Negombo Trip Overview
This itinerary is perfect for first-time visitors to Sri Lanka. We pick you up at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport and start the journey that covers most of the famous UNESCO world heritage in Sri Lanka including Polonnaruwa ancient city, Sigiriya rock fortress, Dambulla cave temple and Kandy temple. This is a great opportunity for you to experience the historical and cultural values of Sri Lanka. You will also be able to see a spice garden, botanical garden and visit a tea plantation and factory with two beautiful waterfalls in the central highlands before we end this unforgettable journey.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 days
Starts: Negombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Negombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
This itinerary is perfect for first-time visitors to Sri Lanka. We pick you up at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport and start the journey that covers most of the famous UNESCO world heritage in Sri Lanka including Polonnaruwa ancient city, Sigiriya rock fortress, Dambulla cave temple and Kandy temple. This is a great opportunity for you to experience the historical and cultural values of Sri Lanka. You will also be able to see a spice garden, botanical garden and visit a tea plantation and factory with two beautiful waterfalls in the central highlands before we end this unforgettable journey.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Sigiriya
Stop At: Sigiriya, Sigiriya, Central Province
Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
You will be met and warmly greeted by your personal chauffeur guide at the Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport and driven to Sigiriya (Approx. 4 hours drive).
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay at a 3-star hotel in Sigiriya
Day 2: Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya
Stop At: Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa, North Central Province
Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
Morning : Visit The Ancient City of Polonnaruwa (UNESCO world heritage site) with approx. 2 hours drive.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Sigiriya, Sigiriya, Central Province
Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Afternoon: Climb the famous Sigiriya rock fortress and visit rocky abode and water gardens, an UNESCO world heritage and one of the Wonders of the World).
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Sigiriya
Day 3: Dambulla and Kandy
Stop At: Kandy, Kandy, Kandy District, Central Province
Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
Morning: Visit the Cave temple of Dambulla (UNESCO world heritage site), a batik factory and a spice garden where you can see the best spices in Sri Lanka.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Afternoon: You will do the city tour of Kandy including a visit to the temple of the sacred tooth relic.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kandy Lake, Centre of Kandy City, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Kandy Lake, Centre of Kandy City, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
You will also do an upper lake drive and visit market square, gem lapidary and more
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Kandy Lake Club – Cultural Dance Show, 7 Sangamitta Mawatha, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Kandy Lake Club – Cultural Dance show, 7 , Sangamittha Mawatha, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka
Enjoy a cultural show at one of the theaters in Kandy city.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay at a 3-star hotel in Kandy
Day 4: Botanical gardens and Tea Plantations
Stop At: Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Kandy District, Central Province
Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Road, Peradeniya 20400 Sri Lanka
Morning: Visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden, one of the best botanical gardens in Asia.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ramboda Waterfall, Pussellawa Sri Lanka
Ramboda Waterfall, Pussellawa Sri Lanka
Visit Ramboda waterfalls and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pedro Tea Factory, Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka
Pedro Tea Factory, Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka
On completion of this visit, you will be driven to Nuwara Eliya. En route visit a tea plantation and tea factory where the best tea in the world is produced.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay at a 3-star hotel in Nuwara Eliya
Day 5: City tour of Nuwara Eliya and drive to Colombo
Stop At: Victoria Park of Nuwara Eliya, A5, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
Victoria Park of Nuwara Eliya, A5, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
Enjoy a city tour of Nuwara Eliya including a visit to Victoria Park, Gregory Lake and drive to Colombo for the overnight
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: St Clair’s Falls, Hatton-Talawakele Highway, Talawakele, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
St Clair’s Falls, Hatton-Talawakele Highway, Talawakele, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
En route visit St Clair’s waterfalls
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Devon Falls, Talawakele, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
Devon Falls, Talawakele, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
En route visit Devon waterfalls
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay at a 3-star hotel in Colombo
Day 6: Departure or Hotel drop off
Stop At: Negombo, Negombo, Western Province
Negombo Beach, Negombo Sri Lanka
After breakfast, you will be dropped off at airport or your hotel in Negombo or Kalutara
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.