Itinerary Summary

Day	Place	Highlights	Hotel Options
1 - 2	Negombo	Beach, Relaxation, Buzzing Bars, Al Fresco Dining	Goldi Sands Hotel, Casa Heliconia
2 - 3	Galle Fort	Portuguese and Dutch Heritage, Beach, Watersports, Diving, Local Dances	Galle Fort Hotel
3 - 4	Yala National Park	Elephants, Leopards and Aquatic Birds, Sithulpahuwa, Magul Vihara	Chaarya Resort and Spa, Cinnamon Wild
4 - 6	Nuwara Eliya	Colonial Hill Station, Tea Plantations, Asia’s Oldest Golf Course	Araliya Green Hills, Heritance Tea Factory
6 - 8	Kandy	Tooth Temple, Magnificent Hills, Tea Plantations, Kandy Lake, Traditional Dance Performances	Hotel Suisse, The Kandy House
8 - 9	Sigiriya	UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rock Fortress, Rock Paintings and Frescoes	Sigiriana Resort, Vil Uyana
9 - 13	Trincomalee	Natural Harbors, Breathtaking Beaches, Windsurfing, Diving	Trinco Blu by Cinnamon, Jungle Beach by Uga Escapes
13 - 14	Anuradhapura	Huge Bell-Shaped Stupas, World’s Oldest Tree Sri Maha Bodi, Art and Architecture	Forest Rock Garden, Ulagalla by Uga Escapes
14 - 15	Negombo	Beach, Relaxation, Buzzing Bars, Al Fresco Dining	Goldi Sands Hotel, The Wallawwa

Itinerary Details

Day 1 - 2

International Arrival

You will be transferred from Negombo Airport to your hotel in a private vehicle

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.

Hotel Options

Goldi Sands Hotel – Opt 1

Room	Standard Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Beach Resort

Casa Heliconia – Opt 2

Room	Temple Angkor
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Boutique

Day 2 - 3

Your chauffeur will drive you from Negombo to Galle Fort in a private vehicle (Duration: 4 hrs)

Galle Fort

1 Night

Galle offers a unique historical and cultural perspective into the development of Sri Lanka during its colonial era.

Included Activities

Highlights of Galle Fort
Unearth history and glance into what life in a 16th century port city would have been like as you experience the legends and myths of Galle Fort as you amble around. There are many archaeological artefacts on display at the Maritime Museum, including 800 year old items salvaged from shipwrecks. Witness how today’s locals live within this colossal Dutch fortress and UNESCO World Heritage site. There is an abundance of chic and boutique shops, where you can purchase gems, handmade lace and antiques. Unwind in pretty garden and terrace cafés, and admire the coastal beds of pure blue ocean and coral reefs. (TOTAL DURATION: 2 hrs; TRAVEL TIME TO ACTIVITY: Walking; Private Activity; NOTES: Activity in walkable distance. Avoid afternoon since this is the walking tour and afternoon it gets hot. )

Hotel Options

Galle Fort Hotel – Opt 1

Room	Galle Fort Hotel - Garden room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Heritage

Day 3 - 4

Your chauffeur will drive you from Galle Fort to Yala in a private vehicle (Duration: 4 hrs)

Yala National Park

1 Night

Yala National Park is a sprawling natural paradise teeming with wildlife, in southeastern Sri Lanka.

Destination Yala National Park in Sri Lanka

Included Activities

Half Day Private Jeep Safari in Yala National Park
Safari in style with an unforgettable adventure on a morning or evening jeep safari through the forests of Yala National Park. You can enjoy a close encounter with the abundance of wildlife who live here. There are about 44 species of mammals, including elephants and deer, and many reptiles and lagoon fauna. If you enjoy birdwatching then there are 125 bird species to be spotted, particularly around the wetlands where waterbirds and waders have made a home. The park is home to the endangered subspecies of the Panthera Pardus Kotiya, which is only found in Sri Lanka. Kindly note that Yala sometimes closes during the months of September and October for maintenance. (Duration: 5 hrs; Travel Time to Activity: 3 or 4 hrs only for the Safari. Consider the time taken to reach the safari shot from the hotel; Private Activity; Time of the Day: Morning or Evening; CLOSED: Mid Sep – Mid Oct Park will be closed due to rainy season; NOTES: Only 1 Safari per day)

Hotel Options

Chaarya Resort and Spa – Opt 1

Room	Deluxe Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Resort

Cinnamon Wild – Opt 2

Room	Cinnamon Wild - Jungle Chalet(Double)
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Resort

Day 4 - 6

Your chauffeur will drive you from Yala to Nuwara Eliya in a private vehicle (Duration: 5.5 hrs)

Nuwara Eliya

2 Nights

Sri Lanka’s very own “Little England”, this is decidedly a trip to a surrealistic hill station with swirling mists and tumbling waterfalls!

