“Whispers of Ceylon” 7 Day Romantic Escape Perfect for anniversaries, proposals, or just getting away. Private car, boutique stays, and slow pace. “Whispers of Ceylon” 7 Day Romantic Escape Perfect for anniversaries, proposals, or just getting away. Private car, boutique stays, and slow pace. Romantic Escape in Sri Lanka with Taprobane Tours and Travels Think- misty tea hills, private beaches, jungle lodges, and candlelight dinners — all without 8-hour drives. Sri Lanka is made for couples who want romance + adventure in 1 trip. From $490 Per Person Min.2 Pax Per Tour Day 1-2: Colombo → Ella – Tea Country Romance Airport pickup with flowers. Drive through hills to Ella. Stay in a boutique hotel overlooking valleys. Do: 9 Arch Bridge walk at sunrise, tea factory tour, couples massage. Evening: Private dinner with mountain views. Stay: Hill villa with balcony Day 3-4: Ella → Yala – Safari & Stars Scenic drive through waterfalls. Yala National Park evening safari – leopards, elephants, sunset in the wild. Night: Glamping tent or luxury lodge with private deck + star gazing. Stay: Safari lodge Day 5-6: Yala → Galle & Mirissa – Beach Bliss Coastal drive. Explore Galle Fort – cobblestone streets, boutique cafes, sunset by the lighthouse. Next 2 days: Mirissa Beach. Slow mornings, whale watching option, spa, private beach dinner with torches. Stay: Beachfront resort Day 7: Mirissa → Colombo – Farewell Brunch at Galle Face Hotel. Last minute shopping for tea & gems. Airport drop. End of Tour What makes it romantic *Private everything: 1 driver, 1 guide, no group tours Signature moments: *Train ride through tea country *Safari sundowners in Yala *Beach dinner under the stars *Couples spa in the hills *Boutique stays: Handpicked hotels with pools, sea/mountain views, and great service Add-ons package : Floral setup on Sigiriya Rock or beach Photography shoot: Galle Fort or Ella with pro photographer Hot air balloon: Sigiriya at sunrise Private yacht sunset: Mirissa or Bentota Best time to go *Dec – April: West & South coast + Hill Country *May – Sept: East coast option + Cultural Triangle Get Quote FAQ Q: What makes this a romantic tour? A: Private beach dinners, luxury boutique hotels, Ella train ride, and couple spa. Q: Can you arrange honeymoon surprises? A: Yes. Cake, flowers, room decor. Tell us 1 week before. Q: Best hotels for couples? A: We use 4*/5* boutique hotels in Kandy, Ella, and South Coast with pool views.

“Golden Coast Escape” 7 Day Beach Tour Perfect for families, couples, and friend groups. Private driver + beachfront resorts. “Golden Coast Escape” 7 Day Beach Tour Perfect for families, couples, and friend groups. Private driver + beachfront resorts. From $490 Per Person Min. 02 Pax Per Tour Day 1-2: Colombo → Bentota – Lagoon & Relax Airport pickup. 1.5hrs to Bentota. Do: Madu River boat safari, Turtle Hatchery Kosgoda, water sports, ayurveda spa. Stay: Beachfront resort with pool Day 3-4: Bentota → Mirissa – Whales & Chill Scenic coastal drive. Stop at Galle Fort for coffee + shopping. Mirissa: Sleepy beach town. Options: Whale & Dolphin watching Dec-Apr, surf lessons, Coconut Tree Hill sunset, Secret Beach. Stay: Boutique beach villa Day 5: Mirissa → Tangalle – Quiet Beach Less crowded. Rekawa Turtle Watching at night Jun-Sep. Daytime: Rock pools, blowhole at Hummanaya, Mulkirigala Rock Temple view. Stay: Eco beach resort Day 6: Tangalle → Unawatuna – Fun & Food Unawatuna Beach: Palm-fringed, great for swimming. Evening: Jungle Beach + beach bars + seafood. Stay: Unawatuna Day 7: Unawatuna → Colombo → Airport Last swim + shopping. Drop at airport. End of Tour Alternative: “East Coast Summer” – May to Sept *When south/west is monsoon, flip to east. *Colombo → Trincomalee → Nilaveli → Pasikudah → Arugam Bay *Highlights: