Itinerary Summary

Day	Place	Highlights	Hotel Options
1 - 2	Negombo	Beach, Relaxation, Buzzing Bars, Al Fresco Dining	Heritance Negombo, Villa Hundira
2 - 4	Sigiriya	UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rock Fortress, Rock Paintings and Frescoes	Aliya Resort & Spa Habarana, Water Garden Sigiriya
4 - 6	Kandy	Tooth Temple, Magnificent Hills, Tea Plantations, Kandy Lake, Traditional Dance Performances	Clove Villa, Theva Residency
6 - 13	Ayurveda Beach Resorts	Ayurveda, Meditation, Rejuvenating Yoga Exercises	Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara, Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort
13 - 14	Colombo	Geoffrey Bawa Architecutral Excursion, Temples and Mosques, Independence Square	Ozo Colombo, Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo

Itinerary Details

Day 1 - 2

International Arrival

Transfer from Airport to Hotel

Negombo

1 Night

Negombo is a bustling beach town with plenty of opportunities for rest and relaxation! Nestled on the rim of Negombo Lagoon, the town boasts a long stretch of buzzing yet beautiful beach, and is located close to Colombo.

Included Activities

Dutch Canal Boat Ride
Enjoy the sights and sounds of life in Sri Lanka with a boat ride along the Dutch-made Hamilton Canal. Once a supply route for the Dutch administration, old churches and fishing villages, this 100km long still used Dutch Canal running through the town, is an ideal way to gain insight of the area from a different perspective. Along the way, see water monitors, crocodiles, monkeys, varieties of fish and birds. Visit Muthurajawela and take a nature trip to Negombo lagoon in a small boat.

Hotel Options

Heritance Negombo – Opt 1

Room	Deluxe Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Beach Resort

Villa Hundira – Opt 2

Room	Deluxe Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Boutique

Day 2 - 4

Drive from Negombo to Sigiriya (156 km, 4 hrs)

Sigiriya

2 Nights

Sigiriya is the ideal location if you wish to venture back in time! Unearth this UNESCO World Heritage site that dates back 5,000 years to the Mesolithic period.

Included Activities

Highlights of Sigiriya
Sigiriya, which translates to Lion’s Rock, is aptly named as it juts out of a granite peak, standing tall at 180 meters and dominating the surrounding dense jungle. Witness Sigiriya Rock Fortress, which is uniquely shaped and can be seen from great distances. You can also discover the fascinating rock paintings and frescoes of Sigiri apsaras (mythical dancing damsels), painted inside the cavity of the western rock face. Discover the style of 7th to 10th century graffiti by visiting the Mirror Wall! Kindly note that this activity requires a good level of physical fitness due to the steep steps to reach the fortress.

Dambulla Rock Cave Temple Visit
Encounter the largest and best preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka during this one hour visit! Dating back to the 1st century, the Dambulla rock caves became a Buddhist temples when they were converted into residential quarters for monks. You will be amazed by the five caves that sit under a vast overhanging rock. Each one now acts as a shrine room and contains numerous images of Lord Buddha and bodhisattvas, as well as various gods and goddesses. Mural paintings line the walls, depicting Buddha’s journey to enlightenment and his teachings. Throughout the centuries, this has been a sacred pilgrimage site for Buddhists.

Day Trip to Polonnaruwa (from Sigiriya)
Polonnaruwa..the medieval capital of Sri Lanka, was the second capital city of the country after the destruction of the ancient city of Anuradhapura in 993 (from 10th-12th century AD). Note ancient Sri Lankan architecture from the 12th Century..see Brahmanic monuments built by the Cholas and the monumental ruins of the garden city created by Parakramabahu I in the 12th century. Visit the ruins of the King’s Council Chamber, the Royal Citadel, the Kumara Pokuna, the Royal Pavilion, the Vatadage Relic House, Kiri Vehera and Gal Vihare; see Art, Architecture and Sculpture at Gal Viharaya, Thuparamaya Image House and Lankatilaka Image House.

Hotel Options

Aliya Resort & Spa Habarana – Opt 1

Room	Deluxe Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Resort

Water Garden Sigiriya – Opt 2

Room	Deluxe Villa
Meals	Half Board (Breakfast & Dinner)
Style	Resort

Day 4 - 6

Drive from Sigiriya to Kandy (96 km, 2.5 hrs)

Kandy

2 Nights

Kandy was established in the 14th century and was the last independent city and capital of the Singhalese kingdom.

