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Teardrop Isle

5 days

PRIVATE TOUR: Wing your way to Sri Lanka... lush jungles, abundant wildlife, cool mountains and glorious beaches offer instant appeal to the traveller. Ancient cities steeped in Buddhist belief, remnants of the spice trade, tea plantations and elegant colonial hill stations, add history.

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Tour Overview

Duration

- 5 days

Starts

- Colombo

Ends

- Colombo

Tour Guide

- Yes - for all included sightseeing

Meals included

- Breakfast: 4

Group Size

-

Hotel Rating

- 4-5 star & heritage hotels

Arrival Transfer

- Yes

Departure Transfer

- Yes

Range

- Private Tours

Minimum age

- 5 yrs, accompanied by an adult

Guiding Style

- Partially Guided

Country

- Sri Lanka

Tour Pace

- Medium

Physical Rating

- Easy

Trip Type

- Private Tours
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Adults (12+)
Children (5 - 11)
Price Breakdown
Shown in CAD
Per Person From
CAD

$1,295.00

Deposit Per Person From
Final payment
CAD

$392.00

$1,806.00
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Tour Highlights

Polonnaruwa - Explore the remarkable ruins of the ancient capital city of Ceylon
Sigiriya - Climb to the top of the iconic 5th century Lion Rock fortress and see the Heavenly Maidens
Dambulla Rock Temples - Visit the largest, best-preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka
Colombo - Enjoy a guided tour of the city including the Old Fort area and impressive Gangaramaya Temple
Kandy - Take in the highlights of Kandy including the famous Temple of the Tooth, enjoy a tuk tuk ride and watch a cultural performance
Matale - Learn all about Sri Lanka's herbs and spices at the spice gardens in Matale

Included

Breakfast daily
4 nights 4-5 star hotels and heritage properties
Touring - Colombo, Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya and Kandy
Entrance fees to all included sights
Escorted by a licensed English speaking chauffeur guide
Specialist local guides at some sites
An airport arrival transfer day 1 and a departure transfer day 5
All transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned tourism vehicles

Not Included

International flights and visa
Tipping - An entirely personal gesture

Itinerary

Day 1 - Colombo

Welcome to Sri Lanka and the start of your holiday! Arrival Colombo and included transfer to your hotel. This afternoon, we enjoy a sightseeing tour of Sri Lanka’s capital, including; the Fort, Galle Face Green – a seaside expanse popular for informal cricket games, the Pettah – a viberant oriental bazaar, a visit to Gamgarama Temple, Cinnamon Gardens and lastly today, Independence Square.

Overnight:Colombo
Day 2 - Polonnaruwa

Colombo - Dambulla. Departing Colombo, we drive to Dambulla and check into our hotel. This afternoon we visit Polonnaruwa, an 11th century city of compact size. Polonnaruwa features 12th-century stone sculptures, an old irrigation system with huge tanks, and the Gal Vihara – comprising of three enormous Buddha figures, one reclining (it’s 44 ft/13 m long), one standing and one sitting. The statues are located in a cluster along a dirt road and are revered as being amongst the most sacred monuments in Sri Lanka. There are also palace ruins, great bas-reliefs and friezes. After our time exploring the site, we return to Dambulla.

Overnight:Dambulla
Meals:Breakfast
Day 3 - Sigiriya & Dambulla UNESCO sites

Dambulla - Kandy. Leaving Dambulla, we drive to Sigiriya, the elevated and mysterious 5th century fortress ruins of King Kasyapa, where we view the stunning frescoes. The ‘Lion Rock’ is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 metres from the scrub jungle. A moat, rampart and extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens ring the base of the rock.

Next, we visit the impressive Dambulla Rock Temple. Dambulla is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is the most impressive of Sri Lanka’s cave temples. The complex of five caves with over 2000 sq. metres of painted walls, and the ceiling is the largest area of paintings found in the world.

