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Sri Lanka
12 Days / 11 Nights

English/French/Italy Elegance Tour (12 Days / 11 Nights)

Included Services

  • Private French-speaking driver-guide or national guide
  • Air-conditioned private vehicle
  • All entrance fees to main sites & safaris
  • Scenic train ride
  • 11 nights in charming or boutique hotels
  • Breakfasts included (half-board optional
  • All safari and village experiences
  • Personalized travel assistance

Overview

Embark on a refined journey through Sri Lanka, designed especially for English, French, Italy -speaking travelers seeking a rich blend of culture, colonial elegance, and authentic local experiences. Over 12 days, this immersive tour takes you from ancient royal cities to misty hill stations, tea plantations, national parks, and the charming southern coast-always in comfort and at a relaxed pace. From the UNESCO wonders of Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa to the colonial echoes of Nuwara Eliya and Galle, you’ll enjoy curated experiences like a village lunch, a scenic train ride, wildlife safaris, and meetings with local artisans. Stay in boutique hotels, colonial villas, and nature-inspired lodges that reflect the spirit of each region. Whether you’re admiring leopards in Yala, sipping Ceylon tea at Lipton’s Seat, or watching the sunset over the ramparts of Galle Fort, this tour offers the perfect blend of elegance, discovery, and warm Sri Lankan hospitality

Tour Inclusion

  • Private French-speaking driver-guide or national guide
  • Air-conditioned private vehicle
  • All entrance fees to main sites & safaris
  • Scenic train ride
  • 11 nights in charming or boutique hotels
  • Breakfasts included (half-board optional
  • All safari and village experiences
  • Personalized travel assistance

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Colombo → Transfer to Negombo
  • Meet & greet at the airport by your guide
  • Short transfer to the coastal town of Negombo (~30 min)
  • Time to relax or visit the local fish market and Dutch canal
  • Overnight at a boutique hotel or colonial-style villa in Negombo
Day 2 – Negombo → Sigiriya (Cultural Triangle)
  • Scenic drive to the Cultural Triangle (~4.5 hrs)
  • Stop at a spice garden in Matale (guided visit in French)
  • Check-in at a nature-surrounded boutique hotel
  • Overnight in Sigiriya or Habarana
Day 3 – Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Local Village Experience
  • Morning: Climb the Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress (UNESCO)
  • Afternoon: Local village experience by bullock cart and canoe, with lunch cooked by villagers
  • Same hotel in Sigiriya
Day 4 – Day Trip to Polonnaruwa (by bike or tuk-tuk)
  • Guided visit of Polonnaruwa Ancient City (UNESCO), by bicycle or tuk-tuk
  • Optional evening safari at Minneriya or Kaudulla (elephant gathering – seasonal)
  • Same hotel in Sigiriya
Day 5 – Sigiriya → Kandy (via Dambulla & Matale)
  • Visit the Golden Cave Temple of Dambulla (UNESCO)
  • Continue to Kandy, with a visit to a batik or gemstone workshop en route
  • Leisure walk by the lake or explore the local market
  • Overnight at a charming hotel in Kandy
Day 6 – Cultural Day in Kandy
  • Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (UNESCO)
  • Evening: Cultural dance show featuring Kandyan traditions
  • Optional: Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • Same hotel in Kandy
Day 7 – Scenic Train: Kandy → Nuwara Eliya
  • Board the panoramic train to Nanu Oya (1st class reserved seats)
  • Visit a tea factory and plantation
  • Explore Nuwara Eliya, a colonial-style hill town
  • Overnight in a restored manor or British-style hotel
Day 8 – Nuwara Eliya → Ella (via Lipton’s Seat)
  • Scenic drive through tea country, visit Lipton’s Seat viewpoint
  • Walk through tea plantations and meet Tamil tea pluckers
  • Visit Nine Arch Bridge in Ella
  • Overnight in a hillside lodge or boutique hotel in Ella
Day 9 – Ella → Yala National Park
  • Drive south (~3.5 hrs) to Yala National Park
  • Afternoon Jeep Safari: leopards, elephants, crocodiles, birdlife
  • Stay in a luxury eco-lodge or tented safari camp
Day 10 – Yala → Galle (Southern Coast)
  • Drive to the coast (~4.5 hrs)
  • Afternoon: Explore Galle Fort (UNESCO), colonial architecture, shops, cafés
  • Overnight in a colonial villa or boutique hotel inside Galle Fort or nearby
Day 11 – Relaxation in Galle or Beach Extension
  • Free day to relax: beach, massage, cycling, or whale watching (seasonal in Mirissa)
  • Optional sunset cruise or Ayurvedic spa treatment
  • Same hotel in Galle or Unawatuna
Day 12 – Galle → Colombo → Departure
  • Transfer to Colombo or Airport (~2–3 hrs)
  • Optional short city tour (Galle Face, colonial center, Independence Square)
  • Drop-off at airport for your departure flight

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