Lankan Odyssey
Starting from USD 270 per day plus air ticket
- 5-star hotels and Unique Hotels with stunning views
- Unlimited Breakfast
- Unlimited Dinner
- English speaking Chauffeur Service (including airconditioned vehicles)
- Activities (which are included in the package)
- All government taxes and service charges
- Visa fees
Tour Price – 01st November 2024 – 30th April 2025
| Period |
Rates in USD per person sharing double room basis |
| 1 Person only |
2-3 people in a pack. Price per person |
4-6 people travelling in a pack. Price per person |
Add unlimited lunch |
| 01st Nov – 19th Dec 2024 |
$3730 |
$2902 |
$2746 |
+$372 |
| 20th Dec 2024 – 10th Jan 2025 |
$3526 |
$2772 |
$2578 |
+$372 |
| 11th Jan – 28th Feb 2025 |
$3478 |
$2698 |
$2494 |
+$372 |
*If you would like to extend or shorten your stay, travel independently or with children, or include airfare in your package, please don’t hesitate to inquire now! Kindly note that some hotels may have specific room restrictions. To assist you efficiently, please provide the following details:
- Your first name
- Travel dates
- Package name
- Number of travellers
- Departure city/country
- Any specific questions
Our team will get back to you promptly with the information you need.
Hotels included are: Galleface hotel, Heritance Kandalama, Cinnamon Citadel, 98 Acres resort, Grand Udawalawe and The Merchant.
| Days |
Tour |
Overnight |
| Day 1 |
Airport – Colombo: Today enjoy the transfer to Colombo and the afternoon at leisure. |
Colombo |
| Day 2 |
Colombo – Horakelle – Sigiriya: Today enjoy the transfer to the Cultural Triangle, enroute visit the local village of Horakelle. |
Sigiriya |
| Day 3 |
Sigiriya: Take the Tuk Tuk ride to the closest village and enjoy a local breakfast. In the afternoon, climb the Rock Fortress of Sigiriya or Pidurangala. |
Sigiriya |
| Day 4 |
Sigiriya – Kandy: Transfer to Kandy, enroute visit the Sri Lankan Garden in Matale. |
Kandy |
| Day 5 |
Kandy: Enjoy the city tour of Kandy and visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic. |
Kandy |
| Day 6 |
Kandy – Ella: Enjoy the drive up to Nanu Oya and take the magical train ride to Ella. |
Ella |
| Day 7 |
Ella: Enjoy the hiking experience to Mini Adams Peak. |
Ella |
| Day 8 |
Ella – Udawalawe: Today enjoy the transfer to Udawalawe and the afternoon safari. |
Udawalawe |
| Day 9 |
Udawalawe – Galle: After a morning visit to the Elephant Transit Home, transfer to Galle. In the afternoon, enjoy the Galle Fort walk. |
Galle |
| Day 10 |
Galle – Airport: Departure transfer. |
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Details
Highlights
- Explore the diversity in Culture
- Authentic experience
- Enjoy a Heritage city of Galle fort
- Scenic Train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella
- Elephants and Wildlife on a tour to Udawalawe National Park
Why choose this tour?
This tour is recommended for anyone who wishes to see the unique cultural sights and and the touristic destination around the nation
| City |
Accommodation |
Room Type |
| Colombo |
Galle Face Hotel |
Superior Room |
| Sigiriya |
Heritance Kandalama |
Superior Room |
| Kandy |
Cinnamon Citadel |
Superior Room |
| Ella |
98 Acres Resort & Spa |
Deluxe Rooms |
| Udawalawe |
Grand Udawalawe |
Deluxe Rooms |
| Galle |
The Merchant |
Deluxe Room |
| City |
Accommodation |
Room Type |
| Colombo |
Ishq Colombo |
Garden Suite |
| Sigiriya |
Water Gardens |
Deluxe Villa |
| Kandy |
The Kandy House |
Deluxe Room |
| Ella |
Nine Skies |
Demodara Bedrooms |
| Udawalawe |
Grand Udawalawe |
Suite Rooms |
| Galle |
The Fort Bazaar |
Bazaar Bedroom |
Check-in time: 14:00 hours and check-out time: 12:00 hours
Ayubowan! Once your Diethelm Travel Sri Lanka Representative meets you personally on arrival, you will be introduced to your chauffeur guide and then begin your journey to uncover the wonders of this island.
Visit, feel and discover. Feel the vivacity of this island nation, bask in this emerald isle’s intoxicating beauty and enjoy an extraordinary travel experience. Explore Sri Lanka’s golden beaches, the glorious history, the rich wilderness and the bustling cosmopolitans and be amazed!
