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Private Tour · 4★ hotels 11 Days Sri Lanka: Habarana, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya & Wadduwa – 4-Star Hotels4-star hotel version: Eleven unhurried days: three nights in Habarana for Sigiriya and Minneriya, two in Kandy, a night in Nuwara Eliya, then three by the sea at Wadduwa. Private Tour · 4★ hotelsModerate intensityEnglish-speaking guide Tour priceFromUSD 1,340per person This 11 day Sri Lanka tour from Habarana to Wadduwa is made for travellers who would rather unpack less and look more. Instead of switching hotels every night, you settle into one forest-edge hotel in Habarana for three nights, stay two in Kandy, one in the cool tea hills of Nuwara Eliya and finish with three by the sea on the west coast. A private air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking driver-guide stay with you throughout, so the pace can bend to your mood. It suits couples, families with teenagers and friends who want culture, elephants, scenery and proper rest in one trip, without a race through the map. Why choose the 11 day Sri Lanka tour from Habarana to WadduwaThis version of the tour is booked in 4-star hotels for all 10 nights: Regenta Arie Lagoon in Negombo, Amaya Lake in Habarana, Mahaweli Reach Hotel in Kandy, Araliya Green Hills in Nuwara Eliya and Turyaa Kalutara in Wadduwa, or similar hotels of the same standard. Rooms are double or twin, or single if you travel alone, with breakfast included each morning. The route, the sightseeing and your private driver-guide are the same as on the 3-star and 2-star version of this tour, so the difference is a more comfortable room, a better restaurant and pool, and in most places a quieter setting. Lunch, dinner, entrance fees, activity fees and train tickets are not included in the price. How the eleven days are shapedThink of the trip as four short chapters. The first night is a soft landing in Negombo, a few minutes from the airport, with nothing to organise. Then come the ruins, caves and elephants of the Cultural Triangle, followed by the hill capital and the tea country, and last a long, calm stretch of beach where one whole day has no plan at all. Most days hold one or two main visits, and the long drives are broken up with stops that are worth making. The only physically testing moment is the Sigiriya climb, and even that is flexible, because you can go as high as you like. Sigiriya, Minneriya and village life near HabaranaHabarana is the quiet heart of the Cultural Triangle, which is why this route uses it as a three-night base. On the way there you meet the orphaned elephants of Pinnawala and climb to the painted cave temple at Dambulla, where more than a hundred and fifty Buddha statues sit in the half-light. The next morning belongs to Sigiriya, the rock fortress that rises out of the forest, and the afternoon turns gentler with an outing to a farming village: bullock cart, a canoe on the lake and lunch cooked on a wood fire. Day four is deliberately slow. You rest at the hotel and head out in the late afternoon for an open jeep drive at Minneriya, where wild elephants graze around an ancient reservoir. From Kandy to the tea countryLeaving Habarana, you stop at a spice garden in Matale, then reach Kandy in time for the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and a dance show with drums and fire. Kandy gets a second night, so the next day is easy: a gem museum, then the Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya with their orchids and tall palm avenues. After that the road climbs into tea country. You walk through a working estate and taste the tea, pause at Ramboda Falls and the Hanuman temple, and arrive in Nuwara Eliya, a town at roughly 1,900 metres where evenings are properly cold. Wadduwa, the Madu River and a free beach dayThe descent to the coast passes two big waterfalls, St Clair's and Devon, before you reach your beach hotel at Wadduwa, a quiet and uncrowded town between Colombo and Kalutara. One day is a coastal outing to Bentota, the Madu River mangroves and the turtle hatchery at Kosgoda. The next day is free for the sea, a book or a spa treatment. On the final morning you drive towards Colombo, and a late flight leaves time for a short city tour on the way. Best months, comfort and customisingBecause the route crosses several climate zones, no month is perfect. The Cultural Triangle is driest from about April to September, with elephants gathering at Minneriya most reliably from roughly July to October, while the hills and the west coast are driest from about December to March. Shoulder months at either end are a sensible compromise, and we are happy to suggest the best order for your dates. Hotels are on a bed-and-breakfast plan, so breakfast is included each morning and you choose where to have lunch and dinner after each day out; your driver-guide is happy to suggest good local restaurants. Entrance fees and jeep costs are paid separately. Every day can be adjusted, whether you want an extra night in Habarana, the scenic train towards the hills or a longer city tour, so tell us what matters and we will shape the days around it. Tour highlights
