Colombo Trip Overview
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Anuradhapura sacred city
Polonnaruwa ancient city
Sigiriya rock fortress
Dambulla cave temple
Kandy sacred temple
Peradeniya royal garden
Upcountry train journey
Tea plucking experience
Mini Adams’ peak
Flying Rawana experience
Turtle conservation center
Galle Dutch Fort
Madu river boat safari
Options for free
Taste local fruits & king coconut
Tuk-tuk ride in Anuradhapura
Bicycle ride in Polonnaruwa
Spice garden
Gem museum
Mask & wood carving factory
Tea tasting
Rawana waterfall
Ella gap
Coconut tree hill viewpoint
Rumassala Japanese temple
Seaside train journey
Additional Info
Duration: 15 days
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Anuradhapura sacred city
Polonnaruwa ancient city
Sigiriya rock fortress
Dambulla cave temple
Kandy sacred temple
Peradeniya royal garden
Upcountry train journey
Tea plucking experience
Mini Adams’ peak
Flying Rawana experience
Turtle conservation center
Galle Dutch Fort
Madu river boat safari
Options for free
Taste local fruits & king coconut
Tuk-tuk ride in Anuradhapura
Bicycle ride in Polonnaruwa
Spice garden
Gem museum
Mask & wood carving factory
Tea tasting
Rawana waterfall
Ella gap
Coconut tree hill viewpoint
Rumassala Japanese temple
Seaside train journey
Itinerary
Day 1: (AIRPORT /NEGOMBO
Pass By: Negombo, Negombo, Western Province
Program of the day
• You will be welcomed by our representative at the BIA on arrival.
• Transfer to the hotel in Negombo
• Overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Club Hotel Dolphin
Day 2: NEGOMBO / ANURADHAPURA
Pass By: Anuradhapura, Anuradhapura, North Central Province
Program of the day
• After breakfast proceed to Anurahapura
• Lunch is self-arranged
• Check in to the hotel and leisure in the afternoon
• dinner at the hotel
• Overnight stay at Anuradhapura
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Rajarata Hotel
Day 3: ANURADHAPURA
Stop At: Sri Maha Boodhi Temple, Anuradhapura Sri Lanka
Anuradhapura, the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka is one of the oldest cities in the world. No wonder! Anuradhapura was the capital Sri Lanka, from 4th century BC till 11th century AD. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a sacred place for Buddhism.
Program of the day
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Visit Anuradhapura ancient city
• Lunch is self-arranged
• Back to the hotel & dinner at the hotel
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Rajarata Hotel
Day 4: ANURADHAPURA / POLONNARUWA
Stop At: Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Sacred City, Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
Kaduruwela area is the Polonnaruwa New Town and the other part of Polonnaruwa remains as the royal ancient city of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa. The second most ancient of Sri Lanka ‘s kingdoms, Polonnaruwa was first established by the Chola dynasty after their successful invasion of the country’s then-capital, Anuradhapura, in the 10th century.
Program of the day
• After breakfast proceed to Polonnaruwa
• Lunch is self-arranged
• Visit Polonnaruwa ancient city
• Check in to the hotel & dinner at the hotel
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel Sudu Araliya
Day 5: POLONNARUWA / DAMBULLA
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Sigiriya is one of the most valuable historical monuments of Sri Lanka. Referred by locals as the Eighth Wonder of the World this ancient palace and fortress complex has significant archaeological importance and attracts thousands of tourists every year. It is probably the most visited tourist destination of Sri Lanka.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings.
Program of the day
• After breakfast proceed to Dambulla
• Visit Sigiriya lion rock
• Lunch is self-arranged
• Visit Dambulla cave temple & Golden temple
• Check in to the hotel & dinner at the hotel
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Saunter Paradise Hotel
Day 6: DAMBULLA / KANDY
Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country.
Program of the day
• After breakfast proceed to Kandy
• Visit Matale spice garden
• Lunch is self-arranged
• Visit Kandy sacred temple
• Check in to the hotel & dinner at the hotel
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Royal Kandyan Hotel
Day 7: KANDY
Stop At: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Road, Peradeniya 20400 Sri Lanka
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is near the Mahaweli River. 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.