Nilaveli Beach, Pigeon Island snorkeling, Pasikudah shallow waters, Arugam Bay surf. *Same 7-day format, just different coast. What makes Taprobane’s beach tours great *2 coasts, 1 country: We pick season so you get sun guaranteed *Mix of vibes: Party beach Unawatuna, romantic Mirissa, quiet Tangalle, family Bentota *Activities: Surf, dive, snorkel, turtle hatcheries, whale watching, river safaris *Stays: Handpicked beachfront hotels — no 20min walk to sea Signature Beach Experiences *Sunset at Galle Fort Lighthouse *Blue Whale watching in Mirissa – Dec to April *Turtle release in Kosgoda *Surf in Weligama or Arugam Bay *Private beach dinner with torches Best time to go *Dec –April: West & South Coast – Bentota, Galle, Mirissa, Tangalle *May – Sept: East Coast – Trinco, Nilaveli, Pasikudah, Arugam Bay Get Quote

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“In the Footsteps of Ramayana” 8 Day Tour Private AC vehicle, Tamil/Hindi-speaking guide, temple priest arrangements on request. “In the Footsteps of Ramayana” 8 Day Tour Private AC vehicle, Tamil/Hindi-speaking guide, temple priest arrangements on request. Ramayana Tour in Sri Lanka with Taprobane Tours and Travels Walk in the footsteps of Lord Rama. Sri Lanka is believed to be the Lanka of the Ramayana. This 8-day pilgrimage + cultural tour covers all major Ramayana sites linked to Rama, Sita, Hanuman and Ravana.Perfect for families, devotees, and Indian pilgrims. From $560 Per Person Min.2 Pax Per Tour “.Day 1: Colombo → Negombo → Munneswaram Arrival. Drive to Munneswaram Temple, Chilaw – one of the 5 Ishwarams. Believed to be where Rama prayed after war to absolve sins. Stay: Negombo Day 2: Negombo → Anuradhapura → Sigiriya Anuradhapura: Visit Nagadeepa – place where Rama’s brother Lakshmana is said to have visited. Evening: Sigiriya – believed by some scholars to be Ravana’s fortress “Alakamanda”. Stay: Sigiriya Day 3: Sigiriya → Dambulla → Kandy Dambulla Cave Temple – where Sita is said to have bathed. Kandy: Temple of the Tooth + Seetha Amman Temple, Nuwara Eliya en route visit next day. Stay: Kandy Day 4: Kandy → Nuwara Eliya – “Sita’s Trail” Seetha Amman Temple, Seetha Eliya – where Sita was held captive. Stream + footprints on rock. Ashoka Vatika, Hakgala Botanical Garden – where Sita spent her days. Gayathri Peedam – dedicated to Gayathri, Rama’s mother. Stay: Nuwara Eliya Day 5: Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Ravana Falls Ravana Falls – where Ravana is said to have hidden Sita. Ravana Cave, Ella – 1km tunnel believed to be Ravana’s hideout. Little Adams Peak view. Stay: Ella Day 6: Ella → Wellawaya → Yala Buduruwagala – 7 ancient Buddha statues, believed by some to be linked to Ravana’s kingdom. Yala area: Sita Pokuna – natural caves where Sita meditated. Stay: Yala Day 7: Yala → Kataragama → Galle Kataragama – sacred to both Buddhists and Hindus. Lord Murugan temple. Drive to south coast. Stay: Galle Day 8: Galle → Colombo → Airport Panchamuga Anjaneya Temple, Colombo – 5-faced Hanuman temple. Kelani Raja Maha Vihara – where Rama is said to have worshipped. Airport drop. End of Tour The 5 Ishwarams – Add-on for 2 more days Devotees often add all 5 ancient Shiva temples built by Ravana: Naguleswaram, Jaffna Ketheeswaram, Mannar Munneswaram, Chilaw Tirukoneswaram, Trincomalee Tiruketheeswaram, Kalpitiya What makes Taprobane’s Ramayana Tour special Storytelling guide: We connect each site with Ramayana verses Priest arrangements: Pooja at Seetha Amman & Munneswaram can be arranged Comfort: AC vehicle, good hotels, no rushed temple runs Combine: Can be done with Nallur, Jaffna temples for South Indian pilgrims Best time to go Dec – April: Best weather for Nuwara Eliya, Ella, South May – Sept: Good for North + East Ishwarams Get Quote FAQ Q: What is the Sri Lanka Ramayana Tour? A: It follows Lord Rama’s trail in the Ramayana. Visit Ashok Vatika, Seetha Amman Temple, Ravana Cave, and more. Q: Is this tour suitable for Indian pilgrims? A: Yes. We provide vegetarian meals, Hindi-speaking guides, and temple timings. Q: How long are the drives between Ramayana sites? A: 2-4 hours. We break journeys with scenic tea country and waterfalls. Q: Can the Ramayana Tour be combined with Beach? A: Yes. Most guests add 3 days in Bentota or Galle at the end.