Included Activities

Highlights of Kandy
Delve into regality as you explore the last royal capital. Venture to Dalda Maligawa, the gold-roofed Temple of the Tooth, which houses the most sacred Buddhist relic, a tooth of Lord Buddha. Observe the many pilgrims conducting pujas (prayers) throughout the temple complex. Surrounded by aromatic tea plantations, magnificent hills and set by a lake, you can also enjoy some wonderful scenic views. Take a leisurely stroll around Lake Kandy, a protected lake where fishing is banned. Sip up the history of tea drinking pioneers like Lipton and Taylor at the Ceylon Tea Museum, a 1920s vintage tea factory. Enjoy traditional dance performances that capture the imagination and connect audiences to the tribal roots of the performers.

Half Day Visit To Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (From Kandy)
Spend a half day at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, a three hour drive (80km) from Negombo. Witness the biggest herd of captive pachyderms in the world who journey to the river twice a day to bathe. Managed by the Sri Lanka Wildlife Department, Pinnawala encourages both breeding and aiding the recovery and release of injured wild elephants back into the forest. The little jumbos, orphaned as their parents were victims of poachers/accidents, also splash about. Learn how they are tamed, reared and trained by their human keepers (known as mahouts) who bottle feed and bathe them.

Half Day Kandy Temples Tour
Explore a Sri Lankan jewel! Located at an altitude of almost 500 m above sea level, the ancient capital city of Kandy offers a rich amalgam of ancient wonders. Visit centuries-old famous temples and architectural marvels on a pleasant Kandy loop, past three 14th century Hindu-Buddhist temples and back through Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Embekka Devalaya, Lankatilaka Vihara and Gadaladeniya Temples are among the other famous sites in the city. Discover fascinating traditional and contemporary motifs and colors during your visit to a local batik printing factory, before you return to your hotel.

Hotel Options

Clove Villa – Opt 1

Room	Clove Superior Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Boutique

Theva Residency – Opt 2

Room	Deluxe Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Boutique

Day 6 - 13

Drive from Kandy to Galle - Beaches (176 km, 5 hrs)

Ayurveda Beach Resorts

7 Nights

The Ayurveda beach resorts of Sri Lanka carefully combine the science of life with simple beach pleasures.

Destination Ayurveda Beach Resorts in Sri Lanka

Hotel Options

Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara – Opt 1

Room	Classic Room
Meals	Full Board and Activities
Style	Resort

Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort – Opt 2

Room	Superior Room with Terrace
Meals	Full Board plus Activities
Style	Beach Resort

Day 13 - 14

Drive from Galle - Beaches to Colombo (126 km, 3 hrs)

Colombo

1 Night

Colombo, the bustling capital city of Sri Lanka, has something for everyone! A strategic port on the ancient Spice Route, the city is a potpourri of colonial influence, from the British to the Portuguese and Dutch.

Included Activities

Highlights of Colombo
Venture out to explore the interesting and historical landmarks of this colourful and teeming city. Wander the exciting Pettah area where you can soak up the hustle and bustle of the bazaar. Religions peacefully co-exist in this neighborhood and you can discover many temples and mosques. Discover the affluent residential area of Cinnamon Gardens and take a trip to the town hall, located close to Independent Square and Old Parliament. If you get tired of the urban jungle, the sea front awaits you at Galle Face Green. As Colombo strives to join the cosmopolitan chic clique, there are an increasing number of stylish eateries and boutique galleries for you to indulge in.

Hotel Options

Ozo Colombo – Opt 1

Room	Sleep Room (Double)
Meals	Breakfast
Style	International

Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo – Opt 2

Room	Deluxe Lake View Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	International

Transfer to Airport

International Departure

Price & Inclusions

Option 1 From $ 9,390 /person
Option 2 From $ 9,190 /person

Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.

Price Includes

Accommodation in one double room for 14 days / 13 nights
Meals as indicated
All activities as listed :
- Negombo: Dutch Canal Boat Ride
- Sigiriya: Dambulla Rock Cave Temple Visit
- Sigiriya: Highlights of Sigiriya
- Sigiriya: Day Trip to Polonnaruwa (from Sigiriya)
- Kandy: Highlights of Kandy
- Kandy: Half Day Kandy Temples Tour
- Kandy: Half Day Visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (from Kandy)
- Colombo: Highlights of Colombo

All airport and hotel transfers
A high-quality air conditioned, safety-tested vehicle with an English-speaking Chauffeur Guide is included for the duration of the activities listed in the proposal.
All activities specified in the itinerary, including entrance fees, when accompanied by our tour guide
Your Trip Coordinator: a 24/7 point of contact, supporting you during your trip
Welcome kit including all important documents and information regarding your itinerary
Insolvency insurance
Fees and taxes

Culture and Ayurveda in Sri Lanka

Itinerary Summary

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Itinerary Details

Negombo

Sigiriya

Kandy

Ayurveda Beach Resorts

Colombo

Price & Inclusions

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