Transfer to the Colombo. Colombo is Sri Lanka’s commercial capital and major port. A fine amalgamation of all the hues and cultures within this paradise isle. This chic metropolitan brings together the many facets of this island nation.
Optional: Late evening wander through Colombo as evening draws in, where food, often in unusual guises, is everywhere. Begin with a shot of local Arrack in a well-worn local bar and wander past enticing higgledy-piggledy streets peeking between buildings. On thriving Hulfsdorp Street indulge in traditional sweet treats and pots of bubbling curry with packed dinner-time crowds. Grab a tuk tuk to the evening buzz of Galle Face to join families, friends and your final food vendors for a main meal. You will never be pressured to try food or drink and we cannot guarantee hygiene standards, but this is the perfect opportunity to learn about the city’s sights and aromas.
Overnight stay at Colombo
Estimated driving time/distance:
35 km / approximately 1 hour
Meal included:
None
After breakfast, let’s proceed to get a deeper insight in to a rather simpler lifestyle compared to the lively city. Horakelle, a village located in Negombo would offer you the best of greenery and nature with tranquility. A walk around the garden surrounded by a coconut plantation, spices and fruit trees is the ultimate relaxation with pure bliss. For those of you who relish bird watching, this is a wonderful habitat for various species of birds as well.
This village is all about engagement, interaction and oomph! Participate with a local in preparing a mouth-watering early lunch, a Cultural Insight. The art of cooking an assortment of curries used in meals in Sri Lanka would unquestionably make you try it again back at home. Thereafter savor the diet as you wish….
Thereafter drive to your next destination! Cultural Triangle, bears the nucleus of Sri Lanka’s history and spanning over the historically significant cities of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya, the enchanting sites within the triangle’s boundaries that date back to 4th century B. C.
Upon completion check in at the Hotel and spend the evening at leisure.
Overnight stay at Sigiriya
Estimated driving time/distance:
190 km / approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes
Meal included:
Breakfast
Get ready to be up early today, Early morning transfer to Thalkota Wewa and enjoy the morning boat ride along the lake, you could witness the amazing sunrise with the view of both Sigiriya and Pidurangala rock. Also, the guide will help you to identify the unique birds that you see in the lake. Meet a villager who is an expert for Sri Lankan breakfast to taste his traditional village menu.
Thereafter return to the Hotel.
late afternoon you can visit the famous, but very touristic Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Enjoy the climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the marvelous rock fortress also known as Lion Rock is a rare jewel among the many treasures in Sri Lanka.
There are many stories as to who built the rock. Once such story is that the site was the domain of King Kashyapa whose aim was to build an impregnable fortress and within it, a heavenly abode. Others say it was a hermitage before. Rising over the dry plains of the Dambulla district, the tough climb of 1200 footsteps up this flat-topped rock ends with the most scenic bird’s-eye view of the emerald plains and leafy villages beneath. The skeletal layout of the ancient city within the fortress marvels its observers with the grandeur and complexity of 5th century urban planning of Sri Lanka.
On the way to the top one can observe the famous Sigiriya frescoes of the buxom, wasp-waisted maidens bearing flowers, amidst the wilderness and ancient ruins. The smoothly glazed ‘Mirror Wall’ located a few steps away has sealed the expressions of ancient visitors, inspired by the vibrant frescoes.
The Sigiriya experience takes approximately 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on the pace at which you wish to ascent.
Tip: Remember to take a full bottle of water and some chocolate bars for hydration and energy source.
Overnight stay at Sigiriya
Estimated driving time/distance:
8 km / approximately 15 minutes per way
Meal included:
Breakfast
After breakfast, this morning proceeds to the hill country.
En-route enjoy the visit to a Sri Lankan Garden. In a rural village in Matale, your planter host will teach you about the trees, crops and local style of cooking as you journey around the farm.
The Sri Lankan Garden is a particularly picturesque farm spread over 15 and a half acres towards the top of a mountain so that it boasts incredible views of the Aluvihare Mountains. You are greeted by your host with farm sourced fresh juice and taken on a guided walk where you can learn about the garden’s collection of Sri Lankan produce, from pepper to papaya, cocoa to coconut and mango to mahogany. After observing these crops growing, enjoy the fruits of the planters’ labor with a traditionally prepared rice and curry lunch.
Arrive in Kandy and check in at your hotel.
Estimated driving time/distance:
95 km / approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes
Meal included:
Breakfast
Spend the morning at leisure.
In the afternoon enjoy the city tour of Kandy. Kandy’s lovely centerpiece is Kandy Lake. An artificial lake 4 kilometres in circumference, it was created in 1807 by Sri Wickrama Rajasinha, the last ruler of the kingdom of Kandy. The island in the centre was used as his personal harem, to which he crossed on a barge. Later the British used it as an ammunition store and added the fortress style parapet around the perimeter. The town centre, close to the lake is a delightful jumble of old shops, antique and gemstones specialists, a bustling market, and a good selection of restaurants.