Private bird watching tours in Sri Lanka with expert guides. See kingfishers, hornbills & 400+ species. Book your birding adventure with Taprobane Tours “Island Wonders Family Tour” 10 Days From $700 Per Person Min 2 Pax Per Tour Day 1: Welcome to Sri Lanka – Negombo Land, airport pickup, 15 min to Negombo. Easy first day.Beach walk, seafood dinner, rest up to beat jetlag.Stay: Beachfront family room Day 2: Negombo → Sigiriya / Dambulla ∼4hrs Morning fish market and Dutch canal boat ride in Negombo.En route: Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage – feed baby elephants, river bath time. Kids love this.Evening: Check into Sigiriya. Pool time.Stay: Family villa with pool Day 3: Sigiriya & Dambulla Early climb Sigiriya Lion Rock - older kids go to the top, grandparents can enjoy the gardens below.Afternoon: Dambulla Cave Temple with 150+ Buddha statues.Night: Village experience + traditional cooking demo.Stay: Sigiriya Day 4: Sigiriya → Kandy ∼3.5hrs Stop at Spice Garden in Matale – fun for kids to smell and touch.Afternoon: Kandy City Tour – Temple of the Tooth, Kandy Lake, cultural dance show with fire walking.Stay: Hill-country hotel with lake view Day 5: Kandy → Nuwara Eliya ∼2.5hrs Scenic train or road via tea plantations.Visit Tea factory + try fresh tea.Afternoon: Gregory Lake boating, Victoria Park, strawberry farm. Cool weather, perfect for families.Stay: Nuwara Eliya Day 6: Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala ∼5hrs Morning: 9 Arch Bridge in Ella + mini “Adams Peak” hike for views.Afternoon: Drive to Yala through beautiful countryside.Stay: Safari lodge near Yala Day 7: Yala National Park Safari Early morning jeep safari – leopards, elephants, crocs, peacocks. Our guides make it a game for kids to spot animals.Back for pool + rest. Evening nature walk.Stay: Yala Day 8: Yala → Mirissa / Galle ∼4hrs Coastal drive. Stop at Galle Fort – UNESCO site, ice cream, boutique shopping.Evening: Mirissa Beach – safe beach, turtle hatchery visit.Stay: Family beach resort Day 9: Mirissa – Whales & Fun Option 1: Whale watching early morning – blue whales in season Dec-Apr. Option 2: Snorkeling at Hikkaduwa or Turtle beach in Kosgoda for younger kids. Sunset at Coconut Tree Hill for family photos.Stay: Mirissa Day 10: Mirissa → Colombo → Airport ∼3.5hrs Last shopping at Laksala and Pettah Market. Visit Gangaramaya Temple and seaside Galle Face Green. Airport drop for flight home. End of Tour Why this works for families Pacing: No drive longer than 5hrs. Plenty of pool/beach breaks Mix: 3 UNESCO sites, 1 safari, elephants, beach, tea country, whales Kid wins: Elephants bathing, jeep safari, train views, boat rides, beaches Adult wins: Culture, scenery, food, comfort hotels, 24/7 guide + driver All-inclusive option: Private AC van, English-speaking guide, all entrance tickets, breakfast + dinner Best time to go Dec – April for west/south coast + Yala. May – Sept for east coast option. Get Quote FAQ Q: Is Sri Lanka good for kids? A: Yes. Elephant orphanage, safaris, beaches, and train rides are kid-friendly. Q: Are family rooms available? A: Yes. Most 3_/4_ hotels offer family rooms or connecting rooms. Q: What about food for children? A: Hotels offer western and Sri Lankan food. We can request special meals.