Leaving Dambulla, the final stop of the day is Matale en route to Kandy. Sri Lanka is renowned for its spices and spice gardens are located all over the country. However, the biggest concentration of them can be found around Matale. With a guide, you’ll see first hand how cinnamon, cardamon, curry leaves, peppercorns, saffron and other exotic spices are grown in the wild and then processed for consumption.

Overnight:Kandy
Meals:Breakfast
Day 4 - Kandy sightseeing

This morning we explore the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, once only exclusively reserved for Kandyan royalty. Back in Kandy, a scenic lakeside town, we visit the lake, colourful bazaar, Ceylon Tea Museum and lapidary workshop. This evening, we tour the Temple of the Tooth Relic and then enjoy a cultural show featuring traditional Sri Lankan dancing.

Overnight:Kandy
Meals:Breakfast
Day 5 - Colombo

Our holiday sadly comes to an end after breakfast and included onward transfer to the airport.

Meals:Breakfast

Tour Reviews

We had the most wonderful time, the biggest plus what the way the Zainal looked after us. He is a total credit to your copany

The guide Yohan was charming, helpful and kind although we is not government registered which meant he could not join us at some sights. His English was a little limited leaving us with some unanswered questions but this was a minor irritation as he was a lovely man.

The tours arranged were very strenuous and inappropriate for us. Kumara was good but limited English.

Extras and add-ons

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Add-on

Single Room Supplement

Add-on

$475per passenger

Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
Radisson Hotel Colombo
Colombo

The Radisson Hotel Colombo (formerly OZO Colombo) is a modern and stylish hotel, with sweeping Indian Ocean views from its rooftop infinity pool and many of its rooms. There's free WIFI access throughout the hotel and the guestrooms are bright and airy with all modern amenities. To top it off, there's also a fantastic fitness centre and a restaurant serving delicious, authentic Sri Lankan cusine. The hotel is centrally located on Marine Drive, near Galle Road and just a 10 minute drive from the city centre.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
4 Star Hotel
Jetwing Lake
Dambulla

The Jetwing Lake hotel is a brand new property with spacious and comfortable rooms that enjoy a contemporary design blended with splashes of Eastern influenced decor. The ensuite facilities are magnificent and in keeping with the luxurious feel of the property as a whole. Each room also comes with a balcony, from which guests can get some fresh air and enjoy the spectacular views. Within the complex there is a pool, spa and fitness centre, where guests can while away their free time. There is also a restaurant, which serves sumptuous meals.

Our Rating
Deluxe
Local Rating
5 Star Hotel
Radisson Hotel Kandy
Kandy

The stylish Radisson Hotel Kandy (formerly OZO Kandy), prides itself on its smart facilities and stunning mountain surrounds. Its highlight being the rooftop pool where you can soak up panoramic views over Kandy whilst enjoying a cocktail or two. The hotel’s all-day dining restaurant serves a tasty array of Asian and international cuisine using only fresh and handpicked produce. Other amenities include a fitness centre and complimentary WiFi, with guestrooms boasting signature soft beds and rain showers.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
4 Star Hotel

Prices & Dates

The prices you see below are a guide, with final prices per person being determined by the number of travellers in your booking party and the rooming arrangements required. To see an accurate price, please click "Book Dates" and enter the details of your booking party.

2025
Price Range
18 Jun - 22 Jun
Sold Out
19 Jun - 23 Jun
Sold Out
20 Jun - 24 Jun
Sold Out
21 Jun - 25 Jun
$975 - $1,295
22 Jun - 26 Jun
$975 - $1,295
23 Jun - 27 Jun
$975 - $1,295
24 Jun - 28 Jun
$975 - $1,295
25 Jun - 29 Jun
$975 - $1,295
2026
Price Range
12 Jan - 16 Jan
$1,075 - $1,405
13 Jan - 17 Jan
$1,075 - $1,405
14 Jan - 18 Jan
$1,075 - $1,405
15 Jan - 19 Jan
$1,075 - $1,405
16 Jan - 20 Jan
$1,075 - $1,405
17 Jan - 21 Jan
$1,075 - $1,405
18 Jan - 22 Jan
$1,075 - $1,405
19 Jan - 23 Jan
$1,075 - $1,405

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