Sri Lanka: 12-Day Cultural Journey for Seniors
ID: GYG1218022-1868940
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
12 days
Description
Discover Sri Lanka on a 12-day cultural journey designed for senior travelers. Explore ancient cities, relax on beautiful beaches, and enjoy scenic train rides through tea plantations.
Day 1: Arrival in Colombo → Negombo
Meet your driver at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to Negombo. Enjoy a restful evening by the beach.
Day 2: Negombo → Dambulla
After breakfast, travel to Dambulla to explore the UNESCO-listed Cave Temple at a relaxed pace.
Day 3: Dambulla → Sigiriya
Have breakfast at your hotel, then transfer to Sigiriya. Climb the Rock Fortress or explore the gardens and museum. Opt for a Minneriya Safari or a bullock cart village ride.
Day 4: Sigiriya Leisure Day
Enjoy breakfast, followed by a free day for rest. Opt for a village walk or a cooking class.
Day 5: Sigiriya → Anuradhapura
After breakfast, drive to Anuradhapura. Explore the Sacred City by tuk-tuk for easy access.
Day 6: Anuradhapura Leisure Day
Have breakfast, with optional meditation or gentle exploration of ruins.
Day 7: Anuradhapura → Trincomalee
Enjoy breakfast, then transfer to Trincomalee. Spend a leisurely afternoon at the beach.
Day 8: Trincomalee Exploration
After breakfast, take a ferry crossing to Pigeon Island or a lagoon boat ride. Visit Koneswaram.
Day 9: Trincomalee → Kandy
Have breakfast, then drive to Kandy. Attend an evening cultural show and opt to visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic.
Day 10: Kandy Leisure Day
After breakfast, visit Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, and enjoy a peaceful afternoon by Kandy Lake.
Day 11: Scenic Train Ride: Kandy → Nuwara Eliya
Have breakfast, then board the scenic train through tea plantations and misty hills. Enjoy a gentle exploration of the area.
Day 12: Nuwara Eliya → Colombo (CMB)
After breakfast, take a scenic drive back to Colombo. Spend a leisurely evening or opt for an airport drop-off.
Highlights
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Cave Temple in Dambulla at a relaxed pace
- Discover the Sacred City of Anuradhapura by tuk-tuk for easy access
- Enjoy a scenic train ride through tea plantations and misty hills
- Relax on the beaches of Trincomalee and enjoy a ferry ride to Pigeon Island
- Visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and enjoy a peaceful afternoon
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour is designed for senior travelers, with a relaxed pace and leisure days.
Optional activities are available at additional cost.
Ensure to carry personal medication if needed.
INCLUDED
- Airport pickup and drop-off (Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport)
- All ground transport in an air-conditioned minivan (small group: 2–4 participants)
- Scenic train ride (Kandy → Nuwara Eliya)
- Tuk-tuk exploration in Anuradhapura & Polonnaruwa
- Accommodation: 11 nights in comfortable guesthouses/hostels with easy-access rooms
- Daily breakfast at hotels before departures
- Bottled water during transfers
- Professional driver/guide services throughout the tour
- Driver/guide accommodation & meals
- All taxes and service charges
- Leisure days built into the itinerary for rest and happiness
- Entrance tickets included for all mandatory heritage sites:
- o Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- o Dambulla Cave Temple
- o Anuradhapura Sacred City
- o Polonnaruwa Ancient City
NOT INCLUDED
- Optional activities: Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandyan Cultural Show
- Optional Sigiriya add-ons (available at extra cost):
- Ferry/boat crossing in Trincomalee
- o Minneriya Safari
- o Bullock cart village ride
- Meals other than breakfast (lunches, dinners)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, tips, beverages)
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities (optional)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
