14-nights/15-days Sri Lanka round tour by Car - with Udawalawa Safari
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14-nights/15-days Sri Lanka round tour by Car - with Udawalawa Safari
By Lanka Excursions Holidays
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This car tour includes two safaris and six World Heritage Sites and a lot more. But for a true Sri Lanka experience you should not miss to come into contact with locals and get an impression of their genuine culture(s). Our ambition as a local tour operator is not only to show you the most impressive touristic highlights but also country and people and some places of interest which remained untouched by mass tourism, plus a taste of local cuisine.
This round tour does not include accommodation, this way allowing you to book the hotels or guesthouses of your own choice. This does not apply to the first three nights in Mihintale, when the accommodation is fixed. The reason is that you will come into contact with locals in my hometown and will have an opportunity to learn more about Sri Lankan cuisine in my own kitchen.
from per group (up to 2)
$1,650.00
Lowest price guaranteeFree cancellation
Ages 0-120
Duration: 15 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: German, English, Italian, French
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- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Breakfast
- 1 Double Room Sharing
- 2 nights accommodation at First House Mihintale on HB basis
- 500 ml bottled drinking water per person per day
- Air-conditioned comfortable Minivan
- All Parking charges
- All Transfers as per given Itinerary (Airport - Airport)
- Driver Room
- English-speaking Driver guide, other languages on request
- Hurulu Park and Yala 4X4 Jeeps for Safaris
- Passenger Insurance Cover of 500,000 LKR p.p
- Replacement a vehicle in case of unlucky events (New Driver)
- Taxes
- Total Toll Charges
- Tran Tickets 1st or 2nd or 3rd class on availability (Train Tickets should book 30 days in advance)
What's not included- 11 overnight stays outside Mihintale
- Beverages other than 500ml bottled water per person per day
- Entry Fees of visiting sites or activities
- Extra Excursions & persons in the the vehicle
- Travel Insurance & Luggage Insurance
- meals other than breakfast and dinner in First House Mihintale
- Entry/Admission - Ruwanwelisaya
- Entry/Admission - Rajagiri Kanda Caves
- Entry/Admission - Ritigala Forest Monastery
- Entry/Admission - Polonnaruwa Vatadage
- Entry/Admission - Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
- Entry/Admission - Dambulla Royal Cave Temple
- Entry/Admission - Hurulu Eco Park
- Entry/Admission - Nalanda Gedige
- Entry/Admission - Aluvihara Rock Cave Temple
- Entry/Admission - Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Entry/Admission - Royal Botanical Gardens
- Entry/Admission - Kandy Lake Club - Cultural Dance Show
- Entry/Admission - Ramboda Waterfall
- Entry/Admission - Buduruwagala Temple
- Entry/Admission - Visit Udawalawe National Park
- Entry/Admission - Ramba Viharaya
- Entry/Admission - Hummanaya Blow Hole
- Entry/Admission - Sea Turtle Conservation Project (Koggala)
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- If you do not want to have a pick-up at the airport, you can start at any hotel or meeting point of your choice in the area of Colombo or Negombo.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Port of Colombo, 19 Chaithya Rd, Colombo 00100, Sri Lanka
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 241263P73- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 241263P73
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Day 3
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Day 4
Ritigala & Polonnaruwa
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Sigiriya & Dambulla & Hurulu Eco...
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Nalanda Gedige & Aluvihara - on...
