Upon the Arrival at Airport, Our company representative will meet you with the guide and will brief you the tour.
Then guide will transfer you to a luxurious hotel with modern conveniences.
Relaxing the Rest of the Day at the hotel, Because You are after a long flight.
Optional Tours
Nearby attractions can be visited on this day, extending the tour duration if selected.
In detail
Boat Safari in Negombo Lagoon
In Detailed Negombo Lagoon is large semi-enclosed coastal water body with plenty of natural resources. The lagoon is fed by number of small rivers and You will begin the journey from the mouth of the Negombo Lagoon, after following safety procedures. The tour will be really interesting with Fishing Village, Monkey Island, Mangrove Forest and Fish Hatchery, You visit and also you may experience wide range of Birds & Marine Lives there. You will stop on and deserted Island for Drinks, Fruits, King Coconut and a Bottle of Water will be provided to you and then sailed on to witness the most beautiful sunset over the Lagoon.
You will reach Trincomalee Beach; Your first beach destination, Having Visited below.
Negombo City Tour.
If you want to do more activities here, please read the “Excursions” tab to pick optional tours.
Optional Tours
Nearby attractions can be visited on this day, extending the tour duration if
selected
01. Kurunegala & Anuradhapura Ancient Cities
(2 Extra night stayings will be needed)
1st Day
Ridi Viharaya ( Silver Temple )
Arankele Buddhist Monastery
Stay at Yapahuwa
2nd Day
Yapahuwa Buddhist Temple
Yapahuwa Rock Hiking (Only If you like to hike)
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura City Tour
Star Gate at Ranmasu Uyana
Stay At Anuradhapura
3rd Day
Reach Trincomalee
In detail
Negombo is a major tourist destination in Sri Lanka. You will visit Remnants of colonization including Old Dutch Fort built in 1672, as well as centuries-old Portuguese and Dutch houses, Dutch Canal and St Mary’s Church and also You will visit a famous Buddhist temple named Angurukaramulla Temple. Negombo offers one of the best sandy beaches and you can visit the Estuary where the Ma Oya River meets Sea. Negombo is home to the country’s second-largest fish market and You will have the chance to meet the area’s fishers and seeing Local fishing people hard at work, filleting, turning drying fish, washing, mending nets and salting.
You will Stay at Trincomalee beach for 4 nights and will explore the below attractions.
Pigeon Island (If you like, You can do Snorkeling & Diving there)
Relax at Pigeon Island beach or Relax in your Hotel
Trincomalee City Tour
Koneshwaram Hindu Temple
Trincomalee beach offers you,
Discover one of most picturesque and scenic beaches in Sri Lanka.
Ideal place for sea-bathing and swimming with the shallowness of the sea.
Discover the pigeon island; a marine national park, giving you an amazing snorkeling experience with reef sharks and huge sea turtles.
See the biggest mammals in the warm Indian ocean. Go for Whale watching in their natural habitat.
Discover Best sites to diving and snorkeling.
You can spend the days at leisure or can engage in more activities at Trincomalee beach. please read the “Excursions” tab to pick optional tours
Optional Tours
Nearby attractions can be visited on this day, extending the tour duration if
selected
01. Thiriyai Archaeological Site
02. Marble Beach
03. Golf Play
04. Velgam Vehera Buddhist Temple
05. Seruwawila Rajamaha Viharaya temple
06. Lankapatuna Samuddragiri Viharaya Temple
07. Diving
08. Whale watching
09. Sailing
10. Pigeon Island Mini Package
i. Lagoon Boat ride in Trincomalee + Snorkeling + Lunch
ii. Lagoon Boat ride in Trincomalee
iii. Snorkeling
In detail
Trincomalee beach is one of the picturesque beaches in the world and a Popular tourist destination as a beache for its surfing, scuba diving, and whale watching. Trincomalee has some of the most picturesque and scenic beaches found in Sri Lanka, unspoilt and clean. The area is famous for bathing and swimming, owing to the relative shallowness of the sea, allowing one to walk out over a hundred meters into the sea without the water reaching the chest. Whale watching is a common pastime in the seas off Trincomalee. Trincomalee is owning many famous beach areas in the country. Marble beach is a beautiful beach with calm and very stunning environment area with grasslands, trees, rocks, resting huts and also with a calm and safe bay. The shallow water shines like marble. that’s how the name is derived. it has crystal clear blue water. you can spend the whole day Sun bathing, sitting in the water and go for snorkeling. This beach is maintained by Srilankan Navy/ Army. Uppuveli beach,is one of the most picturesque beach and stretches about 4 kms. Golden sand, palm trees, large breaking waves makes this beach a Great place and Also here is a nice place to have a boat ride. uppuveli is real good for long walk. The beach is huge and can have have lots of space to relax.
