Sri Lanka Discovery Tour
Sri Lanka

Nature

Tailor-made

Ideal for a first discovery of Ceylon, this tour with private car and driver-guide is for everyone and is ideal for families. Our freedom package lets you decide from day to day what your activities will be, depending on who you meet and what you like best, without having to worry about logistics and while benefiting from our addresses and suggestions for visits. Your driver will be able to adapt and advise you according to your interests. Sri Lanka can be visited all year round, and is a destination for everyone. Here we present the WINTER package, which can be customised as you wish!

From

1950€

Length of stay

14 days / 11 nights

Minimum number of participants

Privatized trip from 2 persons
Customisable programme

Highlights

A free formula where only the stages are reserved.
Accommodation with local people, in guest houses and ecolodges and a few small hotels from our selection.
Local assistance in French 24/7.

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Day 1

France

Departure from France

Departure from France

Departure from France on a regular airline. Services and overnight stay in flight.

Day 2

Colombo, Negombo

Relaxation

Relaxation

Welcome at the airport by your driver-guide (English-speaking by car; French-speaking guide optional). First stop: Negombo beach. Settle into a small guest house where the owner will welcome you and invite you to share her dinner. Free time in Negombo. Overnight stay.

Day 3

Negombo, Sigiriya

Cultural triangle

Cultural triangle

Early in the morning, you could visit Negombo's fish market. This will give you an insight into the local population. Then, off to the cultural triangle, through lush landscapes of rice paddies and coconut groves with the mountains as a backdrop. Stop off at the Dambulla market, one of the largest on the island. You can also explore this UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the Buddhist caves perched on the top of a hill. Continue to Sigiriya, where you will stay in one of our selected Eco-Lodges.

Day 4

Sigiriya , Polonnaruwa , Sigiriya

Triangle suite

Triangle suite

Early in the morning, we suggest a visit to Sigiriya, with its famous 200-metre-high "Lion Rock" overlooking the village. Discover Polonnaruwa. The visit can also be done by bike: remains of the palace, temples, but above all Kalu Gal Vihara, a group of 4 Buddha statues carved in granite. The archaeological museum is also well worth a visit. Return to your Eco Lodge and overnight.

Day 5

Sigiriya, Matale , Kandy

Perched in the trees

Perched in the trees

Early in the morning, you leave for Kandy. On the way, stop in Matale for a visit (free) to the spice garden. Discover the island's last royal capital, Kandy: the Temple of the Tooth, a sacred Buddhist temple, a walk around the lake (approx. 4km), a very lively market, sometimes crowded with touts, but well worth the diversions for the diversity of products and the atmosphere. Continue into the surrounding countryside, close to the Knuckles Range. Settle into another Eco-Lodge in the heart of nature: you will sleep in a tree house. Dinner on site.

Day 6

Knuckles Range

Hiking

Hiking

We suggest you set off early in the morning for a walk in the Knuckles range, a protected natural area. You can wander freely or use the services of a naturalist guide (optional). You climb slowly towards the first plateau, then arrive at the foot of the mountains known as Knuckles, because of their shape, which resembles a closed point. Opportunity to see a beautiful waterfall on the way. Continue into the heart of the mountains. Great variety of birds. Return to your Eco Lodge. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7

Kandy, Nuwara Eliya , Ella

Tea plantation region

Tea plantation region

Breakfast and departure for Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka's highest town, full of charm. This resort enjoys very mild temperatures and is very popular with Sri Lankans during the Sinhalese and Tamil New Year in April. On the way, stop off at the viewpoint overlooking the large Kothmale reservoir and at the Ramboda waterfalls. Stroll through the centre of Nuwara. Board the train that will take you to Ella. The most beautiful landscapes in Asia will pass before your eyes. Your driver will meet you at Ella station to take you to your hosts. Settle in and spend the night.

Day 8

Ella

Trekking and culinary discovery

Trekking and culinary discovery

Early in the morning, we recommend you climb Little Adam's Peak, through the tea plantations. Afterwards, breakfast. Then, a meeting with a culinary guide. You will visit his home in the mountains and prepare the meal with his wife. Sri Lankan cuisine will hold no secrets for you! Free time to explore the area around Ella, with the Ravana Falls and breathtaking plantation landscapes. Continue the ascent to your guesthouse, where you will stay and share a meal.

