The Best of Sri Lanka Small Group Tour
From AU$3,025* per person, twin share
We love...Seeing the gentle giants at Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home.
On our Sri Lanka holidays, this introduction to the ‘Land of Serendipity’ reveals mountaintop fortresses, ancient capitals hidden in dense forest and national parks where elephants roam free. Starting and finishing in the island’s capital, Colombo, our Sri Lanka tours journey to Buddhist temples and botanical gardens, stopping to sample some of the world’s best tea along the way. A safari drive in Yala National Park is another highlight of our Sri Lanka itinerary, and a great opportunity to spot leopards, buffalo, elephants and crocodiles.
Highlights
- SMALL GROUP ESCORTED TOUR
- City tours of Colombo and Galle
- Buddhist shrines at Anuradhapura
- Visits to Hiriwadunna local village; Sigiriya Rock fortress; Golden Temple, Dambulla; Royal Botanical Gardens; Temple of the Tooth; and Elephant Transit Home
- Kandyan dance performance
- Tea plantation tour in the Nuwara Eliya area
- High tea at The Grand Hotel
- Yala National Park safari
📌 View the full itinerary under the Inclusions tab for all trip details and experiences.
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Rates
Payment options: The use of part payment using your vacation credits is available with the Travel Flex benefit, currently available to Owners who are Lifestyle Gold and above.
| Price Per Person, Twin Share – Flights are not included We’re always bringing you the best value. Current offers, including early booking discounts and seasonal specials are automatically applied when you book. For additional 2026 departure options and solo rates, please reach out to us. |
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| Travel | From Price |
| 19 September 2025 | AU$3,025* |
| October 2025 Various Departures | AU$3,025** |
| November 2025 (2 Departures) | AU$3,436* |
| January 2026 (2 Departures) | AU$3,674* |
| February 2026 (3 Departures) | AU$3,645* |
| Bookings subject to availability. Prices shown are the lowest monthly rate, selected from multiple departure dates. Subject to change and availability. Several departures are available each month. Any updates to pricing will be provided at the time of your enquiry. |
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Inclusions
20 meals
- 10 breakfasts, 10 dinners
Accommodation
- 10 nights in hotels
13 excursions & visits
- City tours of Colombo and Galle
- Buddhist shrines at Anuradhapura
- Visits to Hiriwadunna local village; Sigiriya Rock fortress; Golden Temple, Dambulla; Royal Botanical Gardens; Temple of the Tooth; and Elephant Transit Home
- Kandyan dance performance
- Tea plantation tour in the Nuwara Eliya area
- High tea at The Grand Hotel
- Yala National Park safari
- Titan tour manager
- Porterage Services included
Itinerary
Day 1 – Colombo
Join your tour group at the hotel.
Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo (4.5-star)
Day 2 – Colombo – Habarana
Colombo is Sri Lanka’s commercial centre, a curious mix of eastern tradition and western infiltration. Our morning tour includes a visit to the fort built by the Portuguese. From our coach, we’ll also view the buzzing Pettah bazaar district, where the streets are crammed with stalls and shops. We continue our journey to Habarana, in the heart of the island, where we’ll stay for three nights.
Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana (4.5-star)
Today includes… Excursions & visits: City tour of Colombo (morning)
Day 3 – Anuradhapura – Hiriwadunna Village
We head to Anuradhapura, ruled by the Sinhalese Kings for over 1,000 years. Star attractions include ancient Buddhist shrines, dagobas (bell-shaped memorials) and pokunas (stone water tanks). We also visit the sacred 2,000-year-old Sri Maha Bodi tree. Later we’ll visit Hiriwadunna, a typical Sri Lankan village, for an introduction to local culture and indigenous farming practices.
Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana (4.5-star)
Today includes…Excursions & visits: Visit the Buddhist shrines at Anuradhapura (morning)
Visit to Hiriwadunna village (afternoon)
Day 4 – Sigiriya
Adventure awaits us this morning in Sigiriya, a 182m-high rock plateau on which a 5th-century ruler built a fortress and palace. The spectacular ‘lion rock’ fortress stands majestically over the green jungle. Carved in a niche in the rocks are frescoes of beautiful women. This afternoon you’re free to relax or join an optional excursion to Polonnaruwa, built in the 12th century by King Parakramabahu. The remains of the King’s Palace include shrines, temples, dagobas and the Gal Vihara.
Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana (4.5-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Visit Sigiriya Rock fortress (morning)
Day 5 – Dambulla – Kandy
Today’s tour takes in the serene Golden Temple at Dambulla, a home for Buddhist monks since 3 BC. Over the 22 centuries, the five natural caves that make up this sacred pilgrimage site have been decorated with brilliant murals and exceptional sculptures. Take your time to explore and marvel at the rock-hewn Buddha. We then stop at a spice garden before reaching Kandy, last capital of the ancient kings, which nestles among low hills looped by the Mahaweli River.
