Overview
As you choose this tour package, you will embrace a set of experiences that will last throughout your life. Sri Lanka is a country renowned for attracting tourists from every corner of the world, serving them the finest luxuries and comforting them with the island's best. Our island is one magical land with many breathtaking attractions one could die for. As you choose this tour, you will be guided, comforted, cared for and served with nothing but extreme aristocracy. Let yourself, your family, friends or that special person feel really special during this vacation.
Next, visit the cultural capital of Kandy, where you'll see the renowned Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Experience the captivating Kandyan Arts Association cultural show, featuring traditional dances and drumming. Discover the historic city of Kandy, with its sacred Temple of the Tooth and the magnificent Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, renowned for its diverse collection of orchids.
Your tour of 6 days would unbelievably be extraordinary and incomparable. You would be experiencing relaxation, excitement, historical places of interest, archaeological advancements, religious influences and their upbrought and preserved values, central highlands with the coolest climate throughout and shopping to your heart's content.
Let us be a part in your tour to make it successful and ensure you make the most of it.
| Day | Location | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Negombo | Arrival, beach relaxation, explore Dutch canals & fish market |
| 2 | Sigiriya → Dambulla | Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, visit Dambulla Cave Temple |
| 3 | Kandy | Visit Temple of the Tooth, explore Peradeniya Botanical Garden |
| 4 | Nuwara Eliya | Tea plantation visit, explore Gregory Lake & waterfalls |
| 5 | Bentota | Beach activities, Madu River safari, turtle hatchery visit |
| 6 | Colombo → Airport | City tour, shopping, departure |
Exploration Blueprint
Day 01 - Arrival to Sri Lanka - Negombo
Greetings and transfer to your hotel
As you will be greeted and welcomed by our representative at the Bandaranaike International Airport, he will be the one to guide you to your hotel in Negombo. On your way to Negombo, you can have a relaxing nap and enjoy the commencement of your journey in Sri Lanka.
You will be spending the night at Negombo while listening to country music and enjoying a silent and relaxing walk at the shore.
Negombo is famous for its finest beach and its fresh seafood dishes. With a culture influenced by the Dutch and Portuguese, the town has converted into nothing but magnificence and beauty. Serving tourists with the finest in the city has proven to have met perfection in many ways. Negombo offers all tourists with the best culinary experts and the finest dining ever.
You can either rest and relax at your hotel or walk around the city, experiencing the unique identity of Negombo that would indulge you like no other.
After enjoying your sumptuous dinner, spend the night at your hotel and prepare for an exciting tomorrow.
Overnight: Hotel in Negombo
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 02 - Negombo - Pinnawala - Sigiriya
Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Sigiriya
As per the tour schedule, you will be escorted out of the hotel after breakfast to commence your tour. Feel excited as you will be first paying a visit to see the orphan Elephants in Pinnawala.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
This has been one of the main attractions in Sri Lanka for a long time. Tourists visit these elephants many times a year. This orphanage consists of both grown-up and baby elephants. Some elephants who are abandoned by herds and injured in the jungle are directed to the orphanage for better care. The orphanage is open from 8.00 am to all. Its visitors are more than welcome to volunteer in their daily routine, which includes bottle feeding the baby elephants, escorting them to the river to bathe, and playing with them. You mean a lot to these elephants, so enjoy it all with them while you are at Pinnawala.
You will next be taken to Sigiriya, which is a famous tourist destination in Sri Lanka. Sigiriya was once a kingdom in the ancient past. At Sigiriya, the main attraction would be its Sigiriya Rock Fortress, where you will have plenty of time to explore all about it and its hidden story.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Sigiriya, which was once a famous kingdom, is genuinely a major attraction. The Rock Fortress of Sigiriya was built by King Kashyapa. The tale of King Kashyapa is one to remember. He was one king who was never satisfied with what his father had to offer him; thus, he murdered his own father and fled to Sigiriya in search of a hiding place. Sigiriya, at the time, was close enough to be called a small forest, which King Kashyapa took advantage of and converted his strong willpower into action. He constructed the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and made it the most magnificent palace of the time. The palace has an entrance with the lion's gate and used lions' paws for its stairways. The palace premises consist of the most popular archaeological gardens of water gardens, cave and boulder gardens, and terraced gardens. Other attractions within the fortress include the frescoes and the mirrored walls.
Having had a tiresome yet awesome day full of experience, you will then be transferred to your hotel in Sigiriya, where you will spend the night and relax.
Overnight: Hotel in Sigiriya
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 03 - Sigiriya - Dambulla - Matale - Kandy
Dambulla, Matale, and Kandy City Tours
As you finish your breakfast, prepare yourself for an interesting day. Your next tour will be to see attractions in Dambulla, which is considered a major historical city, and then visit Kandy, the golden city. Dambulla and Kandy are considered two of the most religious, cultural, and historical cities for many reasons. Some popular attractions in Dambulla include the cave temples, The Golden Rock Temple, and the Dambulla Museum. Out of all the major attractions is the Rock Temple in Dambulla.
Rock Temple in Dambulla
The Golden Rock Temple, which is originally recognized as the Rajamaha Temple of Rangiri Dambulla, is a main worship temple for all followers of Buddhism. The temple, which is located towards the North of Kandy on a rock declared by UNESCO, is considered the center of Sri Lanka. The temple was initially a cave during times of war and was later transformed into this amazing temple by King Valagamba. Many alterations to this marvelous temple have been made by several kings since then. The temple possesses valuable materials from the very earliest times to the eighteenth century. The temple premises comprise more than 80 caves, out of which five caves—named first, second, third, fourth, and fifth caves—are appointed as the main caves of the temple, which hold possession of valuable stupas, precious paintings, and Buddhist sculptures. Dambulla Cave Temple is one of the most breathtaking and amazing temples in the whole world.