Day 9

Ella , Yala

Yala Safari

Yala Safari

In the morning, you finish the trek in Haputale and discover the breathtaking panorama offered by the town over the valley below. You can take a tuk tuk to Lipton's Seat, followed by a walk back down. Head south, close to Yala National Park. Settle into your cottage where you can enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Stroll through the village, discover the temples, watch the birds or go boating, cycling, visit bird sanctuaries... Overnight in a cottage in a pioneering eco-hotel.

Day 10

Yala

Yala Safari

Yala Safari

Jeep safari in Yala National Park, home to a wide variety of animals including leopards, elephants, crocodiles, bears, mongooses, monkeys, deer and an abundance of birds. Return to your hotel to enjoy the activities. Overnight stay.

Days 11-12

Yala, Mirissa

Seaside

Seaside

This coastline is full of hidden treasures, such as Mirissa beach. Settle into one of our warm and comfortable guesthouses. Two days to enjoy this beautiful place: beach and zen atmosphere. Whale watching is a must! You can also visit Galle, an architectural jewel on the south coast. You can take a leisurely stroll, stop off at one of the cafés or hire a bicycle for a one or two-hour ride around the city. Meals and activities on your own. Overnight at the guesthouse.

Day 13

Mirissa , Colombo airport

Take-off for France

Take-off for France

Depending on your flight time, transfer to the airport. Your journey to "one of the most beautiful islands in the world" (Marco Polo) ends here... Take off. Services and overnight on board.

Day 14

France

Arrival in France

Arrival in France

Arrival in your city.

Price per person from €1,950 including VAT

- Based on 2 participants

This price includes :

  • Transport including VAT from Paris (from other cities, please contact us).
  • Transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide (French-speaking guide optional).
  • Accommodation in the hotels, eco-lodges and homestays of our selection.
  • Breakfasts and half-board on days 5 & 6.
  • A one-day trek through the plantations accompanied by a guide, with full board and overnight accommodation.
  • A cookery class including lunch.
  • A ½ day safari in Yala National Park.
  • The train journey between Nanu Oya and Ella.
  • 24/7 assistance from our French-speaking team based in Colombo.

At your expense :

  • Optional multi-risk cancellation, assistance and repatriation luggage insurance.
  • Tips for local staff.
  • Drinks and all personal extras.
  • Entrances to sites, visits and activities not mentioned in the "included services".
  • Meals not mentioned.
  • Visa fees: can be obtained online at http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/.

* Price from Paris. Please contact us for any other departure city.

For a group request (from 10 people) or to customize your trip, please contact us.

Comfort

The accommodation is all very comfortable (double room, private bathroom, etc.). The walks on offer are all easy and can be replaced on request.

Climate and equipment

The summer tour is suitable for the period from November to April. Sri Lanka has a tropical climate. Bring warm clothing for the mountainous region and light clothing for the rest of the trip. Beware that January can record very cold temperatures in the highlands. The cultural triangle can be visited all year round. Winter is also the high tourist season.

Health

Be in possession of a certificate of good physical health.
No vaccinations required.
Hepatitis A vaccination and anti-malaria treatment recommended.
Water: drink only bottled mineral water.
More information on the Pasteur website.

Formalities

PASSPORT & VISAS
Since 1 January 2012, travellers wishing to stay in Sri Lanka for less than 90 days, including tourists, are only allowed to enter the country if they have first obtained an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).
Application for ETA authorisation is compulsory and subject to a fee. It can be applied for online at www.eta.gov.lk or at a Sri Lankan embassy if the planned stay in Sri Lanka is less than 30 days. The ETA does not constitute a right of entry: on arrival in Sri Lanka, visitors must carry a passport valid for more than 6 months, a return ticket and proof of means for the duration of their stay.
More information on the France Diplomatie website.

Our opinion

A fabulous trip, accessible to all and ideal for families. The involvement of the drivers will make you appreciate this trip all the more, during which you will be pampered by the locals.

The + humans trip

- The programmes can be customised to suit your interests.

- A local French-speaking team.

- Carefully selected accommodation.

- A wide range of optional activities (hot-air balloon flights, exclusive visit to an elephant sanctuary, overnight meditation in a monastery, etc.).

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