“Wild Sri Lanka – Nature & Wildlife Escape” 9 Days / 8 Nights Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and eco-travelers. Private guide, eco-lodges, and early morning game drives. “Wild Sri Lanka – Nature & Wildlife Escape” 9 Days / 8 Nights Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and eco-travelers. Private guide, eco-lodges, and early morning game drives. Nature Tour in Sri Lanka with Taprobane Tours and Travels Sri Lanka is one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. In just 10 days you can go from rainforest to cloud forest to dry zone to beach — with leopards, elephants, whales, and 500+ bird species. From $630 Per Person Min.2 Pax Per Tour Day 1-2: Colombo → Sinharaja Rainforest UNESCO rainforest. Guided nature walks with naturalist. See: Purple-faced Langur, Sri Lanka Blue Magpie, giant squirrels, butterflies. Night walk for frogs, owls, and fireflies. Stay: Eco lodge on forest edge Day 3-4: Sinharaja → Nuwara Eliya → Horton Plains Drive to hill country. Dawn: Horton Plains National Park – “World’s End” cliff, Baker’s Falls. Target: Sri Lanka Whistling Thrush, Sambar deer, endemic plants. Afternoon: Tea estate walk + waterfall visit. Stay: Mountain bungalow Day 5-6: Nuwara Eliya → Yala National Park Scenic drive via Ella. 2 safaris in Yala: Morning + evening. Top sightings: Leopard, Elephant, Sloth Bear, Crocodile, Peacock, 200+ bird species. Stay: Safari lodge with nature deck Day 7: Yala → Udawalawe Udawalawe National Park – best place to see wild elephants guaranteed. Afternoon safari. Visit Elephant Transit Home to see baby elephants being fed. Stay: Udawalawe lodge Day 8: Udawalawe → Mirissa / Tangalle – Coastal Nature Morning: Bundala National Park for flamingos, storks, and wetland birds. Afternoon: Turtle Hatchery in Kosgoda or Whale watching in Mirissa season Dec-Apr. Stay: Beachfront eco resort Day 9: Mirissa → Colombo → Airport Stop at Muthurajawela Marsh for mangrove walk and kingfishers. Airport drop. End of Tour What makes this tour amazing 4 habitats in 1 trip: Rainforest, Cloud forest, Dry zone, Coast Wildlife highlights: Leopard, Elephant, Whale, Endemic birds, Monkeys Eco focus: Local guides, small lodges, no big resorts, leave-no-trace Photography friendly: Dawn starts, hides available, scope + binoculars on request Signature Nature Experiences Dawn chorus walk in Sinharaja – most biodiverse place in Sri Lanka Leopard safari in Yala – highest density in the world Elephant gathering in Udawalawe – 200+ elephants World’s End sunrise in Horton Plains Blue whale watching in Mirissa Best season Dec – April: Yala, Udawalawe, Mirissa whales, dry weather May – Oct: Sinharaja is lush, Horton Plains clear, East coast beaches Get Quote Q: Which is better for leopards, Yala or Wilpattu? A: Yala has higher leopard density. Wilpattu is quieter with more space. Q: What time are safaris? A: Morning 6am and Evening 3pm. 3-4 hours each. Q: What should I pack for safari? A: Neutral clothes, hat, binoculars, and sunscreen. FAQ

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About Us Finding Inspiration in Every Turn Our Story Celebrating 16 years of unparalleled service, Taprobane Tours & Travels was established in the year 2009. The owner of the business, Nishantha Weragoda brings a wealth of travel experience and a comprehensive knowledge of this wonderful island. Having worked overseas at a service oriented business for many years and since his return to the island in the year 1992, he initially joined VIP Tours and later Jet wing Travels and gained experience in all departments of tour operations. The main objective of Taprobane Tours and Travels is providing a