Private services based on 2 or 3 passengers traveling together.
Arrive at Colombo International Airport and transfer by private service to your hotel in Negombo, a coastal town known for its colonial charm, vibrant markets, and traditional fishing culture. Overnight at Hotel Uga Riva, a beautifully restored 180-year-old mansion surrounded by a peaceful coconut estate, offering an elegant and secluded retreat with easy access to both the coast and the city.
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart inland through picturesque landscapes, passing through villages and hills to reach the cultural capital of Kandy, located in the Central Highlands. Before arriving in the city, you will stop to visit the renowned Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, home to over 4,000 plant species, including majestic royal palms, giant bamboos, and a world-famous orchid collection. Upon arrival in Kandy, you will visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Buddhists from around the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple houses a revered Buddha relic and is noted for its exquisite local architecture and ritual drumming ceremonies. Later, enjoy a walk around the serene Kandy Lake and a stop at a local gem museum, which offers insight into Sri Lanka's rich gemstone heritage. Overnight.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the north of the island, heading for the Cultural Triangle. The first stop will be the Spice Garden in Matale, where you will see aromatic spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg, used in traditional Sri Lankan cuisine and Ayurvedic medicine. Next, you will visit the magnificent Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This complex features five richly decorated caves, filled with Buddha statues and colorful frescoes dating back over 2,000 years. Overnight at the Uga Ulagalla Hotel, an elegant eco-resort located on a 58-acre estate in the cultural heart of Sri Lanka. Once the mansion of a local chief, it now combines traditional grandeur with sustainable luxury. Each guest will stay in a spacious villa with a private pool, offering privacy and tranquility.
Breakfast at the hotel. Guided excursion to explore Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka's first ancient capital and one of the country's holiest cities. The sprawling UNESCO World Heritage site includes massive stupas, ancient bathing ponds, monasteries, and the Sri Maha Bodhi, a sacred banyan tree grown from a cutting of the tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment. Return to the resort for a relaxing afternoon. Overnight stay.
Optional activities offered by the hotel include:
• A horseback ride along the estate's trails.
• A hike through the organic gardens, rice paddies, and forested areas.
• Or simply enjoy the villa and its private pool in a setting of total serenity.
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Sigiriya to ascend the legendary local fortress, a stunning 5th-century citadel that rises 200 meters above the jungle. The climb rewards with panoramic views and the opportunity to admire the famous Cloud Maidens Frescoes and the Lion's Claw Terrace. The tour continues to the ruins of Polonnaruwa, the island's medieval capital. Its main attractions include the Buddha statues at Gal Vihara, the Royal Palace, and the Sacred Quadrangle, all testaments to the city's former grandeur. In the afternoon, the journey continues east to the tranquil shores of Passikudah, where crystal-clear waters and white-sand beaches await. Overnight at the Uga Bay Hotel, a beachfront resort where tropical luxury blends with elegance and tranquility.
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to relax and enjoy the calm waters and beautiful beaches of the East Coast. Passikudah Bay is one of Sri Lanka's best beaches for safe swimming thanks to its shallow shoreline. Guests can choose to lounge by the hotel's infinity pool, enjoy cocktails on the beach, or participate in hotel-organized activities (subject to local payment), such as snorkeling or paddleboarding, and spa treatments using local oils and herbal techniques. Overnight stay.
Breakfast at the hotel and free time until your private transfer to Colombo Airport.
(*) Optionally, a Spanish-speaking guide can be hired for a supplement.
- MANAGEMENT FEES - From the moment the reservation is made € 30 / reservation
- GROUND SERVICES:
Cancellations received between 45 and 22 days prior to the start date of the services, will have a penalty of 50% of the total cost of the services.
Cancellations received between 21 and 16 days prior to the start date of the services, will have a penalty of 75% of the total cost of the services.
Cancellations received from 15 days prior to the start date of the services, will have a penalty of 100%.
-The deadline for reservation requests for this tour or extra services will be 30 days prior to arrival in Sri Lanka. After this deadline, any changes or added services will incur an emergency handling fee. Requests for changes or new services cannot be guaranteed after the reservation deadline.
-Possible changes in accommodations: If any of the hotels included in this program are not available at the time of reservation request, an alternative will be offered with the corresponding price revision.
-Triple rooms generally only have 2 beds.
-The breakfasts included in the hotels have assigned schedules according to the policies of each hotel establishment, generally being between 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Outside of the hours established by each hotel, the passenger will not have this service. Room service or breakfast bags are available at an additional cost.
- Early arrival at the hotel on the first day of travel does not guarantee that rooms will be available. Standard check-in times apply unless additional nights are purchased to guarantee immediate access to rooms. Rooms are generally available after 3:00 PM.
- Free time: During free time, clients do not have access to transportation or an escort from the guide.
- Possible route changes: Our representative in Sri Lanka has the full right to modify the program for the benefit of the client or due to force majeure. If weather conditions or other events beyond our control require it, the order of the itinerary may be affected.
-Photos and videos: in some places in Sri Lanka it is not permitted to take photos or record videos, please consult with your guide before starting the visits to avoid misunderstandings with local authorities.
-Special foods: cases of food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, vegetarian food, etc.) must be communicated before arrival in Sri Lanka, although it is not possible to guarantee any type of special diet or menu.
-Consumer withdrawal: the circuit is sold as a closed package, so there will be no refund or discount for services that customers decide not to enjoy or in which they cannot participate due to personal, medical reasons, flight schedules or other events.
-People with reduced mobility: many places in Sri Lanka, hotels and transport are not wheelchair accessible, please inquire and notify us before booking. Any additional assistance costs required throughout the tour will be borne by the customer.
-Luggage: In the event of luggage being lost by the airlines, it will be the passenger's responsibility to process the claim and call the airline directly to arrange for any applicable compensation. Luxotour will not be held responsible for any processing due to lost or broken luggage.
-Conduct during the trip: In the event that a passenger's behavior endangers the operation of the tour and/or causes inconvenience to the hotels, the passenger will be forced to leave the circuit without any type of discount or refund for the services that cannot be enjoyed.
-The consumption of alcohol is prohibited on holidays or days of special events.
-Credit card: Generally, hotels require the passenger to have a credit card or a cash deposit as a guarantee in order to provide services such as telephone calls, extras in bars and restaurants, minibar, laundry, room service charges, etc.
-Personal documentation and entry requirements in Sri Lanka: It is the client's responsibility to inform themselves about the current regulations regarding entry and exit to the country to which they are traveling, as well as to carry the personal documents required by the authorities. Luxotour assumes no responsibility in this regard. Please note that visa, transit, entry, and health requirements vary from country to country and may change at short notice.
This program does not include a discount for children on ground services.
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