Trincomalee is another internationally important spot for whale-watching and dolphin watching in Sri Lanka. Blue whales and Sperm whales can regularly be seen at the East coast of Trincomalee. It is a rare experience and may be a drem of someone to see whales in their natural habitants. But your dream will difinitly come true with Sri lanka, Beacose You can see many of the whales and Dolpings after about 30 mins journey to the deep Sea. In the early Morning you will go for Whale watching in their natural habitat. it is a Journey to the Trincomalee Sea with a Small Ship.
Pigeon Island National Park is a beautiful island situated 1 km off the coast of Nilaveli with clean water and stunning white sand and is a perfect place for snorkel, Swimming & Diving. It will have to take a Boat to reach the Park. If you are to take a snorkel at the Pigeon Island, You will be a lucky person to get an amazing snorkeling experience with reef sharks and huge sea turtles. Pigeon Island is one of the two marine national parks of Sri Lanka. The island’s name derives from the rock pigeon which has colonized it. The national park contains some of the best remaining coral reefs of Sri Lanka.Pigeon Island was designated as a sanctuary in 1963. Pigeon Island consists of two islands; large pigeon island and small pigeon island. The large pigeon island is fringed by a coral reef, and is about 200 m long and 100 m wide. Many of the 100 species of corals and 300 coral reef fishes recorded around the Trincomalee area are found in the national park.
Trinco City Tour, Trincomalee is located on the east coast of the island overlooking the Trincomalee Harbour and famous for its beaches at Uppuveli and Nilaveli, used for temple visits, surfing, scuba diving and whale watching and the Kanniya Hot Springs. This Popular tourist destinations include visiting the Fort Frederick; the largest Dutch fort on the island which was built in 1623 by the Portuguese and captured in 1639 by the Dutch. It then went through a phase of dismantling and reconstruction and was attacked and captured by the French in 1672. You will also visit The Trincomalee Bay Harbour, bridged by the Mahavilli Ganga River to the south, is renowned for its large size and security. It has been described as the “finest harbour in the world”. Other important Landmark on the Trincomalee is the Gokanna Ancient Buddhist Temple which is an ancient Buddhist temple.
Koneshwaram Hindu Temple is a classical-medieval Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located on a rocky cliff (on the top hill) surrendered by the beautiful blue ocean and is One of the most beautiful temples with the sculptures and paints
You will reach Pasikuda Beach and will saty for 3 nights; Your Second beach destination.
Pasikudah beach offers you,
Enjoy the sea with one of the longest stretches of shallow reef coastline in the
world.
Ideal place to have a sea bath and a swim with the coral reef.
Discover the lovely sunrises & sunsets.
Take a glass bottom boat to view colorful corals and fishes
Enjoy watersport experience
Make a visit to near by Historical Places of the Sri Lanka
You can spend the days at leisure or can engage in more activities at Pasikudah beach. please read the “Excursions” tab to pick optional tours.