Day-by-day itinerary Your Volata Travels driver is waiting in the arrivals hall with a name board, and the road to Negombo takes around twenty minutes. This is a night for doing as little as you like. Check in, take a shower and enjoy a relaxed dinner, at the hotel restaurant or somewhere nearby, while the long journey drains away. Negombo sits on a lagoon and a long beach, and if you still have energy, an easy walk at sunset shows fishermen mending nets and wooden boats drawn up on the sand. The town is known for its early-morning fish market and for its many Catholic churches, which earned it the nickname Little Rome, but nothing is scheduled here. The touring starts properly tomorrow, so an early night is the best plan. Accommodation Regenta Arie Lagoon or similar Included Activities
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 After breakfast you leave the coast and head inland towards the Cultural Triangle. The whole journey to Habarana is long, roughly three and a half to four hours of driving from Negombo, so the day is organised around two substantial stops that break it into comfortable pieces. The first is Pinnawala, about an hour and a half from Colombo on the road to Kandy. The orphanage was set up in 1975 by the Wildlife Department on a coconut estate of around twenty-five acres beside the Maha Oya river, to look after elephants found orphaned or injured in the forest. The aim is to give them something close to natural life, with a couple of exceptions: the herd is walked to the river for a bath twice a day, and calves under three years old are still bottle-fed by keepers and volunteers. Time your visit for the river walk, when the whole herd ambles down the lane and you watch from the bank. Bring a hat and some water. Further on, at Dambulla, a flight of stone steps leads up to a Buddhist cave complex that is the largest and best preserved in the country. Five caves lie beneath an enormous overhanging rock that towers about 160 metres above the plains. Inside, you find 153 Buddha statues, three royal figures and four statues of gods, with painted scenes from the Buddha's life crowding the ceilings. UNESCO listed the site in 1991. Cover your knees and shoulders, and expect to leave your shoes at the entrance. An hour or so is enough. By late afternoon you reach Habarana, a village surrounded by forest and lakes, and settle into the hotel that will be your base for three nights. Dinner is your choice, with the hotel restaurant the simplest option, and you can sleep soundly knowing you will not pack again tomorrow. Meals Breakfast Accommodation Amaya Lake or similar Included Activities
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 Sigiriya is only about 25 minutes from Habarana, so you can leave right after breakfast and reach the path before the sun is high. Local people sometimes call the fortress the Eighth Wonder of the World, and it is among the most visited sights in Sri Lanka, which is another reason for an early start. The way up begins with the Water Gardens and then follows the Mirror Wall to the Lion's Paws gateway, where a steep stairway begins. Roughly 1,200 steps take you to the ruins of the royal palace on a summit about 200 metres above the forest. In the fifth century King Kashyapa chose this rock for his capital, and your guide's account of his short, dramatic reign makes the stone foundations much easier to picture. The view over the treetops is wide and green. Wear shoes with a good grip, carry water and go at whatever speed suits you. If the heat or the stairs are too much, the gardens and lower terraces are rewarding on their own. Later in the day you swap stone for countryside with an outing to a farming village beneath Sigiriya. You glide past paddy fields in a bullock cart, paddle across the village lake in a traditional outrigger canoe and visit a plot where chena, the old slash-and-burn style of cultivation, is still practised. A family then shows you how rice and curry are cooked over a wood fire in a village kitchen, and you sit down to eat what you have watched being prepared. It is a gentle contrast to the morning's climb, and a chance to talk with the people who live here. You return to Habarana before dark for a shower and dinner, either at your hotel or at a nearby restaurant. Meals Breakfast Accommodation Amaya Lake or similar Included Activities
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 Nothing is scheduled until the afternoon, so sleep a little longer and treat the morning as your own. Your hotel sits among forest and lakes, which makes the grounds a pleasant place for a walk, and birds are easy to spot early in the day. Others simply read by the pool and let the previous days sink in. This free morning is built into the route on purpose, since three days of ruins and early starts can feel like a lot. After lunch, a jeep collects you for the late-afternoon drive to the Minneriya reserve, set around a reservoir whose history goes back to the third century AD. During the drier months the water level falls and wild elephants come down to the exposed shore to graze and drink. The event is known as the Gathering, and