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About the operator
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- manis7800 contributionsBest Srilanka Guide and DriverNuwan is the best Srilanka guide and driver one can hope for. He has great knowledge of most tourist destinations including the places which not many people know about. The vehicle was excellently maintained. Thanks again Nuwan.Written June 7, 2024
- 756alect0 contributionsGreat tour guide and driver around Sri LankaWe had booked a 3 week holiday in Sri Lanka and needed a driver. I got a few recommendations and contacted 4 of them. Out of those, although he was the most expensive, we picked Nuwan due to his professionalism and communication. And we were not disappointed. Nuwan was a great communicator, always on time, had a great sense of humour and extremely knowledgeable. It was a bonus that he was a registered tour guide as he could take us around each place visited and explain the history and significance. Nuwan clearly has a passion for the country and culture and keen to share it. His knowledge helped not just understand the places we visited, but also the society and cultural nuances in the many parts of the country. His sense of humour fitted right in with ours, and he really became on of our touring group. He customised and adjusted the drive and visits to our wants/needs. He went above and beyond, including in one place where we had booked an Airbnb villa on the beach, cooking with the local cook for us. The van (Rosie) is super comfortable - there was only four of us so plenty of space. Cannot recommend Nuwan more highly - you can be assured you will have a greatWritten May 19, 2024
- robz4750 contributions5 Star Sir Lanka Custom TourNuwan and his team helped arrange our be-spoke tour for 4 people, travelling for 3 weeks and covering Sri Lanka from North to South and East to West. A really professional service and hugely in-depth knowledge of the country, wildlife, history, culture and historical sites really added to the experience. Nothing was ever too much trouble. The driver and guide's terrific humour and easy-going personality made the commuting experience much more enjoyable. 5 star experience in every way. We will be back and Lanka Excursions Holidays will be our first call.Written May 8, 2024
- robz4750 contributions5 Star Sir Lanka Custom TourNuwan and his team helped arrange our be-spoke tour for 4 people, travelling for 3 weeks and covering Sri Lanka from North to South and East to West. A really professional service and hugely in-depth knowledge of the country, wildlife, history, culture and historical sites really added to the experience. Nothing was ever too much trouble. The driver and guide's terrific humour and easy-going personality made the commuting experience much more enjoyable. 5 star experience in every way. We will be back and Lanka Excursions Holidays will be our first call.Written May 8, 2024
- GregEscobar900 contributionsBest Sri Lanka tourist Driver guide - NuwanAbsolutely, those are some of the most enchanting destinations in Sri Lanka! Here's a review tailored to your experience: --- **Review for Nuwan's Company:** Our 14-day journey with Nuwan's company in Sri Lanka was nothing short of magical. Nuwan's deep knowledge of the country and its hidden gems ensured that every day was filled with adventure and delight. We are immensely grateful to him and his team for creating an experience that will stay with us forever. If you're planning a trip to Sri Lanka and seeking an exceptional guide, look no further than Nuwan's company. They'll turn your adventure into a lifetime of cherished memories. Thanks a lot GregWritten April 29, 2024
- Stan0610 contributionsThe bestNuwan is an amazing guide! We booked our tour through another company but luckily had Nuwan as our guide/driver. We were so lucky. If we had known about his company we could have booked directly. We have taken many private tours in many different countries and never have we been so well looked after. Nuwan truly cared that everything was perfect for us. If you are lucky enough to travel in Sri Lanka, I can totally recommend travelling in a private tour with Nuwan.Written March 26, 2024
- Michelle G0 contributionsAmazing fortnight in Sri LankaWe discovered Nuwan’s company online and were really impressed with the detailed knowledge about Sri Lanka and itineraries available. Unfortunately Nuwan was not available for our dates but he found us an amazing driver (Alex) so we were really happy. We also managed to meet Nuwan in Kandy for a drinks and dinner as we were there at the same time! We couldn’t fault the service at all - Nuwan a total professional, and Alex great. For the actual trip - we are a family of four - two adults and two teenage boys (15 and 17) and we loved Sri Lanka. We worked on the itinerary with Nuwan and tweaked it as we went along with Alex. The first week we did lots of activities (hiking, walking, zip lines, temples, tea factories, spice gardens etc) and second week more beach and relaxation. It was perfect. Nuwan’s company made you feel part of a family as opposed to just another group of tourists on a tour. I would highly recommend.Written September 10, 2023
