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42 Explorer Chauffeur Drive 9 Days - Journey

Experience this route with curated daily flow, local insight, and flexible pacing designed for premium Sri Lanka travel.

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🌿 Explorer Package
Up to 2 travelers · vehicle + chauffeur
Package Includes
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle (Toyota KDH or similar)
  • English-speaking chauffeur guide
  • All fuel, parking, highway charges, bottled water & insurance
  • Airport pickup, drop-off, and arrival assistance
  • First aid kit in the vehicle
  • 24/7 local support in Sri Lanka
  • Valid for up to 2 travelers
  • All government taxes included
Package Excludes
  • International airfare and Sri Lankan visa (assistance available)
  • Hotel accommodation, meals, and beverages
  • Tips and gratuities for guides & drivers
  • Early check-in / late check-out charges
  • Entrance fees, site guide fees, jeep safari charges
  • Video/camera permit fees & optional activities
  • Beach & water activities, spa, hot air balloon, shopping
  • Alcoholic beverages & private dining experiences
  • Any services not mentioned in “Inclusions”
Main Inclusives

Private air-conditioned vehicle (Toyota KDH)

English-speaking chauffeur guide / driver

All fuel, parking, and highway charges included

Bottled water & insurance included

Airport pickup, drop-off, and arrival assistance

🏛️ Classic Package
3★ hotels · Half Board + entrance fees
Package Includes
  • Private A/C vehicle (Toyota KDH or similar)
  • Professional English-speaking chauffeur guide/driver
  • 3★ hotel accommodation with breakfast & dinner (Half Board)
  • Airport pickup, drop-off & arrival assistance
  • Entrance fees for all listed attractions
  • Fuel, parking, highway charges, bottled water & vehicle insurance
  • First aid kit & 24/7 local support
  • All applicable government taxes
Package Excludes
  • International airfare & Sri Lankan visa (assistance available)
  • Tips & gratuities for guides/drivers
  • Early check-in / late check-out charges
  • Video & camera permit fees
  • Optional activities (safaris, cooking classes, cycling tours)
  • Beach & water activities, spa, hot air balloon rides
  • Shopping & personal purchases, alcoholic beverages
  • Private dining, camping, licensed local guides (unless specified)
  • Any services not mentioned in “Inclusions”
Main Inclusives

3★ hotel accommodation

Breakfast & Dinner (Half Board)

Private air-conditioned vehicle (Toyota KDH)

English-speaking chauffeur guide

All fuel, parking, and highway charges included

Bottled water & insurance included

Airport pickup, drop-off, and arrival assistance

✨ Signature Package
4★/5★ · Lunch + jeep safaris & entrance fees
Package Includes
  • Private A/C vehicle (Toyota KDH or similar)
  • Professional English-speaking chauffeur guide/driver
  • 5★ or 4★ hotel accommodation with breakfast & dinner (Half Board)
  • Lunch at selected restaurants
  • All entrance fees & private jeep safaris
  • Airport pickup, drop-off, arrival assistance
  • 24/7 on-ground assistance from Sri Lanka office
  • Bottled drinking water, fuel, parking, highway charges & vehicle insurance
  • First aid kit, all government taxes, valid up to 2 travelers
Package Excludes
  • International airfare & Sri Lankan visa (assistance available)
  • Tips & gratuities for guides/drivers/staff
  • Early check-in / late check-out charges
  • Video & camera permit fees
  • Beach & water activities (whale watching, diving, surfing, boat rides)
  • Spa, massage, Ayurvedic treatments, hot air balloon rides
  • Shopping expenses, alcoholic beverages
  • Private dining, camping, licensed local guides (unless specified)
  • Any services not mentioned in “Main Activities”, any activity with ***
Main Inclusives

5★ / 4★ hotel accommodation

Breakfast & Dinner (Half Board)

Private air-conditioned vehicle (Toyota KDH)

