Emerald Sri Lanka – The Christmas Holiday Special
8 Nights / 9 Days

Emerald Sri Lanka – The Christmas Holiday Special

Itinerary & Updates

Here is the scheduled itinerary of our trip. You can find updates and changes here as we finalize the details.

Day 1: Arrival in Colombo – Transfer to Negombo

  • ✅Arrive at Colombo International Airport and transfer to the coastal town of Negombo. Enjoy the golden sandy beaches and the relaxing seaside atmosphere. Explore the surroundings at leisure before checking in to your seaside hotel.
  • 🍽️Meals & Transfers Included
Arrival in Colombo – Transfer to Negombo

Day 2: Negombo – Pinnawala – Sigiriya

  • ✅After breakfast, proceed towards Sigiriya with an en-route visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Continue to the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress for an outside view and a photo stop. Later, transfer to your hotel in Sigiriya or Dambulla for check-in and relaxation.
  • 🍽️Meals & Transfers Included
Negombo – Pinnawala – Sigiriya

Day 3: Sigiriya – Dambulla – Kandy

  • ✅After breakfast, travel to Kandy. En route, visit the magnificent Dambulla Cave Temple, famous for its ancient Buddhist paintings and statues. Explore a Spice Garden to discover Sri Lanka's rich spice heritage. Upon arrival in Kandy, visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic and enjoy a traditional cultural dance performance in the evening.
  • 🍽️Meals & Transfers Included
Sigiriya – Dambulla – Kandy

Day 4: Kandy Sightseeing

  • ✅After breakfast, explore Kandy, a UNESCO World Heritage city known for its cultural heritage and scenic beauty. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, Kandy View Point, Bahirawakanda Viharaya, the Silk and Batik Factory, and a Gem Museum. Enjoy the city's distinctive atmosphere before returning to your hotel.
  • 🍽️Meals & Transfers Included
Kandy Sightseeing

Day 5: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya

  • ✅After breakfast, proceed to Nuwara Eliya, often called “Little England” for its colonial architecture, cool climate, and beautiful mountain scenery. Visit Ramboda Waterfalls, Ramboda Hanuman Temple, a tea factory, Gregory Lake, Victoria Park, Hakgala Botanical Garden, and Seetha Amman Temple, as outlined in the tour program.
  • 🍽️Meals & Transfers Included
Kandy – Nuwara Eliya

Day 6: Nuwara Eliya – Ella – Yala

  • ✅After breakfast, travel to the scenic hill town of Ella. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings and visit Ravana Falls Viewpoint, the famous Nine Arch Bridge, and Ella Gap Viewpoint. Continue to Yala and check in to your hotel after the day's journey.
  • 🍽️Meals & Transfers Included
Nuwara Eliya – Ella – Yala

Day 7: Yala Safari – Galle – Bentota

  • ✅After breakfast, experience a thrilling jeep safari at Yala National Park, renowned for its diverse wildlife and natural landscapes. Continue to Galle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to explore the historic Galle Dutch Fort, Galle Lighthouse, and Galle Cricket Stadium. Afterwards, proceed to Bentota and check in to your hotel.
  • 🍽️Meals & Transfers Included
Yala Safari – Galle – Bentota

Day 8: Bentota Sightseeing – Colombo

  • ✅After breakfast, explore Bentota's coastal attractions. Visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery and enjoy a Madu River boat safari. Water sports such as jet skiing, speed boating, windsurfing, and other activities are available at an additional cost. Later, transfer to Colombo and check in to your city hotel.
  • 🍽️Meals & Transfers Included
Bentota Sightseeing – Colombo

Day 9: Colombo Sightseeing – Airport Departure

  • ✅After breakfast, check out from the hotel and explore Colombo's key attractions. Visit Galle Face, Lotus Tower, Pettah Bazaar, Town Hall, BMICH, Independence Square, and Gangaramaya Temple. Enjoy a drive through the city's commercial and residential districts before transferring to Colombo International Airport for your onward journey.
  • 🍽️Meals & Transfers Included
Colombo Sightseeing – Airport Departure

Inclusions

Round-trip flights from Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Delhi, or Mumbai.
Visa fees and airport taxes.
Hotel accommodation in 3-star / 4-star hotels on a twin- or triple-sharing basis.
Daily buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
All transfers and sightseeing by luxury air-conditioned tourist coach.
Entry fees to tourist attractions as per the itinerary.
Services of a local English-speaking tourist guide.
Daily drinking water bottle.
Travel insurance (the brochure specifies an age limit of 59 years; exact eligibility should be confirmed).
Discovery travel kits.
24-hour assistance from an experienced Discovery of India Tour Leader.

Exclusions

Camera charges.
Water sports and other activities explicitly charged separately.
Any service or expense not specified in the package inclusions.
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Policies & Terms

Cancellation policy

  • Cancellation timing before departure
  • Minimum cancellation charge—INR 20,000
  • 30–15 days: --50% of the tour cost
  • 15–7 days—5% of tour cost
  • Less than 7 days 100% of the tour cost
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