Sri Lanka Heritage, Culture and Beach Tour: 10 Days Expansive Journey

Embark on a 10-day journey through Sri Lanka’s rich heritage, vibrant culture, and stunning beaches. Enjoy the best price, professional service, and the freedom to customize your accommodations.

Duration: 10 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Bandaranayaka International Airport to Sigiriya

Sigiriya - Upon arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, a tourist chauffeur from Sri Lanka Dream Tour will meet and welcome you. After that, he will welcome you into a luxurious private vehicle that will be with you throughout your holiday in Sri Lanka. Your first destination on this Sri Lanka itinerary for 10 days will be Sigiriya, which is about a 4-hour drive from the airport, and you can enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to relax. (Overnight accommodation location: Sigiriya)

Sigiriya

Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress - After breakfast, depart for the Lions Rock in Sigiriya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site adorning a palace on its peak. A must-see for anyone traveling to Sri Lanka. Afterwards, you can either return to the hotel and relax in the afternoon or head out on a safari at Minneriya National Park. After a long day, you will have a chance to experience a Sri Lankan Aurweda spa treatment of your choice. (Overnight accommodation location: Sigiriya)

Minneriya National Park - Being part of the elephant corridor which joins up with Kaudulla and Wasgamuwa National Parks, Minneriya National Park gives the opportunity to see herds of Elephants throughout the year. May to October is the best period to visit Minneriya National Park in view of the World famous Great Elephant Gathering of the Asian wild elephants.

Sigiriya to Kandy

Kandy Lake Club - Cultural Dance Show - If you’re feeling energetic and have a thirst for adventure, the Hiriwaduna Trek can be organized. This trek allows you to understand village life as well as experience a bullock cart ride and even a catamaran boat ride. After that, proceed to Kandy while visiting the Rock Cave Temple in Dambulla and the Spice Garden in Matale en route. Later in the evening, witness a Kandian Cultural Dance performance. (Overnight accommodation location: Kandy)

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - In the morning, spend the day touring Kandy City, including a visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic. From there, proceed to Nuwara Eliya. En route, visit Waterfalls and learn about how the world-famous Ceylon tea is made at a tea factory and plantation site. (Overnight accommodation location: Nuwara Eliya)

Nuwara Eliya to Horton Plains

Horton Plains National Park - Early morning excursion to Horton Plains National Park. Visit Baker’s Falls and check out the infamous World’s End. In the afternoon, take a tour of the colonial town of Nuwara Eliya. Visit the Tudor-era design of the Nuwara Eliya Post Office and the famous Gregory Lake, and spend the rest of the day enjoying the cool weather by staying in the hotel. (Overnight accommodation location: Nuwara Eliya)

Nuwara Eliya to Ella

Mini Adams Peak - After breakfast, proceed to Nanu Oya Train Station to conduct a train journey to Ella. This is considered to be one of the most beautiful train trips in the world. This train ride is 4 hours long and takes you through stunning landscapes of green and lush tea plantations and mountain views. Conduct a walking tour to Mini Adams Peak in the evening. Enjoy the breath taking views in and around the hotel. (Overnight accommodation location: Ella)

Ella to Hikkaduwa

Galle Fort - After breakfast, proceed to the coastal town of Galle. En route, visit Ravana Ella Falls, Buduruwagala Rock Carving Site, traditional still fishermen, and tour Galle Town as well as the Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the evening at South Beach. (Overnight accommodation location: Unawatuna or Hikkaduwa)

Hikkaduwa

Hikkaduwa Beach - Grab a cool drink and simply get lost in the tranquil sound of the waves kissing the golden shores, or enjoy a beautiful sunset as the waves wash over your feet. Spend the entire day relaxing at the beach. (Overnight accommodation location: Unawatuna or Hikkaduwa)

Hikkaduwa to Mirissa

Mirissa - Early mornings offer the opportunity to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure: whale watching at Mirissa Coast! Set off on a boat to see the magnificent creatures up close and personal. Then, visit the sea turtle conservation project and Madu River boat safari. (Overnight accommodation location: Unawatuna or Hikkaduwa)

Hikkaduwa to Colombo

Colombo Fort - After breakfast, head to Colombo, the city that is Sri Lanka’s commercial capital. The most populated city is home to many sites from colonial times to newer developments. Visit the city’s main shopping centers to indulge in some shopping before heading off, and it’s time to proceed to the airport for a safe flight home.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Inclusions for driver: food, accommodation, parking, highway, and government taxes
What's Not Included
  • Safari Jeeps for National Parks
  • Anything else not listed under included
Additional Information

SLTD is one of the best and most experienced small-scale tour companies in Sri Lanka. We offer the best price and the best services. We provide a unique, unforgettable travel experience that reflects the traveler’s true desires and interests and perform this service with professionalism, creativity, and knowledge. We want our clients to experience the real Sri Lanka rather than just see it.

During this 10-day tour, we will cover most of the tourist attractions at the following destinations: Sigiriya, Polonaruwa, Dambulla, Matale, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yalla, Mirissa, Galle, Hikaduwa and Colombo. Guests will be provided with high-quality, air-conditioned, and comfortable vehicles, as well as a tourist chauffeur to assist with the tour and free internet access throughout the journey.