it is at its largest in roughly the drier months of June to September and into October, when hundreds of elephants may be in the park. Families with young calves are a common sight, and the low light is excellent for photographs. Later in the year the herds often shift to the neighbouring Kaudulla park, and your driver-guide will choose whichever is better on the day. The drive lasts two to three hours in an open 4x4. Bring a hat, a light long-sleeved top against dust and insects, and binoculars if you own them. No sighting is promised with wild animals, but elephants are seen here very often. Park and jeep fees are paid separately on the day. You return to Habarana after sunset, with the hotel restaurant or a nearby place to choose for dinner. Meals Breakfast Accommodation Amaya Lake or similar Included Activities
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 Today you say goodbye to Habarana and travel south into the hills, a drive of roughly three hours without stops. The first break comes at Matale, about 25 km before Kandy, where the spice gardens are among the best on the island. Guides walk you through beds of cinnamon, pepper, vanilla, cardamom and cloves, rubbing leaves and bark so you can smell each one, and they explain which plants go into Ayurvedic remedies. Local growers work together as a cooperative to secure fair prices, and you can buy spices and oils if you wish, with no pressure. You reach Kandy in the afternoon, check in and rest before the evening programme. Kandy is the last royal capital of the Sinhalese kings and sits around a small lake in the hills. Its holiest site is the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. According to tradition, the Buddha's tooth was carried to Sri Lanka in the fourth century hidden in the hair of an Indian princess, and it has been revered ever since as the island's most prized possession. Visitors queue in the evening to see the chamber while drums beat. Dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered, and leave your shoes at the door. A traditional dance performance runs for about an hour from five o'clock. Drummers, acrobats and dancers in large headdresses fill the stage, and the finale usually involves fire-walking and fire-eating. For dinner, the hotel restaurant is the easy option, and your driver can suggest somewhere nearby if you prefer. Kandy stays cooler than the lowlands in the evening, so a light layer is useful. Meals Breakfast Accommodation Mahaweli Reach Hotel or similar Included Activities
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 With no long drive today, you can enjoy Kandy at an easy pace. Begin with a gem museum, where a reconstructed mine and a short film show how sapphires and other stones are dug out of the ground, cut, polished and set into gold, silver or platinum. Sri Lanka has been known for its gems since ancient times, and Ceylon sapphires remain the most famous. A showroom is attached, but you are free to look around without buying anything. Later, drive about five kilometres west of the city to the Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya, the oldest formal gardens in the country. They sit at about 460 metres above sea level in a bend of the Mahaweli river and cover roughly 147 acres, with more than four thousand plant species. Highlights include the orchid house, the spice and medicinal plants and the palm collection, along with the long avenues framed by giant trees. Court was kept near this spot as far back as the fourteenth century. The gardens were laid out as a botanic institution in the early 1800s, and it was here that the first tea plant brought from China was planted. During the Second World War the grounds even served as an Allied headquarters for the region. Count on a relaxed couple of hours, with a hat and comfortable shoes. The evening is free. Many guests stroll beside Kandy lake, browse the shops or simply rest before an evening meal at the hotel restaurant or a restaurant in town. A second night in Kandy means you do not have to repack, and that alone feels like a small luxury at this point in the trip. Meals Breakfast Accommodation Mahaweli Reach Hotel or similar Included Activities
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 Today you climb into the hills on one of Sri Lanka's most scenic drives. Kandy to Nuwara Eliya takes three to four hours by road, and the stops are what make the day. The central province is where Ceylon tea is grown. The British realised during colonial times that its climate suited the crop, and tea went on to become one of the island's main sources of income. After breakfast you visit a working estate to walk between the bushes and follow the leaf through the factory, from withering and rolling to drying and grading. Fresh leaf becomes finished tea in about a day. The tour ends with a tasting of the freshly made brew, usually with a view over the terraces. Further up, you pause at Ramboda Falls, a tall tiered waterfall right beside the road. Close to it, a Hindu temple is dedicated to Hanuman, the monkey god of the Ramayana epic. Inside stands an 18-foot statue, said to be the tallest of Hanuman in the country, built by a mission trust. Both stops are brief, but they give the drive rhythm. Nuwara Eliya sits at about 1,900 metres and is nicknamed Little England for its colonial bungalows, clipped lawns and flower beds. Take a short drive around the town and a look at the market in the afternoon. If time and weather allow, the Hakgala Botanical Gardens, known for roses and tree ferns, and the colourful Seetha Amman Temple, linked to the Ramayana, are both nearby. Bring a jumper, because evenings here can feel properly cold, and a fire or hot soup after dinner is very welcome. Meals Breakfast Accommodation Araliya Green Hills or similar Included Activities
