Private Day trip to Yala National Park

Explore one of the most visited national parks amongst seven wild life parks in Sri Lanka.

This tour starts at 6:30am from your Colombo, Negombo , Mount Lavinia, Wadduwa or Kalutara hotel   with takeaway breakfast packets . On the way you will stop at Weligama to see famous ‘stilt fishing’, and then proceed to Yala National Park for a Jeep Safari. The tour ends with drop off at your hotel, lunch and dinner are included in the price.

You will be picked up at 6:30am at your hotel. First you will get a glimpse of Galle Fort at 8:30am then proceed to Weligama and gaze at the stilt fisherman hauling their catch in the middle of the clear blue water.

Transfer to Thissamaharama at 12h30 and you will be having lunch stop before proceeding  to ride a safari jeep around Yala National Park, the second largest wildlife park in Sri Lanka. A professional site tracker will share knowledge of the animals that are found in this wildlife kingdom.. At 18h00 leave for Colombo and your dinner will be served in en route ‘seafood ‘restaurant. Around 23h00 you will be back to your hotel .

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Informative, friendly and professional guide
• Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
• Lunch & seafood dinner included

INCLUSIONS

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transport by private vehicle
• National Park entrance fees
• Local taxes
• Bottled water
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Driver/guide
• Fuel surcharge

EXCLUSIONS

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Snacks & beverage
• Personal expenses
• Gratuities to your chauffeur guide & jeep driver + tracker

 

Private Day trip to Sigiriya and Dambulla

Embark on a captivating journey to two of Sri Lanka’s most iconic sites with our Private Day Trip to Sigiriya and Dambulla. Explore the ancient marvel of Sigiriya Rock Fortress, once celebrated as the 8th Wonder of the World, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture that surrounds this UNESCO World Heritage site. Your adventure continues with a visit to the awe-inspiring Cave Temples of Dambulla, where centuries-old murals and statues offer a glimpse into the island’s vibrant past. This day trip is a must for anyone seeking to uncover the treasures of Sri Lanka’s heritage.

Brief Itinerary

Typical itinerary for  this day trip.

Pick up from your hotel at 06h00 with take away breakfast packets

En route you will be having short break of 30 minutes

Arrive in Dambulla , you will be visiting cave temple in Dambulla .duration two hours

Dambulla rock temple that was built by King Walagambahu in the 1st century B.C. and it is a World Heritage Site. It is the most impressive of Sri Lanka’s cave temples. The complex of five caves with over 2000 sq. meters of painted walls and ceilings, is the largest area of paintings found in the world. It contains over 150 images of the Buddha and the largest is the colossal figure of the Buddha carved out of rock and spanning 14 meters.

Thereafter you will be stopping at a  silk showroom where a demonstration of wearing saree  take place

Lunch will be served in a good restaurant

Start the visit of Lion’s Rock around 15h00 and visit will be end at 17h30 then leave for Colombo  to arrive your hotel around 21h00

Sigiriya or Sinhagiri (Lion Rock in Sinhala) is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale  District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high.

According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle this site was selected by King Kashyapa (477 – 495 CE) for his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colorful frescoes. On a small plateau about halfway up the side of this rock he built a gateway in the form of an enormous lion. The name of this place is derived from this structure

The capital and the royal palace was abandoned after the king’s death. It was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century. Sigiriya today is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. It is one of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning.

INCLUSIONS

• Hotel pickup and drop-off by an Air-conditioned vehicle in Negombo, Colombo, Mount Lavinia,
• Sightseeing tours with service of an English Speaking chauffeur guide
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• All Government taxes
• Entry/Admission – Ancient City of Sigiriya
• Entry/Admission – Dambulla Cave Temple
• 01L bottled water per person

EXCLUSIONS

• En route tea snacks, water and other beverages
• Tips to guides, restaurants, and hotel lobby. Tipping is expected.
• Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section

 

Private Day Trip to Kandy

This tour covers some very important attractions in Kandy city. The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. In old time Kandy was both an administrative and religious city and is also the capital of the Central Province. Today it’s most venerated religious city en route to Kandy you will visit a  spice garden at Mawanella, tea factory and plantation  in Giragama, in Kandy Temple of Tooth Relic, Market Square, Upper Lake Drive, Gem Lapidary, Wood Carving Center and lunch will be  served in a good  restaurant.

Highlights: Pinnawela –elephant orphanage , Pinnawela-ride on elephant’s back, Pinnawela-elephant dung handmade paper factory,   Mawenella-spice garden ,Giragama –tea factory & plantation ,Peradeniya –botanical garden , Kandy-temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy –gem museum & lapidary

Brief Itinerary

You will be picked up around 6 am from your hotel in Colombo, Mount Lavinia or Negombo and then proceed to Kandy, en route visiting a spice garden in Mawanella and a tea factory with plantation in Giragama ..

