All inclusive tour: 2 days on a yacht, 4 days of excursions in Sri Lanka, 5 days beach
The richest inclusive sightseeing tour in Sri Lanka
We have compiled our ideal vacation program in Sri Lanka, which would include the coolest things on the island and at the same time cost would not exceed the usual ticket to a good hotel. Beach holidays, an elite yacht and one of the most intense excursion programs. We bet it will be one of, if not the most eventful journey in your life.
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"It is my pleasure to help people around the world to get better understanding about Sri-Lanka and Vietnam" |
What we will see during a tour of Sri Lanka:
- We will spend 2 days on a cool yacht with a personal chef
- We will see many sea animals: whales, dolphins, stingrays, sea turtles
- We will visit the 2500-year-old city of Anuradhapura, with the largest brick buildings on Earth and the oldest religiously revered tree on the planet.
- Sigiriya - a fortress on a cliff, according to legend, once belonged to the king of demons Ravana (from the epic of Ramayana)
- Safari in the Minneria National Park, where we can see hundreds of wild elephants and other animals
- Buddha Tooth Temple, one of the most sacred places for Buddhists around the world
- The 700-year-old Royal Botanic Garden in Peradeniya, one of the largest in the world, where you can see trees planted by the last Russian emperor, Yuri Gagarin, as well as many kings and presidents
- Tea Plantations, where the best, according to many, tea is grown in the World, Tea Factory
- Elephant Museum, Elephant Riding, Eco-friendly elephant dung paper factory ,Elephant Orphanage
- After a rich excursion program, relax on a great beach at the hotel directly opposite the coral reef, where you can snorkel.
Also on the way we will see next things:
- Ayurvedic Garden
- Bahiravakande Monastery, Buddha Statue and Observation Deck
- Ornithological Tour: Bird Watching
- Traditional Sri Lankan villages: Pineapple Village, Cashew Village, Rambutan Village
- Golden and Cave Temples in Dambulla
- Aluvihara Temple, where Tripitaka (Buddhist holy canon) was recorded in caves by monks, where we will have the opportunity to learn the ancient technique of writing on palm leaves
- National Dance Show
- Ornithological Tour: Bird Watching
- Village tour, immersion in authentic village life and cooking class
- Tea Ceremony and Tea Tasting
Detailed tour program:
Day 1:
7:00 Breakfast, departure from the hotel
12:00 Arrival in Sigiriya
15:00 Jeep safari in the Minneriya National Park
Minneriya National Park
We will go to one of the national nature reserves on a cross-country safari in jeeps, where we will have the opportunity to see many wild elephants. You can also see huge flocks of birds such as pelicans and storks. If you're lucky, you can also see peacocks, deer, wild boars and even leopards.
19:00 Dinner and overnight in Sigiriya
Day 2:
7:00 Breakfast, departure from the hotel
12:00 Arrival in Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura
The first settlement on the site of Anuradhapura arose in the VI century BC. In 377 BC the city (called Anuradhapura) becomes the capital of the first Sinhala kingdom on the island.
Had a clear layout; In the vicinity there was an extensive system of irrigation canals. Anuradhapura developed dynamically as a shopping center; marked on the maps of Claudius Ptolemy. In the XI century AD.
The city was destroyed by the rulers of the South Indian Tamil state of Chola that captured the island; subsequently, the capital of the Sinhala state was moved to Polonnaruwa.
Day 3:
8:00 Breakfast and departure from the hotel
9:00 Sigiriya
Sigiriya
Sigiriya (which means “lion rock”) is a rocky plateau rising 370 meters above sea level and about 170 meters above the surrounding plain in the very center of Sri Lanka. Since 1982, Sigiriya has been protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
King Kashyap, in the last quarter of the 5th century AD, built an impregnable fortress on the rock and his palace, in which he lived with 400 concubines. The rock was surrounded by a moat with water, which was filled with crocodiles.
The monumental Lion Gate led to the top of the plateau. And in the pool for the Kashyap concubines, at a height of 87 meters, water flowed through a complex system of powerful pumps. Before and after the reign of Kasapa, a cave Buddhist monastery existed on a rock.