English-speaking chauffeur guide

All fuel, parking, and highway charges included

Bottled water & insurance included

Airport pickup, drop-off, and arrival assistance

💎 Prestige Package
Luxury 5★ · all activities + wellness & water sports
Package Includes
  • Luxury 5★ accommodation on Half Board (Dinner & Breakfast)
  • Private air-conditioned luxury vehicle (Toyota KDH or similar)
  • Professional English-speaking chauffeur guide/driver with bata
  • Lunch at premium restaurants in major cities
  • All entrance fees & private site guides when needed
  • Private jeep safaris
  • Beach & water activities: whale watching (shared boat), surfing, snorkeling
  • Adventure: Ella excursions & Bentota water sports (3 sports each)
  • Wellness: spa, massage, yoga sessions & Ayurvedic treatments at selected places
  • Cultural: cycling site tours, village visits & cooking classes
  • Licensed local guides at key historic attractions
  • Airport pickup/drop-off, 24/7 support, bottled water, fuel, parking, insurance, first aid, taxes
Package Excludes
  • International airfare & Sri Lankan visa (assistance upon request)
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Early check-in / late check-out
  • Video & camera permit fees at attractions
  • Shopping expenses, hotel purchases
  • Hot air balloon rides
  • Alcoholic beverages & private wildlife camping / campfire / beachside private dining
  • Any services not mentioned in “Inclusions” section & anything with ***
Main Inclusives

5★ luxury hotel accommodation

Breakfast & Dinner (Half Board)

Private air-conditioned luxury vehicle

English-speaking chauffeur guide / driver

Private jeep safaris / private site guides

Cycling site tours / village visits / cooking lessons

👑 Royal Package
Ultra Luxury 5★ · scuba diving, deep fishing & private safaris
Package Includes
  • Ultra Luxury 5★ accommodation on Half Board (Dinner & Breakfast)
  • Private A/C vehicle (Toyota KDH or similar)
  • Professional English-speaking chauffeur guide/driver
  • Lunch at premium restaurants in major cities
  • Wellness: 60 min Head & Shoulder massage session included in selected hotels
  • Whale watching (shared boat, small group) – private cruises upgrade available
  • Private jeep safaris, Scuba diving, deep water fishing
  • All entrance fees & private site guides when needed
  • Adventure: Ella excursions & water activities/sports (up to 5 activities)
  • Cultural: Yoga sessions, cycling tours, village visits & cooking classes
  • River safaris & lagoon safaris
  • Licensed local guides at key historic sites
  • Airport pickup/drop-off, 24/7 support, bottled water, fuel, parking, insurance, first aid, taxes
  • Rates for two guests (double occupancy) – custom quote for 3+ pax
Package Excludes
  • International airfare & Sri Lankan visa (assistance available)
  • Tips & gratuities for guides/drivers/staff
  • Early check-in & late check-out
  • Video/camera permit fees, shopping expenses, alcoholic beverages
  • Hot air balloon rides
  • Other massage/spa/Ayurvedic sessions above Head, Shoulder & Back package
  • Any services not mentioned under “Inclusions”, anything with *** sign
  • Activities not utilized during itinerary are non-refundable
Main Inclusives

Ultra luxury 5★ hotel accommodation

Breakfast & Dinner (Half Board)

Lunch at premium places

Private air-conditioned luxury vehicle

English-speaking chauffeur guide / driver

Day 1 - Airport ? Sigiriya / Habarana

Description:
Meet and greet on arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport - 30 mins. Scenic drive to Sigiriya / Habarana - 4.5-5 hrs. Comfort refreshment stop en route - 20 mins. Relaxing evening at the hotel OR explore the peaceful village surroundings - 1-2 hrs.
Focus:
Iconic / Relaxed Arrival
Experiences
  • Meet and greet on arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport - 30 mins
  • Scenic drive to Sigiriya / Habarana - 4.5-5 hrs
  • Comfort refreshment stop en route - 20 mins
  • Relaxing evening at the hotel OR explore the peaceful village surroundings - 1-2 hrs
Optional Activities:
  • Village walk or cycling tour***
  • Sunset viewpoint near Sigiriya Rock
  • Traditional Sri Lankan cooking demonstration
  • Ayurvedic massage / spa session***
Day 2 - Sigiriya / Habarana

