Katunayake Trip Overview
This exclusive tour will allow you to discover all the best that Sri Lanka has to offer, to have a relaxing free time in cosy hotels and to enjoy the warm Sri Lankan hospitality that comes from the heart. Your English speaking tour leader, who has an excellent knowledge of all aspects of this incredible country, will show you many fascinating and interesting locations, so you will get to know Sri Lankan history and culture. You will meet fascinating people and you will discover incredible places, that is why we are sure you will have an amazing, fulfilling holiday and wonderful memories for a lifetime.
Additional Info
Duration: 10 days
Starts: Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Katunayake, Western Province, Sri Lanka
This exclusive tour will allow you to discover all the best that Sri Lanka has to offer, to have a relaxing free time in cosy hotels and to enjoy the warm Sri Lankan hospitality that comes from the heart. Your English speaking tour leader, who has an excellent knowledge of all aspects of this incredible country, will show you many fascinating and interesting locations, so you will get to know Sri Lankan history and culture. You will meet fascinating people and you will discover incredible places, that is why we are sure you will have an amazing, fulfilling holiday and wonderful memories for a lifetime.
Itinerary
Day 1: AIRPORT PICK-UP / WELCOME TO SRI LANKA
Stop At: Negombo Beach, Negombo Sri Lanka
AYUBOWAN-! Welcome to Sri Lanka, the land like no other and 12 days of explorations giving you the opportunity to touch the Unesco World Heritage sites and unique Sri Lankan culture, the lush green tea estates & waterfalls in the hills, the wildlife and exciting adventures, the beautiful soft sandy and remote beaches. Upon arrival at Colombo CMB Airport, you will meet and greet by the tour leader and then will be transferred to your hotel. The first destination will be Negombo coastal town, which has long been known as the most popular beach in Sri Lanka, famous for its golden sandy beach, food and entertainments. For day one we haven’t planned any activity, so you will have a relaxing day at Negombo beach or by the pool of your cosy hotel. Evening, you may walk along the seashore while enjoying the beautiful sun setting and the pleasant evening atmosphere of Negombo beach. Overnight stay in a seafront hotel – Negombo
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast: vegetarian, vegan and halal food options on request.
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in a 4-Star Beach Resort at Negombo
Day 2: SIGIRIYA LION ROCK / CULTURAL VILLAGE TOUR
Stop At: Habarana Lake, Habarana Sri Lanka
After enjoying a delicious breakfast with a hot cup of Sri Lankan tea or a coffee, you will take a wonderful journey across the stunning Sri Lankan countryside towards Dambulla city, which is the central point of the cultural triangle in the island. En-route you’ll visit the Elephant Rock Temple and Kurunegala Lake. Upon arrival at Dambulla, you’ll enjoy a wonderful cultural village tour while exploring the beautiful countryside (INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE). It will start with a Bullock Cart ride, one of the most ancient and prime transportation systems in Sri Lanka, still used in some villages. While on the tour you will enjoy a canoeing boat ride across the lake and a pleasant TukTuk ride before reaching the farmer’s house where you will experience the typical Sri Lankan countryside hospitality.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Thereafter, you will visit famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE), since it is the best time to capture the beautiful scenery of sun setting. King Kasyapa (477 – 495 BC) built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colorful frescoes. Overnight stay in a nature-friendly resort – Sigiriya/Dambulla
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: vegetarian, vegan and halal food options on request.
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in a 4-Star Resort at Dambulla
Day 3: ROYAL KINGDOM OF POLONNARUWA / PIDURANGALA ROCK
Stop At: Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Sacred City, Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
In the morning, you will visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE). In 1070 King Vijayabahu chose this place as his kingdom, one of the most ancient in the history of Sri Lanka. Cycling through Polonnaruwa ancient sites is a wonderful experience (INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE).
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Pidurangala Royal Cave Temple, Dambulla Sri Lanka
Afternoon, join with the Pidurangala rock hike (optional activity), a perfect location for those who prefer a non-touristic experience; also, this might be a rare opportunity to explore the hidden beauty of Sri Lanka. If you had enough of overcrowded spots and noises, this is your ideal destination. . There is no clear path to the top: steep paths and uneven steps give way to an expanse of boulders and crevices that climbers must navigate in order to reach the summit. Make sure you have mosquito spray if bites trouble you.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: vegetarian, vegan and halal food options on request.
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in a 4-Star Resort at Dambulla
Day 4: SPICE GARDEN / HISTORIC KANDY
Stop At: Matale Herbal and Spice Garden, No 25 Koholangwela Madawala Ulpatha, Matale 21000 Sri Lanka
After breakfast, depart from Dambulla towards historical Kandy city. En-route you will visit Matale Spice Garden (INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Thereafter, proceed towards Kandy, the capital of the last Sinhalese kingdom. It’s set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforests. Kandy is also famous for its sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth Relic (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE).
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Kandy Lake Club – Cultural Dance Show, 7 Sangamitta Mawatha, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Evening, you’ll enjoy a walk around Kandy’s city centre before engaging with a cultural dance show which is inspired by Sri Lankan arts, traditional dance and cultural heritage (INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE). Overnight stay in a cosy mount view hotel – Kandy
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: vegetarian, vegan and halal food options on request.