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 This is one of the longer driving days of the trip, so breakfast is early and the plan is simple: leave the mountains, enjoy two waterfalls and arrive at the sea. The road drops through tea estates and small hill towns, and the air becomes warmer and more humid with every bend. The first waterfall is St Clair's, on the road between Hatton and Talawakele and often described as the Little Niagara of Sri Lanka. It is one of the widest falls on the island, and its water spreads across a rock face above neat green tea bushes. It takes its name from the estate it flows through. A few minutes further, Devon Falls plunges down craggy rock at an altitude of around 1,159 metres. It is sometimes called the Veil of the Valley and was named after a British coffee planter. Both are best after rain, and each needs only a short stop and a few photographs. Beyond the hills, the landscape flattens and the vegetation turns tropical, with coconut palms and rice fields beside the road. Your driver-guide picks a lunch stop that suits the day. You reach your beach hotel in Wadduwa in the evening, a quiet and uncrowded town between Colombo and Kalutara. There is just time for a swim or a barefoot walk on the sand, and a dinner by the sea is yours to choose, at the hotel or a seaside restaurant. After a long day, an unhurried evening is exactly the point. Meals Breakfast Accommodation Turyaa Kalutara or similar Included Activities
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 Begin with a slow breakfast, then take a day out along the coast south of your hotel. Bentota lies at the mouth of its river, with a broad beach and calm water that is popular for kayaking, jet-skis and banana-boat rides. Those are optional and paid for on the spot. The town also has a long tradition of Ayurveda, and you can watch the coast's rhythm change from lively to idle along the river bank. In the evening you board a boat on the Madu River. The estuary holds around sixty-four islands, some of them inhabited, and a wetland of about 915 hectares fed by seven tributaries, protected as a sanctuary since 2006. The boat slips between mangrove roots, and birdlife is often seen along the banks. Stops usually include a cinnamon-peeling demonstration, a small temple island and a platform where tiny fish nibble at your feet. It tickles at first and then feels oddly pleasant. The last visit is the turtle hatchery at Kosgoda, where five species of sea turtle come ashore to nest. Staff guard the eggs until they hatch, look after injured turtles and release the hatchlings into the sea at dusk. With luck your visit lines up with a release, though timing varies. Wear light clothes, bring sun cream and keep a little cash for tips. Then return to Wadduwa, where a dinner of your choice at the hotel restaurant or a seaside place and an easy night await. Meals Breakfast Accommodation Turyaa Kalutara or similar Included Activities
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 Today there is no programme and no alarm. After nine days of temples, rock stairs, jeeps and hairpin bends, the day is simply yours, and there is nothing to catch up on. Start slowly with a late breakfast, then decide as you go. Swim, read, nap or walk the long beach at sunrise or sunset, when the light is soft and the sand is cooler underfoot. If the sea looks rough, which can happen in the monsoon months, use the hotel pool instead and swim in the ocean only where the staff say it is safe. Many beach hotels offer massages and Ayurvedic treatments, which you can usually book on the spot if you fancy one. After the long drives of the past week, a massage is a popular choice. Walkers can follow the shoreline for a surprisingly long way, watching fishermen and the odd cricket match on the sand. If you would like to see a little more of the coast, mention it to your driver-guide the evening before and he can suggest an easy half-day outing. Beruwala's harbour and lighthouse or the Kalutara stupa are within reach, though neither is part of the programme. Otherwise, this is the moment to do nothing at all, which is often the best part of a long trip. Pack your bags in the evening so the last morning stays calm. Dinner is your own choice this evening, and the hotel restaurant makes it simple. Meals Breakfast Accommodation Turyaa Kalutara or similar Included Activities
