This tour has been specially designed to provide a quick flavor of the country's ancient heritage with a twist of modern culture.
You will be starting the tour by spending one night in the fishing village of Negombo where you will get the opportunity of visiting one of the wet fish markets in Negombo.
You will be visiting Three out of Eight UNESCO world heritage sites including the Cave Temple Complex of Dambulla, world famous frescoes at Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Kandy city, the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka and the home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic.
You will be visiting the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya and witness a Kandyan Dance Performance and a Cultural Show.
A visit to the Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala is included en-route to Colombo from Kandy. You will visit the Minneriya National Park by a Safari Jeep where you will be able to see the Elephants in their natural habitat.
You will be ending this mini tour by visiting Independence square, Independence Square arcade, Gangaramaya Temple and Simamalakaya on Beira Lake and shopping Arcades in vibrant Colombo.
You also have an option to extend your stay relaxing at the world famous south coast beaches.
An English speaking Chauffeur/Guide |
Transfers from pick up at Airport until drop off at airport or at beach hotel after round-trip |
Accommodation on half board basis at round trip hotels |
Accommodation on Bed & Breakfast basis in Colombo hotel |
Entrance fees for the sites mentioned in the itinerary |
City Tour – Negombo, Kandy, Colombo |
Cave Temple Complex of Dambulla |
Sigiriya Rock Fortress |
Jeep safari to Minneriya National Park |
Temple of the Tooth Relic Kandy |
Kandyan Dance Performance & Cultural Show |
Tea Museum and a Gem Lapidary |
Tuk Tuk Ride |
Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya |
Kandy Bazaar |
Arts & crafts centers |
Elephant Orphanage Pinnawala |
Archaeological Relic Site of Polonnaruwa |
Nalanda Gedige in Matale |
Negombo – 1 night |
Habarana - 1 night |
Kandy – 2 nights |
Colombo – 1 night |
The official check-in time at all hotels will be 14:00 hrs. |
The official check-out time at all hotels will be 11:00 hrs. |
Visits to wild life parks will be at client's own risk and you are strongly advised to obey the instructions given by the interpreter and the Wild Life Officers while you are seeing animals. |
Safari Vehicles available are non-air-conditioned and basic. |
It is advisable to have sunglasses, sun-block lotion, insect repellent and personal effects for warm, windy and rainy conditions. |
Respect the local customs and accept the differences. |
Please obtain Online Visa Authentication prior to arrival by visiting www.eta.gov.lk |
The quoted rates are nett and are inclusive of all government taxes. |
The quoted rates includes accommodation as per the itinerary, transfers (Air conditioned vehicle) and chauffer guide, entrance fees to sites as per the itinerary. |
Price excludes all lunches during the round trip & lunch and dinner at Colombo Hotel. |
Price excludes flights, visa fees, optional activities and entrance fees to sites not specified in the itinerary. |
Price excludes cost of beverage throughout the tour and expenses of a personal nature. |
Price excludes Camera and Video Camera permits where applicable. |
Price excludes Tips and porterage and any other services not specified in the itinerary. |
These rates are subject to change without prior notice in the event government changes the tax policy. |
All Tour rates are per person sharing Double Room basis. |
21 days or less - 100% cancellation charge. |
Between 21 days and 30 days - 50% of the tour given price. |
Above 30 days - No cancellation charges |
Day 1
Airport – Negombo
Day 02
Habarana – Minneriya National Park
Day 03
Sigiriya – Matale – Kandy
Day 04
Peradeniya - Kandy
Day 05
Pinnawala - Colombo
Day 06
Colombo – Airport