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- Platinum Operator
- Travel Talk
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 4 - 40
- Age range 18 to 59
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Meet your group and guide in Colombo
- Explore Wilpattu National Park on safari
- Discover ancient Anuradhapura and Ritigala
- Cycle through the historic Polonnaruwa
- Visit Dambulla's Royal Cave and Golden Temple
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Colombo
- Day 2 Colombo, Wilpattu National Park Safari, Anuradhapura
- Day 3 Anuradhapura, Ritigala, Sigiriya
- Day 4 Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Minneriya National Park, Sigiriya
- Day 5 Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya
- Day 6 Nuwara Eliya, Horton Plains Trek & Jeep Safari, Nuwara Eliya
- Day 7 Nuwara Eliya, Tea Factory, Colombo
- Day 8 Colombo
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar 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
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Fairway Colombo
HotelDays 1, 7Fairway Colombo or similar
HotelDays 1, 7Palm Garden Village
Hotelday 2Heritage Hotel or similar
Hotelday 2Elephas Resort or similar
HotelDays 3, 4Amaara Forest Hotel
Hotelday 4Araliya Red Hotel
HotelDays 5, 6Araliya Red Hotel or similar
HotelDays 5, 6
Operated by
Travel Talk
Number of tours
158
Age Range
18 to 60 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingRather poor
- ItineraryGood
- GuideAverage
- TransportGood
- AccommodationGood
- FoodAverage
- JMJohn· October 30th, 2024Guide was great ! 2nd and third hotels need improvement. 2 hotels differed from itinerary.Show more
Travel Talk commented on this reviewHi John, thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your guide on the Splendours of Ceylon trip! We appreciate your comments regarding the hotels and will take them into consideration as we strive to enhance our guests’... Show moreTrip date: September 2024 - Ddkekk· June 12th, 2024I have just experienced my worst travel experience ever. I was at the arrival hall at 3 p.m., but the shuttle did not come at all. After the tour ended, I complained about it, and they replied that the shuttle was scheduled for pick-up at 3 PM. I know that the shuttle departed at 3 p.m., but where was the shuttle? I was later told by one of the representatives that the shuttle was not arranged as I did not send my flight details. But in fact, one of the representative has confirmed to me on WhatsApp that they have received my details and they have contacted the local operator. In addition, the tour guide often changed the iternary without our consent. We did not do the city tour on the last day, the Anuradhapura tour, and the bicycle tour. Although they promised me that if there are any services that were not used, they would be happy to review and process a refund for those. However, they just ignored my email after I made a complaint. Also, the hotel ratings provided by Traveltalk are not correct. They often list 4 stars hotels as 5 stars hotels and 3 star hotels as 4 stars hotel. I broke my hand and my back as a result of the guide's reckless actions, but again, no apologies have ever been made by Traveltalk.Show moreTrip date: June 2024
- HAHossam· May 13th, 2024This was by far the worst experience my wife and I had with an organized tour. Travel Talk hired an unlicensed guide/tour leader, which was a violation of Sri Lankan law and a breach of their contractual commitment to us. The guide had no knowledge of the country or even the tour itinerary. He consistently misled us, deceived us, and ultimately abandoned us halfway during our excursion. Moreover, we were burdened with unexpected expenses like paying for guides (which was supposed to be included in the tour package), we experienced a downgrade in one of our accommodations, and had our itinerary altered, resulting in the omission of several planned destinations and attractions. Travel Talk refused to acknowledge its responsibility and offered a symbolic sum of $250 for the "disappointment and inconvenience" we suffered.Show moreTrip date: May 2024
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- K
Katherine
Asked on April 29th, 2025Is this a tour for a big group? or is this a tour with just a car and driver and ourselves?
Travel TalkOperator•Written April 2025this is not a big group tour—it typically runs with a small group of around 3 to 7 passengers, offering a more personal and comfortable experience.
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Daniel
Asked on February 27th, 2025Can you provide the tour itinerary?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written February 2025
The itinerary will be provided upon confirmation of booking, detailing specific locations and activities for each day.
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Andrea
Asked on February 5th, 2025What is the cost of single room accommodation for the tour?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written February 2025
The single supplement currently costs A$822 extra on top of the tour price.
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Yaqui
Asked on December 25th, 2024Will there be a group size limit for the tour?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written December 2024
The tour is operated in a group setting with set itineraries and scheduled departures, and sizes can vary based on bookings.
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Renee
Asked on October 19th, 2024What should I do if I have questions about the tour precautions?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written October 2024
For any specific concerns regarding safety and tour precautions, you can ask during the booking process or contact customer support.
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Gianna
Asked on October 10th, 2024How can I change my payment details if my card is blocked?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written October 2024
It's best to notify the operator via the appropriate channel to get assistance with updating your payment details.
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Tamara
Asked on June 25th, 2024Is there a hotel I can stay at for my visa application?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written June 2024
The first hotel is Fairway Colombo, but this is subject to change as final hotel details are confirmed closer to travel.
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Steffen
Asked on June 24th, 2024What is the process if I want to cancel my tour?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written June 2024
Cancellation procedures will depend on the terms specified during booking, and it's advisable to check with customer service for specifics.
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Robert
Asked on June 2nd, 2024What should I do if I can't find the meeting point in Colombo?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written June 2024
You can contact customer service or directly approach the hotel lobby for assistance in locating the meeting point.
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Barbara
Asked on May 30th, 2024I am interested in the Splendours of Ceylon Sri Lanka tour, however, there are no reviews and the only review with 1 star is a little concerning.
- Travel TalkOperator•Written May 2024
We take customer feedback seriously and strive to address any issues promptly. We will look into the specific concerns raised in the review and ensure that they have been resolved. We will reach out to our local partners and tour operators in Sri Lanka to gather more details about the tour and address any potential issues.
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Tour ID: 207245
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