Discover Sri Lanka: 11-Day Private Tour with Expert Guide, Scenic Transfers & All-Inclusive Dining
Discover the gems of Sri Lanka, visit ancient temples, and make a splash during a mangrove boat safari on this 11-day tour — Highlights of Sri Lanka in 11 Days, Explore Culture, Beaches, Nature & Wildlife.
What You Get
Choose from Two Options
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$1,095 per person, twin share for a three-star package (up to $1,780 value)
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$1,580 per person, twin share for a four-star package (up to $2,480 value)
- Price is per person, based on twin share (two people travelling together)
- Read more about purchase options and common Travel Terms here
Included in all options:
- 3 or 4 Star Hotel accommodations in a Double or Twin room
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner
- City tours & Sightseeing
- Private transportation from Airport Pick up to Drop off
- English Speaking Driver/ Guide
- 1 hour Ayurveda Massage & Spa Treatment in Sigiriya
- Fuel charges, Parking fees, and toll fees
- Driver meals and accommodation
- Personal assistance by a Nelum Holidays representative on arrival and departure
- All government taxes and service charges
- All sightseeing Tickets & Entrance Fees
- Private Safari Jeep hire in Yala
- Train Tickets from “Nanu Oya” to “Ella”
- One hour Mangrove River boat safari
The Itinerary: 11 Days / 10 Nights Sri Lanka Tour (All Inclusive)
Day 01: Airport – Negombo
Travel Time: 20 minutes
- On arrival, you will be met by our English-speaking Chauffeur Guide at the Airport and proceed to Negombo (20 minutes away) for overnight stay.
- Check in to your hotel and get some rest.
Overnight Stay in Negombo:
- Sasha Transit Hotel (3*) – Breakfast & Dinner
- Pledge Scape Hotel (4*) – Breakfast & Dinner
Day 02: Negombo – Dambulla – Sigiriya
Travel Time: 3 ½ hours
- After breakfast, drive to Sigiriya for 2 nights stay.
- En-route visit Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
- Check in to your hotel in the late afternoon and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight Stay in Sigiriya:
- Fresco Water Villa Hotel (3*) – Breakfast & Dinner
- Amaya Lake Dambulla (4*) – Breakfast & Dinner
Day 03: Sigiriya
-
Early breakfast and climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage).
- This legendary fortress, built 2,500 years ago, features 5th-century frescoes, stunning gardens, and remarkable engineering. Rising 600 feet high, it offers breathtaking views and showcases the brilliance of an ancient royal era.
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After lunch, visit the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa.
Overnight Stay in Sigiriya:
- Fresco Water Villa Hotel (3*) – Breakfast & Dinner
- Amaya Lake Dambulla (4*) – Breakfast & Dinner
Day 04: Sigiriya – Kandy
Travel Time: 2 hours
- After breakfast, drive to Kandy for overnight stay.
- In the evening, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, where a sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha is enshrined. Witness daily religious services (pooja) accompanied by traditional drumming.
- Later, enjoy a cultural dance show in Kandy, a vibrant and authentic Sri Lankan cultural experience.
Overnight Stay in Kandy:
- Senani Hotel Kandy (3*) – Breakfast & Dinner
- Amaya Hills Kandy (4*) – Breakfast & Dinner
Day 05: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
Travel Time: 2 hours
- After breakfast, visit the Royal Botanical Gardens and proceed to Nuwara Eliya for overnight stay.
- Enjoy a scenic drive through misty mountain roads and lush tea plantations in the cool climate of this charming British colonial retreat.
- En route, visit Ramboda Waterfalls, a Tea Plantation, and Tea Factory. Learn about the tea-making process and taste different grades of Ceylon tea.
- Check in to your hotel and relax.
Overnight Stay in Nuwara Eliya:
- Summer Hill Breeze Hotel (3*) – Breakfast & Dinner
- Galway Heights Hotel (4*) – Breakfast & Dinner
Day 06: Nuwara Eliya – Ella
Travel Time: 2 hours
- After breakfast, take a scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella – one of the most beautiful train journeys in Sri Lanka. (Driver will transfer luggage and pick you up from Ella station).
