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November 13, 2026
Black Friday 2026 Offer · 2027 small group tour
Explore ancient sites, tea country, Ella and Yala with a licensed local guide. We’ll take care of the details.
Bookings close 30 November 2026. Each group is capped at 12 travellers.
From A$2,300 per person sharing · Reserve your spot with just A$250 per person, with the remainder due just 8 weeks before departure
| Duration | From | Group size | Travel dates |
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| 10 days · 9 nights | A$2,300 per person | Up to 12 travellers | May–August 2027 |
Hotels are listed or similar and remain subject to availability at booking confirmation. The listed room is a Deluxe room on a half-board basis, with breakfast and dinner.
Meet our representative at Colombo International Airport and be introduced to your private Chauffeur-Guide. Transfer to your Negombo hotel and unwind after your journey.
Hotel / overnight: Negombo · Pledge Scape 4★ or Arie Lagoon 4★. Deluxe room, half-board (breakfast and dinner), hotel listed or similar, subject to availability.
Enjoy a relaxed morning and the resort amenities at your own pace. Later, take a scenic boat ride on Negombo Lagoon, including a guided visit to Monkey Island.
Hotel / overnight: Negombo · Pledge Scape 4★ or Arie Lagoon 4★. Deluxe room, half-board (breakfast and dinner), hotel listed or similar, subject to availability.
Drive towards Dambulla through the Sri Lankan countryside, then explore Minneriya National Park on a jeep safari. Wildlife sightings depend on nature and are not guaranteed.
Hotel / overnight: Habarana · Liyya Water Villas 4★ or Habarana Village 4★. Deluxe room, half-board (breakfast and dinner), hotel listed or similar, subject to availability.
Climb the ancient Lion Rock fortress at Sigiriya. Then experience a village safari with a cooking demonstration, bullock-cart ride and canoe trip on a scenic lake.
Hotel / overnight: Habarana · Liyya Water Villas 4★ or Habarana Village 4★. Deluxe room, half-board (breakfast and dinner), hotel listed or similar, subject to availability.
Visit Dambulla Cave Temple and its five cave shrines, then stop at a Matale spice garden to learn about local herbs and traditional remedies. In Kandy, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Hotel / overnight: Kandy · Queen’s Hotel 4★ or Hotel Thilanka 4★. Deluxe room, half-board (breakfast and dinner), hotel listed or similar, subject to availability.
Drive into the highlands, stopping at Ramboda Waterfalls. Visit Damro Tea Factory and plantation for a tea-making tour, field visit, plucking experience and tasting. Explore Nuwara Eliya’s colonial-era heritage, including its historic post office and town centre.
Hotel / overnight: Nuwara Eliya · Araliya Greenhills 4★. Deluxe room, half-board (breakfast and dinner), hotel listed or similar, subject to availability.
Set out at dawn to trek through Horton Plains cloud forest. Walk to World’s End for panoramic views across the tea country towards the southern coast, then return to the hotel to relax.
Hotel / overnight: Nuwara Eliya · Araliya Greenhills 4★. Deluxe room, half-board (breakfast and dinner), hotel listed or similar, subject to availability.
Travel towards Ella by road or, subject to ticket availability, take the 9:00 am train from Nanu Oya to Demodara, scheduled to arrive at 12:50 pm. See Ravana Falls, Ella Gap, Demodara Train Loop and Nine Arch Bridge, then continue south towards Yala / Tissamaharama. Train services, tickets and times may change.
Hotel / overnight: Yala · Elephant Reach 4★ or Oak Ray Wild 4★. Deluxe room, half-board (breakfast and dinner), hotel listed or similar, subject to availability.
Take an early private 4WD game drive in Yala National Park with a packed breakfast. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed. Travel along the southern coast towards Bentota / Galle, then visit Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and explore its historic streets.
Hotel / overnight: Bentota / Galle · Lavendish Beach 4★ or Lady Hill 4★. Deluxe room, half-board (breakfast and dinner), hotel listed or similar, subject to availability.
Take a Koggal / Madu River boat safari through mangrove-lined waterways and visit a sea-turtle conservation project. The day programme mentions a short Colombo hotel stay before the airport transfer.
Accommodation plan: Late checkout listed in Galle / Bentota · Lavendish Beach 4★ or Lady Hill 4★. Deluxe room, half-board (breakfast and dinner), hotel listed or similar, subject to availability. Day 10 is a late-checkout arrangement, not an additional overnight.
Day 10 accommodation, good to know: On Day 10 the itinerary includes a Koggal / Madu River boat safari, a sea-turtle conservation visit and the transfer to Colombo Airport. The accommodation arrangement may vary based on hotel availability and the number of packages and groups joining: the plan lists a late checkout in Galle / Bentota, while the day programme may include a short Colombo hotel stay before the airport transfer. Either arrangement applies, subject to availability and group size, and final details are confirmed at booking.
Night summary: 2 Negombo · 2 Habarana · 1 Kandy · 2 Nuwara Eliya · 1 Yala · 1 Bentota / Galle, plus late checkout on Day 10. The late checkout is not an additional overnight.
A few moments our travellers have shared on the road with us.
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| Included | Details |
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| Stay | 4-star accommodation or similar, Deluxe room |
| Meals | Daily breakfast and dinner |
| Travel | Private air-conditioned 28-seat Coaster coach |
| Local expertise | Private licensed English-speaking National Guide |
| Activities | Scheduled experiences and entrance fees valued at A$510 per person |
| Transfers | Airport pick-up, assistance and drop-off |
Each departure is capped at 12 travellers. Bookings close 30 November 2026. Prices are in Australian dollars.
| Departure | Price and room options |
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| 1–10 May 2027 | From A$2,300 per person, double/twin share |
| 4–13 June 2027 | From A$2,300 per person, double/twin share |
| 2–11 July 2027 | From A$2,300 per person, double/twin share |
| 6–15 August 2027 | From A$2,300 per person, double/twin share |
A A$850 single supplement applies for a single room. A A$120 triple-room reduction per person applies for triple-room bookings.
Choose a departure and send us a booking request by email or phone. Our team will confirm availability and rooming with you. You only need A$250 per person to reserve your spot, with the remainder due just 8 weeks before departure.
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Not included: International airfares, travel insurance, tips, camera and video permits, and personal expenses. Train tickets are subject to availability and schedule changes. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
The A$2,300 per-person twin-share price includes 4-star accommodation or similar, daily breakfast and dinner, airport transfers, a private air-conditioned coach, a licensed English-speaking National Guide, scheduled activities, entrance fees valued at A$510 per person and relevant local government taxes.
International airfares, travel insurance, tips, camera and video permits, and personal expenses are not included.
Choose a departure and send a booking request by email or phone. We’ll confirm availability and rooming with you. You only need an A$250 per-person deposit to reserve your spot, and the remaining balance is due just 8 weeks before departure.
Yes. The A$850 single supplement applies if you’d like your own room. You can also request a solo share-match. A match depends on finding a suitable fellow traveller; if one isn’t available, we’ll confirm any single-room supplement before you commit.
No. The planned Nanu Oya to Demodara train journey is subject to ticket availability and schedule changes. If tickets are unavailable or services change, the journey will continue by road through the hill country.
The itinerary includes safaris in Minneriya and Yala, where wildlife such as elephants, leopards and birdlife may be seen. Sightings depend on nature and can’t be guaranteed.
Our Sydney team is happy to help with a departure or booking request. Call +61 485 881 755 or email mates@heavenlylankavacations.com.au.
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