Tours

Globe Jeter Tours was founded in 1979 as one of Sri Lanka’s first Tour Operators, specialising in individual group tours. Today, Globe Jeter offers Airport transfers for Surya Lanka guests, as well as island tours. Along with our permanent itineraries, we can also draw up personalised itineraries, taking into account the preferences of individual guests.

TOUR 1 (4 DAYS – 3 NIGHTS)

programme
  • DAY 1

    Arrival at Katunayake (Colombo) International Airport and greeting by one of our experienced drivers, with a transfer to Colombo. A City tour of Colombo: Independence Square, Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple, Victoria Park, Town Hall, etc.

    Overnight in Colombo

  • DAY 2

    A stop at the Elephant Orphanage at Pinnawella en route to Habarana.

    A visit to the famous Sigiriya Rock. Stroll through King Kasyapa's pleasure garden and climb to an ascent of 150m. On the way view the beautiful and quite well preserved frescoes, dating from the 05th century.

    Overnight stay in Habarana.

  • DAY 3

    A Morning departure to the medieval ruins of Pollonnaruwa, a unique ancient city dating back to the 12th century. Walk among the remains of the Royal Palace, Gal Potha and the statues of the enlightened Buddha's in Gal Vihara.

    After, On the way back South, visit the cave temple of Dambulla. These five caves, housed in granite, date from the first century

    Overnight in Kandy.

  • DAY 4

    A visit the Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth), and a visit to the National gardens of Peradeniya.

    Thereafter a drive to the Nuwaraeliya district, where you can visit a Tea Plantation and Tea factory. From here we return to Colombo on the Kitulagala Route (famous for the 1957 Oscar-winning film "The Bridge on the River Kwai").

    The tour ends with a transfer to Colombo Airport (Katunayake).

Please note:
  • During the tour, we only stay in star class hotels in order to ensure the best possible comfort for you, and to provide our drivers with accommodation.
  • Our chauffeurs are experienced, reliable and polite, as are all our staff at the Surya Lanka.
  • Tour rates are calculated based on an arrival and departure from either Talalla or Colombo. Empty runs will incur an extra charge.

TOUR 2 (5 NIGHTS / 6 DAYS)

programme
  • DAY 1

    Greeting at the Colombo International Airport (Katunayake) by one of our experienced drivers and a transfer to Colombo. A city sightseeing tour of Colombo: Independence Square, Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple, Victoria Park, Town Hall, etc.

    Overnight in Colombo.

  • DAY 2

    A stop at the Elephant Orphanage at Pinnawella en route to Habarana.

    A visit to the famous Sigiriya Rock. Stroll through King Kasyapa's pleasure garden and climb to an ascent of 150m. By the way view the beautiful and quite well preserved frescoes, dating from the 05th century.

    Overnight stay in Habarana.

  • DAY 3

    A morning departure to the medieval ruins of Pollonnaruwa, a once thriving city dating back to the 12th century. Walk amongst the remains of the Royal Palace, Gal Potha, and the statues of the Buddha of Enlightenment in Gal Vihara.

    On the way to the south, visit the Cave Temple of Dambulla. These five caves, housed in granite, date from the First Century AD

    Overnight in Kandy.

  • DAY 4

    A visit the Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth), and a visit to the National gardens of Peradeniya.

    Thereafter a drive to the Nuwara Eliya district, where you can visit a Tea Plantation and Tea factory. Next to it is Embilipitiya, through an impressive landscape of waterfalls.

  • DAY 5

    An early morning safari at Udawalawe National Park, one of the best places in Sri Lanka to see herds of elephants. A transfer to Talalla, a dreamy, golden sandy beach over a mile long - home to Surya Lanka Ayurveda Beach Resort.

  • DAY 6

    Drive along the old coastal road to Galle and its ancient Dutch Fort. Walk along the fortifications with spectacular views of the Lighthouse and the sea, shop at its upmarket boutique hotels or simply walk along its quaint cobblestoned streets.

    Next return on the freeway to Colombo.

    The tour ends with a transfer to Colombo Airport.

Please note:
  • During the tour, we only stay in star class hotels in order to ensure the best possible comfort for you, and to provide our drivers with accommodation.
  • Our chauffeurs are experienced, reliable and polite, as are all our staff at the Surya Lanka.
  • Tour rates are calculated based on an arrival and departure from either Talalla or Colombo. Empty runs will incur an extra charge.