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Explore and rest Sri Lanka, Private Car Tour

12 days
Start and end in Colombo
4.7
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Age range 2 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Colombo's vibrant Pettah bazaar
  • Visit Anuradhapura's ancient sacred Bo-tree
  • Climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock fortress
  • Witness Kandy's sacred Temple of the Tooth
  • Go on a safari adventure in Yala National Park

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Colombo pick up
  2. Day 2 Anuradapura and Mihintale
  3. Day 3 Pollonaruwa, Minneriya and Sigiriya
  4. Day 4 Sigiriya Lion Rock, village tour and Piduragala Rock
  5. Day 5 Dambulla and Kandy
  6. Day 6 Kandy
  7. Day 7 Nuwara eliya
  8. Day 8 Ella and National Park Yala
  9. Day 9 Coconut Tree Hill and Mirissa
  10. Day 10 Relax on Mirissa beach
  11. Day 11 Galle
  12. Day 12 Colombo drop off
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Number of tours

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Age Range

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  • Accommodation
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  • Explore and rest Sri Lanka, Private Car Tour reviewer 1
    · February 21st, 2025
    We have just gotten back from our trip to Sri Lanka called "The Essence of Sri Lanka". We highly recommend it. Great planning – everything went smoothly according to the schedule. The driver was very kind, he took into consideration the needs of all pasengers. His English was communicative. This was not our first trip with this agency and surely not the last.
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    Payless tours india commented on this review
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to know that you loved the tour. Our team worked hard to ensure good quality of our services to meet your expectations, and it’s great to hear that we succeeded. We can’t wait to welcome you back!
    Trip date: February 2025
  • DQ
    · February 12th, 2025
    So ive given the review an Ok as there were issues with the tour. We paid 11 months in advance and their were no issues financially. Our issues were the lack of communication before and during the tour. A couple of months out we wanted to know in what accomodation we were staying. We were given 20 whats apps of hotels and locations. Two weeks out these were changed completely with a new list. On tour these changed every single day so we did not know where we were stopping. Some were a few km out of the city like Kandy for example which meant our evenings were stuck in the accomodation. Our driver Sampath and guide was superb. We cannot recommend him and thank him enough. With hindsight there were too many temples (our fault) and the guides were excessive and way too demanding with their tips. Would i use Payless tours again? Probably not.
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    Payless tours india commented on this review
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us review. Your feedback will definetly help us to make some changes in order to improve our services for the future clients. Anyway, we hope you will trust us again and we will have another great chance to... Show more
    Trip date: January 2025
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    · January 22nd, 2025
    The tour was great and highly recommended for people who would like to rest and see the highlights of this beautiful country. Our driver Daniele was really friendly and knew how to show us the places in the best possible way. We had our schedule full of different attractions and never felt bored or resigned. Accommodation was decent and clean in a few lovely natural spots. Overall experience with this tour operator and Sri Lanka is worth recommending.
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    Payless tours india commented on this review
    Thank you for your extensive review and we hope you will come back to us in near future and we will have another perfect chance to make your holidays. We wish you all the best, Paylesstoursindia team
    Trip date: January 2025
  • Explore and rest Sri Lanka, Private Car Tour reviewer 4
    · June 15th, 2024
    An incredible and beautiful tour of Sri Lanka that gave us a deep insight in Sri Lankan culture, cuisine. We saw both seaside part if the island and mountains combined with trekking to the end of the world. We love nature, architecture of the temples and tea plantations. It is amazing how much you can find in one place ! Paylesstoursindia provided us with an astonishing driver with great English, enthusiasm and wonderful driving skills. Hotels were everywhere very nice and clean, some of them had a swimming pool. We're extremely satisfied with this tour.
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    Payless tours india commented on this review
    We are so satisfied to receive such a positive feedback regarding our services and Paylsstoursindia team. We are always ready to serve our Customers in case of problems or situations which sometimes happen. There is always solution which can be found.... Show more
    Trip date: March 2024
  • Explore and rest Sri Lanka, Private Car Tour reviewer 5
    · February 19th, 2024
    Sri Lanka is beautiful and so green, the beaches are clean and picturesque. It is hard to believe that such a small island has so much to offer. Thanks to Paylesstoursindia we had a perfect opportunity to see all the most beautiful places , had some leisure time to relax and do some additional activities. Our personal drive showed us extra places and was always at our service. We couldn’t have wished for a better experience; Pradeep was kind, professional, and full of knowledge. From the airport pickup, to final goodbyes, Pradeep acted as not only our driver but as a knowledgeable host for first time visitors in Sri Lanka like ourselves. He drove safely and calmly so that we could enjoy the views without any worries at all. :) If you have any doubt as to whom to book for your Sri Lanka vacation, look no further! We felt truly fortunate for our amazing experience.
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    Payless tours india commented on this review
    Once again, thank you for choosing us and for the incredible 5-star rating. Your feedback motivates us to keep raising the bar and sets the standard for excellence in everything we do. We’ll continue working hard to make every interaction with... Show more
    Trip date: January 2024
  • Explore and rest Sri Lanka, Private Car Tour reviewer 6
    · February 10th, 2024
    We would like to thank you for making our holiday a fantastic experience in Sri Lanka. Our driver Sarath was very professional and spoke very good English. All the hotels were well selected with great ambience and greenery around that made us feel really exotic in some places. The train to Ella was first class! we had seats in the front row with a beautiful panoramic view. We ate our meals in wonderful restaurants or resort with large buffet selection and we didn't pay much. We had an opportunity to be national parks, see UNESCO treasures, tea plantation and packing/sorting factory, went mountain climbing, had an ocean picnic, went boating. Everything was organized by Paylesstoursindia perfectly. Many thanks. We're certainly going to India with you in the nearest future. BR
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    Payless tours india commented on this review
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    Trip date: January 2024
  • Explore and rest Sri Lanka, Private Car Tour reviewer 7
    · January 27th, 2024
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    We truly appreciate your continuous support and trust in us. Your 5-star review brightens our day and serves as a constant reminder of why we love what we do. We’ll continue striving to provide exceptional services and outstanding customer care to make... Show more
    Trip date: January 2024

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Explore and rest Sri Lanka, Private Car Tour
From Colombo to Colombo

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    Asked on October 13th, 2024

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      The tour includes airport pick-ups and drops offs as part of the transportation package. Details about flight and any potential transfers are provided prior to the tour's start.

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      You can specify meal preferences such as gluten-free options. Higher category hotels usually have more diverse meal options available to accommodate specific dietary needs.

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      Yes, the itinerary can be customized to include specific sites like Ramayana places. The tour itinerary can be adjusted to club other desired locations or themes, such as Munneshwaram and Manavari temples, Rama Sethu Bridge, and Thiruketheeshwaram Temple.

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      Transportation options typically include an AC car with a personal driver. Transfers between tour locations such as airports and hotels are usually covered.

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      The tour includes options such as 3-star and 4-star hotels. Specific examples include Rockwell Colombo and Bellwood Hill resort. Upgrading to 4 or 5-star accommodations, such as Grandbell hotel Colombo, typically includes additional benefits such as breakfast.

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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.
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    • 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.
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