End your day with a visit to Dalada Maligawa - the Buddhist ‘Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic’, which houses the relic of the tooth of Buddha. Kandy is a UNESCO World Heritage site partly due to this temple.
Note: when visiting religious places the guest should remove their footwears, hence would recommend having separate pair of socks. Please dress accordingly (linen clothes). Wear a hat and ensure you are protected from the sun.
Tip: If you would like to experience a local pooja ceremony pay a visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic during 05:30 – 07:00 hours / 09:30 – 11:00 hours / 18:30 – 20:00 hours. Please note during pooja ceremony the temple gets crowded since lot of devotees attend to seek blessings.
Estimated driving time/distance:
12km / approximately 40 minutes
Meal included:
Breakfast
This morning you will be transferred to the railway station in time for your train. Drive upto Nanu Oya and take the scenic train journey to Ella.
Train journeys in Sri Lanka are an absolute must. Take the most magical train journey through Sri Lanka’s tea country. A fabulous way to see Sri Lanka’s hill villages, tea country and see the daily lives of the local people. Your driver will meet you at the station. It’s hassle free!
(Confirmation of reserved seats for the train journey can only be provided 30 days prior to the date of travel. Please note these tickets are of limited quantity and issued on “First-come” basis – less the government employees ticket quota. It is advisable to be aware that there are chances for the train to get delayed or cancelled due to the uncertain weather conditions or any other operational issues without prior notice. If tickets are unobtainable for the requested date, the said journey will be done by road with your dedicated chauffeur/guide, in the same vehicle and a refund will be provided for the cost of train tickets)
Arrive in Ella and enjoy the transfer to your hotel
Overnight stay at Ella.
Estimated driving time/distance:
80 km / approximately 3 hours
Estimated train time
approximately 2 hours
Meal included:
Breakfast
This morning enjoy the hiking Mini Adam's Peak, a must-visit for those who enjoy hiking. The walk up the hill (not more than one hour) is not overall difficult and leads across a lustrous tea estate and then will open up a most striking panorama over the mountains around Ella.
It is a must-visit for those who enjoy hiking expeditions. A brief, pleasant walk of about 45 minutes that falls through a railway track will lead its visitors up to the bottom of the mountain. From thereon, a 15-minute walk up the hill will open up the most striking panorama over the mountains around Ella.
End your day by visiting the famous Nine arch bridge.
Overnight stay at Ella
Meal included:
Breakfast
To add some adventure, head off to Udawalawe.
Arrive and check in at the hotel
Afternoon game drive, the best time to see the wild jumbos who come out with their herds in search of food. Apart from these majestic elephants look out for some endemic birds and troupe of monkeys. Udawalawe National Park is Home to scenic landscapes and rare wildlife that rival the savannah reserves of Africa, the park is a treasure of this emerald isle. It is most popular for elephant sightings as the verdure shelters close to 500 jumbos (3 hours safari by 4WD vehicle.
Overnight stay at Udawalawe
Meal included:
Breakfast
Estimated driving time/distance:
110 km / approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes
If you are a wildlife enthusiast, the Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe run by the Born Free Foundation is a must-visit. Located about 5 km away from the Udawalawe National Park, it is a halfway house that cares for wounded adult elephants and orphaned, baby elephants.
Apart from caring for the sick and orphaned animals, it also rehabilitates them before they are released into the wild. Although the visitors are not permitted to be with the elephants up-close and personal, the feeding times of baby elephants scheduled four times daily (9 am, 12 noon, 3 pm and 6 pm) are wonderful opportunities to observe them and can be quite a pleasurable experience
Upon completion continue the drive heading towards Galle
In the afternoon enjoy the Galle Fort Walk with the guide. One of the must-do activities during your visit to the scenic city of Galle is taking a walking tour around the Fort.
The best way to get a quick outlook on the UNESCO world heritage site. This conversation will bring you highlights that best suit your interest in the fort.
The session covers colonial History, its effect on our Sri Lankan people, the comedy that surrounds colonization, detailed insights on the history of the fort and how it has evolved to be the living site it is, a brief brush with craft and trade and all this ends with the perfect ice tea/ice cream or a sundowner inside the fort.
Meal included:
Breakfast
Estimated driving time/distance:
125 km / approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes
It is time to leave the isle of serendipity with your treasure chest of memories. We warmly welcome you back with open arms to experience more and more of the isle of serendipity.
Meal included:
Breakfast
Estimated driving time/distance:
155 km / approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes
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