Negombo Trip Overview
Sri Lanka, a storied island in the Indian Ocean. A land that stretches from the golden beaches of crystal clear sea to the central plains high above the clouds. The mythical Lanka from Indian epic Ramayana, where gods once walked among the people. A country that will enchant you with sights of magically beautiful nature, with culture older than two millennia, and of people who welcome every visitor with a smile and open arms.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Negombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Negombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, a storied island in the Indian Ocean. A land that stretches from the golden beaches of crystal clear sea to the central plains high above the clouds. The mythical Lanka from Indian epic Ramayana, where gods once walked among the people. A country that will enchant you with sights of magically beautiful nature, with culture older than two millennia, and of people who welcome every visitor with a smile and open arms.
Itinerary
Day 1: Airport to Ella
Stop At: Ratnapura, Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province
On our way, we will visit the town of Ratnapura, known since ancient times for Gem Mining. In these shallow mines were unearthed some of the gems that today grace crowns of European royalties and the largest ever unearthed sapphire.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: St Benedict’s Monastery – Adisham, Haputale Sri Lanka
Our next stop will be at Adisham Bungalow. This country house near the town of Haputale was constructed in 1931 for a wealthy planter. Today it is a Roman Catholic monastery and with preserved fittings and furnishings, open to visitors as an example of Tudor Revival style of architecture of late colonial-period in Sri Lanka.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Little Adam’s Peak, Passara Road, Ella 90090 Sri Lanka
In the afternoon, we will climb up the Little Adam’s Peak, a popular hiking spot near Ella, named after a famous place of pilgrimage Adam’s Peak.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Ella to Mirissa
Stop At: Nine Arches Bridge, Ella Sri Lanka
Our first stop will be the Nine Arches Bridge. A picturesque colonial-era railway bridge, which gently curves over a deep gorge covered by thick rainforest growth. Unofficially, it is one of the most photographed spots in Sri Lanka.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ravana Ella Falls, Ella-Wellawaya Road, Ella 90090 Sri Lanka
Continuing on our way we will visit the Ravana Ella waterfall, where according to legend princess Sitha bathed during her captivity in Ravana’s Cave, as described in the Ramayana. The nearby cave, we will also visit, is also a place where some of the oldest evidence of human presence in Sri Lanka was found, dated as 25,000 years old.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Buduruwagala Temple, Wellawaya Town, Wellawaya 91200 Sri Lanka
Afterward, we will visit the Buduruwagala Temple. An ancient Buddhist temple, best known for the Buduruvagala, or “the rock of Buddhist sculptures”. This is a composition of seven statues carved in the rock-face, of which the central one is the tallest statue in Sri Lanka of a standing Buddha.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Udawalawe National Park Sri Lanka
afternoon we will embark on the Jeep Safari in Udawalawe National Park. This the third most visited park in Sri Lanka, and a very important water bird and wild elephant habitat. It is also one of the rare spots in the world where the rusty-spotted cat lives, the smallest cat species in the world.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Mirissa to Airport
Stop At: Whale Watching Mirissa, Hill Side Road, Mirissa 81740, Sri Lanka
Early in the morning, we will take a Whale Watching boat trip that starts at 6 am. In the waters surrounding Mirissa, during the whale watching season, you can see the largest animal that ever lived on our planet, the blue whale.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sea Turtle Farm and Hatchery – Habaraduwa, Silver Green, Matara Road Between posts 128km and 129km, Habaraduwa 80630 Sri Lanka
we will visit the town of Kosgoda, where the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Sanctuary is located. The oldest sea turtle research and conservation center in Sri Lanka, dedicated to the protection of these magnificent animals.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Galle Fort, Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
we will visit the city of Galle, where Galle Fort is located. Surrounded on three sides by the sea, this walled fortress is the best-preserved example of European fortification construction in South Asia during the colonial period. Originally constructed by Portuguese in the 16th century and expanded by Dutch East Indian Company in 17th, today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular tourist spots in Sri Lanka.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hikkaduwa Beach, 7585995399 Sweetcash //Customer //Care// Number 7585995399 //sweetcash //customer //care// Number, Hikkaduwa 80240 Sri Lanka
Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary – located a few hundred metres offshore.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Madu River, Nilwala River Safari, Bridge View, Custom Road, Balapitiya , Sri Lanka 941906362 Call And Contact, Balapitiya 80550 Sri Lanka
River Boat Safari, on the Madu Ganga River. This river meanders through the cavernous marshy mangrove forest of its banks. Together with the river islands, Randombe and Maduganga lakes, it is a biodiversity hotspot with more than 300 plant species and almost 250 species of vertebrates inhabiting it.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