- Explore Ella town, including Ravana Waterfalls and the Nine Arch Bridge.
Overnight Stay in Ella:
- Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel (3*) – Breakfast & Dinner
- Hotel Onrock Ella (4*) – Breakfast & Dinner
Day 07: Ella – Yala
Travel Time: 3 hours
- After breakfast, proceed to Yala.
- In the afternoon, enjoy a safari jeep tour in Yala National Park.
Overnight Stay in Yala:
- Oak Ray Wild Yala Hotel (3*) – Breakfast & Dinner
- Chaarya Resort & Spa (4*) – Breakfast & Dinner
Day 08: Yala – Galle – Bentota
Travel Time: 3 hours
- After breakfast, drive to Bentota.
- En route, visit Mirissa Beach, Coconut Hill, Weligama Beach, and the Galle Dutch Fort.
- Check in to your hotel and relax.
Overnight Stay in Bentota:
- Rock Side Beach Resort (3*) – Breakfast & Dinner
- Pandanus Beach Resort & Spa (4*) – Breakfast & Dinner
Day 09 & 10: Bentota
- Free for leisure – relax on the beach.
- Optional visits to a Turtle Hatchery and Mangrove River Safari.
Overnight Stay in Bentota:
- Rock Side Beach Resort (3*) – Breakfast & Dinner
- Pandanus Beach Resort & Spa (4*) – Breakfast & Dinner
Day 11: Bentota – Colombo – Airport
- After breakfast, drive to the Airport via Colombo for departure.
Discover the gems of Sri Lanka, visit ancient temples, and make a splash during a mangrove boat safari on this 11-day tour — Highlights of Sri Lanka in 11 Days, Explore Culture, Beaches, Nature & Wildlife.
What You Get
Choose from Two Options
-
$1,095 per person, twin share for a three-star package (up to $1,780 value)
-
$1,580 per person, twin share for a four-star package (up to $2,480 value)
- Price is per person, based on twin share (two people travelling together)
- Read more about purchase options and common Travel Terms here
Included in all options:
- 3 or 4 Star Hotel accommodations in a Double or Twin room
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner
- City tours & Sightseeing
- Private transportation from Airport Pick up to Drop off
- English Speaking Driver/ Guide
- 1 hour Ayurveda Massage & Spa Treatment in Sigiriya
- Fuel charges, Parking fees, and toll fees
- Driver meals and accommodation
- Personal assistance by a Nelum Holidays representative on arrival and departure
- All government taxes and service charges
- All sightseeing Tickets & Entrance Fees
- Private Safari Jeep hire in Yala
- Train Tickets from “Nanu Oya” to “Ella”
- One hour Mangrove River boat safari
The Itinerary: 11 Days / 10 Nights Sri Lanka Tour (All Inclusive)
Day 01: Airport – Negombo
Travel Time: 20 minutes
- On arrival, you will be met by our English-speaking Chauffeur Guide at the Airport and proceed to Negombo (20 minutes away) for overnight stay.
- Check in to your hotel and get some rest.
Overnight Stay in Negombo:
- Sasha Transit Hotel (3*) – Breakfast & Dinner
- Pledge Scape Hotel (4*) – Breakfast & Dinner
Day 02: Negombo – Dambulla – Sigiriya
Travel Time: 3 ½ hours
- After breakfast, drive to Sigiriya for 2 nights stay.
- En-route visit Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
- Check in to your hotel in the late afternoon and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight Stay in Sigiriya:
- Fresco Water Villa Hotel (3*) – Breakfast & Dinner
- Amaya Lake Dambulla (4*) – Breakfast & Dinner
Day 03: Sigiriya
-
Early breakfast and climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage).
- This legendary fortress, built 2,500 years ago, features 5th-century frescoes, stunning gardens, and remarkable engineering. Rising 600 feet high, it offers breathtaking views and showcases the brilliance of an ancient royal era.
-
After lunch, visit the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa.
Overnight Stay in Sigiriya:
- Fresco Water Villa Hotel (3*) – Breakfast & Dinner
- Amaya Lake Dambulla (4*) – Breakfast & Dinner
Day 04: Sigiriya – Kandy
Travel Time: 2 hours
- After breakfast, drive to Kandy for overnight stay.