Description:
Climb the iconic 1500-1600 years old Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO) - 2.5-3 hrs. Visit the Sigiriya Museum to discover the history of the ancient kingdom - 30 mins. Enjoy a complimentary Ayurvedic massage or spa experience - 1 hr. Traditional village lunch with an organic cooking experience and village tour with bullock cart ride, catamaran boat ride, village lunch- 1.5-2 hrs. Jeep safari at Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park, famous for elephant gatherings (seasonal: Aug-Oct) - 3-3.5 hrs.
Focus:
Iconic / Wildlife
Experiences
  • Climb the iconic 1500-1600 years old Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO) - 2.5-3 hrs
  • Visit the Sigiriya Museum to discover the history of the ancient kingdom - 30 mins
  • Enjoy a complimentary Ayurvedic massage or spa experience - 1 hr
  • Traditional village lunch with an organic cooking experience and village tour with bullock cart ride, catamaran boat ride, village lunch- 1.5-2 hrs
  • Jeep safari at Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park, famous for elephant gatherings (seasonal: Aug-Oct) - 3-3.5 hrs
Optional Activities:
  • Pidurangala Rock hike (sunrise or sunset)
  • Elephant interaction experiences (ethical centers only)
  • Bird watching around tank areas
Day 3 - Sigiriya / Habarana ? Polonnaruwa ? Jaffna

Description:
Scenic drive to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa - 1.5 hrs. Explore the UNESCO-listed 800 - 1000 years old Polonnaruwa Ancient City ruins. Lunch break and relaxation - 1 hr. Journey north to the cultural city of Jaffna - 5-5.5 hrs.
Focus:
Historic/ Heritage / Iconic
Experiences
  • Scenic drive to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa - 1.5 hrs
  • Explore the UNESCO-listed 800 - 1000 years old Polonnaruwa Ancient City ruins
  • Lunch break and relaxation - 1 hr
  • Journey north to the cultural city of Jaffna - 5-5.5 hrs
Optional Activities:
  • Cycling tour in Polonnaruwa ruins***
  • Local Tamil lunch experience***
  • Evening walk in Jaffna town
  • Jaffna street food tasting***
Day 4 - Jaffna Sightseeing

Description:
Visit the sacred Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil - 45 mins. Explore the historic Jaffna Fort (400 years old/ initiated by Portuguese & rebuilt by Dutch) - 45 mins. Visit the iconic Jaffna Public Library, a cultural landmark of the region - 30 mins. Lunch break and leisure time - 1 hr. Excursion to Nagadeepa Temple with a scenic boat ride - 2.5-3 hrs.
Focus:
Culture & Heritage / Local Life
Experiences
  • Visit the sacred Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil - 45 mins
  • Explore the historic Jaffna Fort (400 years old/ initiated by Portuguese & rebuilt by Dutch) - 45 mins
  • Visit the iconic Jaffna Public Library, a cultural landmark of the region - 30 mins
  • Lunch break and leisure time - 1 hr
  • Excursion to Nagadeepa Temple with a scenic boat ride - 2.5-3 hrs
Optional Activities:
  • Casuarina Beach visit
  • Delft Island excursion***
  • Local market & handicraft shopping***
  • Hindu temple rituals & cultural experiences
Day 5 - Jaffna ? Trincomalee

Description:
Scenic drive from Jaffna to the coastal city of Trincomalee - 5-5.5 hrs. Lunch break en route - 1 hr. Relax and unwind at the beautiful Nilaveli or Uppuveli Beach - 2-3 hrs. Enjoy a peaceful sunset by the beach - 30 mins ?.
Focus:
Seaside relaxation
Experiences
  • Scenic drive from Jaffna to the coastal city of Trincomalee - 5-5.5 hrs
  • Lunch break en route - 1 hr
  • Relax and unwind at the beautiful Nilaveli or Uppuveli Beach - 2-3 hrs
  • Enjoy a peaceful sunset by the beach - 30 mins ?
Optional Activities:
  • Whale Watching *** (seasonal: from May to September) - 3-4 hrs (early morning) - Approx. $50 - $100 per person
  • Snorkeling at Pigeon Island *** (season: best from May to October) : Approx. between $35 and $60 USD per person for a 3-4 hour trip
  • Beachside dining***
  • Spa & wellness treatments***
Day 6 - Trincomalee ? Kandy

