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Description
Traverse this island nation known as 'the Pearl of the Indian Ocean' with stops at its famous cities. Isurumuniya, the Sacred Bo Tree, Mihintale, Aukana Giant Buddha Statue, Lion’s Rock, Nalanda Gedige, Buduruwagala Temple, Rankoth Vehera Dagoba, Ravana caves, etc. are some of the major attractions that this tour will take you through.
Highlights
- Visit the Negombo beach and fishing village
- Explore renowned sites like the Temple of the Tooth Relic
- Tour through Horton Plains National Park
- See the Ramboda Falls
- Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Visit to Negombo, explore traditional fishing culture expand_more
Visit the Negombo beach.
Travel to the Negombo fishing village.
Explore local fish markets.
Overnight stay at Negombo.
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Day 2: Negombo - Anuradhapura expand_more
Visit Anuradhapura (the first capital of the island country) archaeological site. See the Samadhi Buddha Statue, Thuparama Dagoba, Jethawanarama Dagoba, Abayagiri Dagoba, Mirisawetiya Dagoba, Somaramaya Dagoba, Twin ponds, Elephant pond, Brazen Palace, Museum, Moonstone, and the Guard stone.
See the Sri Maha Bodhi (Bo Tree).
Visit the Isurumuniya Temple, Wessagiriya, Ran Masu Uyana park, and the Ruwanweliseya Dagoba stupa.
Overnight stay at Anuradhapura.
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Day 3: Anuradhapurs - Mihintale - Aukana - Habarna expand_more
Tour the Mihintale (the world’s first declared sanctuary, and the cradle of Buddhism) archaeological site. See Kantaka Chetiya Dagoba, Ambasthala (Invitation Rock), Maha Seya Daboba, Monks’ Refectory & Relic House, Ancient Hospital, Assembly Hall, Naga Pokuna (Cobra Pond), Sinha Pokuna (Lion’s pond), Stairway, and famous Caves.
Visit the Kala wewa (man-made reservoir), Aukana giant Buddha Statue, ride on an elephant’s back, and do an Eco-tour through a village.
Overnight stay at Habarana.
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Day 4: Habarna - Polonnaruwa- Sigiriya- Habarna expand_more
Tour the Polonnaruwa (the second medieval capital of Sri Lanka) archaeological site. See the Museum, Parakrama Samudraya tank, Pothgul Vehera, Statue of Pulasthi Rishi, Wijaya maligaya (Kings’ palace), Kumara Pokuna (Royal Bath), Raja Sabha Mandapaya, Shiwa Temples, Watadage, Heatadage, Atadage, Thuparama Image House, Nissanka Latha Mandapaya, Gal potha (Stone Book), Sath Mahal prasadaya. Lankathilaka Image House, Thiwanka Image House, Ancient Hospital Complex, Rankoth Vehera Dagoba, Kiri Vehera Dagoba, and Lotus ponds.
Visit the wood carving Factory and the Sigiriya Lion Rock
Overnight stay at Habarana.
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Day 5: Habarna- Dambulla- Nalanda- Matale- Kandy expand_more
Visit the Cave temple in Dambulla.
Go to the Nalanda Gedige (an ancient cave stone temple).
Visit the Spice and Herbal Garden.
Proceed to the Batik factory.
See the famous Hindu Temple at Matale.
Enjoy a Sri Lankan Cultural Dance Show.
Overnight stay at Kandy.
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Day 6: Kandy- Pinnawala - Peradeniya- Kandy expand_more
Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
Go to the Royal Botanical Garden at Peradeniya.
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Kandy:
Gem Museum and Lapidary.
Upper lake drive and city tours.
Kandy Market/ Bazaar area.
Overnight stay at Kandy.
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Day 7: Kandy - Temple of the Tooth Relic - Nuwara Eliya expand_more
See the Temple of the Tooth Relic.
Go to the Ramboda Waterfalls.
Visit a tea factory & plantation and discover the small city known as 'Little England'.
Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya.
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Day 8: Nuwara Eliya - Horton Plains - Journey in train expand_more
Go to the Horton Plains National Park.
See the Bakers’ Falls/ Worlds’ end and also trek in the national park.
Do a scenic train journey to Ella (Journey in the sky).
Trek to the Ravana Temple & Ravana caves.
Overnight stay at Ella.
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Day 9: Ella - Tissamaharama - Yala - Kataragama expand_more
Begin with a trek to little Adam’s peak.
See the Ravana Ella waterfalls.
Visit the Buduruwagala Temple.
Do a safari through the Yala National Park.
See the Kataragama Temple.
Overnight stay at Kataragama.
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Day 10: Kataragama - Mirissa - Galle - Bentota expand_more
Explore the Ussangoda archaeological site.
Go to the Uummanaya Blow Hole.
Visit the Dondra Temple.
See the Galle Dutch Fort.
Enjoy a river safari.
Visit the Sea Turtle hatchery and research center.
Proceed to the Beach Resort or Airport at Bentota.
What's Included
Accommodation in good guesthouses with daily breakfast, air-conditioning, hot water, and free WiFi facilities. (Note: guesthouses recommended by us are situated outside the city and they provide different type of services)
Safe transport in an AC vehicle from Airport to Beach Drop. (Note: At the Horton Plains and Yala National Parks, you have to hire 4WD vehicle – payment will have to be made directly by the client)
Service of an English-speaking Sri Lankan chauffeur (a chauffeur fluent in your preferred language would have to be requested in advance and will be provided based on availability).
Welcome & assistance at the Airport on arrival.
What's Excluded
Entrance tickets and paid activities in sites and national parks
Transport in the Horton Plains and Yala National Parks where you have to hire a 4WD vehicle.
Lunch and dinner
Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry, camera permits (where necessary).
Know before you go
This tour will take you to Anuradhapura archaeological site, Isurumuniya ancient temple, Sacred Bo Tree in Anuradhapura, Mihintale ancient temple, Aukana giant Buddha Statue, Polonnaruwa archaeological site, Sigiriya Lion’s Rock, Cave temple in Dambulla, Nalanda Gedige, Kandy Temple, Elephants Orphanage in Pinnawala, Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya, Cultural Dance Show, Horton Plains National Park, Train Journey, Yala National Park, Sea Turtle Hatchery & research center in Kosgoda, and many more.
Meeting Point
Negombo, Sri Lanka
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Per Person (Group of 6 people) | |
| 1 To 6 | USD 450 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |