World War II Tour Of Ceylon – Overview

A guided tour of Ceylon for the World War II enthusiast! It covers all of the interesting WWII attractions from Fortifications and Museums to War Cemeteries…!

Arrive at the Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to Colombo to rest after the long flight.
Overnight in Colombo.

Visit the Airforce Museum in Ratmalana in the morning and visit the Liveramentu War Cemetery and the monument at Viharamahadevi Park during your city tour of Colombo on Jeeps from World War II in the afternoon.
Overnight in Colombo.

Take a scenic flight from Colombo to Trincomale. Check out the War Cemetery in Trincomale before taking a boat ride to Sober Island.
Overnight in Sober Island.

The Airforce Museum in Ratmalana

The Naval Museum in Trincomalee

Visit the British Fortifications, the French Pass and the gun points in Clappenburg, explore Sober Island and spend the day relaxing on the beach.
Overnight in Sober Island

Visit the Hoods Tower underground Naval Museum in China Bay and Fort Fredrick before travelling from Trincomale to Sigiriya. Climb the magnificent Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the afternoon to catch the sunset from the top!
Overnight in Sigiriya.

Travel from Sigiriya to Kandy, visiting the Dambulla Cave temple on the way.
Overnight in Kandy.

Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, the Pitakanda War Cemetery and the British Garrison Cemetery.
Overnight in Kandy.

Travel from Kandy to Diyatalawa, visit the Military Academy and the war
cemetery.
Overnight in Kandy.

The British Garrison War Cemetery

The Ratmalana Airforce Museum

Travel from Diyathalawa to Colombo, spend your last day in Colombo enjoying some shopping as well eating at many of Colombo’s popular restaurants.
Overnight in Colombo.

Transfer from your hotel in Colombo to the airport to catch the return flight home.
Overnight in Colombo.

• Hotels
• All transfers
• An English Speaking Chauffeur Guide
• Entrance Tickets to sights and Museums
• Drinking water
• All meals

• Flights
• Early check-in and late check-out at hotels.
• Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, snacks, drinks, etc.)
• Tips for guides and drivers
• Personal travel insurance
• Visa fees (contact us for further information)