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Exploring Cultural Treasures and Natural Wonders in 5 Days

5 days
Start and end in Colombo
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Other languages on offer: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 99
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Explore the Dambulla Cave Temple
  • Climb the Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress
  • Witness a Kandy cultural dance show
  • Ride the scenic train from Nanu Oya to Ella
  • Go on a safari in Yala National Park

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Airport - Dambulla
  2. Day 2 Dambulla- Sigiriya - Kandy
  3. Day 3 Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
  4. Day 4 Nuwara Eliya - Ella
  5. Day 5 Ella - Yala - Colombo
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  • Exploring Cultural Treasures and Natural Wonders in 5 Days reviewer 1
    · September 7th, 2025
    Good tour, takes you to lots of interesting places in Sri Lanka. I would've like to be in a van or bus with other tourists so there were others to talk to. That happened on the first day, but the remaining four days were only me and a driver, different driver each day. On the trip to Yala national park, the driver asked me for 42,000 rupees for entry, hire of jeep, and driver. I don't know if that was the correct price. I asked for a receipt but was not given one. Still, I enjoyed the 5 days.
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    Trip date: August 2025
  • LM
    · August 10th, 2025
    Overall, my tour of Sri Lanka was a wonderful. There was beautiful scenery, amazing history, and a knowledgeable driver/guide. However, a few details did not match the itinerary provided. I was expecting a 2nd class train ticket but received a 3rd class ticket on the slow train, which made the 5+ hour journey to Ella very crowded and uncomfortable. In addition, we did not stop at Hanuman Hindu Temple, which had been listed as part of the tour. While I still enjoyed much of the trip (particularly Sigirya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple), I would suggest confirming ticket classes and all planned stops in advance to ensure traveler expectations are met.
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    Trip date: July 2025
  • Exploring Cultural Treasures and Natural Wonders in 5 Days reviewer 3
    · July 8th, 2025
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    My tour guide and driver was excellent. It couldn't have been better: friendly, helpful and competent, He could explain a lot and knew a lot. Simply great!!!
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    Trip date: June 2025
  • JS
    · May 28th, 2025
    My trip to Sri Lanka was absolutely amazing!...
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    Trip date: April 2025
  • RI
    · March 3rd, 2025
    This was a fantastic 5 day tour of Sri Lanka! We would highly recommend to anyone. Great hotels, great itinerary, and a wonderful guide! Thank you Krish!!
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    Trip date: February 2025
  • PN
    · December 28th, 2024
    Krish spent five perfectly organised days with us on a tour of the mountain regions. It was a pleasure to travel with him. His calm, punctual, professional and relaxed attitude, and his beautiful sense of humour was the perfect compliment to the beauty and diversity of Sri Lanka that he guided us through. Couldn't have imagined or hoped for a more enjoyable tour.
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    Trip date: December 2024

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    Kristin

    Asked on August 4th, 2025

    If we arrive at the airport at 12.50pm on day 1 of the tour, will we miss day 1 of the activities? Or just catch up

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    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperatorWritten August 2025

      Yes, they are will be small delays on the tour and in this case we can start the tour by next day better or we can slightly do the small changes and maintain the same tour.

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    Sandy

    Asked on July 17th, 2025

    Do you know what hotels are included in the tour. If so, please share so we may review beforehand? can we decide on the star status of hotel (3, 4, 5 star hotels)?

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      Sandy

      TravelerWritten July 2025

      Do you know what hotels are included in the tour. What about the driver's meals?

    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperatorWritten July 2025

      All the hotels are 4 star and Ella only boutique hotel. Dambulla - Kassapa lion rock or similar. Kandy - Topaz or similar hotel. Nuwara Eliya - Mirage kings cottage or similar hotel. Ella - 88th Ela or similar hotel. All rooms are deluxe category, which is basic.

    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperatorWritten July 2025

      All driver related payment no need to pay, Eg- driver accommodation, meals, highway toll charges, all we will be looking after.

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      Sandy

      TravelerWritten July 2025

      What is the duration and cost for an itinerary from Colombo to Kandy, Ella, Yala, Dickwella, Mirisa, Unawatuna, Galle, and back to Colombo?

