Ceylon Tour

Available as a Self Drive or Escorted Tour holiday
10 nights from £1,332 per person.
ID: TCL-4-313
Description
One of our most popular tours, on this classic journey through Sri Lanka you'll discover many of the island's most fascinating archaeological, historical and scenic sights. Some early starts ensure you'll experience the best of this captivating country, and magical sightseeing and breathtaking scenery make the long days more than worthwhile. We highly recommend upgrading to the private car and driver-guide featured below. Ceylon Tour is a small group tour escorted by a local guide from Day 2 to Day 7. Extensions are not escorted (excluding Udawalawe or Yala) but local assistance is provided.


Package Summary
- Climb to the top of the rock fortress at Sigiriya
- See the magnificent Dambulla rock caves
- Discover Kandy’s famous Temple of the Tooth
- Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens
- See fragrant tea plantations in Nuwara Eliya
- Enjoy lunch in Kithulgala, where the Bridge on the River Kwai was filmed Extend your stay by 4 nights
- Bask on Bentota Beach on the glorious coast
- Upgrade your Tour
- Enjoy your own car and driver-guide from Days 3-9. This costs a supplement of £150 per person (based on 2 people per car).
Summary Itinerary
- Day 1 – MOUNT LAVINIA OR NEGOMBO
- Day 2 – MOUNTA LAVINIA OR NEGOMBO, HABARANA
- Day 3 – HABARANA
- Day 4 – HABARANA, KANDY
- Day 5 – KANDY
- Day 6 – KANDY, NUWARA ELIYA
- Day 7-10 – NUWARA ELIYA, MOUNT LAVINIA
- Day 11 – MOUNT LAVINIA
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