Colonial Tour of Sri Lanka

Colonial Tour of Sri Lanka

  • Visit to Temple of the Tooth Relic
  • Evening Cultural Show in Kandy
  • Overnight in Nuwara Eliya tea plantations
  • Explore the Royal Botanical Gardens

An excellent 4 day introduction to Sri Lanka where you will experience the country's culture, beauty and wildlife.

During this tour you'll have the chance to explore many of the country's key sites including the city of Kandy and the tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya.

We highly recommend that after your Sri Lanka tour you extend your holiday with a relaxing beach stay staying in Sri Lanka or over in the Maldives. Please call our Indian Ocean travel experts for more details.

Day 1: Arrive Sri Lanka

Colombo - Kandy

Be welcomed to Sri Lanka with a warm "Ayubowan" a traditional greeting wishing long life to the other during your 'meet and greet' at Colombo International Airport. You'll then be driven by your English-speaking chauffeur to the city of Kandy where you will spend your first night in this unique island country.


Overnight Stay At Hotel Topaz ,Kandy or similar - Standard Room 
or 
Overnight Stay at Cinnamon Citadel Hotel ,Kandy  - Superior Room (Deluxe Package - dinner included)

Day 1: Arrive Sri Lanka

Day 2: Explore Kandy

Kandy

Today you'll explore the city of Kandy starting at the Royal Botanical Gardens which are filled with many exotic plants from Java figs and orchids to bamboos. When you've had enough of strolling the flower-filled grounds, head to Sri Dalada Maligawa, or Temple of the Tooth Relic, an important sacred temple housing a tooth relic of Lord Buddha. End your day with an evening of music and dance, taking in the Kandyan Dance Cultural Show.

Overnight Stay At Hotel Topaz ,Kandy or similar - Standard Room with breakfast.
or 
Overnight Stay at Cinnamon Citadel Hotel ,Kandy  - Superior Room (Deluxe Package, breakfast & dinner are included).

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Day 2: Explore Kandy

Day 3: Nuwara Eliya

Kandy - Nuwara Eliya

Leave city life behind as you head into Sri Lanka's verdant tea country. With terraced plantations across the mountainside, Nuwara Eliya is the country's premier hill resort with a cooler climate and picturesque landscapes including waterfalls. You'll also find red and green-roofed bungalows, a golf course and racecourse, giving the area a distinct British character. 

  After check in at the hotel , your evening sightseeing tour will include a visit to a tea factory and a tea plantation.

Overnight Stay At Galway Heights Hotel,Nuwara Eliya or similar - Standard Room inc breakfast.
or 
Overnight Stay at St Andrews Hotel ,Nuwara Eliya  or similar - Superior Room (Deluxe Package inc breakfast) 

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Day 3: Nuwara Eliya

Day 4: Depart Sri Lanka

Depart Sri Lanka

    On your final day in Sri Lanka you'll be taken from Nurawa Eliya after checking out and transferred to Colombo in time for your onward jounrey, or if you would like to extend your time in Sri Lanka, talk to our Indian Ocean travel experts about adding on a beach stay along the coast, or even flying to the Maldives for a luxury island getaway!

INCLUDES : Breakfast

Hotels

Pricing

All prices shown represent a from price per person based on low season travel unless otherwise stated.
Availability of tour components and flights seats change continually, affecting the final price. The lead-in price given is therefore for guidance only.
To obtain a tailored quote for you and your party, please call one of our travel experts today.

Standard Package 1st May 2025 - 31st October 2025

from £500pp

Deluxe Package 1st May 2025 - 31st October 2025

from £540pp

Supplements

  • Single supplement applicable

Important Info

Important info

  • Standard check-in time is 2PM and check-out is 12PM
  • We recommend packing comfortable, cotton clothing; please note that when visiting temples and sacred sites, shoulders must be covered
  • Please note that alcohol is not served on Poya days (one each calendar month) or religious holidays
  • Inclusions

  • Meet and Greet at the airport
  • Return airport transfers in Sri Lanka
  • Accommodation
  • Meals as specified
  • Air conditioned transport with an English speaking chauffeur guide
  • Entrance fees to Royal Botanic Gardens, Temple of Tooth Relic , Cultural Dance Show in Kandy,Tea Factory and Tea Plantation . 
  • All current applicable taxes
  • Exclusions

  • Expenses of personal nature
  • International flights not included
  • Meals (except breakfast) and beverages
  • Early Check In / Late Checkout 
  • Tipping
  • Visa fees
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Camera and video permits
  • Additional excursions not listed in the itinerary
  • Compulsory supplements over Christmas and New Years
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