    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperatorWritten July 2025

      For above plan cost is $ 1280 for two persons, early confirmation can secure the best rooms.

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      Sandy

      TravelerWritten July 2025

      Does this price include tour costs or will that be separate? Are the optional extras based on time?

    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperatorWritten July 2025

      That's including tour cost. Optional activities depend on extra time in Ella. Falls out driver will drop you on the way to Yala. Rock climbing vehicle will take you until our vehicle parking area.

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      Sandy

      TravelerWritten July 2025

      Is the train from Kandy to Ella really 7 hours long? Are there shorter train routes?

    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperatorWritten July 2025

      Yes, there is another short train ride. We try to offer the best short train ride. The exact timing is not confirmed as trains are still operating on a manual system.

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    Tina

    Asked on July 7th, 2025

    Is that ok upon pick-up in airport if tour first day transfer time is around 3 hours and 30 minutes?

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      Tina

      TravelerWritten July 2025

      If not, can you recommend an airport hotel because next available flight back to manila is at 10:25am?

    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperatorWritten July 2025

      Yes, after pick up transfer time is around 03.30 hours, on the way driver will stop for meal and short break. 10.25am arrival time would be ok, as on day one only 2 sights listed to cover.

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    Vanessa

    Asked on June 29th, 2025

    Would like to know if we could be picked up from our hotel in Kaluwamodara, Bentota, for the start of the tour, rather than from Colombo Airport.

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    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperatorWritten June 2025

      We can pick up from Kaluwamodara Bentota, additionally you want to pay.

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      Vanessa

      TravelerWritten July 2025

      How much would that cost? Would also like to be taken to the hotel in Colombo on our last day and not to the airport.

    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperatorWritten July 2025

      Addtionally charges $ 80 for pick up in Kaluwamodara Bentota and sure we can drop to colombo hotel on last day no problem.

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    Rebecca

    Asked on June 15th, 2025

    room types? finish tour what time on 22nd?

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    Angela

    Asked on May 18th, 2025

    Would it be possible to change this to a daytime train ride? Would it be possible to purchase first class tickets on this train ride?

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    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperatorWritten May 2025

      We can buy 1st class ticket on availability, as train tickets can only 30 days prior only and 1st class tickets will be additionally charged $ 25 per person can pay on arrival. Just for information 1st class compartment shutters can't open, Guest enjoy better view or if guest want feel the fresh air and view they need to go to doorstep.

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    Justin

    Asked on March 26th, 2025

    Are meals included in the tour package?

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    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperatorWritten March 2025

      Meals are typically included, but it’s best to confirm with the operator for specifics.

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    Nancy

    Asked on March 18th, 2025

    Would it be possible to include dinners with the package? They are willing to pay more, just do not want to worry to look for a place to eat.

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    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperatorWritten March 2025

      Dinner already included on the package. Arrival day meal plan started with dinner & last day will be ending with breakfast.

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    Friedrich

    Asked on March 10th, 2025

    How do I book the tour?

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    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperatorWritten March 2025

      You can secure your booking by following the instructions on our website or by contacting us directly.

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    Fiona

    Asked on February 24th, 2025

    can you specify which day and which activity that entrance fees that we have to pay? trying to work out how much the entrance fees in total. is the train ticket included in the cost already? on the last day, what time that we will be arriving in Colombo? can you also drop us at the Airport on the last day?

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    • Apple Vacations Pvt LtdOperatorWritten February 2025

      Entrance fees per person - Mostly child rate is half rate (child age-12 years below): Day 01 - Dambulla cave temple - 8 $ & Village experience - 25 $. Day 02 - Sigiriya lion rock - 35 $, Kandy tooth temple - 2000 LKR & cultural dance show - 10 $. Day 03 - Ambuluwawa tower - 2000 LKR. Day 04 - Gregory Lake - 400 LKR. Day 05 - Yala National park - 80 USD (per person - With entrance & safari). Train tickets are included (2nd class - seats are subject to availability). Last day drop time would around in Colombo - 10.30pm - 11.30pm / yes can drop to airport directly no issue.

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