- In the evening, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, where a sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha is enshrined. Witness daily religious services (pooja) accompanied by traditional drumming.
- Later, enjoy a cultural dance show in Kandy, a vibrant and authentic Sri Lankan cultural experience.
Overnight Stay in Kandy:
- Senani Hotel Kandy (3*) – Breakfast & Dinner
- Amaya Hills Kandy (4*) – Breakfast & Dinner
Day 05: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
Travel Time: 2 hours
- After breakfast, visit the Royal Botanical Gardens and proceed to Nuwara Eliya for overnight stay.
- Enjoy a scenic drive through misty mountain roads and lush tea plantations in the cool climate of this charming British colonial retreat.
- En route, visit Ramboda Waterfalls, a Tea Plantation, and Tea Factory. Learn about the tea-making process and taste different grades of Ceylon tea.
- Check in to your hotel and relax.
Overnight Stay in Nuwara Eliya:
- Summer Hill Breeze Hotel (3*) – Breakfast & Dinner
- Galway Heights Hotel (4*) – Breakfast & Dinner
Day 06: Nuwara Eliya – Ella
Travel Time: 2 hours
- After breakfast, take a scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella – one of the most beautiful train journeys in Sri Lanka. (Driver will transfer luggage and pick you up from Ella station).
- Explore Ella town, including Ravana Waterfalls and the Nine Arch Bridge.
Overnight Stay in Ella:
- Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel (3*) – Breakfast & Dinner
- Hotel Onrock Ella (4*) – Breakfast & Dinner
Day 07: Ella – Yala
Travel Time: 3 hours
- After breakfast, proceed to Yala.
- In the afternoon, enjoy a safari jeep tour in Yala National Park.
Overnight Stay in Yala:
- Oak Ray Wild Yala Hotel (3*) – Breakfast & Dinner
- Chaarya Resort & Spa (4*) – Breakfast & Dinner
Day 08: Yala – Galle – Bentota
Travel Time: 3 hours
- After breakfast, drive to Bentota.
- En route, visit Mirissa Beach, Coconut Hill, Weligama Beach, and the Galle Dutch Fort.
- Check in to your hotel and relax.
Overnight Stay in Bentota:
- Rock Side Beach Resort (3*) – Breakfast & Dinner
- Pandanus Beach Resort & Spa (4*) – Breakfast & Dinner
Day 09 & 10: Bentota
- Free for leisure – relax on the beach.
- Optional visits to a Turtle Hatchery and Mangrove River Safari.
Overnight Stay in Bentota:
- Rock Side Beach Resort (3*) – Breakfast & Dinner
- Pandanus Beach Resort & Spa (4*) – Breakfast & Dinner
Day 11: Bentota – Colombo – Airport
- After breakfast, drive to the Airport via Colombo for departure.
Need To Know Info
- • Deal is valid for 1 person based on 2 people travelling together (twin share)
• Minimum 2 people requires to start the tour
• Blackout dates from 20th December 2025 to 10th January 2026
• Peak season supplement when travelling between 10th December 2025 to 28th February 2026
• 3-star option: AU$100 per person
• 4-star option: AU$150 per person
• Child age 0-5 stays free of charge, when sharing parents bed
• Maximum 2 children in a Double Room (under 12 years old)
• Optional activities/tours, personal expenses not included with this offer
• Can extend for additional dates
• Single person supplement: Please contact us
• Child age 5 – 12 rates: please contact info@srilankaholidayoffers.com
• Sri Lanka visa fees and flight tickets not included
• Early check-in and late check-out not included
• Availability at hotels is subject to confirmation of the tour and travel dates
• If mentioned hotels not available, similar category hotels will be arranged
• Tips and gratuities not included with the offer
• Groupon strongly encourages all travelers to check official advice available at www.smartraveller.gov.au prior to purchasing this deal
• Travel insurance not included; customers are advised to purchase appropriate cover after booking
• Read more about purchase options and common Travel Terms here
• Standard fine print which applies to all travel promotions
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• Can travel from: 1st Oct 2025
• Can travel to: 20th December 2026
• Must book at least 7 days prior departure
• Email to book: info@srilankaholidayoffers.com
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