17-Day Sri Lanka Tour from Negombo with Beaches and Heritage Sites

• Be welcomed by our tour representative.
• Transfer to Negombo.
• Learn about the different lifestyles of Sri Lankan people on your way.
• Relax at the hotel or go to the beach and enjoy some fresh air.

Overnight stay in Negombo.

• Enjoy a delicious breakfast.
• Visit the fine beaches that are superbly maintained by the hotels.
• Try adventure sports. Equipment for water sports such as diving, windsurfing, and fishing is available at most hotels and from private vendors.
• Marvel at Kelaniya Buddhist Temple, Muthurajawela Marsh, and marine life.

Overnight stay in Negombo.

• Have a delicious breakfast at the hotel in Negombo and transfer to Dambulla.
• Visit the famous Dambulla Rock Temple, a renowned World Heritage Site.
• Marvel at the Iron Wood Forest and Rose Quartz Mountain.

Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

• Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel.
• Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a World Heritage Site constructed by King Kashyapa in the 5th century. A moat, rampart, and extensive gardens, including the renowned water gardens, ring the base of the rock.
• Visit the world-renowned frescoes of the "Heavenly Maidens" of Sigiriya, located in a protected pocket of the rock approached by a curved stairway. These frescoes are painted in earth pigments on plaster.

Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

• Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel in Dambulla or Sigiriya.
• Proceed to Kandy, the former capital of the Sri Lankan kings and a World Heritage Site.
• Visit the Temple of the Tooth, Kandy town and bazaar, the arts and crafts center, a gem museum, Kandy Lake, and a lapidary.
• Witness a cultural show.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Kandy.

• Have a delicious breakfast at the hotel in Kandy and transfer to Nuwara Eliya via Ramboda Fall.
• En route, visit a tea factory or plantation and some beautiful waterfalls. This town feels like a piece of an English district, with Tudor-style and Victorian homes overlooking the blue lake.
• Marvel at architectural monuments including the Post Office, the English country house-like Hill Club with its hunting pictures, mounted hunting trophies and fish, the Anglican Church, and private residences. Nuwara Eliya also has one of the finest 18-hole golf courses in South Asia.
• Walk through Nuwara Eliya in the evening.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Nuwara Eliya.
• Transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Kataragama.
• Visit Kataragama Hindu Temple, a Hindu and Buddhist temple complex dedicated to Skanda-Murukan, also known as Kataragamadevio.

Dinner and overnight stay in Kataragama.

• Explore Yala National Park.
• Head to Kirinda Beach, a popular beach venue for thousands of devotees who go on pilgrimage to Kataragama.

Overnight stay in Kataragama.

• Enjoy breakfast at a hotel in Kataragama.
• Spend the whole day in Kirinda.

Overnight stay in Kataragama.

• Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel in Kataragama.
• Continue to Unawatuna, a popular tourist destination and a breeding ground for turtles.
• Try snorkeling and swimming, go bird watching, or explore coral reefs.
• Have fun in the abundant beachside bars and restaurants.

Overnight stay in Unawatuna.

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Unawatuna.
• Spend time in Unawatuna with your Sri Lanka tour guide. A reef protects the beach, making it safe for bathing. The serene surroundings and Dutch architecture add to the charm of the place.
• Unwind on the beach sand while gazing at the spectacular vistas of the sea blending with the multi-hued skies.

Overnight stay in Unawatuna.

• Proceed to Hikkaduwa after breakfast.
• Marvel at the stunning coral reef and white sandy beaches.
• Try water sports and related activities such as snorkeling, diving, and more. Glass-bottom boats are a popular attraction because they provide spectacular views of the coral reefs.
• Experience the Coral Sanctuary, a magnificent reef bursting with life.

Overnight stay in Hikkaduwa.

• Enjoy a delicious breakfast at a hotel in Hikkaduwa.
• Relax for the whole day at leisure.
• Visit white sandy beaches, enjoy glass-bottom boat rides, see the turtle farm and Madu River, and take part in water sports if you wish.

Overnight stay in Hikkaduwa.

• Have breakfast at the hotel in Hikkaduwa and proceed to Beruwala.
• Enjoy waterskiing, banana boating, fishing, and jet skiing. These fun activities offer excitement for all ages and skill levels.

Dinner and overnight stay in Beruwala.

• Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel in Beruwala.
• Spend the whole day at leisure.

Overnight stay in Beruwala.

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Beruwala and leave for Colombo.
• Marvel at architectural wonders such as tall skyscrapers, the 100-year-old clock tower, and several colonial buildings from the British period.
• Visit Pettah bazaar and shop for bargains.
• Explore the city and visit a Hindu temple, a Buddhist temple, residential areas with stately homes of the wealthy, and the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), an outright gift to Sri Lanka from the People's Republic of China.

Overnight stay in Colombo.

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Colombo.
• Transfer from Colombo to the airport to board your flight for your onward journey.