Best of Sri Lanka - 9 days, small group tour, guaranteed departures. - from $1,495 pp, starting in Colombo Introduction Best of Sri Lanka combines nature, culture and the landscape of the island paradise together. Hence, ‘mingling with locals’ is a certain highlight of this tour which has been drawn up to offer you the ‘real taste’ through the Sri Lankan way of life. 1. Day 01: Colombo – Negombo Welcome to Colombo. Upon arrival you will be met & transfer to Negombo. Stay overnight at Amagi Aria Hotel in Negombo. Negombo is a major city in Sri Lanka, located in Western Province, Sri Lanka. The Bandaranaike International Airport is located close to this city. The city is known for its great and olden trawling industry with busy fish markets, sandy beaches, hotels and restaurants
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Best of Sri Lanka
- 9 days, small group tour, guaranteed departures.
- from $1,495 pp, starting in Colombo
Introduction
Best of Sri Lanka combines nature, culture and the landscape of the island paradise
together. Hence, ‘mingling with locals’ is a certain highlight of this tour which has been
drawn up to offer you the ‘real taste’ through the Sri Lankan way of life.
1. Day 01: Colombo – Negombo
Welcome to Colombo. Upon arrival you will be met & transfer to Negombo. Stay overnight
at Amagi Aria Hotel in Negombo. Negombo is a major city in Sri Lanka, located in Western
Province, Sri Lanka. The Bandaranaike International Airport is located close to this city.
The city is known for its great and olden trawling industry with busy fish markets, sandy
beaches, hotels and restaurants
2. Day 2 Neogombo – Wella – Sigiriya
Pick up from the Negombo hotel and transfer to Wella and observe the fishermen’s way of
life. Watch how they spread out their nets with care hoping for that ‘big catch’. Then
proceed to Sigiriya while experiencing how busy roads change gradually to a flat terrain
spreading miles ahead as the climate gets warmer. As the journey begins, you will
witness coconut cultivations and while you drive towards Sigiriya, you will see vast areas
of paddy fields. As your journey deepens into the northern part of the island you will be
able to witness exotic birds, Monitor Lizards, grey Buffalos and overly friendly
Monkeys. On your way you will also witness beautiful pineapple plantations. Stop near a
pineapple plantation and enjoy the fresh and tasty pineapple. Proceed to Sigiriya, and
visit the famous Lion Rock, considered as the eighth wonder of the world. Stay overnight
in Sigiriya. (B)
3. Day 3: Sigiriya – Giritale –Plonnaruwa – Sigiriya
Proceed to the Giritale tank, one of the finest landmarks in the Kingdom of Lakes! Then
continue on to Polonnaruwa. Stop at a village market, join in an interactive cooking
experience with the local family and share lunch with them. Then visit Polonnaruwa
ancient city, take a walk across this UNESCO World Heritage Site – a kingdom of the
greatest kings that ruled the island – and witness how stone-carved Buddha statues as
well as architectural and historic monuments add value to Polonnaruwa. Observe the
glamour of Gal Viharaya, Lankatilaka, Rankot Vehera, Thivanka Image House as well as
Thuparama before heading out from a remarkable royal capital of Sri Lanka! Stay
overnight in Sigiriya. (B)
4. Day 4 Sigiriya – Dambulla – Matale – Kandy
Visit Dambulla in the morning to witness the religious and cultural landmark embedded in
Dambulla Cave Temples. Step through the gateways trodden by millions of devotees and
take a slow climb right to its summit to observe over 80 caves which were prime
meditating grounds for Buddhist monks throughout phases of history. Proceed to Kandy
via Matale. Stop in Matale – the cradle of spices in Sri Lanka – on your way to the Hill
Capital to observe how Sri Lanka’s world-class spices are grown and processed. Start
your spice garden tour under the watchful eyes of an in-house specialist who will take you
through a journey entwining with spices and their herbal values. Finally, enjoy a cup of
herbal tea – something unique for a Sri Lankan at heart – before heading out to the all-
important last royal capital of Sri Lanka, Kandy. Welcome to the Colosseum of Heritage!