Cinnamon Citadel Hotel, Kandy (4-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits: Visit the Golden Temple, Dambulla (morning)
Day 6 – Royal Botanical Gardens – Temple of the Tooth
This morning’s tour reveals the Royal Botanical Gardens, where you can admire stunning flora and fauna. After a chance to relax, we’ll head out again to watch Kandyan dancers perform the enchanting national dance of Sri Lanka, a feast for your eyes and ears! We’ll continue our journey to the royal palace complex, for a visit to the sacred Temple of the Tooth. The temple houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha.
Cinnamon Citadel Hotel, Kandy (4-star)
Today includes… Excursions & visits: Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens (morning)
Kandyan dance performance (afternoon)
Visit the Temple of the Tooth (afternoon)
Day 7 – Nuwara Eliya
Today, we’ll make tracks for Nuwara Eliya, home of Ceylon tea. It was built during the 19th century in the style of an old English country town, with some local twists. Victorian- and Tudor-style homes line the pretty lake, and tuk-tuks can be found parked beside a red phone box. Tea lovers will be in their element as we tour a plantation, where workers – or ‘pluckers’ – pick each delicate leaf by hand. We’ll see the entire manufacturing process, from grading the tea by quality and size through to its final preparation. Later on, we’ll celebrate the tradition of high tea at our hotel.
The Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya (3.5-star)
Today includes… Excursions & visits: Tea plantation tour in the Nuwara Eliya area (morning)
High tea at The Grand Hotel (afternoon)
Day 8 – Elephant Transit Home – Yala
Our journey continues to the Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe. Unlike many other sanctuaries, this home rehabilitates orphaned and injured elephants until they’re strong and old enough to be released back into the wild. We continue on to Yala, on the south coast of the island and one of Sri Lanka’s most famous national parks.
Cinnamon Wild Yala (4-star)
Today includes… Excursions & visits: Visit the Elephant Transit Home (afternoon)
Day 9 – Yala National Park
We rise early for our safari in Sri Lanka’s best-known national park, in search of the elusive Sri Lankan leopard. Even if we fail to catch a glimpse of this majestic predator, there’s plenty more to see, including elephants, buffalo, monkeys, deer and crocodiles. After all the excitement you can relax for the rest of the day, or join an optional evening bird trail with an expert local guide.
Cinnamon Wild Yala (4-star)
Today includes… Excursions & visits: Yala National Park safari (morning)
Day 10 – Galle – Beruwala
The Old Town of Galle, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in southern Asia. The Portuguese first took control of the city in the early 16th century and began the fortification process, only to surrender it to the Dutch East India Company around 150 years later. The Dutch built substantial ramparts and walls, which are still standing today. Following our short tour, we head up the coast to Beruwala.
Cinnamon Bey Hotel, Beruwala (4-star)
Today includes… Excursions & visits: City tour of Galle (afternoon)
Day 11 – Beruwala
Say goodbye to your tour group for your onward travel.
Beruwala
Important Notes: During times of drought, Yala National Park may be closed and a visit to an alternative national park will be arranged.
Terms & Conditions
- Bookings subject to availability.
- Prices are per person twin share, in Australian Dollars.
- Pricing correct as of 23 May 2025 and may fluctuate due to changes in availability, surcharges, fees or taxes.
- Standard Travel Club Terms and Conditions apply.
- This tour is offered and managed by Titan Travel and their terms and conditions apply.
- Cancellation and change fees apply. Bookings are non-transferable
- Travel insurance is not included in the package. Please ensure you have valid Travel Insurance, or request a quotation.
- Prices are correct at the time of publishing but are subject to change without notice due to fluctuations in taxes, currency exchange rates, or availability. The prices quoted represent the best available at the time of publication. We do not assume responsibility for changes made by suppliers, as many departures are subject to capacity controls. Any updates to pricing will be provided at the time of your enquiry
Travel Flex ^ guidelines
These offers are provided by Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific Pty Ltd ACN 090 083 613 (Developer) via the TravelFlex benefit as part of Lifestyle by Wyndham membership and are subject to availability at time of booking. TravelFlex is available to all Lifestyle Gold members and above.
You can use up to maximum number of credits as listed below of your Lifestyle Qualified credits toward TravelFlex:
60,000 credits for Gold, 90,000 credits for Platinum, 150,000 credits for 100 Club members.
It is a limited offer which can only be used once before the expiry date.Lifestyle Platinum and 100 Club members can make up to two transactions per promotion period (provided the total amount of exchanged credits does not exceed the above cap).
Your credits must have a minimum of 6 months / 180 days validity for use with TravelFlex
You must provide a Housekeeping Token for the first 19,999 credits and for each additional 10,000 Lifestyle Qualified Credits exchanged for Travel Flex.
If you do not have enough allocated tokens per above, a fee of AU$131 is payable per 10,000 credits (or part thereof) exchanged.
If you prefer to use less credits and more cash, we can adjust the pricing accordingly