Included Activities

Half Day Nuwara Eliya Tea Factory Tour
Fancy a cup of fragrant Ceylonese tea? You could take this interesting and informative half day tour to the Pedro Tea Factory at Nuwara Eliya for a fascinating insight into the island’s tea industry. The Ceylon Black Tea is perhaps the most well-known of teas around the world. Accompanied by your local guide, enroute stop, visit the tea plantation and factory to find out how tea leaves are plucked and processed for the best cuppa. Learn the subtle differences between high and low grown teas from the your guide, and watch plantation workers hand pluck the tender tea leaves against a verdant background of rolling hills. Test your newfound knowledge at a tea tasting session at the factory, trying out cups of honey golden to burgundy brown brews with their own distinct aroma and flavor! (Half Day including drive timings; Time of Day: Morning; Duration of the activity: 1-2 hrs; Shared Activity; Meal: Cups of Tea; Fitness Level: Moderate; Please bring comfortable walking shoes). Sunday & Holiday tea pluckers do not work

Half Day Hike to Horton Plains
Adventure seekers can go hiking at an altitude of 2,134m to the ‘World’s End’ – a sheer 1,000 feet vertical escarpment, a unique feature of Horton Plains. The scenic beauty impresses even the most discerning traveler. If lucky, catch a glimpse of the Sri Lanka Whistling Thrush, Sri Lanka Magpie, Black-throated Munia, Black-napped Hare and Giant Squirrel. (DURATION: 6 hrs;TRAVEL TIME TO ACTIVITY: 1.5 hrs;TIMINGS: 05:30 – 10:30; Private Activity; NOTES: Best time to visit is in the morning / Guest must be physically fit because lot of walking is involved.)

Hotel Options

Araliya Green Hills – Opt 1

Room	Deluxe Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Resort

Heritance Tea Factory – Opt 2

Room	Superior
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Heritage

Day 6 - 8

Your chauffeur will drive you from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy in a private vehicle (Duration: 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. (TOTAL DURATION: 5 hrs;TRAVEL TIME TO ACTIVITY: 30 mins;TIMINGS: 08:30 – 16:30; Private Activity; NOTES: During Kandy Perhera Festival Temples will be closed in the Evening(JUL – AUG))

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. (USP: Bottle feeding is one of the highlight for this Orphanage; Duration: 1-2 hrs; Times (if specific): Milk Feeding:Daily at : 9.15am – 9.45am / 01.15pm-01.45pm, Bathing: Daily at : 10.00am – 12.00pm / 2.00pm – 4.00pm, Fruit Feeding: 09.00am – 09.45am / 12.00pm – 1.45pm; Time of Day : Open between 8:30hrs till 18hrs; Shared activity; Private Transfer)

Hotel Options

Hotel Suisse – Opt 1

Room	Standard Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Heritage

The Kandy House – Opt 2

Room	Kandy House Deluxe Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Boutique

Day 8 - 9

Your chauffeur will drive you from Kandy to Sigiriya in a private vehicle (Duration: 3 hrs)

Sigiriya

1 Night

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

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.(Duration – 1 hr Activity Type excluding drive Timings; Private Activity Type ; Private Transfer)

Highlights of Sigiriya Rock
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. (TOTAL DURATION: 5 hrs; Private Activity; TRAVEL TIME TO ACTIVITY: 1 hr; TIMINGS: 08:30 hrs – 16:30 hrs; NOTES: The climb is rather difficult with lots of steep steps.)

Hotel Options

Sigiriana Resort – Opt 1

Room	Deluxe Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Resort

Vil Uyana – Opt 2

Room	Sigiriya Vil Uyana - Paddy/ Mash
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Resort

Day 9 - 13

Your chauffeur will drive you from Sigiriya to Trincomalee in a private vehicle (Duration: 2 hrs)

Trincomalee

4 Nights

Tricomalee is home to one of the world’s largest natural harbors and great opportunities for snorkeling, windsurfing, surfing and diving.