Description:
Visit Koneswaram Temple & Swami Rock - 45 mins. Enjoy Trincomalee Harbour viewpoint - 20 mins. Drive to Kandy - 5-5.5 hrs. Scenic stops & lunch en route - 1 hr. Evening at leisure in Kandy - 1 hr. Kandy Lake Club Cultural Dance Show - 1 hr. Relaxed walk around Kandy Lake - 30-40 mins. Explore Kandy city surroundings - 30 mins. Kandy View Point (night city view & photos) - 15-20 mins.
Focus:
Iconic Coast / Heritage & culture
Experiences
  • Visit Koneswaram Temple & Swami Rock - 45 mins
  • Enjoy Trincomalee Harbour viewpoint - 20 mins
  • Drive to Kandy - 5-5.5 hrs
  • Scenic stops & lunch en route - 1 hr
  • Evening at leisure in Kandy - 1 hr
  • Kandy Lake Club Cultural Dance Show - 1 hr
  • Relaxed walk around Kandy Lake - 30-40 mins
  • Explore Kandy city surroundings - 30 mins
  • Kandy View Point (night city view & photos) - 15-20 mins
Optional Activities:
  • Ayurvedic massage***
  • The Ceylon Tea Museum: A former tea factory which was originally constructed in 1925
  • Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala: Home for 70-100 elephants
Day 7 - Kandy ? Colombo

Description:
Visit the sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - 1-1.5 hrs. Explore the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens - 1.5 hrs. Shopping for gems, handicrafts, and traditional batik - 45 mins. Explore Kandy city and local markets - 45 mins. Lunch break and leisure time - 1 hr. Drive to Colombo via the expressway - 3-3.5 hrs ?.
Focus:
Cultural / Modern Transition
Experiences
  • Visit the sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - 1-1.5 hrs
  • Explore the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens - 1.5 hrs
  • Shopping for gems, handicrafts, and traditional batik - 45 mins
  • Explore Kandy city and local markets - 45 mins
  • Lunch break and leisure time - 1 hr
  • Drive to Colombo via the expressway - 3-3.5 hrs ?
Optional Activities:
  • Shopping malls in Colombo (One Galle Face / Colombo City Centre)***
  • Galle Face Green walk
  • Rooftop dining***
  • Nightlife & entertainment***
Day 8 - Colombo City Tour

Description:
Enjoy a complimentary Japanese massage in Colombo - 90 mins each per person. Shopping and leisure time at Colombos popular malls and boutiques - 2-3 hrs. Relax at Mount Lavinia Beach - 30 mins. Gangaramaya Temple - 45 mins. Independence Square - 20 mins. Old Parliament & Fort district - 20 mins. Galle Face Green seaside promenade - 30 mins. National Museum - 1 hr.
Focus:
Modern City / Colonial Heritage / Relaxation
Experiences
  • Enjoy a complimentary Japanese massage in Colombo - 90 mins each per person
  • Shopping and leisure time at Colombo�s popular malls and boutiques - 2-3 hrs
  • Relax at Mount Lavinia Beach - 30 mins
  • Gangaramaya Temple - 45 mins
  • Independence Square - 20 mins
  • Old Parliament & Fort district - 20 mins
  • Galle Face Green seaside promenade - 30 mins
  • National Museum - 1 hr
Optional Activities:
  • Casino visit***
  • Street food tour***
  • Art galleries & caf�s***
  • Spa & wellness experiences***
Day 9 - Colombo ? Airport

Description:
Leisure morning / last-minute shopping - 1-2 hrs. Drive to Bandaranaike International Airport - 45 mins-1 hr. Airport drop-off as per flight schedule.
Focus:
Departure
Experiences
  • Leisure morning / last-minute shopping - 1-2 hrs
  • Drive to Bandaranaike International Airport - 45 mins-1 hr
  • Airport drop-off as per flight schedule
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