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in a 4-Star Hotel at Kandy
Day 5: ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDEN / HILL COUNTRY TEA PLANTATIONS
Stop At: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Road, Peradeniya 20400 Sri Lanka
After breakfast, visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden, one of the best botanical gardens in Asia. Stop At: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden, A5, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
Next: departs towards Nuwara Eliya. While driving through the cold and misty hills that host lush green tea plantations, stop at a tea factory to observe the rich tradition of making Ceylon Tea that kept alive up to date. Make sure to end your factory visit in style over a perfectly blended cup of tea.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
Afterwards, you’ll enjoy a wonderful journey towards the Sri Lankan tea region of Nuwara Eliya. It is often referred to as “Little England” because many of the buildings in this city retain from the British colonial period, such as the Queen’s Cottage, the General’s House, the Grand Hotel, the Hill Club and the Town Post Office. Since this amazing town is located in the mountains, it’s characterized by a cool climate all year long.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka
Afternoon, you will walk through Nuwara Eliya city centre and the fruit and vegetable market. Try some snacks around lanes filled with street-foods and bustling local eateries.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: vegetarian, vegan and halal food options on request.
• Dinner: vegetarian, vegan and halal food options on request.
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in a 4-Star Hotel at Nuwara Eliya
Day 6: TRAIN JOURNEY INTO THE MOUNTAINS/ MINI ADAM’S PEAK
Stop At: Nanu Oya, Nanu Oya, Central Province
In the morning, you will enjoy a spectacular train journey from Nanu-oya station to Ella village. It is known as one of the most picturesque hill country train journeys in the world (Train ticket class categories are subject to availability).
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Mini Adams Peak, Ella Sri Lanka
Next: Ella is everyone’s favourite hill country village due to the fact that it’s a wonderful nature-friendly location. The Nine Arch Bridge, a major tourist attraction in Ella, is a massive bridge built entirely of solid rocks, bricks and cement without using a single piece of steel. Ella is an excellent place for walking and climbing and its most famous trekking route is to “Mini Adam’s Peak”. Evening, you could chill-out at the village center where there are lots of restaurants, pubs and evening entertainments. Ella is a stunning place that anyone who is visiting Sri Lanka should not miss out.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: vegetarian, vegan and halal food options on request.
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in a 3-Star Hotel at Ella
Day 7: UDAWALAWE NATIONAL PARK SAFARI
Stop At: Ravana Ella Falls, Ella-Wellawaya Road, Ella 90090 Sri Lanka
After breakfast, depart from Ella towards Uwawalawe National Park. En-route you will visit Ravana waterfall, one of the most popular sightseeing attractions in Ella.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Udawalawe National Park, Udawalawe National Park
Afterwards, your tour leader will take you to Udawalawe National Park for an afternoon 4×4 Jeep safari, since it is the best time to spot wild elephants on their natural habitat. If you’re up for a serious rumble in the jungle, then Udawalawe is your ideal destination! Spreading over 8800 hectares, this park is mainly a sanctuary for elephants. It is always a pleasure to watch baby elephants playing with water at the centrepiece Lake of the park. This place is known as the largest elephant gathering place in the world.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: vegetarian, vegan and halal food options on request.
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in a 4-Star Safari Resort at Udawalawe
Day 8: IT’S TIME FOR THE BEACH / LEISURE DAY
Stop At: Mirissa Beach, Mirissa 81740 Sri Lanka
After a fantastic journey through the mountains and waterfalls, you have finally arrived at the world-famous beachside of Sri Lanka. Mirissa/Dickwella is a delightful sandy beach that was a well-kept secret in the past, but now more restaurants and pubs are opening up to visitors. It is also characterized by white sands and coconut palms growing right from the edge of the sea as if in imitation of a postcard of the perfect tropical beach. Upon arrival to your hotel, you may grab a towel to relax on the beach while enjoying a cocktail or a chill beer under the shade of a beach umbrella.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast: vegetarian, vegan and halal food options on request.
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in a 4-star Beach Resort
Day 9: GALLE FORT AND CITY / MADU RIVER
Stop At: Galle Fort, Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
After breakfast, your tour leader will drive you along the southwest coast towards Galle, a city well known for its Fort (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE). It is the intersection where classic Dutch and British architecture meets a tropical setting, creating a vivid atmosphere in beauty. Walkthrough the streets listening to the creaks of wooden saloon doors and observe how European architecture mingles with South Asian traditions nowadays flooding cultural enthusiasts on a global scale. Historical Galle Lighthouse stands proudly on the southeast tip of the fort.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Madu River, Nilwala River Safari, Bridge View, Custom Road, Balapitiya , Sri Lanka 941906362 Call And Contact, Balapitiya 80550 Sri Lanka
The Madu River Safari is a relaxing trip with plenty of interesting things to see. You will pass dozens of tiny islands forested with mangroves, and you will view old temples and watch the locals cultivating cinnamon. Madu River is Srilanka’s second largest wetland and it consists of 64 islands including two main islands
Enjoy your evening leisurely at your beachfront hotel at Bentota/Hikkaduwa, vibrant tourist destinations sitting calm along the southern coast of Sri Lanka.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: vegetarian, vegan and halal food options on request.
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in Eden Resort & Spa or Similar
Day 10: COLOMBO CITY TOUR / AIRPORT DROP
Stop At: Colombo, Colombo, Western Province
After breakfast, you’ll visit Sri Lanka’s capital city of Colombo, which has an interesting history running back to the fifth century. Even in ancient times, this was an important port city in the East-West sea trade. Nowadays it has become a bustling modern town with a unique atmosphere. The colourful streets, restaurants and modern shopping malls attract hordes of locals and tourists alike. At Colombo, you have the opportunity to visit the most highlighted places in the city and also do some last-minute shopping as well. Perhaps, you may intend to pop into a famous and internationally renowned restaurant in Colombo to end your trip over an unforgettable meal.
Duration: 4 hours
Pass By: Katunayake, Katunayake, Negombo, Western Province
Then proceed to the airport in time for your flight or we drop you back to your hotel in Colombo / Negombo to end this wonderful tour across the island.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
