Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Nilaveli Holiday makers should consider to see some of the famous touristic highlights of Sri Lanka that are en route anyway: three World Heritage Sites and the Asia's largest gathering of wild elephants. With an overnight stay on the way, it's possible to visit all of this. The hotel you book must be located in or near Sigiriya or Habarana.
What's included
Total Parking charges
Air-conditioned vehicle
4X4 Jeep for half day safari
Passenger Insurance cover 500,000 LKR p.p.
1000 ml bottled drinking water per person per day
Knowledgeable chauffeur guide (Speaking English, French, Spanish, German, Italian or Arabic)
Total fuel costs
Road Tax & Insurance Tax
Replacement vehicle in case of unlucky events - with new driver
Entry fees of visiting site or activities
Tickets of National Park
Extra person in vehicle other than those who booked
Extra excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
What to expect
Day 1: From Colombo to Dambulla & Elephant Safari
Colombo
5m
Our chauffeur guide will be greeting you with "Ayubowan" (May you live long) and then we will be proceeding to Dambulla in central Sri Lanka. Please advise the chauffeur if you need any stop for a break or taking pictures on the way through Colombo or in the countryside.
Golden Temple of Dambulla
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
Among the hundreds of cave temples of Sri Lanka, the Golden Temple of Dambulla is by far the most impressive one. This World Heritage Site has not only the largest painted caves but also the highest quality Kandyan paintings found anywhere on the island.
Minneriya National Park
3h · Admission ticket not included
Take part in an afternoon safari to see dozens or sometimes even hundreds of wild elephants. Depending on the their seasonal migration, the safari could take place in Kaudulla National Park or Hurulu Eco Park instead of Minneriya National park.
Day 2: Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa World Heritage Sites
Sigiriya Lion Rock
3h · Admission ticket not included
Sigiriya, one of the most popular tourist destinations on the island, is a World Heritage Site with many attractions, such as Lion Rock, fortifications, ancient gardens, famous frescoes of cloud maidens, mirror wall, giant lion's paw and summit palace with stunning view 360 degrees.
Polonnaruwa Vatadage
3h · Admission ticket not included
Polonnaruwa was the medieval capital of Sri Lanka. The archaeological site is crowded with ruins of richly decorated temples and palaces and includes the iconic group of rock-cut Buddhist statues which are among the most celebrated pieces of Asian art.
Pass by
Drop-off will be in the hotel of your choice in Trincomalee or at the beaches of Uppuveli or Nilveli further North.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
On request, we could pick-up you at another place of your choice in Colombo or Negombo or in between or near the Airport, for example a specific railway station instead of a hotel.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