Take a walk through streets of Kandy and observe how life unfolds under the shades of
Heritage. In the evening, take part in a city tour in Kandy before witnessing a cultural
show featuring traditional Sri Lankan dances. Stay overnight in Kandy. (B)
5. Day 05 Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
Watch how locals garnish their culinary experience – the traditional way at the resort you
stay. Then you can purchase optional tour to the Temple of The Tooth Relic. Head
towards Peradeniya and walk through the gateways of the Royal Botanical Garden which
enshrines an abundance of flora. Walk through the giant palms and be enchanted by rare
orchids, spices and herbs which are sometimes found nowhere else across the
island. Proceed to Nuwara Eliya. En-route Visit Ramboda Falls. Walk into a traditional
factory processing fine Ceylon Tea. After the tea plucking session enjoy the finest Ceylon
tea at the tea lounge. Stay overnight in Nuwara Eliya. (B)
6. Day 06 Nuwara Eliya – Ella - Yala
Proceed to Ella. Catch a local train that will rattle its way to Ella and be mesmerized by the
breathtaking views that will swish pass your window. Once you reach Ella climb up to the
top of the mountain to view the unforgettable Ella-Gap. Then climb down and proceed to
Yala. Welcome to leopard country. Yala National Park has the highest density of leopards
in the world. You will enjoy the Garden BBQ Dinner near the camp site. Stay overnight in
Yala. (B)
7. Day 07 Yala – Ahangama
Take a snack breakfast and transfer to do the Yala Safari. Wake up early in the morning to
the chirps of birds announcing the dawn. Enter Yala park and head inside through its
bumpy roads and wide open plains to witness an abundance of peacock, crocodiles, wild
boar and spotted deer grazing across the scrub forest. Then proceed to Ahangama where
sky meets the sea under the sun. It is a place to relax, rejuvenate and experience a
tropical beach resort that will offer where you will enjoy sun, sea, sand and the way of life
in the remote south of Sri Lanka. Stay overnight in Ahangama. (B)
8. Day 08 Ahangama –Galle - Ahangama
Excursion to Galle. Experience the local bus from Ahangama to Galle to get the hang of
the local lifestyle. Experience how the locals get along with their daily means of transport
as the bus will take you along the coastline to Galle. In public transport be vigilant of your
pockets, valuables. Walk through the Galle city, living museum of the Dutch architecture,
which still boasts of its colonial heritage and historic fort. Walk into the gigantic gateways
of the. Take a walk along the well-paved roads of this UNESCO World Heritage Site that
has remarkably held its ground throughout years of its living style by itself. Then catch a
public train to Ahangama. Hence it’s a nice feeling to witness typical southern Sri Lanka
villages occasionally experiencing the train to the southern coastal line. Stay overnight in
Ahangama. (B)
9. Day 09 Ahangama - Colombo
Enjoy your mind, body and soul with a Yoga session early in the morning which is
guaranteed to seal your holiday with a stamp of perfection. After breakfast between 9am to
10am complimentary hotel to Colombo airport transfer (3.5 hours) is arranged for your
departure flight or if you wish you can extend your stay in this peaceful beach town at own.
(Surcharge will apply for any private transfer request after 10am, please contact us for the
cost).
Dates & Prices
Tour prices are from prices based on per person, twin share. If the dates are not suitable
for you, please contact us as we may operate a private tour just for you, surcharges will
apply.
Departure Dates Twin Share Single
2018 Dec: 28 $1,320 $1,795
2019 Jan: 4, 11,18,25 $1,495 $1,905
2019 Feb: 1,8,15,22 $1,530 $1,910
2019 Mar: 1,8,15,22,29 $1,495 $1,905
2019 Apr: 5,12,15, 19,26 $1,495 $1,905
2019 May: 3,10,17,24,31 $1,495 $1,905
2019 Jul: 5,12,19,26 $1,595 $2,005
2019 Aug: 2,9,16,23,30 $1,595 $2,005
2019 Sep: 6,13,20,27 $1,495 $1,905
2019 Oct: 4,11,18,25 $1,495 $1,905
2019 Nov: 1, 8,15,22,29 $1,495 $1,905
2019 Dec: 6,13 $1,495 $1,905
Inclusions:
8 night accommodation with breakfast at 3 -4 star hotels; Local transport by air-conditioned vehicle;
Local English speaking chauffeur guide; entrance fees; train ticket Nuwara Eliya – Ella; Safari in
