Experience the enchanting blend of 'Cultural Treasures and Coastal Wonders' in Sri Lanka. Begin your journey in the heart of Kandy, where historic temples and vibrant traditions await. Visit Pinnawala to witness the majestic elephants in their sanctuary. Explore the ancient wonders of Dambulla and the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Travel through the scenic highlands of Nuwara Eliya, known for its lush tea plantations. Embark on an exhilarating wildlife safari in Yala National Park. Finally, relax on the stunning beaches of Bentota, where golden sands and turquoise waters provide the perfect coastal retreat. This tour offers a perfect mix of cultural heritage, natural beauty, wildlife encounters, and coastal relaxation, showcasing the diverse charms of Sri Lanka.
Day 1 Arrival – Transfer to Negombo (west coast)
Day 2 Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage - Dambulla Cave Temple
Day 3 Sigiriya Rock Fortress - Village Tour with a Cookery Demonstration - Game Drive at Minneriya National Park
Day 4 Spice Garden - Kandy City Tour
Day 5 Botanical Gardens - Tea Experience - Hill Country
Day 6 Bentota (south coast)
Day 7 Colombo City Tour
Day 8 Transfer to airport
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25% of adults rate sharing a room with parents excluding extra bed
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Arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport. Welcome by a Sunway Holidays representative, transfer to beach hotel in Negombo (a beach resort around 15 Kms north of the airport) Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel in Negombo.
Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to Dambulla. Make a visit to the Elephant orphanage at Pinnawala. Visitors can view the care and daily routine of the elephants, such as bottle-feeding of elephant calves, feeding of all other elephants, and bathing in the Ma Oya River. Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple and yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sri Lanka’s greatest cave-temple complex, the walls and ceiling of this Buddhist site are resplendent with frescoes and there are hundreds of statues of Buddha, Hindu kings and deities. The history of these five caves’ embellishment dates from the first century BC and changes and additions have been made right up to nowadays Check in at your hotel for the next two night’s stay. Stay overnight at Dambulla.
Recommended Activities: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Dambulla Cave Temple
Enjoy an early breakfast and visit the UNESCO-listed 5th century site of Sigiriya. Accessed by a steep 600 feet hike up to the ancient natural rock fortress that dominates the surrounding landscape. Marvelous views across the countryside of the Cultural Triangle are your reward for the haul to the top. The ruins of Sigiriya King Kassapa's Sky Fortress dominate the landscape of the Cultural Triangle. A series of steep staircases and catwalks climb to the summit of the great inselberg. Along the way you’ll pass wall paintings of curvaceous apsaras, or ‘heavenly nymphs’, delicately painted frescos believed to have been modelled on the real-life queens and princesses who once lived in the palace above, tucked beneath an overhanging rock. Make a pause at the huge lion paws carved in to the rock, the original gateway to the fort. Return to the hotel to freshen up. Make a visit to a nearby village and get a glimpse of an authentic local experience, gaining insight into the daily activities of the villagers, and enjoying a catamaran ride on the lake. Take a tuk-tuk ride to a village house where you will interact with a local family and learn the art of preparing an authentic Sri Lankan lunch. Tasty traditional sweet meats for dessert and warm Ceylon tea will enrich the experience. Later in the afternoon take a Jeep Safari in Minneriya National Park. Its renowned for large herds of elephants. The Minneriya Tank, a reservoir built by an ancient civilization, attracts large herds of elephants, deer, and water buffalo to its shores, particularly during the dry season (June to September) when Minneriya National Park gains fame for the “the Gathering”, when you as many 300 wild elephants around the reservoir. Stay overnight at Dambulla.
Recommended Activities: Experience Traditional Village Life Exploring Minneriya National Park Sigiriya Rock
Depart for Kandy via Matale visiting a Spice Garden to see how the local Spice including cinnamon, cardamom, pepper creepers and other spice trees grow, their numerous forms of use. Kandy, is the island’s cultural capital and the last capital of the Sinhalese monarchy, Kandy is encircled by jungle-covered hills. Located in the refreshing highlands, Kandy is easy to fall in love with. Stop at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the island’s most revered Buddhist shrine. Pilgrims dressed in white clothes come to worship throughout the day, carrying lotus blooms and frangipani flowers to present at the shrine. Later make a city tour of Kandy, the island’s cultural capital and the last capital of the Sinhalese monarchy, Kandy is encircled by jungle-covered hills. Located in the refreshing highlands, proceed exploring Kandy’s colorful Bazar, Upper Lake, arts centers, museums etc. Later attend a cultural dance performance with fire dancing. Check in at your hotel for the next two night’s stay. Stay overnight at Kandy.
Recommended Activities: Tour Of The Spice Garden The Temple Of The Tooth Relic, Kandy Kandy City Tour
After breakfast at the hotel. Optional : those who prefer a morning activity can make a short walk in the Udawatta Kele sanctuary. A 103-hectare Udawatta Kele eco-tourism site is located north of Kandy Lake. Making the Bird watching & trekking in Udawatta Kele Sanctuary extraordinary this garden is blessed with exclusive collections of avifauna also recognized as one of the most beautiful bird sanctuaries in Sri Lanka. Visit the Kandy’s Royal Botanical Gardens famed for the world-class collection of orchids, palms and, the real showstopper, a giant Javan fig tree. Drive towards Nuwara eliya, to see a tea plantation and a factory, to learn how the region’s most fragrant brews are produced. The Tea experience starts with a guided tour of a local tea factory, where you’ll be shown how the top best leaves are picked and processed. Taste a cup of freshly brewed pure Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Tea. You can also buy fresh tea from the factory outlet. Afternoon at leisure in Kandy. Stay overnight at Kandy.
Recommended Activities: Colombo Tea Factory Tour Tea Plucking Royal Botanical Gardens Chasing Waterfalls
After breakfast leave for the south coast of Sri Lanka. Leave for the south coast. On the way at Induruwa visit a Sea Turtle Hatchery. Later in the day enjoy a relaxed stay at your beach hotel in Bentota south coast of Sri Lanka by the Indian Ocean. Check in at your beach hotel for the next two night’s stay. Overnight stay in Bentota, south coast.
Recommended Activities: Bentota Beach
Enjoy the breakfast and relax by the beach. In the afternoon leave for Colombo. Make a sight-seeing tour of Colombo. Visit a Buddhist Temple, Pettah, Colonial era remainings, Fort, Galle Face Green, Independence Square, BMICH, a replica of the tallest standing Buddha statue at Aukana, etc. Discover the city & explore one or more of the shopping malls, such as House of Fashion, Odel, Arena, One Galle Face, Havelock City Mall, etc. Stay overnight in Colombo
Recommended Activities: Shopping Spree At Urban Malls – Colombo
Enjoy the breakfast and the day is at leisure in Colombo. Later leave for the airport for onward flight.