Spices :For centuries, spices have been one of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated exports and are used for medicines and cosmetics as well as to flavor foods. You will sample scents and flavors such as cinnamon, ginger, pepper, vanilla and cardamom. From 1505 Portuguese were attracted by Sri Lankan spices and they believed that cinnamon grove in Sri Lanka has best flavor

Batik: Another handmade artistic product of mixing colors using wax as the main component and Sri Lanka is one of the world’s leading exponents. Examples range from simple, single-colored designs to multi-colored masterpieces, cloths and wall-hangings.

Stop at Giragama Tea factory 

On arrival at Giragama, you will visit a tea plantation 1,673 feet (510 meters) above sea level. Tea was first planted in Sri Lanka in 1824 at the Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, when a few plants were brought from China. Thereafter first commercial tea plantation was created by James Tailor   You will spend an hour exploring the plantation and factory before leaving for Kandy which is approximately 30 minutes away

Peradeniya –Botanical garden

One hour visit

Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. In 2016, the garden was visited by 1.2 million locals and 400,000 foreign visitors. It is near the Mahaweli River (The longest river in Sri Lanka).It is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees.Attached to it is the “National Herbarium of Sri Lanka”. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres (0.59 km2), at 460 meters above sea level, and with a 200-day annual rainfall. It is managed by the Division of National Botanic Gardens the Department of Agriculture .

The origins of the Botanic Gardens date as far back as 1371 when King Wickramabahu III ascended the throne and kept court at Peradeniya near the Mahaweli river. This was followed by King Kirti Sri and King Rajadhi Rajasinghe. A temple was built on this location by King Wimala Dharma, but it was destroyed by the British when they were given control over the Kingdom of Kandy

Visit the Temple of Tooth Relic

Kandy, the hill capital, is another World Heritage Site. It was the last stronghold of the Sinhalese Kings during the Portuguese, Dutch and British rule and finally ceded to the British in 1815 after an agreement. To the Buddhists of Sri Lanka and the World, Kandy is one of the most sacred sites as it is the home of the “Dalada Maligawa” – Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. Close by are the remains of the Royal Palace (“Maha Wasala”), “Palle Wasala”- where the Queens stayed-now used for the National Museum, “Meda Wasala” where other close relatives lived, Audience Hall, Natha Devala and Vishnu Devala are situated close by. The Bathing Pavilion (“Ulpenge”) is by the Lake and in the Center of the lake is the Island called “Kiri Samudraya” (Milk white ocean) used by the kings as the summerhouse. Today it is the center of Buddhism, Arts, Crafts, Dancing, Music and Culture .

Thereafter a do a city tour of Kandy including market squire , upper lake drive , Gem Lapidary and Wood Carving center .

Lunch will be served in a good restaurant

Around 17h30 leave for Colombo , you will be dropped off at your hotel around 21h00

INCLUSIONS

• Hotel pickup and drop-off by an air conditioned vehicle in Colombo, Mount Lavinia or Negombo
• All sightseeing tours with the service of an English Speaking chauffeur guide
• Elephant orphanage –Pinnawela
• Botanical garden –Peradeniya
• Tea factory & plantation –Giragama
• Lunch
• Temple of the Tooth Relic
• Gem lapidary , wood carving , market squire , upper lake drive
• 01L bottled water per person

EXCLUSIONS

• Any video / still camera fee to the monuments and places of visit
• Tips to guides and restaurants. Tipping is expected.
• Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section

Colombo Day tours

Capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo is a dynamic city filled with good hotels, restaurants, shopping and the charming legacy of colonial beginnings. In terms of sights there are  Fort & Pettha , once a colonial stronghold, and Galle Face Green, a seaside expanse where many residences  enjoy their leisure time.  . As the Capital city, Colombo is a popular base for exploring attractions further afield including night clubs , casinos, disco centers , Karaoke  clubs , health therapy centers , shopping centers etc..  A part of abundance fun making locations, Hindu & Buddhist Temples, historical Kalaniya temple etc. are prominent

Most popular day tours : from Colombo

• Private half day Colombo city tour
• Colombo city tour by Tuk-tuk

 

Private Half-Day City Tour in Colombo

Sri Lanka’s capital city with numerous monuments with colonial charm

Explore Colombo City with your private chauffeur in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle. During this 4-hour tour, learn about Sri Lanka’s capital city, visiting its most popular attractions. This family friendly tour is highly recommended for first time visitors.

Take a fascinating journey in the capital of the isle paradise to taste its cultural texture, witness its bustling streets, visit bargain markets, and also relax while watching the uprising urban lifestyle of the capital. Fort Pettha , Independent Squire , Town Hall , Clock Tower , National museum , Buddhist & Hindu Temples are amongst most attractive places . A port city favored by merchants of ancient era, this commercial and administrative hub of the country proves to be a blend of cultures, religions, and socioeconomic classes. Eyewitness blessed hinterlands and betrayed slums. Your tour is tailored to showcase different places of Colombo, from traditional to unconventional attractions, and for discovering life lived by everyday Sri Lankans.