- 773dilinit0 contributionsNuwan was our Guide Sri Lanka & Highley Recommend his ServicesWe inquire him for a day out program for 8 families. And we were almost 25 persons with kids. So he booked a hotel with a swimming pool and arranged a swimming coach to give some swimming lessons for the kids. Food was excellent and the location too. We were using an other company since five years. And we came a cross his website so we thought to change the company. Likely Nuwan came with us and he showed us some sites en route to the hotel with a small city tour of Negombo. Which was not included and not in the itinerary we requested. But it was a amazing 1 hour tour in the city. Even though we are Sri Lankan we would have missed those places without him. We wish all the best for Nuwan and his company and we highly recommend!!!Written September 10, 2023
- julians9170 contributionsGreat visit to Kandy Perahera festivalNuwan, the owner, is very knowledgeable, articulate and explains things well. He arranged a bespoke two day tour with accommodation to see the perahera festivals in Kandy and accompanied us throughout, including taking effective action at the time when we momentarily feared being crushed due to arbitrary action by the police. He got us good seats and advised us well on the best accommodation. He got us a free upgrade to full board and agreed at short notice to add in an extra tour to the gardens at no cost when we had previously said we would stay the morning in the hotel. Recommended. Not cheap but I think that was due to extra charges for the perahera.Written September 6, 2023
- SILVIA M0 contributionsWonderful and amazing experienceWe contracted our vacation with Nuwan and it was the best choice we could do. Nuwan has been the best guide ever, his van is perfect clean and so comfortable it make our trip so easy and it is an excellet guide, he knows everything about his wonderful country and he is a passionate of it. He took care of every detail and also is a good solver in front the little things that can appear in the way. He also get along so good with the kids and help everything to go smooth. For sure, if we travel again to Sri Lanka we will contact Nuwan, we have a friend in Sri Lanka. Vam contractar les nostres vacances amb Nuwan i va ser la millor opció que podiem escollir, el Nuwan és un gran coneixador del país i et fa el viatge molt fàcil, amb els nens es porta súper bé, sempre busca activitats per fer amb ells i els nens queden encantats i els pares també, és súper flexible, i sempre t’ajuda, la seva furgoneta està impecable i si sorgeix qualsevol problema en ruta, ell el soluciona. Si tornem a Sri Lanka, segur que contactem amb el Nuwan tenim un bon amic a Sri Lanka.Written August 27, 2023
- L4252IDwilliamb0 contributionsFantastic Day Trip to Delft IslandWe stumbled across this company whilst in Sri Lanka with the objective of discovering the best way to get to Delft Island. From the moment we got in contact with this company, Newan was unbelievably helpful. On very short notice, he arranged a 2 hour transfer to and from the boat pick up point and on even shorter notice, a speed boat. we were unfortunately directed onto the wrong boat by locals at the port, which took is to the wrong island. Be aware that if you miss the first boat, it will be nearly impossible to get to the island that day for free. At this point, Newan sprung to action and helped us get there via a private boat. I will say that although the boat was more expensive, certainly when considering the transfer should have been free, it was much faster and a lot more fun! I would not recommend if you have a bad back! When we arrived at the island, we were given a 3 hour Tuk Tuk tour of the island that was completely worth it (all arranged by the company); we were then taken for a lunch at a place called ‘village stay’. The curries offered were fantastic and we were also given some complimentary beers and water through the company. At this point we made our way back home, having all the transport pre-arranged was incredibly helpful. I would highly recommend this service, it was completely worth the price.Written August 16, 2023
