Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on On The Go Tours 15 Day Delhi to Colombo. Two countries in one! Explore India's Golden Triangle before heading to the ancient and cultural sites of the Tear Drop Isle, Sri Lanka! Discover the pink city of Jaipur, the legendary Taj Mahal and Dambulla's rock temple. Ancient ruins, verdant jungles, cool mountains and amazing wildlife, this tour offers it all!
Itinerary
Welcome to India! Arrival Airport transfer to your hotel and remainder of today is at your leisure.
Touring highlights today include Old and New Delhi, Humayun's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, Rajpath and the India Gate. Tonight, we enjoy a Namaste Dinner. (B/D)
Delhi - Agra. Departing Delhi we drive to Agra to visit Agra Fort and the legendary Taj Mahal. (B)
Agra - Karauli. This morning we visit Fatehpur Sikri before travelling on to Karauli, where we spend the night at Bhanwar Vilas Palace, home of the current Maharaja and Maharani of Karauli. (B/L/D)
Karauli - Jaipur. Leaving Karauli we travel Jaipur, enroute we visit a local school where we operate our 'Change for Children' programme. Arrival Jaipur, remainder of today is free to independently explore. (B/L)
Early morning optional hot air balloon ride, before exploring the stunning 16th century Amber Fort. Later we visit a cotton weaving house to see a demonstration of fabric dying and block printing. (B)
Jaipur - Delhi. This morning we return to Delhi. Remainder of today is at your leisure. (B)
Delhi - Colombo. Our tour of India concludes today. Transfer to Delhi airport for your flight to Colombo in Sri Lanka. Please Note: The flight from Delhi - Colombo is not included in the cost of this tour. Upon arrival to Colombo Airport we will transfer you to your hotel. (B)
Colombo - Dambulla - Sigiriya. This morning we stop a local Sunday market before arriving at one of Sri Lanka’s most impressive cave temples, the Dambulla Rock Temple. We then continue onto the 'Lion Rock' fortress in Sigiriya. (B)
Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Kandy. This morning we head to Polonnaruwa, followed by a bullock cart ride and short canoe trip to the village of Kayanwala, where we try our hand at preparing a local meal. En route to Kandy we stop off a spice garden in Matale and on arrival, we enjoy a cultural performance. (B)
This morning we take a sightseeing tour of Kandy, including the Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, a gem museum, local bazaar and we then take Tuk Tuk ride up into the surrounding hills. Before returning to Kandy we stop at a working tea factory. (B)
Kandy - Nuwara Eliya. This morning offers free time before transferring to the railway station for a scenic train trip. Passing tea plantations, waterfalls, suspension bridges and tea pickers on our journey up to Nuwara Eliya. This afternoon we take a beautiful drive through Nuwara Eliya. (B)
Nuwara Eliya - Udawalawe National Park. Today we head south to Embilipitiya, this afternoon we enjoy a game drive through Udawalawe National Park - one of the best places to spot the famous Sri Lankan Elephant. (B)
Udawalawe National Park - Colombo. This morning with a visit to the Gem Mine and Museum at Ratnapura. Arriving to Colombo, we commence a city tour seeing the Fort area in the north, the Gangarama Temple and take a stroll along Galle Face Green. (B)
Today offers free time for you to independently explore the city, before included departure transfer to the airport. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Delhi - Take in the sights of old and new Delhi on a guided tour of India’s capital city including Humayun's Tomb, India's largest mosque Jama Masjid and Gandhi's crematorium Raj Ghat. Take a Rickshaw ride through Delhi's backstreets
- Agra and the Taj Mahal - Admire India’s most famous monument and visit nearby Agra Fort
- Fatehpur Sikri - Uncover an abandoned Mughal city
- Karauli - A former princely state. Stay in the Maharaja's Palace and visit the Karauli City Palace
- Jaipur - Discover the City Palace & Jantar Mantar, Amber Fort and a visit to cotton trader/tailor
- Colombo - Explore the Fort & Gangaramaya Temple
- Sigiriya - Climb the iconic Lion Rock Fortress
- Polonnaruwa - Roam around the ancient capital city of Ceylon
- Dambulla - Visit the stunning Dambulla Cave Temple
- Kayanwala - Take a canoe trip to a local village and watch a cooking demonstration by a Sri Lankan family
- Matale - Learn about local herbs and spices in the exotic Spice Gardens
- Kandy - Tour the Temple of the Tooth and Botanical Gardens, and enjoy a tuk tuk ride in the hills
- Giragama Tea Factory - Stop at a working tea factory with a long history
- Take a scenic train ride from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya and drive though Nuwara Eliya's 'Little England'
- Udawalawe National Park - home to the nation's largest herd of Asian Elephants. Spot exotic wildlife on a game drive
- Ratnapura - the heart of the nation's gem mining industry. Visit the Gem Mine and Museum
- Touring of Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Karauli, Colombo, Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Udawalawe NP
- Rickshaw ride in Delhi and travel by jeep to the Amber Fort in Jaipur
- Scenic train trip Kandy - Nuwara Eliya, canoe and Tuk Tuk trips
- Jeep safari / game drive in Udawalawe National park
- Airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1 and day 15
- Escorted by an English-speaking Indian and Sri Lankan tour guide (for groups of 6 or more)
- All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles.
- 14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners are included on this tour
- 14 nights - 3-4 star and heritage hotels
- Jaypee Siddharth Hotel (Delhi)
- Vivanta by Taj Dwarka (Delhi)
- Seven Hills Tower (Agra)
- Bhanwar Vilas Palace (Karauli)
- Mandawa Haveli (Jaipur)
- Hotel Jivitesh (Delhi)
- OZO Colombo (Colombo)
- The Paradise Resort & Spa (Sigiriya)
- OZO Kandy Hotel (Kandy)
- Jetwing St Andrew's (Nuwara Eliya)
- Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort (Udawalawe National Park)
- Excludes International flights (including the flight from Delhi - Colombo) and visas
- Excludes Tip for your tour guide in India & Sri Lanka. We recommend you allow $3 - 7 USD per day per traveller. Tipping your tour guides is an entirely personal gesture
- Excludes Entrance Fees: USD$200-220, paid in local currency
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Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by On The Go Tours.
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