The Isle of The Pearl – 14 Days Tour

From $1,000 14 days Kingfisher Tours Sri Lanka Balapitiya, Colombo, Ella Pickup available Free until 1 day before

Why we love it?

The Isle of The Pearl is a 14-day tour that takes travelers through the scenic landscapes and vibrant cultures of Balapitiya, Colombo, and Ella in Sri Lanka. This experience is well-suited for those seeking an immersive exploration of the island’s natural beauty, historical sites, and local traditions. With the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off, as well as transport in a private vehicle, participants can enjoy a comfortable journey led by a professional guide who provides insights into each destination. The tour's distinctive feature lies in its focus on both relaxation and adventure, allowing travelers to engage with the serene beaches of Balapitiya, the bustling atmosphere of Colombo, and the lush hills of Ella.

Inclusions

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks
  • National Park fees

Itinerary

Day 1 Day 1
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    AIRPORT - NEGOMBO

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    Meet and Greet you Guide at the Pickup Location and head towards Negombo for a City tour.

    Over night stay at Negombo

Day 2 Day 2
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    NEGOMBO - RAMBUKKANA - KANDY

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    After the Breakfast head towards Kandy via Pinnawala

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    Experience Sri Lanka's renowed spices inside a man made forest with a free 10 mins head massage

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    Experience the famous Cutural Dance Show at a Stadium in Kandy where you can get a wonderful show playing with fires and all the way of Sri Lankan Culture

Day 3 Day 3
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    KANDY

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    Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.

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    Visit the famous Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, which were formed in the early 19th century. Walk through the vast area containing over 4000 species of plants. Enjoy the learning more about the orchids, spices and medicinal plants. Wander down avenues shaded by large and rare trees, or bordered by flowering plants. Enjoy seeing the cannonball tree, walking over the wobbly suspension bridge and through the short hedge mazes or even climbing the twisty trees that make wonderful jungle gyms.

Day 4 Day 4
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    KANDY - SIGIRIYA

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    Head towards Sigiriya enroute via Dambulla

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    Enter the historic caves of the Golden Temple of Dambulla, dating back to the 1st century BC. View the ancient murals depicting the life story of Lord Gautama Buddha. Look at the hundreds of figurines of Buddha and other deities scattered throughout the five main caves. Visit the Cave of the Divine King, Cave of the Great King and the Great New Monastery. See the giant golden Buddha Statue just a little distance outside the cave complex.

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    Get a chance to go on an oxen cart ride and experience the world from the view of a village farmer. Have a relaxing catamaran safari through a calm lake. Walk through the golden fields ripe with their harvest of paddy. Watch an enjoyable traditional cooking demonstration that teaches you the basics of Sri Lankan cuisine. Delight your taste buds with a home cooked lunch; made over a wood-fire and served on fragrant lotus leaves placed over woven trays. Enjoy the life of a Sri Lankan villager, just this day.

Day 5 Day 5
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    SIGIRIYA

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    Climb the 5th century AD rock fortress, Sigiriya, where the King Kasyapa ruled. Walk through the entrance framed by the paws of a lion that is quite appropriate for its name, ' the Lion Rock'. View the beautiful unfading murals that brought Sigiriya its fame. Climb the steep staircase to see the terraced gardens and still-working cisterns. Walk through the tunnels leading to the palace as you get a feel for times long past.

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    Prepare to "GET WILD",
    This three-hour safari takes you on a ride through the Minneriya National Park. Enjoy the sight of over 150 elephants congregating in one place during the famous Great Elephant Gathering, which happens in the dry season between May to October. In addition to elephants, get a chance to also see many mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians in the scrublands, forests and other areas.

Day 6 Day 6
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    SIGIRIYA - NUWARA ELIYA

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    After breakfast you will transfer to a leisurely drive up to the coolest climate of Nuwara Eliya (1868 metres of sea level), visit a Tea factory & Tea Plantation, Tea Estate and learn all about tea, a most magnificent drink.

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    Tea Factory and a plantation where you would see how the world’s famous “Ceylon Tea” is manufactured. In 1824 a tea plant was brought to Ceylon by the British from China and was planted in the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya for non-commercial purposes. James Taylor was a British citizen who introduced commercial tea plantation in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). He arrived to Sri Lanka in 1852 and settled down in Loolecondera estate in Kandy. Today even people who have never heard of Sri Lanka are familiar with Ceylon tea, which is known for its quality

    You will be shown how Ceylon Tea are made inside a Factory with tasting various cups of Tea

Day 7 Day 7
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    NUWARA ELIYA

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    Nuwara Eliya is set in the heart of tea-country is a beautiful town where the British succeeded in creating a replica of the English countryside, with homes in styles from Georgian to Queen Anne. Well-kept lawns with hedges, an Anglican church, a famous golf course and beautiful parks give the place an air of nostalgia. Situated 6,200 feet above sea level, the air is cool and fresh – a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city life.