In particular, we have given guests the option to book their own accommodations if they so desire.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Aa_cena_fuori_
Sep 2, 2024
A fantastic tour with Dinuka - Dinuka was a fantastic surprise from the first moment. A person of great grace and elegance, always kind and helpful. He spent himself many times for us in different situations to always make us feel at ease. He didn't just be our driver. He also acted as a guide telling us and showing us his Sri Lanka. Impeccable car, always clean with air conditioning and wifi. Very satisfied.
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Charalambosc512
Aug 30, 2024
Our driver Upul was the best - Upul was a 5 star experience from the beginning until the end. No one recommended us Upul before. We found him online and all other references from previous tourist were correct. Our 5 star experience started from first message. He was always there. He used to answer our messages directly with no delay. We discussed together our itinerary and we finalised it together. He gave us a lot of tips for our schedule. We arrived in Sri Lanka with no fear and we were sured for Upul from before. Our experience in Sri Lanka with him was perfect. He was always there for us. He tried to protect us from any scammer. He was acceptable with any changes to our itinerary. He was always there on time with no delay. He was safe driver. The car was in excellent condition with good air condition , large legroom and enough space for our luggages. Excellent excellent excellent experience. Of course I recommend Upul as your driver in Sri Lanka. The best choice Charalambos and Loukia, Cyprus, Aug 2024
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Samuelda8601ed
Aug 28, 2024
An extraordinary experience in Srilanka - SRDT is the best guide we have ever met, with the deep attention to every single request, punctual at all meeting points, helped us in several difficult situations. You are more than just a guide, you are an amazing person!!! Thanks Ravi
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Companion70489
Aug 3, 2024
10 Day Sri Lank Tour - We had the pleasure of Upul for our trip. He was simply amazing. He planned everyday for us according to our interests, was flexible with timings, removed all stress for us by speaking to the ticket offices at attractions and recommended restaurants which were all fantastic. We truly felt privileged to have him with us. As for his character, he is a genuine, trust-worthy, king hearted man with a positive can do attitude. If you manage to book him you won't regret it.
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Kate
Apr 30, 2024
Best tour experience - Prashad was an absolutely excellent driver. We were traveling with our 2yo son and having Prashad as our driver was like having another family member. He was so kind, helpful and patient. He would suggest places to go and when would be the best times. He helped us to catch our train, waiting with us until we were safely on board, driving round the tea plantations until we found the pickers (they were on holiday so hard to find) and arranged our safari driver. Prashad was a very careful driver and we felt very safe. When visiting sights he would give us space but was there as soon as you had a question. Without a doubt we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and would book again for future trips.
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Aminaasming
Apr 19, 2024
Sensational, beautiful and amazing driver - We booked a driver through this company as we had already organised our own itinerary. They very kindly made suggestions and followed our plan with a few tweaks to suit everyone’s needs here and there. We had a fantastic driver called Dinuka who is a family friendly gentleman. Our 3 year old daughter adored him and we felt very safe under his care and driving. He was extremely hospitable, kind and helpful. He advised us on where to eat and go and everything was just perfect. We spent a week traveling to: Dambulla Ella Yala Ahangama Mirissa Galle It was a great break and great way to explore all of Sri Lanka by having a trusted driver. We didn’t realize that our stay coincided with Sri Lankan New Year, on our last day in Sri Lanka Dinuka and his family kindly invited us to have a New Year’s breakfast with them at his beautiful home. This was the icing on the cake for seeing real Sri Lankan culture and eating delicious home cooked food as well as experiencing a Sri Lankan home first hand. Book with this group as they’re excellent!
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Billiebromell
Mar 28, 2024
Fantastic! - We just finished a 9 day tour with SLDT, our driver Prashad was amazing! He made travelling with baby and a toddler so easy. They provided car seats even gave our toddler a parting gift on the last day. Prashad was so friendly and helpful and was able to organise really amazing side trips and experiences along the way. We would definitely recommend SLDT!
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Mike-gwigas
Mar 6, 2024
Outstanding experience and driver! - Overall excellent experience! We booked with Upul who helped with setting up our itinerary. Our driver was Dinusha. He was amazing! We spent 9 days and toured at the beach, rain forest and mountains. Dinusha was super helpful in every way! He helped us book multiple experiences from a safari to tea factory to temples. He found us great places to eat including local restaurants we would have never found! He was world of information about Sri Lanka and the culture, history and nature! We felt very safe and cared for throughout the entire trip. Dinusha was very kind to our four year old son who befriended him for the entire trip! I highly recommend Sri Lankan Dream Tours and would give 6 stars for Dinusha if I could! I recommend asking for Dinusha if he is available!
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586joshr
Feb 14, 2024
Fantastic tour! - We had the most fantastic trip to Sri Lanka that was made effortless by going with Sr Lanka Dream Tours, who communicate quickly and gave a competitive price. They organised for Daminda as a driver, who was a great guide to Sri Lanka's culture, telling us about local life and the surroundings whilst driving us safely from A to B. I was slightly apprehensive using a driver as in the past when in Sri Lanka a driver had made us stop repeatedly at Spice Gardens and Restaurants that felt like the equivalent of being endlessly taken to rug shops- This did not happen with Daminda, he took us exactly where we wanted to go, and any suggestions he made for beaches etc were tailored to what we asked. I can't recommend highly enough. Thank you so much!
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Glecitas
Aug 13, 2024
Very good care and management - We hired Upul car with driver 10 days to do a tour and everything has been facilities and good treatment So we needed the last few days transportation to the airport from the beach and we counted on them again Dinuka who accompanied us during the 10 days was very attentive, polite and very cordial. Agency of all trust and highly recommended
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