quality service with an added personalized approach to all their guests in their travel needs, catering to any kind of traveler with any type of budget. The Company offers a comprehensive selection of tours, showcasing the very best of the island, specializing in individual bookings (FIT) and small and large group tours(MICE) for both leisure clients and incentive trips. Sri Lanka feature very high on the wish list of many people and is recognized as a superb value destination for companies looking to reward their staff or clients. The biggest attraction of Sri Lanka is its people. The Sinhalese, Tamils and Muslims are all friendly by nature and the country has an unblemished record for hospitality. It is a land of smiles and warm welcome, observed by Anton Chekov, Bernard Shaw and Sir Arthur C.Clarke , who made Sri Lanka his home and the inspiration for at least two of his books. It is known as a land of tolerance that has been tempered over the years by the teachings of the Buddha. Sri Lanka still beckons as a land of splendor far beyond the limits of a tropical isle. In laymen’s terms it most definitely punches above its weight and there’s no better way to experience it than as a guest of Taprobane Tours and Travels. Our Story Your Travel Experts Taprobane Tours & Travels is a leading travel agency that offers exceptional travel experiences to its clients. With years of experience in the industry we have established ourselves as a reliable and trustworthy partner for all your travel needs. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing personalized services that cater to your preferences and requirements. Whether you are planning a family vacation, a getaway, or a trip, we are here to make your travel a reality. Meet The Team Don Francis Founder & CEO Ashley Jones Tech Lead Tess Brown Office Manager Lisa Rose Product Manager Kevin Nye HR Lead Alex Young Customer Support Lead Our Clients

Short Break in Sri Lanka 2 Nights / 3 Days 1st Day – AIR PORT – PINNAWALA - KANDY On arrival at the Bandaranayke international Airport, you will be welcomed by a representative of Taprobane Tours and Travels and transferred to Kandy. On the way visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. This is an orphanage and breeding ground for wild elephants. En route visit a spice garden and proceed to Kandy and check in at a hotel. Evening, commence city tour of Kandy including Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, by far the most important place of worship for Buddhists world over, Upper Lake drive, a place where one could have a bird's eye view of the city below. And late evening Cultural Show by traditional Kandyan Dancers and Drummers including "Fire Walking". Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy 2nd Day – KANDY – PERADENIYA – NUWARA ELIYA After breakfast leave for NuwaraEliya. On the way visit the Botanical gardens at Peradeniya, It is the largest botanical garden on the island which is renowned for the collection of Orchids, medicinal plants, palm trees and spice trees. Later, proceed to NuwaraEliya. En route visit a Tea Factory and a Plantation to witness the manufacturing process of the world famous "Ceylon Tea" and to taste a pure un-blended cup of factory fresh tea. You will also pass by eye-catching views with waterfalls. Evening, city tour of NuwaraEliya Including Victoria Park, Gregory Lake and the Golf Course, the 119 year old club is situated within the city limits. Established in 1891. One of Asia's finest Golf Clubs. Dinner and overnight stay at a Hotel in NuwaraEliya 3rd Day –NUWARA ELIYA – AIR PORT After breakfast leave for Air Port via Kitulgala. END OF TOUR Book Now