Glimpse Sri Lanka Tour

Code: ACME011
04 DAYS - 03 NIGHTS
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If you’re visiting Sri Lanka for just a few days and want a glimpse of its rich heritage, this is the ideal tour for you.
Discover the cultural highlights of the island, including visits to some of the ancient royal cities within the famed Cultural Triangle. This tour is perfect for those looking to explore Sri Lanka’s most important historical sites within a short period.

You can enhance your experience by extending your stay with a relaxing beach holiday on the East, South, or West Coast of the island. Alternatively, consider combining your Sri Lankan tour with an extension to the Maldives or other South Asian destinations such as South India or North India—just a short flight away.

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Day 1: Airport / Pinnawela / Kandy

Meeting with Assistance at the Airport upon arrival by our Representative, later your tour chauffeur will pick you up at the Exit Gate of the arrival terminal to commence the Tour. You will leave to Kandy, En route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, one of the most popular attractions in Sri Lanka. It fosters the biggest herd of captive elephants in the world. Witness the elephants bathing in the nearby river in the morning and in the afternoon. Later arrive in Kandy –the Royal Capital of Sri Lanka under the King’s Rule until the British Invasion in 1815. It is also known as the centre of traditional arts in Sri Lanka. Then visit the most sacred Buddhist establishment in Sri Lanka – the Temple of Tooth at the evening ceremony. Visit the Kandy Museum too. The Kandy Temple was earlier the Royal Palace of the King and the Queens Quarters has been located in the present Museum, these buildings features the Kandyan Architecture. Overnight stay in Kandy.

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Day 2 Kandy / Peradeniya / Matale / Polonnaruwa

After breakfast visit the royal botanical gardens of Peradeniya which is best known for having the largest collection of orchids in Asia and many other varieties of plants. Continuation to the cultural triangle zone. En route visit a spice garden and a batik factory in Matale. PM, the final visit of the day will be Polonnaruwa – an excursion to Polonnaruwa where you will see many well-preserved ruins of palaces and monasteries. You will witness many brick structures and monuments, stone monuments, Temples, Lakes, and Pagodas improved by ancient Kings. Overnight stay in the Cultural Triangle.

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Day 3 Sigiriya / Dambulla / Colombo

After breakfast leave to Colombo, on the way visit Sigiriya, Sigiriya town is famous for its historical Sigiriya Rock Fortress which is over 1000 years old and has landscaped gardens, water fountains, a sanctuary and frescoes of the heavenly maidens of Sigiriya. Later stop at Dambulla. The ancient Dambulla cave complex dates back to the 3rd and 2nd centuries B.C. The area is also known for bird watching. Proceed to Colombo -the commercial and financial centre of Sri Lanka. This is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern life and colonial buildings and ruins. Overnight stay in Colombo.

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Day 4 Colombo / Airport

Breakfast at the hotel then transfer to the airport for departure or extend your visit with a beach stay. Check out 12h00

All about the Glimpse Tour – 04 Days – Sri Lanka.

Services Included

All rates quoted are in US Dollars & net per person inclusive of all applicable taxes.
Every two persons sharing a double or twin room at mentioned properties or similar.
Welcomed at the airport by our representative.
Check-in 14h00 & Check-out at 12hrs.
Three nights on bed & breakfast basis (breakfast only)
Air-conditioned private vehicle with an English speaking chauffeur guide will be provided (Private Tour).
No vehicle will be provided on any free days if any (as per program). Last day Transfer to the airport included.
Fuel & local assurance for vehicle & passengers while travelling included.
The chauffeur guide will look after his own meals & accommodation.

Services Not Included.

All entrance fees as per program to be paid directly only in Sri Lankan Rupees and it will cost around USD 235 per person.
Personal spending (tips, laundry, mini bar, telephone, fax, beverages etc.)
The right to use video cameras at sites – most places will allow you to use video cameras once the entrance fee is paid except at The Temple of the Tooth in Kandy (USD 05 per Videocamera per location).
Medical expenses, travel insurance, international flights.

Sri Lanka Visa charges USD 52 per person & for SAARC countries USD 20 per person, can be obtained directly via the internet please visit this site. http://www.eta.gov.lk/. The process is very simple payments can be paid online & with the confirmation document print out & code you have to submit passport on arrival only. The passport has to be valid for six months from the day of arrival return air tickets & sufficient funds or reservations arranged for the holiday should be with you.

A minimum of two clients is required per booking. Solo travelers are kindly requested to contact us for further details.

01st May 2025  to 31st October 2025 (Excluding Kandy Perahara Period 30th July to 08th August 2025)

 

Number of clients Travelling together Comfort Category
02 USD 425 per person
04 USD 335 per person
06 USD 290 per person
Single room extra charges USD 115 per person

Kandy Perahara Period for ten nights from 30th July to 08th August 2025 – only if clients are spending the nights in Kandy during the Perahara Period, a extra  supplement will be applicable – USD 60 per room per night extra.

  • All entrance fees as per program to be paid directly will cost around USD 235 per person(Sigiriya / Polonnaruwa / Dambulla / Nalanda / Kandy temple / Cultural Dance Show / Pinnawala / Kandy Museum / Peradeniya)
  • Please change foreign currency in to SLRS at the airport after customs, there are many 24hrs bank counters at the airport as all these payments have to be made only in SLRS. No credit card payments are accepted at these sites.  Subject to change slightly sometimes details are provided with rates as applicable at the moment. (Children under 12 years will be charged half rate 50%)
  • For Reservations during,  Super Peak Period – 21 December 2024 to 10 January 2025  period please contact us for further details. As Peak supplements apply at hotels during this period & this will change according to the category of hotels and actual days of stay at each hotel.
  • If required we can modify the program to have the last night in a beach hotel south of Colombo or in Negombo  then proceed to the airport. Any other modifications to the program can be arranged as per individual preferences.
  • CANCELLATION POLICY –  You may cancel your booking at any time prior to commencement of  the reservations which has to be acknowledged by our company in writing. If the cancellation is made 45 days before the first date of the reservation we will retain your 1st small deposit to cover our costs. If the cancellation is notified less than 45 days prior to the first date of reservation following additional cancellation charges will apply.
  • Less than 45 days before arrival 25% of total invoice
  • Less than 28 days before arrival 50% of total invoice
  • Less than 14 days before arrival 100% of total invoice
  • No show or early departure 100% of total invoice
  • No more restrictions regarding Covid vaccinations etc. All tourists are allowed entry no requirement of Covid vaccination proof anymore in Sri Lanka with effect from 06th Dec 2022. 

Accommodation Details

Price Starting from:USD 425

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