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 After breakfast you check out and drive towards Colombo and the airport, roughly an hour and a half from Wadduwa to the airport. If your flight leaves in the evening, the morning can become a short city tour. Typical stops are Galle Face Green beside the sea, the Fort district, the Viharamahadevi Park, the city museum, the old Parliament building, Independence Hall and the towers of the World Trade Center, along with a few Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim and Christian places of worship. There is also time for souvenir shopping if you wish. Your driver-guide will tell you how much time you have and will take you to the airport with a comfortable margin before check-in. A late flight allows a longer visit, and an early flight means a direct transfer. Meals Breakfast Included Activities
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Route mapWhere you'll stayThese are the hotels we plan to use. If one of them is full on your dates, we book another hotel of the same standard (“or similar”) and tell you its name before you travel. Regenta Arie Lagoon or similarNegombo 1 night · Bed and breakfast · or a similar 4-star hotel Amaya Lake or similarHabarana 3 nights · Bed and breakfast · or a similar 4-star hotel Mahaweli Reach Hotel or similarKandy 2 nights · Bed and breakfast · or a similar 4-star hotel Araliya Green Hills or similarNuwara Eliya 1 night · Bed and breakfast · or a similar 4-star hotel Turyaa Kalutara or similarWadduwa 3 nights · Bed and breakfast · or a similar 4-star hotel What's included
What's not included
Pickup & drop-offPickup: Your Volata Travels driver-guide meets you in the arrivals hall at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Katunayake, with a name board. Pick-up from a hotel in Colombo or Negombo can also be arranged. Drop-off: Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) for your departure flight, with the timing planned around your flight. Important informationItinerary order and overnight stops can be adjusted to fit your dates and pace — this is a private tour built around you, not a fixed departure. Cancellation policyAll cancellations must be received in writing by your Volata Tour Consultant. 19.1 Unless otherwise specified in your quotation, the following cancellation terms will apply to your booking: 19.1.1 Cancellations received between the date of booking and 61 days prior to departure will result in the loss of the deposit. 19.1.2 Cancellations received 60 – 46 days prior to departure will be subject to a cancellation charge of 25% of the tour price. 19.1.3 Cancellations received 45 – 29 days prior to departure will be subject to a cancellation charge of 50% of the tour price. 19.1.4 Cancellations received 28 – 15 days prior to departure will be subject to a cancellation charge of 75% of the tour price. 19.1.5 Cancellations received 14 days or less prior to departure will be subject to a forfeiture of the entire tour price. 19.2 Cancellation of airline tickets will be subject to the refund policy of each individual airline and may be greater than the percentages above particularly when low cost/net-based fares are used. 19.3 The purchase of special event tickets is subject to the refund policy of each individual event. Please refer to the specific event policy for details. 19.4 Volata reserve the right to charge for financial penalties, fees and losses incurred in excess of your cancellation fee as a result of cancellation.... What travellers say4.6 average from 8 customer reviews NB Noah Bennett, Canada A great introduction to Sri Lanka. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and the trip ran smoothly from beginning to end. LM Layla Mohamd, Egypt A memorable tour with beautiful scenery and interesting cultural stops. We felt well looked after throughout. LA Lina Andersson, Sweden A rewarding tour with a thoughtful selection of stops. We particularly enjoyed learning about local traditions. LM Luca Moretti, Italy The tour was engaging and well paced. Sigiriya was impressive, and Kandy offered a wonderful cultural experience. VR Valentina Rascal, Colombia A wonderful experience with a thoughtful itinerary. We loved the cultural visits and the warm hospitality. FI Farah Ismail, Malaysia A pleasant tour with interesting stories and smooth arrangements. We had a great time. DM David Miller, Canada A rewarding tour with a good mix of sightseeing and cultural experiences. Everything ran smoothly. LA Leena Alex, New Zealand A lovely experience with great service. Our guide shared interesting stories and helped us make the most of the trip. You might also like       Ready to plan your Sri Lanka trip?Tell us your dates and interests — we'll put together a private itinerary within a day. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why spend three nights in Habarana?
Habarana is close to Sigiriya, Dambulla, Polonnaruwa and the elephant parks, so one base saves daily packing. Sigiriya is about 25 minutes away, and Polonnaruwa is roughly one to one and a half hours from Sigiriya. The extra night also gives you a quiet day to rest, which makes the Cultural Triangle far less tiring than a hotel change every evening.
When can I see the elephant Gathering at Minneriya?
