කටුනායක Trip Overview
Enjoy unforgettable days experiencing the topographical, ecological and cultural diversity in this pearl-shaped island.
Truly a land like no other with endless bounds of nature. Sri Lanka’s vast variety of habitats include exquisite beaches, mist-shrouded mountains covered in forests of wind-stunted trees, highland grasslands, rolling tea plantations, virgin jungles, dramatic waterfalls, mangrove swamps, wetlands, rivers and several internationally recognized National Parks
Additional Info
Duration: 8 days
Starts: කටුනායක, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting කටුනායක, බස්නාහිර පළාත, ශ් රී ලංකාව, Sri Lanka
Enjoy unforgettable days experiencing the topographical, ecological and cultural diversity in this pearl-shaped island.
Truly a land like no other with endless bounds of nature. Sri Lanka’s vast variety of habitats include exquisite beaches, mist-shrouded mountains covered in forests of wind-stunted trees, highland grasslands, rolling tea plantations, virgin jungles, dramatic waterfalls, mangrove swamps, wetlands, rivers and several internationally recognized National Parks
Itinerary
Day 1: Airport – Negombo
Stop At: Negombo, Negombo, Western Province
On Arrival at Bandaranayke International airport you will be welcomed by our destination specialist who will guide you to the Hotel in Negombo
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Negombo – Amagi Aria Hotel – Deluxe room
Day 2: Negombo – Habarana – Sigiriya
Stop At: Hiriwaduna, Sri Lanka
Continue towards Hiriwaduna to discover Village tour. Authentic Sri Lankan Lunch will be provided
Take a ride in a bullock cart swaying from side to side on an unpaved trail, enjoy a nature walk through a scrub jungle, and wade through a local stream with low hanging branches and cross a lake in an ‘oruwa’, the traditional mode of over water transport. Spend time with a farmer harvesting crops under his guidance and taste authentic village cuisine prepared by the farmer’s family with freshly picked produce and local herbs cooked in clay pots over an open hearth fueled by firewood you are welcome to participate in the cooking process. – OPTIONAL USD 18 per person
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Kaveri Resort & Spa – Standard room
Day 3: Sigiriya – Minneriya – Sigiriya
Stop At: Sigiriya, Sigiriya, Central Province
In the morning you will climb the “Sigiriya” the Lion Rock a UNESCO world heritage site, the unique icon of Sri Lanka. A testimony to the inventiveness of the ancient civilisations of the land, the once impenetrable stronghold of King Kassapa, ‘Sihagiri’ or Lion’s Rock as it was called then, is considered to be the 8th wonder of the world today. The feats of artistry, architecture and engineering at Sigiriya continue to impress visitors with their utter magnificence, even thousands of years on. Intricately landscaped pleasure gardens sprawl out below the rock, giant lion paws hewn in stone mark the entrance to the fortress at its foot, a highly polished mirror wall still carries the scrawled writings of ancient poets. A somewhat treacherous climb up the rock is well worth it to see the impressive ruins of a once glorious city at the summit – 370m high. And the 360-degree view from the top is equally astounding. – OPTIONAL USD 30 per person
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Minneriya National Park, Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway, 50150 Sri Lanka
The evening safari takes you on an exclusive ride through the Minneriya National Park which is highly famous for its elephants and wildlife. Minneriya National Park is home to one of the most spectacular natural events in the world – the Elephant Gathering, sometimes you will see up to 300 majestic Asian elephants. Visitors can also look forward to sighting of other mammals such as Sambar, and Sri Lanka’s two endemic species of monkey, the Purple-faced leaf monkey and Toque Macaque. Although rare, there have been sightings of the Sri Lankan Leopard and Sloth Bear as well as the Gray Slender Loris. The Minneriya National Park is also an ideal location for bird watchers as it attracts many endemic and migrant species. Large flocks of birds are a common sight, especially water birds such as Cormorants, Pelicans, Painted Stork and Lesser Adjutant Stork. – OPTIONAL USD 50 per person with jeep safari
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Kaveri Resort & Spa – Standard room
Day 4: Sigiriya – Dambulla – Matale – Kandy
Stop At: Dambulla, Dambulla, Central Province
After breakfast you will proceed to Kandy visiting the famous Dambulla Rock Temple, also known as the Dambulla Cave Temple, it is rich in history and cultural heritage. Standing approximately 100m high, the approach to the entrance of the caves entails climbing up the face of the rock, although stone steps have now been cut to make the climb easier. Whilst climbing to the entrance of caves, take time to stop and enjoy the view of the surrounding area, which is truly breathtaking. – OPTIONAL USD 10 per person