Optional Tours
Nearby attractions can be visited on this day, extending the tour duration if
selected
01. Somawathie Buddhist Pagoda & Suanctuary
02. Polonnaruwa Ancient City
03. Kalkudah Beach
In Detail
Among the beautiful beaches around the world, Pasikuda Beach is an attractive beach in Asia and has become a popular tourist destination amongst locals and foreigners alike. The beach is surrounded by the super luxury hotels. Pasikudah is known to have one of the longest stretches of shallow reef coastline in the world. Pasikudah beach is a beautiful and ideal place to have a sea bath and a swim with the coral reef and also you can really enjoy lovely sunrises & sunsets there. People walk kilometers into the sea because the water is only a few inches deep. Pasikudah bay is 2 kms stretch beach and is protected by the Offshore reef while the Kalkudah beach stretches upto 4 kms. Pasikudah is not only the picturesque sights, but also is a perfect family-friendly sandy spot also with wide sand, calm waves and easily accessible amenities. Pasikuda is a delightful coastline with its reefs and offers you many water sports and glass bottom boats to view corals.This best knowen Passikudah-Kalkudah reefs were declared as a Marine Sanctuary by National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency
If You want, You can make departure to your country at here, Because You have already finished up the Beach Staying Days by now.
However You have the vital Opportunity to visit Culturally Important places and to Explore the Wildlife, Nature & Adventure Sites in Sri Lanka. You can continue the tour for another new 07 days as mentioned hereafter.
If You decide to Continue the tour, You will reach Polonnaruwa Historical City on this day, Having visited below.
Polonnaruwa City Tour
Wood Carving Center
Wildlife Jeep Safari into Wasgamuwa National park
Overnight Stay at Polonnaruwa
Nearby Attractions
Nearby attractions can be visited on this day, extending the tour duration if
selected
01. Dimbulagala Ancient Buddhist Temple
In detail
Polonnaruwa is the second capital of Sri Lanka. You will see the fabulous religious monuments and abandoned structures created by king Parakramabahu I in the 12th century. In 1982 the ancient city of Polonnaruwa was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. What’s nice about Polonnaruwa is that the ruins are in one compact area so you can visit them quite easily. Some of the valuble ruins in Polonnaruwa city are the 1. Polonnaruwa Museam, 2. Great lion & First Parliament, 3. Parakrama Statue & Parakrama Lake, 4. Parakrama King’s Library, 5. Inner City of Polonnaruwa(Royal Palace Complex of King Parakrama & Nai Pena Temple, Royal Bathing Pond, Second Parliament), 6. Shiva Temple 7. Temple of The Tooth, 8. Atadageya (Polonnaruwa Atadageya was the temple, which used to house the sacred Tooth Relic of Load Buddha in Polonnaruwa kingdom time), 9. Watadageya (Built to hold the alms bowl used by Lord Buddha in the reign of king Nissanka Malla of Polonnaruwa), 10. Hetadageya (Built by King Nissanka Malla to house the Tooth Relic of Buddha), 11. Rock Book (Gal Potha), 12. Sath Mahal Prasadaya 13. Nishshankalatha Mandapaya (Stone inscription identifies this as the building used by King Nissanka Malla to listen to pirith-chanting of Buddhist scriptures, and is an elevated stone platform with a number of stone columns carved in the shape of a blossoming lotus bud in a manner that is found nowhere else in the country and surrounded by a low stone wall) 14. Polonnaruwa Thuparamaya-Pagoda, 15. No.(ii) Shiva Temple, 16. Pabalu Vehera-Temple, 17. Lankathilaka Buddhist Temple, 18. Kiri Vehera Pagoda, 19. Rankoth Vehera Pagoda, 20. Gal Viharaya Temple, 21. Lotus Pond, 22. Thiwanka Image House, 23. Menik Vehera, 24. Secred Quadrangle, 25. Alahana Piriwena Monastery
Wasgamuwa is a Great place to see wild life. The forests of Wasgamuwa falls under the Sri Lanka dry-zone dry evergreen forests. Wasgamuwa is one of protected areas where Sri Lankan Elephants can be seen in large herds roaming around the jungle. It is also one of the Important Bird Areas in Sri Lanka. Wasgamuwa National Park is home to 23 species of mammals. The park is inhabited by a herd of 150 Sri Lankan elephants. Marsh elephant roams in the Mahaweli river area. Both monkeys found in the park, purple-faced langur and toque macaque, are endemic to Sri Lanka. While water buffalo and Sri Lankan axis deer are common to observe, Sri Lanka leopard and sloth bear are rare. Small golden palm civet is another rare endemic mammal. The number of bird species recorded from the park is 143. This includes 8 endemic species. Endemic red-faced malkoha is a resident bird in this national park. Sri Lanka junglefowl is another endemic bird inhabits the park. Lesser adjutant, yellow-fronted barbet, and Sri Lanka spurfowl are the species that visit the reservoirs and streams of the national park. Peafowl, painted stork, black-headed ibis and Eurasian spoonbill are the park’s other aquatic birds. Rare Sri Lanka frogmouth can be found here. Another rare species, chestnut-winged cuckoo, is seen near the Mahaweli river.