You will next be taken to see the Spice Gardens in Matale, which is totally worth the visit.
Spice Gardens in Matale
Have you ever stepped into a first-class fine spice cultivation with an aroma that drifts you away? Yes, your next stop would be at the very famous Spice Gardens in Matale, a true essence of Sri Lankan spices. Apart from the first-hand spices such as cloves, cardamoms, saffron, cinnamon, pepper, and nutmeg being cultivated, there are also a wide collection of herbal cultivations, which include sandalwood, margosa, coconut, and almond for many herbal and Ayurvedic purposes, as Sri Lanka is the best Ayurvedic hub for various treatments.
Your next stop will be in Kandy, where you will be taken to visit another major temple in the country named the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. The city of Kandy, which used to be a strong kingdom in its time, beholds access to many attractions throughout the city. Some of them include the Temple of the Tooth, which is the main, the Kandy City Center, Cultural Dancing, and the National Museum.
Temple of the Tooth Relic
The Temple of the Tooth is the sacred temple where Lord Buddha's Tooth Relic is deposited. The temple attracts all its followers and many tourists for its many interesting tales to narrate. The temple is a major attraction in Kandy. Within the complex, there are the New Palace, the Old Palace, Audience Hall, International Buddhist Museum, Queens Bath, Moat, Diyathilaka Mandapaya, Golden Canopy, and the Main Golden Roofed Temple.
Capture these memories that add more color to your vacation and memory lane for a lifetime.
Spend the night at your hotel in Kandy at your own pace. Enjoy the fine dining cuisines ranging from Western to Eastern and prepare for a chilling tomorrow.
Overnight: Hotel in Kandy
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 04 - Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
Day Tour and Stay in Nuwara Eliya
Could a day get more exciting? After an energetic breakfast, you will be directed to your next stop, an amazing destination where all tourists long to spend every vacation, regardless of how many times they've visited. Yes, it's Nuwara Eliya we are talking about. One of the most breathtaking and mind-blowing tour destinations in the world. Nuwara Eliya is the mighty vacation place where you can embrace the coolest climate of all time. Prepare yourselves to put on your favorite sweater, as you will no longer be sweating. As you travel to Nuwara Eliya, make stops to capture some breathtaking views and backdrops of the mountains and waterfalls emerging from their tops. The countryside welcomes you with all the care and affection it can afford. You will be served the finest accommodation with style and meals.
At Nuwara Eliya, many places of attraction will make you want to extend your stay. The waterfalls, World's End, golf club, horse riding, boating in the lake, canoeing, tea plantations and factories, and nature walks are all available during your stay.
Spend the night at your hotel in Nuwara Eliya and prepare for another exciting tour tomorrow.
Overnight: Hotel in Nuwara Eliya
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 05 - Nuwara Eliya - Horton Plains - Colombo
Spend the Day at Horton Plains
Having had an interesting day at Nuwara Eliya, you will be taken to enjoy the sight of Horton Plains, which is located in the southern plateau of the central highlands. Horton Plains National Park is an attractive park for its montane grass running throughout and the cloud forest. The National Park of Horton Plains was declared a UNESCO Heritage site in 2010 and covers an area of 3169 hectares. Endemic flora and fauna are sighted, making it a memorable experience for all tourists. You will also get the opportunity to experience the World's End, where you can see the low-lying view of the southern cities.
The park shelters many wildlife mammals and other creatures, and some commonly sighted species include the Sambar Deer, Stripe-Necked Mongoose, Long-Tailed Giant Squirrel, Wild Boar, Endemic Bear Monkey, Toque Macaque, Fishing Cat and Otter, Bush Warbler, Dull-Blue Flycatcher, Yellow-Eared Bulbul, Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon, Sri Lanka White-Eye, Spot-Winged Thrush, Mountain Hawk-Eagle, and Sri Lankan Jungle Fowl, among many other endemic creatures seen at the park.
After spending enough time at Horton Plains Park, you will then be transferred to Colombo the same day.
Overnight: Hotel in Colombo
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 06 - Colombo - Airport
Colombo City Tour and Departure
After spending a night at your hotel in Colombo, feel free to relax as your tour ends today. Enjoy an energetic breakfast and regain your strength after so many days of tiresome traveling. You will then be taken to enjoy some quality shopping at many interesting and popular shopping complexes. Some of the main and popular shopping complexes include Crescat, Majestic City, Liberty Plaza, Unity Plaza, One Galle Face Mall, and Colombo City Center, where you can enjoy shopping and try out your favorite cuisine for lunch. Apart from shopping, you can also visit many other places of interest in Colombo based on your preferences, including the Colombo Fort, Churches, Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple, and the National Museum of Colombo.
Later, you will be transferred to the Bandaranaike International Airport for a safe return to your home country.
Meals included: Breakfast
Package Inclusions
- Accommodation at 3-Star, 4-Star, or 5-Star Hotels
- Food and Site visiting tickets
- Breakfast
Transport in an Air-Conditioned Private Car / Van
Accompanying English Speaking Chauffeur Guide Throughout the Tour- Return Airport Transfer
- Unlimited Travel Distance
- All Applicable Taxes
Package Exclusions
- Visa Fees and Requirements
- Domestic Transfers and Flights Not Stated in the Deal Offer
- Travel Insurances
- Tips, Portage or Any Expense of Personal Nature
- Camera and Video Permits to Certain Sites