Negombo Trip Overview
(SKU: LK10CDS01C) Travel by Trains in Sri Lanka are a popular Activity around the world because of the beautiful sceneries throughout the tour. Also it’s very adventurous travelling option and a best way to explore the natural beauty of the country.
Additional Info
Duration: 12 days
Starts: Negombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Negombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
(SKU: LK10CDS01C) Travel by Trains in Sri Lanka are a popular Activity around the world because of the beautiful sceneries throughout the tour. Also it’s very adventurous travelling option and a best way to explore the natural beauty of the country.
Itinerary
Day 1: Airport > Negambo
Pass By: Negombo, Negombo, Western Province
After your arrival to Bandaranayake International Airport (CMB) you will be Welcomed by Lakpura Travels representative. He will take you to a comfortable vehicle and drive you to Negombo.
Negombo more affectionately known as the “Little Rome” of Sri Lanka is a romantic little coastal town in close proximity to the Bandaranaike International Airport. Home to some of the oldest churches in Sri Lan ka, fresh see food and untouched beaches, Negombo is the perfect location for a beach holiday just before you set off to explore the rest of Sri Lanka.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Negambo > Colombo > Nuwara Eliya
Stop At: Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
After early breakfast proceed Fort Railway Station and join “Udarata Menike” Express Train to Nuwara Eliya. Picnic lunch on the Train. At about 2.53p.m. you will be picked up at the Nanu oya Railway Station and transfer to Hotel in, Nuwara Eliya. In the evening go for a walk to the City. Visit the Market and Victoria Park close by and walk back to the hotel.
Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel in Nuwara Eliya.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Nuwara Eliya
Stop At: Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
After breakfast go for a short trek to the jungle area behind the hotel with the resident Naturalist. See the bird life in the mountain area, trees & plants found in the cooler areas, reptiles, Monkeys and beautiful flowering plants.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
Afternoon go for a City tour in Nuwara Eliya
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Hakgala Botanic Gardens, Badulla Road, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
Visit Hakgala Botanical Gardens
Duration: 2 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Nuwara Eliya > Kandy
Stop At: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Road, Peradeniya 20400 Sri Lanka
Visit the famous Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, which were formed in the early 19th century. Walk through the vast area containing over 4000 species of plants. Enjoy the learning more about the orchids, spices and medicinal plants. Wander down avenues shaded by large and rare trees or bordered by flowering plants. Enjoy seeing the cannonball tree, walking over the wobbly suspension bridge and through the short hedge mazes or even climbing the twisty trees that make wonderful jungle gyms.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Pedro Tea Factory, Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka
On the way visit Labukele Tea Factory to see the processing of Tea and see Tea Pluckers
Duration: 1 minute
Pass By: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Afternoon visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, other sites in the city and in the evening go for a Kandyan Dance performance. (Optional – At 1.15 p.m. be at the Nanu-oya Railway Station and join the Train to Kandy, The vehicle will pick you up at the Peradeniya Station and will take you for a City tour). Dinner & overnight stay at the selected hotel in, Kandy.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Kandy > Anuradhapura
Pass By: Anuradhapura, Anuradhapura, North Central Province
Leave for Pothuhera Station via Rambukkana. Join the Train to Anuradhapura. The vehicle will pick you up at the Anuradhapura Station and transfer you the Hotel. Afternoon visit Sri Maha Bo Tree, Ruvanweliseya, Thuparamaya and other monuments,Evening return to Hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at the selected hotel in, Anuradhapura
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 6: Anuradhapura > Giritale
Stop At: Mihintale, Mihintale, North Central Province
Visit Mihintale
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa, North Central Province
Afternoon see the monuments in the Medieval Capital of Polonnaruwa. Evening visit the Polonnaruwa Museum – one of the best Museums in the country. Proceed to Giritale for the night. Dinner & overnight stay at the selected hotel, Giritale.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 7: Giritale > Dambulla
Pass By: Habarana, Habarana, North Central Province
Early morning leave for Kavudulla National Park. Go up to the entrance by vehicle, get in to a Jeep and enter the National Park to see Wild Elephants, other animals and large number of aquatic birds found in the large lake. Then leave for Sigiriya via Habarana
Afternoon climb Sigiriya to see the remains of the fortress dating to 5th C.A.D. Dinner & overnight stay at the selected hotel in, Dambulla.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 8: Dambulla > Colombo
Pass By: Dambulla, Dambulla, Central Province
After breakfast leave for Dambulla. See the paintings and statues in the 5 cave temples and then leave for Kekirawa Railway Station. Take a train from Kekirawa to Colombo. The vehicle will be at the Fort Railway Station in Colombo to pick up and transfer to Hotel. (Optional; you have the option of returning to Colombo by vehicle instead of the Train jour
Dinner & overnight stay at the Selected hotel in Colombo
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 9: Colombo > Galle
Pass By: Galle, Galle, Galle District, Southern Province
Morning leave for Galle by Train in the “Ruhunu Kumari” Express Train from Colombo Fort Station. You will be picked up at the Galle Station and transfer to Lighthouse Hotel. Afternoon visit the Dutch fort of Galle- a “World Heritage Site”. Walk in the narrow streets, visit the private museum and several of the Bastions out of 15 bastions. Evening drive up to Unawatuna Beach and back to the Hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at the Selected hotel in Galle.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 10: Galle > Matara
Pass By: Matara, Matara, Southern Province
After breakfast leave for Matara by Train from Galle and from there by vehicle to Hambantota. Check-in at the Oasis Hotel. Afternoon visit Udawalawe National Park by Jeep to see Wild Elephants and other animals. Return to Hotel in the evening.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 11: Matara > Colombo
Pass By: Colombo, Colombo, Western Province
Leave for Colombo via Embilipitiya, Ratnapura and Avissawella. At Ratnapura visit a Gem pit to see the method of mining for Gemstones. Visit a Gem Museum to see different types of Gemstones found in Sri Lanka. Evening arrive in Colombo. Dinner & overnight stay at the Selected hotel in Colombo.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 12: Colombo > BIA
Pass By: Katunayake, Katunayake, Negombo, Western Province
Free day in Colombo for shopping and/or relaxation. Dinner & overnight at the Selected hotel in Colombo.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