The Gathering is usually best in the drier months, from about June to September and into October, when elephants come to the shrinking reservoir in large numbers. Outside those months you can still see elephants, but fewer, and the herds often move to nearby Kaudulla. Sightings are never promised. Park entry and jeep fees are paid separately on the day.
How long is the drive from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya?
Plan on three to four hours by road without stops, and more with the tea factory and waterfall breaks. The road climbs steadily with many bends, so anyone prone to car sickness may like the front seat. If you prefer, we can swap the drive for the scenic train, a ride of roughly four to five hours to Nanu Oya, with your driver meeting you at the station.
What is the best time of year for this 11 day tour?
No month is perfect, because Sri Lanka has two monsoons. April to September is drier in the Cultural Triangle, and December to March is drier in the hills and on the west coast. Many guests choose a shoulder month at either end, when both areas are fairly dry. Tell us your dates and we will talk through the trade-offs honestly.
Is the beach at Wadduwa good for swimming?
It is a quiet, uncrowded beach, and the sea is generally calmest from about December to March. During the south-west monsoon, waves and currents can be strong, so swim only where your hotel advises. In rough weather many guests prefer the hotel pool, and the beach is lovely for walking either way.
How hard is the Sigiriya climb for older travellers?
Most reasonably fit visitors manage it, but it is a long staircase of around 1,200 steps and the sun gets strong quickly. We plan it early in the day and you can go at your own pace, stopping as often as you wish. Anyone who prefers can enjoy the gardens and lower paths without going to the top.
Is this tour suitable for children?
Yes, for children who cope with car journeys. Elephants at Pinnawala, the village cart ride, the safari and the turtle hatchery tend to be big hits, and the beach days give everyone a break. The longest drives are the first journey to Habarana and the descent from Nuwara Eliya. Bring snacks, games and plenty of water for those.
Can the tour be shortened or changed?
Yes. Every itinerary is private and can be adjusted. You could take out the free beach day, add a night in Habarana to visit Polonnaruwa, swap a road leg for the scenic train or lengthen the Colombo tour. Send us your wishes and flight times and we will rework the days and drives so they still feel comfortable.
What's included in the 11-day tour price?
Meet and greet at Bandaranaike International Airport; 10 nights in 4-star hotels (or similar), double or twin room sharing; a single room if you travel alone; Daily breakfast at your hotels (bed and breakfast); All transfers and sightseeing in a private air-conditioned vehicle; English-speaking driver-guide throughout the tour; Fuel, parking, driver accommodation and highway fees. The tour costs USD 1340 per person when two adults share a room, or USD 2528 for one traveller in a single room, for 10 nights / 11 days. These prices are valid for travel from 8 October 2026 to 30 November 2027.
What's not included?
International flights and the Sri Lanka ETA visa fee; Lunches, dinners and drinks (breakfast is included); Entrance fees and activity fees (Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Dambulla Cave Temple, Sigiriya Rock, village experience, Minneriya jeep safari, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and cultural show, Peradeniya Royal Botanic Gardens, Madu River boat ride and more); Optional tours and optional activities; Train tickets (if you choose the scenic train); Hotel supplements when you travel on 24 December and 31 December (New Year), and the Christmas supplement on 24 December; Tips, porterage and personal expenses; Early check-in and late check-out at hotels; Travel insurance and bank charges.
Is the price the same on 24 and 31 December?
Not quite. Hotels charge a compulsory supplement for the nights of 24 December (Christmas Eve) and 31 December (New Year's Eve), and these supplements are not included in the tour price. If your dates include either night, tell us when you enquire and we will confirm the supplement for the hotels on your route before you book.
Can I customize this tour?
Yes. The order of stops, the number of nights in each place, the hotels and the activities can all be adjusted to your dates, pace and budget — this is a private tour built around you, not a fixed group departure. Tell us what you would like to change and we will send a revised quote.
What is the cancellation policy?
All cancellations must be received in writing by your Volata Tour Consultant. Cancellations received up to 61 days before departure result in the loss of the deposit. Between 60 and 46 days before departure a charge of 25% of the tour price applies; between 45 and 29 days, 50%; between 28 and 15 days, 75%; and 14 days or less before departure the entire tour price is forfeited. Airline tickets follow the refund policy of each airline, and special event tickets follow the policy of each event. The full Terms & Conditions are at www.volatatravels.com/terms-and-conditions.