11:00 Elephant Riding
Elephant Riding
Next we will have the opportunity to ride elephants, go around the local village and cross the river on horseback of these amazing animals.
12:00 Village tour and traditional lunch
Also in Sigiriya you can go to the so-called Village Tour, where you can get acquainted with the life of the Sri Lankan village.
13:00 Bird Watching
Bird Watching Tour
Here, in the national reserve, is an ideal place for bird watching (as well as butterflies, lizards and other animals and insects). Optionally, you can go on an hour-long excursion with a professional naturalist and ornithologist.
13:00 Golden Temple in Dambulla
Golden Temple in Dambulla
The Golden Temple in Dambulla is a Buddhist cave temple of the 1st century BC, carved into the rock, with numerous statues of Buddha. The Sleeping Buddha Stone Temple is the largest cave temple in South Asia.
The temple complex consists of several caves located at an altitude of 350 meters, and numerous niches, the surface of which is painted with Buddhist wall paintings.
14:00 Cave Temple of Aluvihara
Cave Temple of Aluvihara
Over 2,000 years ago, the Buddhist Bible - the Pali Canon - was recorded here. There will be a unique opportunity to write down your names or the names of your loved ones on palm leaves according to the ancient technology that Buddhist monks invented.
17:00 Arrival in Kandy
17:30 National Dance Show
National Dance Show
Dance plots are borrowed from various features of village life - crop dance, dance with a jug, etc. Dance performers perform in traditional peasant clothes - short blouses and long tight skirts.
Magical dances associated with ancient beliefs exist on the island in our time. Sri Lankans attribute all misfortunes, ailments and troubles to the wrath of the gods and the evil will of demons.
If the disease is caused by the wrath of the gods, then a rite of bali is done to appease the god. The rite is accompanied by dancing, sacrifices and spells.
19:00 Dinner and overnight in Kandy
Day 4:
7:30 Breakfast and departure from the hotel
8:00 Buddha Tooth Temple
Buddha Tooth Temple
Around 540 BC, the deceased Buddha was cremated and four teeth were taken out of the fire, which were transported around the world. The tooth was brought to Ceylon in 371.
The shrine, after several centuries in India, was sent to Ceylon IV by the ruler of Kalinga, who suffered defeats in wars and feared for the fate of his state. The relic on the island was transported by the ruler’s daughter, hiding it in her hairdo.
Magical power has long been attributed to this tooth: possessing it, he possessed all the fullness of power. Therefore, the tooth of the Buddha became the possession of the royal dynasty.
The city of Anuradhapura was chosen as the initial storage location, then the tooth was transferred to the city of Polonnaruwa, and already at the beginning of the 18th century it was transported to Kandy. Here in the temple we can see a magnificent museum, which displays a variety of offerings donated to the temple.
10:00 Buddha Statue Bahiravakande Observation Deck
Buddha Statue Bahiravakande Observation Deck
Next, we will visit the monumental statue of Buddha, located on top of a hill towering above the city.
11:00 Royal Botanic Garden in Peradeniya
Royal Botanic Garden
Royal Botanic Garden, whose history spans over 700 years.The shrubs and trees here are gigantic in size, reminiscent of Gulliver's Travels to Lilliput Kids.
Here we can see the magnificent orchid garden, as well as the Alley of Memorial Trees planted by famous historical figures, among whom are Nicholas II ( Russian King), many British King and Queen and Yuri Gagarin.
12:00 Silk and Batik Factory
Silk and Batik Factory
We will get acquainted with the painstaking technique of making batik using paraffin, wild bee honey, and also learn how to wear traditional Sri Lankan clothes, including unique Kandy sari, which can not be found anywhere else in the world.
12:30 Workshop of masks, wooden products and natural paints
On the way, we will stop to look at the manufacture of traditional magic masks and see how natural paints are made from the chips of the Rainbow Tree due to chemical reactions with other natural ingredients.
13:00 Gem Museum
14:00 Ayurveda and Spice Garden
15:00 Tea plantations and tea factory
Tea plantations and tea factory
In the end, we will visit a tea plantation and a factory where we can see how it is assembled and produced, and even we can taste the legendary, universally recognized Best Ceylon Tea in the World.