In the morning, You can enjoy a scenic experience with Bullock cart ride,
Catemeran Boat ride and Taste village food. Then You will reach Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park, very popular with tourists due to its ability of seeing around 200 elephants, feeding from the grass very close to you.
Places, You are visiting
Habarana Herbal treatment Center
Habarana Village Tour With Lunch
Elephant Jeep Safari at Minneriya National park
Overnight Stay at Habarana Village
Optional Tours
Nearby attractions can be visited on this day, extending the tour duration if selected
01. Girithale Wild Life Museum
In detail
Minneriya National Park is situated in dry zone of Sri Lanka. The park is a dry season feeding ground for the elephant population dwelling in forests. You will enjoy the superb ride lies on bumpy roads in the jungle. After about half an hour, at the side of a huge lake You will see around 200 elephants, feeding from the grass very close to you. Elephant sightings in large herds are practically guaranteed here. Some reports account number of elephants to as high as 700. The park is an important habitat for the two endemic monkeys of Sri Lanka: purple-faced langur and toque macaque. Large herbivorous mammals such as Sri Lankan sambar deer and Sri Lankan axis deer are frequent in the park. Rare and endangered species such as Sri Lankan leopard and Sri Lankan sloth bear inhabit in Minneriya. Minneriya is one of the areas where the gray slender loris is reportedly found in Sri Lanka. The national park’s faunal species include 24 species of mammals, 160 species of birds, 9 species of amphibians, 25 species of reptiles, 26 species of fish, and 75 species of butterflies. The main habitats of Minneriya are of several types, including low-canopy montane forests, intermediate high-canopy secondary forests, scrublands, abandoned chena lands, grasslands, rocky outcrops, and wetlands.
You can experience Bullock cart ride through schenic rural setting(1.5km) and meantime you will experience green paddy fields in Habarana Area. You also can go to the Famer’s home after a 20 mins Boat ride (canoe) on Hiriwadunna lake and expericence traditional hospitality and see cultivation of vegetables. You can also Witness the lifestyle of village people and Taste village food. Then you will have a Tuk-Tuk tour to where your vehicle is parked. Ayurvedic Habarana Herbal Treatment Center, provides authentic ayurveda treatment, good ambiance to ralax and get lost with the nature ,Treatments including Panchakarma Treatments, Detoxification, Rejuvenation ,Paralysis, Weight loss, Slimming Programs, Anti Ageing, Yoga & Meditation Therapies etc.
In the morning you will spent on exploring the Sigiriya Fortress; a World Heritage Site and a massive column of rock fortress nearly 200 metres with its world famous frescoes.
Places, You are visiting
Sigiriya Fortress
Pre-historic Burial Grounds at Ibbankatuwa
Nalanda Gedige – An Archeological Enigma
Coconut House
Heritage Spice Gardens
Overnight Stay at Kandy
Optional Tours
Nearby attractions can be visited on this day, extending the tour duration if
selected
01. Golden Rock Cave Temple at Dambulla
02. Popham’s Arboretum
03. Kaludiya Pokuna (Black water Pond archeological Site at Dambulla)
04. National ironwood forest & Pink quartz mountain
In detail
Sigiriya has become one of the main tourist destination in Sri Lanka and has listed as World Heritage Site. Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress with historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high. Sigiriya is the Alakamandava (the City of the Gods) that was built up before 50 centuries ago by King Kuwera who was the father of Ravana. Sigiriya is world famous for its frescoes. The whole face of the hill appears to have been a gigantic picture gallery; an area of 140 metres long and 40 metres high, perhaps the largest picture in the world. There are references in the graffiti to 500 ladies in these paintings. Most of the elaborate constructions on the rock summit and around it, including defensive structures, palaces, and gardens, date from this period.( Frescoes, Mirror Wall, Water gardens, Boulder gardens, Terraced gardens)
Ibbankatuwa is a burial site with human skeletons about 2700 years old in this area. The site is believed to be belongs to the megalithic prehistoric and protohistoric periods of Sri Lanka. Nalanda Gedige is an ancient complete stone building in Sri Lanka and is believed to have been used by Buddhists. Heritage Spice Garden,Sri Lankais famous for its high quality spices for centuries. Archaeologists have found traces of Sri Lankan cinnamon in 4,000-year-old Egyptian tombs. Greeks, Arabs, North Africans, Persians, Indians and Western Europeans were drawn to the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’ for her gems,her peacocks and her ivory – but above all for her spices (Cinnamon, Mace, Nutmeg, Cloves, pepper, Tea).
