 50 in total.

Important information:

• The new and only website for all Sri Lankan visas: https://www.srilankaevisa.lk
• Make sure you select "30 Days Single Entry Visa".
• Please note that the new system requires a photograph and a copy of the completed form in .jpg format, with a file size of less than 1 MB.
• To make the process easier, you can use the address of your first hotel or our address for the address in Sri Lanka:
• Address Line 1: Le Cube
• Address Line 2: 130 High Level Road
• Postcode: 00600
• City: Colombo
• State: Western

Although it is still possible to obtain a visa on arrival, we do not recommend this due to the long queues caused by the new procedure.

Good to know

When you arrive, collect your luggage and go to the arrivals hall, where a representative will be waiting for you with a sign bearing your name.

Driver-guide

You will have an English-speaking driver-guide during your tour, except on day 7 for your stay in Bentota.

Optional activity

Day 2 - Visit to the Polonnaruwa UNESCO site: Established as the capital after the fall of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa is known as the medieval capital of Sri Lanka. It contains the ruins of some of the finest examples of Buddhist sculpture, as well as remarkable engineering feats that were well ahead of their time. The most notable of these are the Gal Vihara temple, which contains famous rock carvings of the Buddha, and the Parakrama Samudra, a vast artificial reservoir covering over 2,500 hectares. Price: 30 USD per person. Approx. duration: 3 hours.

Good to know

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.

Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.

For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.

Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.

The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.

Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...

Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.

Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.

See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.

In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.

You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.

You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.

There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.

Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.

In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.

Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.

Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

Formalities

The following details apply to any British citizen who, during a trip sold by PerfectStay goes to a foreign country. The following is a resource directing you to information related to your travel formalities (identification documents, vaccines, VISA, safety, travel advice, etc.), and may be subject to change. Please note that Brexit negotiations are likely to include travel document modifications, therefore please regularly check most updated information. Please see official resource for British citizens wishing to travel:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

The official UK Foreign Travel site has updates on safety and security, including incidents such as pickpocketing and robbery, along with larger incidents such as measuring the risk of terrorism.
Detailed country by country here:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

If you are travelling with minors, please be sure to verify whether or not you will require a consent: https://www.gov.uk/permission-take-child-abroad

Please note that these details serve as a guiding resource in order to ensure that you have access to important information in order to pursue the necessary travel formalities required before travelling abroad with PerfectStay. Please note that PerfectStay will not engage in obtaining travel documents for you, such as visas, and you are solely responsible for knowing the potential health risks you may face in the course of your travels for which you may require vaccinations or medications. PerfectStay is not responsible for ensuring your travel formalities are properly undertaken and will only act as an intermediary directing you to resources which have been known to provide reliable information concerning travel formalities specific to British citizens.

VACCINE

For information concerning travel health requirements (vaccinations, health risks, etc.) please see the following resources:
https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries
https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations.aspx
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/travel-vaccinations/

VISA

As of August 1, 2019, nationals of 46 countries are exempt from visa fees for stays of less than 30 days. However, a free ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) must be requested on the Internet at http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/ (this is an official site which should be used to the exclusion of all others). It is possible to submit your ETA request upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport (http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/visainfo/apply.jsp?locale=fr_FR#byapp ; https://www.airport.lk/passenger_guide/arrival_info/immigration.php).

Travellers wishing to stay for 30 to 90 days as tourists are only allowed to enter the country upon presentation of a paid ETA. This authorisation may only be requested from the Sri Lankan embassy or consulate in the country of residence before departure.

For the latest information on which travel documents (visas, passports, etc.) British citizens will require by destination, please see the following resources:
https://visacentral.co.uk/visa-quick-check
https://www.passportindex.org/comparebyPassport.php?p1=uk&fl=&s=yes
https://www.travisa.com/Visa_Search

IDENTITY

Please be sure to verify that your necessary Identification documents (passport and/or ID card dependent upon the country to which you will be travelling) have valid expiration dates, i.e. verify your ID documents have not yet expired. Also, be sure to remember to bring these necessary documents with you. It is also recommended to make copies of all travel documents in the event of an emergency.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.

Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.

To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.

The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

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