Hotel Options

Trinco Blu by Cinnamon – Opt 1

Room	Chaaya Blue Superior Rooms
Meals	Half Board (Breakfast & Dinner)
Style	Beach Resort

Jungle Beach by Uga Escapes – Opt 2

Room	Jungle Beach Resort - Lagoon Cabin
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Beach Resort

Day 13 - 14

Drive from Your chauffeur will drive you from Trincomalee to Anuradhapura in a private vehicle (Duration: 3 hrs)

Anuradhapura

1 Night

Declared a world heritage city by UNESCO, the sacred city of Anuradapura is considered Sri Lanka’s first known kingdom and the Island’s capital for many centuries.

Included Activities

Highlights of Anuradhapura
Uncover an ancient world with your tour of what was once a sacred capital city over one thousand years ago. Observe some of the largest bell-shaped dagobas (Buddhist stupas) in the country, made of small sundried bricks. There are also ancient drinking water reservoirs, various sculptures, palaces and temples to explore. Witness the sacred Bo (Bodhi) tree, that was grown from a sapling of the very tree that Lord Buddha sat under when he attained enlightenment 2,5000 years ago. Today it’s recorded as the oldest tree in history! Visit Isurumuniya Vihara, a temple and monastery, where you can admire fascinating stone carvings of lovers, elephants and a royal family. There’s also a reclining Buddha that has been cut from the rock. This culturally-rich is generously surrounded by lakes, paddy fields and undulating rocks. (DURATION: 4 hrs: DISTANCES: 205 kms North of Colombo; ACTIVITY TYPE: Must do / Private; IDEAL FOR: Culture + History Traveler; TRAVEL TIME TO ACTIVITY: 20 mins; TIMINGS: 08:00 – 16:00)

Hotel Options

Forest Rock Garden – Opt 1

Room	Forest Rock Deluxe HB
Meals	Half Board (Breakfast & Dinner)
Style	Resort

Ulagalla by Uga Escapes – Opt 2

Room	Ulagalla by Uga Escapes - Ulagalla Chalet With Pool
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Resort

Day 14 - 15

Your chauffeur will drive you from Anuradhapura to Negombo in a private vehicle (Duration: 4.5 hrs)

Negombo

1 Night

Hotel Options

Goldi Sands Hotel – Opt 1

Room	Standard Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Beach Resort

The Wallawwa – Opt 2

Room	The Walawwa - Garden Suite
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Resort

You will be transferred from Negombo Airport to your hotel in a private vehicle

International Departure

Price & Inclusions

Option 1 From ~~$ 4,064~~ $ 3,190 /person
Option 2 From ~~$ 5,580~~ $ 4,690 /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 15 days / 14 nights.
Meals as indicated
All activities as listed :
- Galle Fort: Highlights of Galle Fort
- Yala National Park: Half Day Private Jeep Safari in Yala National Park
- Nuwara Eliya: Half Day Nuwara Eliya Tea Factory Tour
- Nuwara Eliya: Half Day Hike to Horton Plains
- Kandy: Highlights of Kandy
- Kandy: Half Day Visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (from Kandy)
- Sigiriya: Dambulla Rock Cave Temple Visit
- Sigiriya: Highlights of Sigiriya Rock
- Anuradhapura: Highlights of Anuradhapura
Your Trip Coordinator: a 24/7 point of contact, supporting you during your trip
On request: A printed set of your travel documents by post
Fees and taxes
A high-quality air conditioned vehicle with English-speaking chauffeur-guide for the activities specified in the itinerary
All entry fees for the mentioned activities
All airport and hotel transfers as indicated above

Not Included

Camera fees
Tips, additional meals and personal expenses
Visa fees
Travel, health and cancellation insurance
International airfare (from your home country to your destination and return)

Book this vacation before September 30, 2020, and save up to 21% (option 1) or 16 % (option 2), of your trip price!

Highlights of Sri Lanka

Itinerary Summary

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Itinerary Details

Negombo

Galle Fort

Yala National Park

Nuwara Eliya

Kandy

Sigiriya

Trincomalee

Anuradhapura

Negombo

Price & Inclusions

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