Program of the day
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Visit Peradeniya royal garden
• Lunch is self-arranged
• Kandy city tour
• Back to the hotel & dinner at the hotel
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Royal Kandyan Hotel
Day 8: KANDY / ELLA
Pass By: Ella, Ella, Uva Province
Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than surrounding lowlands, due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka.
Program of the day
• After breakfast proceed to Ella
• Hill country train journey
• Lunch is self-arranged
• Visit tea factory & tea plucking experience
• Check in to the hotel & dinner at the hotel
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel
Day 9: ELLA
Stop At: Little Adam’s Peak, Passara Road, Ella 90090 Sri Lanka
Little Adams Peak is located in the small mountain town of Ella, right in the heart of Sri Lanka. If you plan on hiking Little Adams Peak, Sri Lanka, you’ll need to base yourself in the town of Ella for at least one night. This will enable you to have an early morning start so that you can reach the peak in time for sunrise.
Program of the day
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Visit mini Adams’ peak & Ella Gap
• Lunch is self-arranged
• Free and leisure activities
• Dinner at the hotel
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel
Day 10: ELLA
Stop At: Ella Rock, Ella Main Street NECS-Nature Exploration and Conservation Society Sri Lanka, Ella 90090 Sri Lanka
Flying Ravana is Sri Lanka’s first-ever mega dual zip-line, located amidst the luscious green estates of Ella, Sri Lanka. (near Little Adams Peak – Ella’s main attraction) The two-wire zip-line stretches for more than half a kilometer, slides at max 80kmph and offers a bird’s-eye view of the beautiful hills of the island.
Program of the day
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Flying Rawana adventure experience
• Lunch is self-arranged
• Free and leisure activities
• Dinner at the hotel
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel
Day 11: ELLA / MIRISSA
Pass By: Mirissa, Mirissa, Southern Province
Fringing two sandy bays separated by a rock island reachable at low tide, Mirissa feels hidden away compared to Sri Lanka’s other busier resort towns. While the quiet sands are sprinkled with bars and surf rentals, it’s Mirissa’s May-to-November whale-watching boat trips that steal the show.
Program of the day
• After breakfast proceed to Mirissa
• Lunch is self-arranged
• Check in to the hotel & leisure on the beach
• dinner at the hotel
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Mirissa Gate Hotel
Day 12: MIRISSA
Pass By: Mirissa, Mirissa, Southern Province
Program of the day
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Lunch is self-arranged
• Leisure on the beach
• Dinner at the hotel
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Mirissa Gate Hotel
Day 13: MIRISSA / GALLE
Stop At: Galle Fort, Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
Galle Fort is in Galle, which is located at the extreme southwest corner of the island, in the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, where the shoreline turns east towards Matara and Tangalle. The fort, like most of the forts in Sri Lanka, is built on a small rocky peninsula, belonging to the sea as much as to the land.
Program of the day.
• After breakfast proceed to Galle
• Visit Galle Dutch fort
• Lunch is self-arranged
• Check in to the hotel & leisure on the beach
• Dinner at the hotel
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Koggala Beach Hotel
Day 14: GALLE / COLOMBO
Stop At: Madu Ganga Biodiversity Area, Balapitiya Sri Lanka
Take a magical speed-boat ride down the beautiful Madu River, a wetland estuary spreading over 900 hectares of which 770 hectares is covered with water and inhabited with 64 islands. The boat ride is a wonderful way to take a closer look at this complex wetland ecosystem; a world heritage site protected by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands being one of the last wetlands in Sri Lanka to contain a pristine mangrove forest.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project, 13A Galle Road, Kosgoda 80570 Sri Lanka
Kosgoda Turtle Conservation and Research Center is the largest turtle protecting center in Kosgoda and also in Sri Lanka. It has a large tank and wide beach area. The sea turtle does not have teeth but has a sharp jaw with modified ‘beaks’ that helps them eat.
Program of the day.
• After breakfast, proceed to Colombo
• Do Madu River boat safari
• Lunch is self-arranged
• Visit Turtle conservation center
• Check in to the hotel & dinner at the hotel
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: The Ocean Colombo
Day 15: COLOMBO / DEPARTURE
Pass By: Colombo, Colombo, Western Province
• After breakfast, proceed to airport for departure
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