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ranweli Spice Garden, No. 99 Kaudupellella, Matale 21000 Sri Lanka
On the way to Kandy you can visit a spice Garden in Matale, you can also enjoy a Head massage. There are shops where you can purchase different spices of Sri Lanka.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tiesh by Lakmini Jewelry, 676 Peradeniya Road, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Afternoon visit the Silk factory & Gem Museum in Kandy. Kandy is famous for precious gems where you can purchase the world famous Ceylon Blue Sapphire.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
In the evening visit the sacred Temple of the sacred tooth relic. Just north of the lake, the golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth Houses Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist relic – a tooth of the Buddha. During puja (offerings or prayers), the heavily guarded room housing the tooth is open to devotees and tourists. However, you don’t actually see the tooth. It’s kept in a gold casket shaped like a dagoba (stupa), which contains a series of six dagoba caskets of diminishing size. The entire temple complex covers a large area, and as well as the main shrine there are numerous other temples and museums within the complex. – OPTIONAL USD 10 per person
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Earl’s Regent Hotel – Deluxe room
Day 5: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
Stop At: Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
Proceed to Nuwara Eliya.
On the way visit the Tea Factory Planation to witness the process how the world famous Ceylon Tea is being made.
Hidden away high in the central mountains at an altitude of over 6000 feet, Nuwara Eliya is the resort capital of the hills – and a world away from the hot tropical beach atmosphere of the coast, not just in climate but in its character too. The British planters who flocked to the region to grow tea in the mid-19th century developed Nuwara Eliya as their summer retreat. Created as an exact replica of an English town it is often called ‘Little England’; and with its primarily colonial architecture, the stately Victoria Park, golf course, racing track, boating lake and grand period style hotels – and the cold, frequent showers of rain adding to the illusion, you could well be in an old English country town. This is the heart of the tea country, and is also a good base for excursions to discover other attractions of the hills
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Cotswold Stone Cottage – Standard room
Day 6: Nuwara Eliya – Bentota
Pass By: Bentota, Bentota, Galle District, Southern Province
Bentota is a resort town on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast. Its long Bentota Beach stretches north, where it becomes a sandy strip known as Paradise Island, parallel to Bentota Lagoon. Coral-rich dive sites include Canoe Rock. On Bentota River, centuries-old Galapota Temple has a large Buddha statue. Southeast is Lunuganga, the estate and gardens of architect Geoffrey Bawa. Northeast is his brother Bevis’s Brief Garden.
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Temple Tree Resort & Spa – Standard room
Day 7: Beach Stay
Stop At: La Luna Water Sports Centre, No. 6 Kaluwamodara, Aluthgama, Galle Road, Bentota 80500 Sri Lanka
Enjoy water sports activities including Banana Boat ride, sofa rides, Jet ski (OPTIONAL USD 25 per person)
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Madu River, Nilwala River Safari, Bridge View, Custom Road, Balapitiya , Sri Lanka 941906362 Call And Contact, Balapitiya 80550 Sri Lanka
There after proceed to Balapitiya the river cruise where they will see many small islands most of which are uninhabited and covered with mangroves. – OPTIONAL USD 30 per person
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Turtle Hatchery Hikkaduwa, Galle Road Colombo, Hikkaduwa 80240 Sri Lanka
You will visit the Turtle hatchery where you will be able to sight different kinds of baby turtles and you may get the opportunity to release some turtles back to the beach. (OPTIONAL – USD 05 per person)
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Temple Tree Resort & Spa – Standard room
Day 8: Beach Stay – Airport
Stop At: Katunayake, Katunayake, Negombo, Western Province
Breakfast at the hotel and then start your way back to your departure transfer to the airport.
Since most flights are leaving at midnight, you can proceed to Colombo and do a city tour in Colombo with last minute shopping for souvenirs and gifts. You can also enjoy some authentic Sri Lankan food and then proceed to the airport for the departure flight
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel
No accommodation included on this day.
