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Laurus Travel specializes in premium small-group Travel to Asia including Sri Lanka. Founded in 1998, Laurus Travel is a Canadian company based in Canada and owned by Canadians. The reputation of the company is such that Laurus Travel has been enjoying healthy growth without advertising. The company relies on repeat business and word-of-mouth referrals to survive and grow.
Below is a 12-day itinerary for Sri Lanka. Upon request, it can be customized to suit your unique requirements.
Sri Lanka Tours from Canada – Recommended Itinerary
12-day Sri Lanka Discovery
Colombo – Habarana – Sigiriya – Anuradhapura – Kandy – Ella – Galle – Colombo
This journey through Sri Lanka weaves together centuries of history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking scenery. Explore UNESCO World Heritage cities, majestic fortresses, and serene temples; wander through bustling markets and tranquil botanical gardens. Experience the warmth of local hospitality, sample aromatic spices during hands-on cooking classes, and relax in luxury hotels. From lush tea plantations and rainforests to golden coasts, each day offers rich encounters with friendly people, distinctive traditions, and some of the island’s finest cuisine.
Important Features
- Small group size – maximum 20.
- Experienced guides carefully selected by company owners.
- Premium hotel accommodations.
- Daily three meals featuring quality local & Western cuisines (no cheap tourist food).
- Carefully curated cultural activities.
- No shopping stops.
TOUR ITINERARY
B = Breakfast | L = Lunch | D = Dinner
Day 1: Departing for Colombo
Depart from a city of your choice. Ask us for the best airfare deal.
Day 2: Arriving in Colombo
Welcome to Sri Lanka! Meet the driver on arrival for your private transfer to the hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure.
Day 3: Colombo (B/L/D)
Colombo is the executive and judicial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. With a history shaped by ancient trade routes and colonial eras under the Portuguese, Dutch, and British, Colombo boasts a rich architectural and cultural heritage.
Our sightseeing today includes Colombo Fort (the historic and financial heart of the city), Pettah Market, National Museum, Gangaramaya Temple, and Lotus Tower (Sri Lanka’s tallest building) for a balance of culture, history, and contemporary attractions.
Day 4: Colombo – Polonnaruwa – Habarana (B/L/D)
The morning drive to Habarana takes about 3 ½ hours (180 km).
After dropping off luggage at the hotel in Habarana, we drive one hour (50 km) to the well-preserved ancient city of Polonnaruwa – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city was the second capital of Sri Lanka after the destruction of Anuradhapura in 993. It encompasses the monumental ruins of the garden-city created by Parakramabahu I in the 12th century as well as the Brahmanic monuments built by the Cholas.
Know Before You Go
Passport
Your passport needs to have at least one blank visa page and must remain valid while you are in Sri Lanka.
Visa
You are required to apply for Sri Lanka’s Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter the country. You are advised to obtain it 30 days prior to travel. Applying on arrival is permitted and costs a little more. For full details, please visit the official website (https://eta.gov.lk/slvisa/) of the Department of Immigration & Emigration (DI&E) of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
Best Time to Visit Sri Lanka
The best time to visit Sri Lanka depends on the region and interests. Generally, the finest weather is from December to March, especially on the south and west coasts and in the central highlands. For those wishing to explore the north and east coasts, the best months are April to September, when those regions are sunnier and drier.
The southwest monsoon (May to September) brings rain mainly to the south and west, while the northeast monsoon (October to January) affects the north and east.
Festivals
Major Sri Lankan festivals include Duruthu Perahera (January), Sinhalese and Tamil New Year (April), Vesak Festival (May), and Kandy Esala Perahera (July/August).
Wildlife Highlights
These include whale watching (November-April), Elephant gathering in Minneriya National Park (August-September), birdwatching (December-March), leopard spotting in Yala National Park (December-March).
