Who will pick up the travelers from the airport arrival terminal?

Warmly welcome by our Airport representative on arrival terminal in the airport & He will be introducing your dedicated chauffeur/Guide for the whole tour and they will be hanging a board written with your name for recognition.

If my flight gets delayed, how do I catch my taxi?

We will take appropriate measures so that you are not inconvenienced in case by sending a Whatsapp message to 0094779144664 urgently.

If my travel dates are exceeded, is my airport transfer still free?

The airport transfer is your final destination at the time of schedule and if you choose a different date for which you will not arrive the same date at the airport due to any event, an additional fee will be charged.

If my travel dates are exceeded, how much is the cost per day for my accommodation?

Charges for additional accommodation will depend on the hotel categories you wish to stay in. We will work to provide the relevant facilities upon your request.

How do I change my itinerary during my journey?

You cannot change the itinerary that you have already agreed upon. But, you can change your pre chosen sightseeings in the itinerary according to your preferences. Furthermore, if you wish to stay at the hotel premises reserved for you in destination B instead of staying at the hotel premises reserved for you in destination "A", the hotel charges at destination "A " will not be refunded to you.

What are the best network connections in Sri Lanka covering all locations ?

To name a few of the network providers in Sri Lanka, Dialog, Mobitel, Airtel and Hutch are well known. Sri Lanka's most popular and largest network providing partner is dialog. But what is more appropriate for a traveller, as of the best coverage is Hutch. On arrival, travellers can buy sim cards from the counters in the airport according to their preference.

How much does food cost and is it too spicy?

From a standard restaurant, lunch/dinner buffet or an ala carte can be bought for around 10$-12$. Rice along with Sri Lankan cuisines are available in plenty of shops much cheaper than standard restaurants but those are too spicy.

Can I pay foreign currency for archaeological sites and national parks entrances?

Major archaeological sites such as Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura accept foreign currency and all national parks only accept Sri Lankan currency. So you can avoid inconveniences by having both currencies with you.

What is the best place to change my foreign currency?

Mainly you can change from any bank at the airport arrival terminal and authorized agencies in major cities.

Can I use my credit or debit cards for local sites?

It is very difficult. Card payments cannot be made at any local sites controlled by the government agencies. For example, Elephant Orphanage/National parks, Sigiriya fortress etc. Card payments can only be made at certain stations for tourism activities promoted by private agencies. The best way is keeping cash on hand.

From

NZ $1,014

"Gorgeous Summer" East / Central Sri Lanka 09 Days [Budget]

9 days

•

Start and end in Colombo

4.7

40 traveler reviews

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"Gorgeous Summer" East / Central Sri Lanka 09 Days [Budget]

9 days

•

Start and end in Colombo

4.7

40 traveler reviews

From

NZ $1,014

Find this price

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Plan your adventure:

Operator: showlanka tours
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Age range 6 to 75

Places You’ll See

Colombo
Pinnawala
Kandy
Dambulla
Negombo

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Highlights

An impressive ruins first ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura
Relax at the white sands Nilaveli beach
Leopards paradise of Wilpattu national park off road 4x4 safari
climb massive column of sigiriya lion rock fortress
Distressed Elephants Conservation Orphanage at Pinnawela

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Arrival & welcome by showlanka assistant proceed to Kandy
Day 2 Kandy sightseeing tour
Day 3 Traveling Dramatic Site of Sigiriya
Day 4 Traveling to East Coast Trincomalee Sandy Beach
Day 5 Relax at Nilaveli or Uppuveli Sandy Beach
Day 6 Excursion See The Acrobatic Spinner Dolphins & Whales Watching
Day 7 Proceed to First capital city of "Anuradhapura"
Day 8 Proceed to " Negombo " through below sites & attractions
Day 9 Drop off Colombo Airport

What's Included

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Guide
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Additional Services
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Free eSIM
TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

KANDY RIVER SIDE VILLA
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Upgrade Available
GODDES GARDEN
Hotel
day 3
Upgrade Available
LUNA BEACH NILAVELI
Hotel
Days 4, 5, 6
Upgrade Available
LONDON PALACE
Hotel
day 7
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HOTEL " J" BY JETWING
Hotel
day 8
Upgrade Available

Operated by

showlanka tours

4.7

(40 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

3 to 70 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

100%

Since 2003, Showlanka has been a leading budget travel agency based in...

