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Kurunegala (Sinhalese: කුරුණෑගල, Tamil: குருணாகல்) is a major city in Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of the North Western Province and the Kurunegala District. Kurunegala was an ancient royal capital for 50 years, from the end of the 13th century to the start of the 14th century. It is at the junction of several main roads linking to other important parts of the country. It is about 94 km from Colombo and 42 km from Kandy.
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1. 2 Ancient Kingdoms from Kandy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
(SKU: LK60020100)This full-day tour gives you the unique opportunity to visit the ancient cities of Yapahuwa and Panduwasnuwara. Climb the rock fortress of Yapahuwa and see its beautiful architecture. Visit the sprawling ruins of Panduwasnuwara and marvel at their detail. See the splendor of Panda Wewa, which is believed to be one of the first irrigation reservoirs in the world. See the remains of two kingdoms, from two different eras in one go.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off from Kandy., Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle., Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide., Water bottle (per-person).
Exclusions: Entrance fees where not mentioned., Food and drinks., Gratuities (optional).
Reviewed By armyshanaka
#Leather craft Sri Lanka #Kadugannawa Sri Lanka. On your way to Colombo you can see this unique place on to your left hand side. Reasonable rates. #Souvenirs gifts
2. 7 Days Sri Lanka Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
7 Days Cultural Tour - Great Local Experience,Friendly Chauffeurs,Well Experienced Drivers With Sri Lanka Private Driver
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation
Exclusions: All entrance fees and Activity charges, Accommodation, Food
Reviewed By yogi5
We booked with Sri Lanka Private Driver after reaching out to three companies. SLPD responded to my inquiries within hours (often minutes) despite a 12 hour time difference. Our driver was Mahesh. He was always prompt, professional, and was much more than just a driver. He was a great guide as well. We had self booked our hotels (2 nights in each of Kandy, Sigiyira, and Nuara Eliya) and had a rough idea of things we wanted to see. Mahesh made sure we saw all that we wanted and much more. He made sure we ate at restaurants friendly to our western stomachs and gave us so much information about Sri Lanka and the places we visited. I would highly recommend booking not only with SLPD, but do request Mahesh. He was great. The car was a newer model Toyota Prius. The car was always clean and stocked with water.
3. 3 Ancient Kingdoms from Colombo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
(SKU: LK60011300) This tour allows you to visit three ancient kingdoms of Sri Lanka, located in the Northwestern Province. Get to see the royal palace complex of Dambadeniya. Visit the beautiful rock fortress of Yapahuwa. See the old city of Panduwasnuwara with its ruins spanning a period of over two millennia.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off from Colombo., Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle., Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide., Water bottle (per-person).
Exclusions: Entrance tickets to visiting sites., Food and drinks., Gratuities (optional).
Reviewed By J1159RGisabelleg
The park offers everything that is needed for an exciting safari. Great landscapes, many animals, especially elephants! We were very close to the elephants and were very lucky to be able to watch a whole herd and also some baby elephants. Furthermore, I would like to emphasize our tour guide - not only did he inspire and excite us with his very good mood, he also saw many small animals with his trained eye and answered our questions thoroughly. The 3 hours passed by in no time and gave us many nice memories. Would totally recommend booking a trip with these guys :-)
4. 3 Ancient Kingdoms from Negombo
(SKU: LK60051000) This tour allows you to visit three ancient kingdoms of Sri Lanka, located in the Northwestern Province. Get to see the royal palace complex of Dambadeniya. Visit the beautiful rock fortress of Yapahuwa. See the old city of Panduwasnuwara with its ruins spanning a period of over two millennia.
Inclusions: Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned car,, Service of an English-Speaking Chauffer Guide,, 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Person,, Hotel Pick & Drop,
Exclusions: Expenses of Personal Nature., Entrance Tickets for Dambadeniya, Yapahuwa, panduwasnuwara, Food and drinks., Gratuities (optional).
Reviewed By kniques
I really enjoyed this tour. The driver was on time, courteous and very patient. Not one time did I feel rushed. There were many stops along the way and we were given a change to try different foods. This tour is a great value for the moneu and I'm so grateful thst my tour was done with them!
5. Wilpattu and Anuradhapura from Negombo (2 Days)
(SKU: LK10013300) Wild Culture is a short, single night, 2-day tour of Sri Lanka that is a blend of culture and wildlife. Your journey will take you into the sacred city of Anuradhapura, which has a history dating back several centuries and is now considered a UNESCO World Heritage. Explore the untouched wilderness of Sri Lanka’s largest national park, Wilpattu, that houses the highest concentration of Leopards in the entire world.
Inclusions: Transport in a Private Vehicle, Fuel, Parking & Highway tolls., Service of English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide., All prevailing taxes and service charges., 2 x 500ml Water Bottles per Person per Day.
Exclusions: Hotel Accommodation and Meals., Entrance fees to the respective sites., Chauffeur Guide's Accommodation., Expenses of personal nature., Visa and Related Expenses., Tips & Portages.
Reviewed By kniques
I really enjoyed this tour. The driver was on time, courteous and very patient. Not one time did I feel rushed. There were many stops along the way and we were given a change to try different foods. This tour is a great value for the moneu and I'm so grateful thst my tour was done with them!