    Head to Strawberry Farm, Gregory Lake, Lovers Reef on a City tour of Nuwara Eliya visiting the City

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    Visit the beautiful Horton Plains National Park in Ohiya, with its montane grasslands and cloud forests. Enjoy the majestic views from the precipice of World's End and the cooling sprays from Baker's fall. Catch glimpses of the many endemic fauna that make their home in the plains. Get to know more about the archeological finds that were discovered in the area.

Day 8 Day 8
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    NUWARA ELIYA - ELLA

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    Head to Nanu Oya Railway Station and Drop you there to a train ride to Ella where you can see beautiful scenaries,Our driver will take your lagguages and wait for you at Ella Railway station to pick you up and see the Nine Arche Bridge Demodara.

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    One of the highlights in the mountain village Ella is the 30-meter high Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. With a small 30-minute walk through the jungle, you will reach a piece of beautiful architecture that is hidden between lush green tea fields. It is allowed to walk on the bridge and it’s one of the things you must do in Sri Lanka.

    The stone train bridge, built by the British, with its nine beautiful arches, is located between Ella and Demodara station. The train ride in the highlands with the Kandy to Ella train is named as one of the most beautiful train rides in the world.

Day 9 Day 9
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    ELLA - TRINCOMALEE

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    Morning we leave for the east coast town of Trincomalee. Head to Nilaveli to see its crystal clear blue waters and white sands. Afternoon short tour of Trincomalee location of one of the finest harbours in the world, see famous sights. 

    Overnight stay at Trincomalee

Day 10 Day 10
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    TRINCOMALEE - PASIKUDAH

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    After breakfast leave for East Coast beach stay. Passikudah beach white sand, shallow waters, coral reefs and palm trees make Passikudah and Kalkudah beaches idyllic places to spend the day on the seaside. 

    Overnight stay at Pasikudah

Day 11 Day 11
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    PASIKUDAH - YALA

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    Head towards Yala and have 3 Hours Game Drive to see Leopards and Wild Animals

Day 12 Day 12
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    YALA - MIRISSA

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    Head towards Mirissa with beautiful backdrops and Scenaries then visit the Local Fish Markets and Stilt Fishermen Experience

Day 13 Day 13
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    MIRISSA - COLOMBO

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    Whale and dolphin watching in Mirissa is one of the most exciting water activities you can do during your holiday in Sri Lanka. Often spotted blue whales are the biggest animals in the world and Mirissa is the best place to start your whale and dolphin watching tour in Sri Lanka.

    Get on a Cruise in the Morning and go in search of Whales at the Middle of Sea and have you breakfast at the Cruise enjoying the views and jumps of Whales

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    This one-hour tour takes you on a boat safari through the primitive depths of the mangrove marshes in Madu River. Traverse the dark and dangerous caverns formed by the thick mangrove forests; interspersed with bright open stretches of water. Learn more about mangroves and their positive effect on ecology. Get a chance to see crocodiles, water snakes, tree snakes and wild boars in their natural habitat. Watch the cormorants; storks and many other avianlife hunt for their prey in swift flow of Madu River. View the pots for catching prawn and shrimp left in some of the shallower areas of the river. Visit the old Buddhist temple on one of the islands that dot the river liberally. Stop by another of the islands; which are the source of the cinnamon industry of Sri Lanka. Purchase some fresh, high quality cinnamon to take home as a souvenir. Make sure to visit the outdoor fish massage parlor, where you can dangle your feet into a fenced part of the river to get treated by the massage fish.

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    Head towards Colombo enroute via Turtle Hatchery

Day 14 Day 14
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    COLOMBO - AIRPORT

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    Explore the Busy Urban City sightseeing the must visit places like Pettah Bazaar, Local Markets, Jamiul Alfar Mosque, Old parliment and more

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    End your beautiful tour with Kingfisher Tours Sri lanka at the Airport with beautiful memories

Please Note

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller or pram accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
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Know Before You Go

  • Infant seats available

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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