Schedule:

• Pick-up from your hotel or preferred meeting point
• Gangarama temple , Scenic view at Seema Malakaya
• National Museum
• Old Parliament
• Independence Memorial Arcade & Independence Square
• Beira Lake
• Meal break –Lunch or High Tea depends on the time
• Odel shopping
• Cinnamon gardens
• Shopping at Laksala state owned Handicrafts emporium
• Lighthouse and Clock tower
• Colombo Harbor
• BMICH

INCLUSIONS

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
• Lunch or high tea in 5* hotel depends on the time
• Port pickup and drop-off for cruise ship/other ship passengers(on prior arrangement)

EXCLUSIONS

• Tips, gratuities and expenses of personal nature
• Beverages & other  personal expenses
• Administrative charges for cruise  ship passengers

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off included
• Private guided tour as per your requirement
• Complete tour covering all the important monuments and attractions.
• Priority will be given to  your own preference

 

Colombo City Tour by Tuk Tuk

Explore the backstreets & its life of Colombo and expose to your camera lance take the highlights.

Tuk-tuk ride in inner streets of Colombo is like a real-life video game. Because that’s what it feels like to navigate Colombo by tuk tuk! Head down narrow streets, past monuments, and into some of the city’s most significant spots, exploring the way locals get around — by tuk tuk! You won’t see this side of Colombo on your own!

Your private Colombo trip in small-groups of 02-03 passengers in tuk tuk   kicks off with a brief walk through the heart of the city and its old colonial buildings. After a quick brief description of history from your local guide, it’ll be time to hop in to  tuk tuk and hit the road! It’s one of the best ways to see a lot of Colombo in a little bit of time and all from a local perspective .

Our first stop will be near the Colombo harbor. Swing past the President’s House, the Fort Clock Tower, and the Colombo Lighthouse. From there,  pass through Chatham Street, which keeps adding new restaurants, pubs, and bars to its scene. This section of Colombo is particularly fascinating as it was closed to the public for more than 30 years due to civil war and security considerations. We’ll stop briefly in front of the former passenger terminal gate in the Colombo harbour before moving on to the heart of the trading district in Colombo — the busy streets of Pettha.

Hop off the tuk tuk and spend 20-30 minutes exploring the busy streets of Pettah, from the Red Mosque to the market stalls. Meander around, sampling local food and drinks, or shopping in the colourful shops of the market .

Back into your  tuk tuks, continue navigating through the narrow streets of Pettah has been likened to a video game; it’s non-stop dodging people, buses, lorries, bullock carts, bikes, other tuk tuks, porters with their loaded chariots. You will smell scents of fruits , sweets , vegetables, fuel , garbage everything at once in your noses the noises of  screaming venders , and nonstop honking of vehicles. Amazing all together it would give you unforgettable memories .

Next stop at Wolvendaal Church, which at more than 360 years old is the oldest Dutch reformed church in Sri Lanka, one of the most significant reminders of the various colonial occupations throughout Sri Lanka’s history. Walk through the church, filled with old tombstones of Dutch governors and maybe even talk to the keeper of the

Church to better understand its history and current issues .

Our tuk tuk tour of Colombo continues along to the Captain’s Garden Hindu Temple, the Sri Kaileshwarm Kovil, and the main place of worship for the many Hindus of Colombo. Walk around the temple, marveling at the colourful paintings and murals, talk to devotees, and witness a special blessing if you are in the temple during the ‘pooja’ ceremony time .Back in the tuk tuks, we’ll set off for Independence Square, where Sri Lanka claimed independence from the British in 1948. The monument and park here are of great significance to Sri Lankans.

Our last stop of the day will be the famous Gangaramaya Temple. This temple complex is situated near the Beira Lake and one of the most beautiful Buddhist temples in Colombo. . The temple is most attracted by its museum with huge collections of treasures like Ivory, gold , silver , diamonds statues  old Ola  leaf manuscripts  and the valuable antiques. Inner walls of temple are covered with many painting which are depicting the life of Lord Buddha.

Before leaving you can spend few minutes to visit ‘Sima Malaka’ site to take few photos to make your journey memorable.

Before ending the tour you can have free time in hospital street to walk around and enjoy free shopping.

 

INCLUSIONS

• Local English-speaking guide
• Tuk Tuk fare
• Bottled water
• Taste of King Coconut.
• Entrance permission & fees to Gangarama Temple & Hindu Temple .

EXCLUSIONS

• Food and drink
• Items of personal nature
• Gratuities

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Small-group tour
• Escorted by a local guide
• All entrance fees included
• Personalize  service
• Close approach to local life