6. Uncharted Ceylon - Private 7 Days Tour
Sri Lanka has always been an island abundant with beautiful locations. Uncharted Ceylon is a tour for those who wish to explore the paths less travelled and take the roads less known. Visit majestic ancient kingdoms that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, to a secluded forest and mountain trails that challenge even the most seasoned trekker, to misty mountain valleys with lush, green, rolling hills to awe-inspiring forests and nature reserves to the urban capital city of Colombo, this tour is surely one of immense charm.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private Air Conditioned Vehicle, Professional English Speaking Chauffer Guide, All Local Tax & Charges, 3-4 Star Accomodation with Breakfast Basis (Only for "With Accomodation" Option), Fuel Charges, Driver Accomodations
Exclusions: Food/Drinks, Accomodations (If Option "With Accomodation" is not selected), Entrance Fees, Gratuities
Reviewed By 123Tx4
Ashiq Aswar is a superb tour guide! Him and Rizni took my family around on a tour of Colombo that included shopping and then a tour of the outskirts of a bee farm, spice gardens a private tour visiting and riding elephants. We had a great lunch in a clean and air-conditioned restaurant. The van was clean and comfortable. They picked us up and dropped us back. This trip was actually in the early part of last year in spring, but the calendar on Trip Advisor only goes back to summer of last year. They were very attentive, very caring and personable. I would highly recommend Ashiq and Kingfisher tours to anyone visiting Colombo, Sri Lanka ????????
7. 3-Ancient Kingdoms Private Tour from Colombo
This tour allows you to visit three ancient kingdoms of Sri Lanka, located in the Northwestern Province. Get to see the royal palace complex of Dambadeniya. Visit the beautiful rock fortress of Yapahuwa. See the old city of Panduwasnuwara with its ruins spanning a period of over two millennia.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off from Colombo Hotels., Transport by an air-conditioned vehicle., Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide., 1-Liter Water Bottle Per Person.
Exclusions: Food and drinks., Gratuities.
Reviewed By 588gimhapas
What an experience!!, we arrived just as the elephants appeared from the jungle and watched 5 large groups go to the water. The Jeep driver got us into the perfect place for photographs, responding quickly when a female decided we'd got too close. So beautiful to watch the interaction of the family units as they got to the water.
8. Advent Ceylon (13 Days)
(SKU: LK10DB0011) Advent Ceylon is a near fortnight tour of the Peal of the Indian Ocean. Experience a dose of culture, heritage, wildlife, adventure, and everything in between as you begin your journey from the marvelous ruins and magnificent monuments of ancient Ceylon, uncovering and learning the deep history that dates back several centuries. Your adventure will take you to the highest, cold, misty peaks and the sleepy little villages and towns that live freely and peacefully between the evergreen hills. Conquer the wilderness of some of Sri Lanka’s most famous National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries and finally relax free and easy on the golden shores with turquoise blue-green oceans along the southern coastal belt of the island. This is a tour of immense charm.
Inclusions: Transport in a Private Vehicle, inclusive of all chauffeur accommodation., Service of an English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide throughout the tour., All prevailing taxes and service charges.
Exclusions: Hotel Accommodation., International / Domestic Airfare., Any expenses of personal nature., Entrance fees to the respective sites.
Reviewed By J1159RGisabelleg
The park offers everything that is needed for an exciting safari. Great landscapes, many animals, especially elephants! We were very close to the elephants and were very lucky to be able to watch a whole herd and also some baby elephants. Furthermore, I would like to emphasize our tour guide - not only did he inspire and excite us with his very good mood, he also saw many small animals with his trained eye and answered our questions thoroughly. The 3 hours passed by in no time and gave us many nice memories. Would totally recommend booking a trip with these guys :-)
9. 3-Ancient Kingdoms Private Tour from Negombo
This tour allows you to visit three ancient kingdoms of Sri Lanka, located in the Northwestern Province. Get to see the royal palace complex of Dambadeniya. Visit the beautiful rock fortress of Yapahuwa. See the old city of Panduwasnuwara with its ruins spanning a period of over two millennia.
Inclusions: 1-Liter Water Bottle Per Person., Hotel pickup and drop-off from Negombo Hotels., Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide., Transport by an air-conditioned vehicle.
Exclusions: Food and drinks., Gratuities.
Reviewed By 588gimhapas
What an experience!!, we arrived just as the elephants appeared from the jungle and watched 5 large groups go to the water. The Jeep driver got us into the perfect place for photographs, responding quickly when a female decided we'd got too close. So beautiful to watch the interaction of the family units as they got to the water.
10. Relief and Relaxation (15 Days)
(SKU: LK10FB9011) Bolt away from the urbanised environment and find sanctuary in the Paradise Island. Explore the Ancient Kingdoms of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa and go on safaris in the Yala and Minneriya National Park. Go on an adventurous hike in the Horton Plains. Wander in the hills of Nuwara Eliya and visit the Last Kingdom of Sri Lanka, Kandy. Climb the Rock Fortress of Sigiriya and visit the Spice Gardens of Matale and smell the authentic scent of Spices in the Gardens. Wander in the city of Kandy and go on technical tours and watch the cultural show as the professional performers perform the great culture of Sri Lanka to you.
Inclusions: Transport in a Private Vehicle, Fuel, Parking & Highway tolls., Service of English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide., All prevailing taxes and service charges., 2 x 500ml Water Bottles per Person per Day.
Exclusions: Hotel Accommodation and Meals., Entrance fees to the respective sites., Chauffeur Guide's Accommodation., Expenses of personal nature., Visa and Related Expenses., Tips & Portages.
Reviewed By J1159RGisabelleg
The park offers everything that is needed for an exciting safari. Great landscapes, many animals, especially elephants! We were very close to the elephants and were very lucky to be able to watch a whole herd and also some baby elephants. Furthermore, I would like to emphasize our tour guide - not only did he inspire and excite us with his very good mood, he also saw many small animals with his trained eye and answered our questions thoroughly. The 3 hours passed by in no time and gave us many nice memories. Would totally recommend booking a trip with these guys :-)
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