COLOMBO SRI LANKA tours and multi centre itineraries

Sri Lanka, known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” has a lot to offer-strewn with cultural jewels and natural treasures. Colombo - the trade and commercial capital has long been the traditional gateway to the Orient.  Sri Lanka’s largest city, it is located on the west coast and draws together all the cultures, religions and influences of foreign lands into a pot-pourri of sounds, smells and a kaleidoscope of colour. The original traders and settlers - the Arabs, Portuguese, Dutch and the British have left in their wake churches and monuments, names and religions, costumes and food and smatterings of their languages which have been absorbed into the speech of the Sri Lankan. Today, Colombo is a fascinating city - a happy blend of east & west, past & present, with a charm of its own. A less known but amazingly true fact is that Colombo has a superb range of high-quality restaurants serving food from all over the world and some of the best shopping opportunities in Asia. The main seaport of Sri Lanka is in Colombo & adjoining it, is Pettah, a local bazaar & trading area.  Other places of interest are the beautiful Buddhist temples, Hindu temples, mosques, the historic Wolfendhal church, (1749) residential areas where you find the stately homes of the affluent, the Colombo Museum, the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, the New Parliament in Sri Jayewardenepura, the Folk Art Centre, Art Galleries, Parks, Independence Square, the Zoo, the Ceramic Corporation famous for its well-known brand “Noritake” and ODEL the renowned shopping centre.

Perfect for those on a first time trip to Sri Lanka and wanting to see some of the key highlights. This tour takes in Kandy's magnificent temples, a tea plantation and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Rock Caves and Polonnaruwa. Customers can add on a relaxing beach break in Sri Lanka or Maldives before or after their tour.

This package gives you the opportunity to get to know a little bit more about Sri Lankan Cuisine and get involved preparing an authentic meal. For art lovers, this is a chance to spend an evening with an experienced artist. Includes a cooking experience, a visit to the Dambulla Rock caves and an evening with an artist in Kandy. Tour operates daily from Colombo.

A 6-night tour starting in the city of Colombo, taking in not only the key cultural sites in Sigiriya and Kandy, but also discovering the nature at Minneriya National Park and stunning scenery of Nuwara Eliya. Ending with a night on the coast discovering Negombo. Why not extend with a relaxing beach break? Tour operates daily from Colombo.

By popular demand our Authentic Sri Lankan Experience cover's the best of what Sri Lanka has to offer plus experiences interacting with local life. Our tour starts off in the cultural triangle and covers all of the popular tourist attractions. Starting in Habarana, with a visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress, followed by an afternoon at Minneriya National Park. The next day interact with the locals at Dambulla economic centre at one of the largest trade stalls in the country, in the afternoon enjoy a guided walk around the small villages and experience the locals daily life, plus enjoy lunch cooked by the villagers and an authentic bullock cart ride. Day 4 takes you to Kandy but with a stop first at the Dambulla Cave Temples and a visit en-route to a spice garden, where you will engage in a cooking demonstration and enjoy lunch. In Kandy visit the Temple of the Tooth. The next day you are onwards to the Tea Plantations where you will visit a tea factory. Day 6 is yours at leisure where your driver will be available for 8hrs to take you wherever you would like to go within the city limits. Head for Colombo the next day on your final stop for the night, here you have the option of a city tour. Day 8 your driver guide will take you back to the airport, or if you prefer why not extend with a relaxing beach break in Sri Lanka or twin your holiday with the Maldives? Tour operates daily from Colombo.

A tour highly recommended a wildlife enthusiast or for a second time visitor to the beautiful and diverse Sri Lanka. This tour discovers even more of what this incredible destination has to offer, touring the off the beaten track sites. Prepare for incredible wildlife viewing including whales, turtles, elephants and hopefully the elusive leopards in their natural habitat. This tour also includes Ratnapura the City of Gems, Singharaja rainforest, the tea plantations at the heart of the tea country and a visit to the Horton Plains where the plateau comes to a sudden end at what’s known as World Ends, a stunning view can be seen from here early morning before the mist. Your tour ends with a visit to Kandy. Why not extend with a relaxing beach break?

Our most popular Sri Lanka tour, a 9-night tour starting in the city of Colombo, before moving on to Habarana where you will take the key cultural sites of Dambulla, Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa (optional) plus a jeep safari in Minneriya National Park and a visit to a spice garden en-route to Kandy. Here you will visit the Royal Botonical Gardens and enjoy a city tour and visit the Temple of the Tooth. Continue through the stunning scenery to the tea plantations in Nuwara Eliya (tarin option available). The next day you will enjoy a trip to Yala and en-route visit Udawalawe and watch the baby elephants being fed. While at Yala enjoy a jeep safari before moving on the to the dutch city of Galle. Why not extend with a relaxing beach break?

Our 8 night wellness package in Sri Lanka will be sure to leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized. Our tour starts off with 3 nights at the popular Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions in Negombo. Here you will have a daily 15 minute consultation with a Ayurveda physician and all of your meals will be catered to according to your consultation. You will also receive a daily 2.5hr treatment in your own villa (all treatments offered after the doctors consultation). Daily Yoga sessions (1 hour) and pool exercise programme (3 times per week) are also included. At the end of your stay you will receive a medical report. The next four nights of your stay will be at the 5* Santani Wellness Resort & Spa in Kandy, 3 gourmet meals are included here, as well as unlimited fresh juices and herbal tea. Daily morning and evening yoga sessions and daily group nature walks with the resort naturist are also included. You will also have access to the spa facilities such as sauna and steam room and thermal salt water bath. Treatments are at a charge locally. For your final night stay you will transfer to Colombo and enjoy a night in the city.