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

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Customer Reviews

Tour Operator
showlanka tours
4.7

David
· April 18th, 2025
To be able to visit the whole island in 35 days and see the people, places, wildlife and to taste the different cuisines everywhere was amazing. If you want to immerse yourself in Sri Lanka then a longer tour is recommended rather that to see the same things as everyone else.
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Glenn
· April 11th, 2025
Great company. Tour was well organised and as promised. Driver was very informative and supportive of any changes we would have wanted to make. On the whole we were taken care of very well. I highly recommend wether it's couples or friends of any of age.
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Daniel
· April 11th, 2025
Just came back from an amazing trip to Sri Lanka with Showlanka Tours. Our trip was tailormade, and the office team were very responsive & cooperative to organize a tailormade trip to suit our preferences. Our experience got even better when we arrived in Sri Lanka and met our driver Manju. Manju made sure we had the best experience throughout our visit to Sri Lanka. He was was very professional, friendly and informative. He was also very flexible, usually leaving it up to us to decide departure times, activities, etc. Our vehicle was comfortable & air-conditioned, and the hotels chosen were up to standard. We would definitely choose to travel with Showlanka again... and we would request that Manju be our driver!
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Dates & Availability

9 days

"Gorgeous Summer" East / Central Sri Lanka 09 Days [Budget]

From Colombo to Colombo

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What our customers ask about this tour

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Jess
Asked on September 1st, 2023
Who will pick up the travelers from the airport arrival terminal?
Flights / Transfers
- showlanka tours Operator•Written September 2023
  Warmly welcome by our Airport representative on arrival terminal in the airport & He will be introducing your dedicated chauffeur/Guide for the whole tour and they will be hanging a board written with your name for recognition.
L
Larry
Asked on September 1st, 2023
If my flight gets delayed, how do I catch my taxi?
Flights / Transfers
Travel Support
- showlanka tours Operator•Written September 2023
  We will take appropriate measures so that you are not inconvenienced in case by sending a Whatsapp message to 0094779144664 urgently.
E
Ellen
Asked on September 1st, 2023
If my travel dates are exceeded, is my airport transfer still free?
Flights / Transfers
- showlanka tours Operator•Written September 2023
  The airport transfer is your final destination at the time of schedule and if you choose a different date for which you will not arrive the same date at the airport due to any event, an additional fee will be charged.
A
Annette
Asked on September 1st, 2023
If my travel dates are exceeded, how much is the cost per day for my accommodation?
Accommodation
Price / Availability
- showlanka tours Operator•Written September 2023
  Charges for additional accommodation will depend on the hotel categories you wish to stay in. We will work to provide the relevant facilities upon your request.
M
Matt
Asked on September 1st, 2023
How do I change my itinerary during my journey?
Tour Details
Travel Support
- showlanka tours Operator•Written September 2023
  You cannot change the itinerary that you have already agreed upon. But, you can change your pre chosen sightseeings in the itinerary according to your preferences. Furthermore, if you wish to stay at the hotel premises reserved for you in destination B instead of staying at the hotel premises reserved for you in destination "A", the hotel charges at destination "A " will not be refunded to you.
E
Erica
Asked on September 1st, 2023
What are the best network connections in Sri Lanka covering all locations ?
Transport
- showlanka tours Operator•Written September 2023
  To name a few of the network providers in Sri Lanka, Dialog, Mobitel, Airtel and Hutch are well known. Sri Lanka's most popular and largest network providing partner is dialog. But what is more appropriate for a traveller, as of the best coverage is Hutch. On arrival, travellers can buy sim cards from the counters in the airport according to their preference.
J
Jenna
Asked on September 1st, 2023
How much does food cost and is it too spicy?
Meals
- showlanka tours Operator•Written September 2023
  From a standard restaurant, lunch/dinner buffet or an ala carte can be bought for around 10$-12$. Rice along with Sri Lankan cuisines are available in plenty of shops much cheaper than standard restaurants but those are too spicy.
J
Julie
Asked on September 1st, 2023
Can I pay foreign currency for archaeological sites and national parks entrances?
Other
Payments
- showlanka tours Operator•Written September 2023
  Major archaeological sites such as Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura accept foreign currency and all national parks only accept Sri Lankan currency. So you can avoid inconveniences by having both currencies with you.
E
Eric
Asked on September 1st, 2023
What is the best place to change my foreign currency?
Other
- showlanka tours Operator•Written September 2023
  Mainly you can change from any bank at the airport arrival terminal and authorized agencies in major cities.
H
Hayley
Asked on September 1st, 2023
Can I use my credit or debit cards for local sites?
Payments
- showlanka tours Operator•Written September 2023
  It is very difficult. Card payments cannot be made at any local sites controlled by the government agencies. For example, Elephant Orphanage/National parks, Sigiriya fortress etc. Card payments can only be made at certain stations for tourism activities promoted by private agencies. The best way is keeping cash on hand.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 166799

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Sri Lanka
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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Sri Lanka. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before August 19th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 19th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with showlanka tours . The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and showlanka tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "showlanka tours " tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of showlanka tours . Please familiarize yourself with the showlanka tours payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
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