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Rest on a yacht and be served by private professional chef. Have oppotunity to see many sea animals: whales, dolphins, stingrays, sea turtles,...
Days 7 - 11:
Beach rest, Coral Sands hotel. 
Hikkaduwa is an ideal place for a beach holiday. The hotel is right in front of the coral reef, right here you can rent a mask and take a look at corals and fish.
Around the hotel there are many restaurants and shops, while you can relax in a secluded area overlooking the sea.
FAQ:
Question: Is it possible to exclude a hotel from the package and book another myself?
Answer: The hotel is a bonus in promotions with a yacht, so it is provided with a bonus to this tour. You can book another hotel yourself, however the cost of the whole tour will not reduce it.
Question: Are all transfers from and to the airport included?
Answer: Yes, transfers included
Question: Can I increase the number of nights at the hotel?
Answer: Yes, an extra night will cost 90 usd
Question: Is the tour on certain dates? What dates can I book?
Answer: No, the tour is individual. Therefore, its organization is possible at any date. You just need to purchase tickets to Sri Lanka, we will already meet you at the airport.
Question: How to pay for the tour? What is the prepayment?
Answer: Prepayment 10%. The rest is paid upon arrival in Sri Lanka. You can pay in cash in dollars or by card.
Excursion features
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Price:
1500 usd per person (minimum 2 people)
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"It is my pleasure to help people around the world to get better understanding about Sri-Lanka and Vietnam" |
What is included in the tour price:
Included in the price:
accommodation at 3-4 * hotels during the excursion route;
breakfast, lunch and dinner during the excursion program;
4 * hotel on the beach;
2-day yacht cruise; 3 meals a day;
4-day excursion;
comfortable car (or minivan) with air conditioning
gas, parking, toll roads
English-speaking driver
entrance tickets:
Anuradhapura
Sigiriya
Jeep Safari
Village Tour with a culinary class
Temple of the Tooth Relic of the
National Dance Show
Royal Botanical Garden
Cave Temple of Aluvihara
Not included:
Some services can be visited along the way (if desired)
Bird Watching (photo tour) - $ 45
Cave Temple in Dambulla - the $ 10
Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala - $ 18
Elephant Museum + Elephant ride + Factory Paper of elephant dung - $ 25
Tea ceremony and tea tasting - $ 15
* all prices in US dollars per person
English speaking guide
personal expenses and tips
Reviews about the organizer
John15.03.2023
Michael14.07.2022
I, as a professional wildlife photographer, traveled to Sri Lanka with some unusual requests. Igor helped not only to plan the route through the national parks and provided a very good driver, but also helped to find professional ornithologists in all the necessary locations.
We traveled to almost all national parks - Udawalawe, Minneriya, Yalu. We went to Sinharaja. There are many elephants and birds everywhere. Yala confirmed its reputation - here we managed to see leopards, however, unfortunately - very far away. I really liked Khabarana - the best place for shooting birds that you can find. We took a half-day ride to Wilpattu - a little-known park among tourists, which Igor recommended to me. The park itself is beautiful, comfortable, good paths, it is clear that they are taking care of it. You can definitely put it on a par with Yala. Unlucky to see leopards, but lucky to see Himalayan bears and giant squirrels. Of the minuses in Wilpattu - the complete absence of normal hotels near the park. I would not advise anyone to stay here overnight.
The rain spoiled the experience a bit. Complicated filming in Sinharaja. It is a pity that because of the rains it was not possible to shoot in the forests in the Kandy region. If you go to Sri Lanka for the sake of animals and national parks, you still need to take into account the season. But anyway, a huge thank you guys for organizing! With all the difficulties, it was thanks to them that we managed to squeeze the maximum out of this trip. Organization at the highest level - the guys will solve any problems, always in touch, find hotels in the right places at any time, organize transport, professional guides and ornithologists will prompt. Definitely 5+
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Mark25.04.2019
Good afternoon, the tour went great. Very good guide, we will recommend you to all our friends. THANK YOU!
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