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08-Night Sri Lanka Holiday from Colombo Including Scenic Train Ride and Accommodation
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08-Night Sri Lanka Holiday from Colombo Including Scenic Train Ride and Accommodation

by Mahaweli Tours and Holidays

9 days
Anuradhapura
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9 days
Starting time
Monday 26 October 2026
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Free cancellation until 25 Oct 2026.
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Overview

This 08-night holiday in Sri Lanka starts in Colombo and includes private transportation in an air-conditioned car with a local chauffeur-guide who stays with guests throughout the trip and remains at the same hotels for continuous support. The itinerary covers important and iconic places across the island, including historical and religious sites, wildlife areas, cultural and traditional locations, local industries, and lifestyle experiences. Guests will visit scenic places, enjoy local food, take off-road excursions, and experience beaches and sea activities. A scenic train ride is included, with reserved seats and train tickets provided. Accommodation is arranged in hotels rated 3 stars or higher, each offering daily breakfast, free wifi, swimming pools, and dining options. Bottled water is supplied during travel. Entrance fees to sites and attractions are not included, although some places have free admission. The total duration of the holiday is approximately 216 hours.

Highlights

Private air-conditioned transportation with chauffeur-guide
Accommodation in 3-star+ hotels with wifi and swimming pool
Daily breakfast included
Reserved train tickets for scenic ride
Visits to historical, religious, cultural, and wildlife sites
Beach and off-road experiences included

What's included

Private transportation throughout the trip
Bottled water during travel
Train tickets with reserved seating for scenic train ride
Air conditioning in vehicle
Breakfast each morning
Accommodation in 3-star or higher hotels with free wifi and swimming pool

What's not included

Entrance fees to sites and attractions are not included; some sites have free entry

Itinerary

1

We will receive you from the Colombo airport and transfer to hotel in Negombo. Negombo is the nearest main city to the Airport. We have choosen this option as you may be arriving Sri Lanka after a long flight. Definitely you will require proper rest before starting the tour around Sri Lanka.

30 min

2

Beautiful Negombo beach is ideal for evening relaxation. You hotel in located on the beach and you do not require extra effort or extra time to go to beach.

3

Negombo is one of the most famous place for fishing in Sri Lanka. Negombo fish market starts the day around 3.00 am and continues for the whole day. Fishermen meet the buyers here for their harvest. Also fish sellers come here to purchase fish at bargain prices. Also you will see the people engaged in dry fish business. A busy place. Worth visiting.

30 min

4

Negombo is an area controlled by dutch for some hundreds of years. Tunnel network built by them are still exist. Boat tour on dutch tunnel to the Negombo lagoon is one popular activity available here. You will be taken through the negombo lagoon area. A beautiful place and you will be able to get an insight about the mangrove and the bio diversity of this special area.

60 min

5

A tour /visit through a traditional Sri Lankan village will give you the opportunity learn about life style of conventional Sri Lankan. The way they cook, different varieties of food items, day today activities etc. You will be given a chance to prepare a local meal (Cookery demonstration ) and a complimentary Sri Lankan lunch will be offered at the end.

90 min

6

Considered as the 8th Wonder of the world. What a beautiful creation by Sri Lankan kings who lived some thousand years back. A place you would not miss during your tour in Sri Lanka. We advise travelers to start the climb early as possible as it will be hot and when it reaches the noon.

120 min

7

Another rock located close to the Sigiriya rock fortress. This is a place with a great history. Specially the young travelers prefer this as the view from the top is magnificent.

60 min

8

A place to experience traditional Sri Lankan Ayurveda / Wellness treatments. It can be the best way to heal your body after the hike of Sigirya Rock Fortress.

90 min

9

Sri Lanka is well known for the Elephants, one of the giant animal species available on the earth. Minneriya national park is the ideal place to witness the Elephants in their Natural behavior. A separate 4WD jeep will be ready for this tour and you will be able to witness hundreds of during this tour.

180 min

10

A place to get an insight abut day today activities of ordinary people of Sri Lanka. Farmers from the areas surrounded bring their harvest (Specially vegetables) here and traders collect them all and distribute all around Sri Lanka.

20 min

11

This is one of the oldest cave temple available in the world and an iconic place for anybody who visit Sri Lanka. One of the most beautiful Buddhist temples available in Sri Lanka.

60 min

12

Sri Lanka is world famous for the spices of high quality. Also the unmatched range of different spices. Mathale is the most famous area for best Sri Lankan spices. You will be able to see the plants of these spices and the process of making them.

30 min

13

Sri Lanka is rich in traditional and cultural activities. It has own way of entertainments including dancing and drumming etc. Kandy Cultural show is one of the best places to witness this. Show starts at 5.00 pm and continues for 1 hours. You will be amazed with some of the items including the walking on fire and fire dance etc.

60 min

14

This is considered as the most important Buddhist temple in the world. A beautiful place located over looking the historical Kandy lake. Temple and the museum are located nearby and you can visit both places from the same entrance pass.

60 min

15

You will be amazed to know there is a forest reservation in within the heart of Kandy city. It's a beautiful place for somebody who loves a walk through trees full of green.

60 min

16

A busy place where people come to buy there day today needs. Will be a good opportunity for you to see the great variety of fruits, vegetables and street foods available in Sri Lanka.

30 min

17

Gem mining is one of the key foreign income generator for Sri Lanka. is famous all over the world for blue sapphire and other valuable gems found here. This visit to the Gem museum gives you a demonstration on how the gem mining is done. Whole process is shown step by step. Also it gives a presentation about varieties of different Gems in Sri Lanka.

30 min

18

This is one of the few war cemeteries available in the world which a build in remembrance of the soldiers died in the 2nd world war.

15 min

19

This is one of the biggest and most beautiful botanical gardens available in Asia. Ideal place to relax for few hours while enjoying the beautiful and colorful trees and plants. Including some of the historical trees.

120 min

20

Batik is one of the local industries available here in Sri Lanka, specially in Kandy. Beautiful, hand made designs are made after lot of of hard works by the people who are involved. This is visit gives you and experience for the entire process.

30 min

21

Also known as Athur's seat. A beautiful place where you can over look the entire Kandy city. More beautiful in evening hours. There are some nice restaurants located near by and you can plan your dinner too at the same place.

20 min

22

A man made lake / tank located on the middle of the Kandy city. Walk around the lake is an ideal activity for an evening. This is a land mark for Kandy. Your hotel is located within walking distance to the lake round.

23

We will be leaving Kandy around 8.00 am and reach the Tea Estate and the tea factory as the first attraction of the day. This is an ideal place to witness the tea making process with the live tea plucking and the factory process. You will be offered a complementary cup of tea to taste the real Ceylon tea.

30 min

24

One of the most beautiful waterfalls available in Sri Lanka. You can see it from the main road or either walk near the falls.

20 min

25

This is the capital of the upcountry of Sri Lanka and we call it Little England due to its unique climate, British influences in architecture and building etc.

+ 14 more places this tour can include

Languages

English (guide)Italian (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Reachable by public transport
Infant seats are available
Wheelchair-accessible transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Total
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