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Splendours of Sri Lanka

12 days
Start and end in Colombo
4.7
23 traveler reviews
Splendours of Sri Lanka - Passage Holidays
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  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Personalized
  • Christmas & New Year
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Other languages on offer: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
Age range 1 to 80
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Highlights

  • Explore ancient Anuradhapura and its ruins
  • Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth in Kandy
  • Tour the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya
  • Witness elephants at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • Discover the historic Galle Dutch Fort

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival at Colombo - Negombo (35 Kms / 1 Hrs)
  2. Day 2 Negombo - Pinnawala Orphanage - Sigiriya (180 Kms / 4 Hrs)
  3. Day 3 Sigiriya - Anuradhapura - Sigiriya (75 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)
  4. Day 4 Sigiriya - Minneriya National Park - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya (60 Kms / 1.30 Hrs)
  5. Day 5 Sigiriya - Dambulla - Matale - Kandy (90 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)
  6. Day 6 Kandy - Peradeniya - Kandy (6 Kms / 15 Mins)
  7. Day 7 Kandy - Nuwara Eliya (80 Kms / 3 Hrs)
  8. Day 8 Nuwara Eliya - Bandarawela - Kataragama (160 Kms / 4 Hrs)
  9. Day 9 Kataragama - Galle - Bentota (220 Kms / 4 Hrs)
  10. Day 10 At Bentota
  11. Day 11 Bentota - Colombo (90 Kms / 2 Hrs)
  12. Day 12 Departure from Colombo
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Passage Holidays

4.7
(173 reviews)

Number of tours

16

Age Range

1 to 90 years old

Response time

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Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.7
  • 4.7
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  • NP
    · March 23rd, 2025
    Guide was punctual, welcoming, and always ready to share information about the places we visited. The trip was a fantastic. I loved visiting the historic sites and the wildlife safari. All of the hotels were comfortable and provided good service.
    Passage Holidays commented on this review
    Dear Neil, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Splendours of Sri Lanka Tour. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to... Show more
    Trip date: January 2025
  • JJ
    · March 23rd, 2025
    The services provided during this trip were superb. Our guide had an excellent command of Sri Lanka history and culture, making each destination even more meaningful. I particularly enjoyed our visit to the ancient cities. The accommodations were great comfort and quality were consistent throughout. This was an enriching and unforgettable tour.
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    Dear Johan Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Splendours of Sri Lanka Tour. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to... Show more
    Trip date: January 2025
  • HK
    · March 23rd, 2025
    I enjoyed my trip to Sri Lanka thanks to the excellent services throughout the tour. The guides were highly knowledgeable. Hotels were comfortable.
    Passage Holidays commented on this review
    Dear Heike Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Splendours of Sri Lanka Tour. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to... Show more
    Trip date: January 2025
  • GH
    · March 23rd, 2025
    Tour provided everything I hoped. The planning and services were perfect. Our local guide was incredibly friendly and offered so many interesting insights into the culture, religion, and history of Sri Lanka. The hotels were good. One of the best experiences was at the elephant orphanage seeing the baby elephants up close was unforgettable. The variety of experiences, from temples to wildlife, made this an enriching trip.
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    Dear Gabriela Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Splendours of Sri Lanka Tour. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to... Show more
    Trip date: January 2025
  • SV
    · February 4th, 2025
    Best experience for me. The services provided from the moment I arrived in Colombo were perfect. I loved the variety of activities from the wildlife safari at Minneriya National Park to the historical sites in Kandy and Polonnaruwa. The guides were knowledgeable and always available to answer any questions. The hotels were comfortable. The travel arrangements were smooth, and I felt safe and comfortable the entire time. A big thank you to the team for making this an unforgettable trip.
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    Dear Simona, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your tour Splendours of Sri Lanka. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to... Show more
    Trip date: December 2024
  • MR
    · February 4th, 2025
    From the start, everything was taken care. Our driver and representative were there to welcome us at the airport and made sure we felt comfortable throughout the trip. The itinerary was good, and I was amazed at how much we learned from visiting sites like the Royal Palace and the ancient ruins in Anuradhapura. The hotels were comfortable, and I appreciated the extra attention to detail from the local guides. This tour offered a perfect blend of culture, history, and nature, and I felt very well looked after. Wonderful trip.
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    Dear Massimo, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your tour Splendours of Sri Lanka. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to... Show more
    Trip date: December 2024
  • RP
    · February 4th, 2025
    This tour was an incredible experience of Sri Lanka. From the stunning beaches of Negombo to the ancient sites of Sigiriya and Anuradhapura, I was immersed in both history and nature. The tour was well organized, and the guides were fantastic. I appreciated the chance to visit local temples and learn about the island religious practices. The hotels were good service and comfortable. This trip was wonderful.
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    Passage Holidays commented on this review
    Dear Rafael, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your tour Splendours of Sri Lanka. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to... Show more
    Trip date: December 2024
  • CF
    · February 4th, 2025
    From the moment we arrived at Colombo Airport, our tour guide ensured everything was smooth. The trip to Negombo and our first stop at Angurukaramulla Temple gave us a glimpse into Sri Lankan cultural heritage. The guides were knowledgeable, and the hotels were comfortable throughout the entire trip. From exploring ancient ruins in Anuradhapura to the wildlife in Minneriya, each day was filled with amazing experiences. Highly recommend this tour for Sri Lanka!
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    Dear Claudia, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your tour Splendours of Sri Lanka. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to... Show more
    Trip date: December 2024
  • JG
    · December 30th, 2024
    Fantastic trip and we enjoy cultural and natural experience! The ancient city of Anuradhapura and the beaches of Bentota, amazing. The hotels were all good, and the guides provided good insights about the local culture. Sigiriya and Nuwara Eliya were absolutely beautiful. Wonderful trip.
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    Dear Julio, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your tour Splendours of Sri Lanka. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to... Show more
    Trip date: November 2024
  • KK
    · December 30th, 2024
    This was a wonderful trip! The historical sites were amazing, I can't say about any particular destinations. But i really enjoy Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage was a real treat. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable. Comfortable hotels, and good driver during the trip. Wonderful experience.
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    Dear Kurt, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your tour Splendours of Sri Lanka. We truly appreciate your insights, as they are valuable in helping us improve our services. Your experience matters to us, and we look forward to... Show more
    Trip date: November 2024

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12 days
Splendours of Sri Lanka
From Colombo to Colombo

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Tour ID: 264642

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for India and Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for India and Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for India and Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for India and Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India and Sri Lanka. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India and Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Passage Holidays will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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