- Shantini100 contributionsMore than just a guide … a reliable friendNuwan has been my trusted guide who also provides me with airport pick up services every time I land in Sri Lanka. My flights (from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) always land around midnight. He is always on time waiting for me and takes me safely to my family home. My family too does not worry about my safety as we all trust him. Trust is something built over time and with Nuwan, he has earned it. I first engaged Nuwan’s services when another horrible guide left me and my family stranded at Sigiriya. It was he who came to our rescue and this was 5 years ago. Since then, I have returned many times to Sri Lanka for short trips to visit my family and I have only engaged his services as it is always reliable. During my recent visit to Sri Lanka, I was wheelchair bound and he patiently waited for me and was very concerned of my situation. I have travelled the world but I have yet to meet a guide who is at par with Nuwan.Written February 23, 2023
- akshayk20230 contributionsNuwan - best guide in Sri Lanka!Nuwan was amazing! We are so glad we chose him to be our guide, driver on our short Sri Lankan trip! His car is clean and very well maintained. We were 3 people and we had the whole car/van for ourselves! I would suggest Nuwan to anyone who wants to have a lovely person show them around Sri LankaWritten January 2, 2023
- kumarswamydental0 contributionsExcellent and comfortableNuwan was an excellent and entertaining driver.His van was very comfortable.I recommend that the people travelling to Sri Lanka travel with him. Atharva Kumarswamy 8 years MumbaiWritten December 27, 2022
- TheLlDs0 contributionsFive Star Holiday with a Five Star GuideAn amazing bespoke three week trip with our fantastic guide and driver, Nuwan. As a registered tourist agency guide, Nuwan could get priority fuel at bus depots all over Sri Lanka, so fuel was not a problem. Highlights were seeing the elephants, climbing Sigirya mountain, going to Yala National Park, surfing at Arugumbay, Snorkelling at Pigeon Island, seeing sharks and turtles .. we experienced it all in beautiful Sri Lanka. We encountered no problems as reported in the media and even drove past the presidential palace. Nuwan was such great company and so knowledgeable, he really looked after us all and made our holiday unforgettable.Written August 19, 2022
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Jan 2024 • Family
We decided to leave for Sri Lanka out of curiosity: just naming it opened up wild, uncontaminated scenarios, explorations and other eras.
We "prepared" by reading a bit of everything and everywhere.
Then the meeting with our "driver/guide" opened the box of wonders!
Nuwan is deeply in love with his land and manages to infect you with his enthusiasm: his stories - a mix of history and legends - know how to involve you and never tire you. Having lived in Italy he managed to anticipate our desires, and to build a connection between our culture and the Sri Lankan one to make us better understand.
Very knowledgeable, professional, tireless, cheerful and fun, he was able to respond to our doubts, our curiosities and our requests.
He acted as an intermediary with his people, allowing us to get to know, to interact without interfering, to savor every smile, every gesture, every courtesy.
He introduced us with profound respect to the customs, ceremonies and aspects of people's daily lives: what we like most about a trip.
Last but not least: for us who are no longer very young, the journey (not easy!) in the Van is very comfortable. Standing ovation to the fantastic “Rosi”.
Ayubowan Sri Lanka!
Istouti Nuwan!
Vivian and Sergio
We "prepared" by reading a bit of everything and everywhere.
Then the meeting with our "driver/guide" opened the box of wonders!
Nuwan is deeply in love with his land and manages to infect you with his enthusiasm: his stories - a mix of history and legends - know how to involve you and never tire you. Having lived in Italy he managed to anticipate our desires, and to build a connection between our culture and the Sri Lankan one to make us better understand.
Very knowledgeable, professional, tireless, cheerful and fun, he was able to respond to our doubts, our curiosities and our requests.
He acted as an intermediary with his people, allowing us to get to know, to interact without interfering, to savor every smile, every gesture, every courtesy.
He introduced us with profound respect to the customs, ceremonies and aspects of people's daily lives: what we like most about a trip.
Last but not least: for us who are no longer very young, the journey (not easy!) in the Van is very comfortable. Standing ovation to the fantastic “Rosi”.
Ayubowan Sri Lanka!
Istouti Nuwan!
Vivian and Sergio
Written February 8, 2024
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