11% OFF7 daysFamily Trip · Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Sigiriya, Kandy & the Hill Country
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Educational Tours · Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka ecology & heritage student tour
6 days / 5 nights
Colombo · Sigiriya · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Colombo Schools & colleges, 15–45 students
Starting from₹58,500per person
Ancient cities, tea-country science and rainforest ecology — a field-study tour for school and college groups with worksheets and a tour escort.
A safe, escorted study tour linking Sri Lanka’s ancient kingdoms with its living landscapes: rock-fortress engineering at Sigiriya, the cave temples of Dambulla, the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy and a tea factory visit in the hill country.
- StartsColombo
- EndsColombo
- Best timeDecember – April
Starting from · per person
₹58,500
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Tour rate
Starting from
₹58,500
per person · twin sharing
- Prices are per person on twin sharing, in Indian rupees, including GST.
- Hotels named are “or similar”. Groups of 10+ get special prices — ask us.
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Day by day
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Arrive in Colombo and meet your guide and tour escort. Short city orientation — Galle Face Green and the old Fort district — then check in, group briefing and dinner.
Highlights of the day
- Galle Face Green — Ocean-side promenade laid out in 1859 under British rule. Open all day
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Drive north to Dambulla to study the cave temple’s Buddhist murals, then continue to Sigiriya. Evening worksheet on ancient irrigation and dinner.
Highlights of the day
- Dambulla Cave Temple — Five caves with more than 150 Buddha images; a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
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Early climb of Sigiriya with the guide — the frescoes, mirror wall and summit palace — followed by a nature walk and a session on the dry-zone ecosystem.
Highlights of the day
- Sigiriya — 5th-century rock fortress of King Kashyapa with landscaped water gardens; UNESCO-listed. 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
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Drive to Kandy, stopping at a spice garden. Visit the Temple of the Tooth and walk around Kandy Lake; evening cultural dance show.
Highlights of the day
- Temple of the Tooth — Sri Dalada Maligawa, the royal temple that houses Sri Lanka’s most sacred Buddhist relic. 5:30 am – 8:00 pm
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Scenic drive into the hill country to a working tea factory — from leaf to cup — then free time at Gregory Lake and a closing quiz.
Highlights of the day
- Tea factory — See how Ceylon tea is withered, rolled, fermented and graded. Daily tours
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Drive back to Colombo for the flight home, with certificates of participation for every student.
MealsBreakfastLunchDinnerShare this day
Drive times are approximate and depend on road and border conditions.
Highlights
Sigiriya rock fortress and water gardens
Dambulla cave temple paintings
Temple of the Tooth, Kandy
Tea factory and plantation visit
Worksheets and a daily quiz
What’s included
Included
- Hotels on quad sharing for students, twin for teachers
- All meals (vegetarian option)
- AC coach and English-speaking guide
- Monument entry tickets
- Tour escort from India and 24/7 support
- Group travel insurance
Not included
- Air fares to Colombo
- Sri Lanka visa / ETA fees
- Personal expenses
Tour preparation
Before you go
- Valid passport (6 months+) or government photo ID for Indian citizens.
- Travel insurance covering medical care and cancellation.
- Copies of documents saved on your phone and email.
What to pack
- Light cotton clothes; a warm layer for early mornings, hills and air-conditioned trains.
- Comfortable shoes that slip off easily for temples.
- Scarf or shawl to cover shoulders / head at religious sites.
- Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, reusable water bottle, personal medicines.
Money
- UPI and cards work in cities; carry some cash (₹) for small shops, tips and villages.
- ATMs are widely available; tell your bank you are travelling.
Health
- Drink sealed bottled or filtered water.
- For Ladakh / high altitude, rest on day one to acclimatise.
Etiquette
- Remove shoes before entering temples and homes.
- Ask before photographing people.
Need help preparing? Your planner sends a personal checklist for your dates and route after booking. Ask on WhatsApp
Visa & entry rules
India — e-Visa for foreign nationals
Most foreign visitors need a visa; many nationalities can apply for the Indian e-Visa online at least 4 days before arrival. Passport valid for 6 months with 2 blank pages. Official e-Visa website.
Visa rules change. Always check official sources before you travel. Indian e-Visa (official)
Terms for this tour
- Prices are per student on quad sharing; teachers on twin sharing.
- 1 free teacher place for every 15 paying students.
- The final name list with ID copies is due 21 days before travel.
- A signed parent consent form is required for every student under 18.
- 30% on confirmation, 40% 45 days before travel, balance 15 days before travel.
- Payments from the school or company account by bank transfer.
| Days before departure | Charge |
|---|---|
| More than 45 days | ₹2,500 handling |
| 45 – 30 days | 25% |
| 29 – 15 days | 50% |
| 14 – 7 days | 75% |
| Less than 7 days / no-show | 100% |
Strongly recommended, covering medical care, evacuation and cancellation. We can arrange a policy on request.
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Tour map
Total distance510 km
Total drive time15 h
Stops5
Days6
- Day 2 Colombo → Dambulla → Sigiriya 170 km · 4 h
- Day 4 Sigiriya → Kandy 90 km · 3 h
- Day 5 Kandy → Nuwara Eliya 80 km · 3 h
- Day 6 Nuwara Eliya → Colombo 170 km · 5 h
Distances and drive times are approximate and depend on road and border conditions.
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