Then You will begin your journey to explore the main attractions of the Kandy in Sri Lanka. Kandy Cultural City is also a World Heritage Site mainly due to the Secred Temple of Tooth of the Lord Buddha.
Places, You are visiting
Kandy City Tour
Gem Museum and the Lapidary
Peradeniya Royal Botenical Garden
3 km Sight Seeing Journey into University of Peradeniya
View point at Mahaweli River Bridge
Art & Craft Brass Workshop
View Point at Upper Lake Kandy
Traditional & Cultural Indoor Show of Kandian Dancing
Secred Temple of Tooth
Overnight Stay at Kandy
Optional Tours
Nearby attractions can be visited on this day, extending the tour duration if selected
01. Adventure tour to Kitulgala
If You select following Optional tour, It will add 1 new day on your normal tour
days. (Extra night stay at Kandy will be needed)
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Village
Gadaladeniya buddhist temple
Lankathilaka buddhist temple
Embekke wooden temple
In detail
Kandy city is the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the Secred Temple of Tooth. It is a Buddhist temple and is located in the royal palace complex, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Lord Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Traditional Kandian Dancing, classical dance forms are associated with performance of various rituals and ceremonies which are centuries old and are based on folk religion and folk beliefs going back to before the advent of Buddhism and its acceptance by the Sinhalese people in the 3rd century BC. Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, the finest of its kind in Asia, the largest of the botanical gardens of Sri Lanka. Peradeniya is at an elevation of 500 meters above sea-level, were tightly bounded on three sides by a loop of River Mahaweli (Great sandy river), the largest river of Sri Lanka. It is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchid spices, medicinal plants, Flower Garden, Bamboo Collection, The Lake and palm trees.
Sri Lanka was affectionately known as “Ratna-Dweepa” which means Gem Island and also Marco Polo wrote that the island has the best sapphires, topazes, amethysts, and other gems in the world. In Sri Lanka, there are 200 minerals have been classified as gemstone. Their beauty, durability, rarity and combination of these attributes which should be fulfilled make a mineral worthy of being classified as a gemstone.
You will leave Kandy and reach Negombo Hotel near to the Airport, for preparing the Departure.
If you want to do more activities here, please read the “Excursions” tab to pick optional tours.
Optional tours
Nearby attractions can be visited on this day, extending the tour duration if selected
01. Kandy -> Nuwara Eliya -> Ella -> Negombo (Airport)
1st Day
Tea Plantation & Tea Factory, Nuwara Eliya
Ramboda Waterfall
Lover’s leap Waterfall
Victoria Park
Nuwara Eliya City Tour
Train Trip (Nanu Oya to Bandarawela)
Stay at Ella
2nd Day
Hortan Plains
View Point of Ella (Ella gap)
Rawana Waterfall
Stay at Ella
3rd Day
Departure
(Under the Nuwara Eliya City Tour, You will Visit Victoria Park(M), Nuwara Eliya Golf Club, Nuwara Eliya Race Course Ground, Lover’s leap Waterfall(M), Gregory Lake.
Visiting Order- Ramboda Waterfall
Nuwara Eliya City Tour (Nuwara Eliya Golf Club, Victoria Park, Lover’s leap
Waterfall, Nuwara Eliya Race Course Ground, Gregory Lake)
