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Highlights of Sri Lanka (West Coast)

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From Negombo to Colombo
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 18
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Negombo

    Negombo
    Start point
    No.209, Lewis Place, Negombo 11500, Sri Lanka (Catamaran Beach Hotel, Hotel reception, 18:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Earls Regent Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner with tour group (if you arrive in time for welcome meeting)
    • Visit fish market
    • Watch sunset at the beach
    • Use hotel swimming pool
    Landmarks
    Negombo Fish Market
    Bandaranaike International Airport
  3. Day 2

    Negombo - Wilpattu National Park - Anuradhapura

    Negombo - Wilpattu National Park - Anuradhapura
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Lakeside at Nuwarawewa)

    Included Activities

    • Jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park
    Landmarks
    Wilpattu National Park
  4. Day 3

    Anuradhapura - Dambulla - Sigiriya

    Anuradhapura - Dambulla - Sigiriya
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional Sri Lankan lunch of various curries and rice in Hiriwaduna village)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Kassapa Lions Rock)

    Included Activities

    • Climb Mihintale mountain
    • Tractor-drawn cart and dugout canoe ride to Hiriwaduna village
    • Traditional Sri Lankan lunch in Hiriwaduna village
    • Visit Dambulla cave temples
    Landmarks
    Mihintale
    Hiriwaduna village
    Dambulla Cave Temples
  5. Day 4

    Sigiriya - Kandy

    Sigiriya - Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast (Late breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Casamara Kandy)

    Included Activities

    • Climb Sigiriya at sunrise

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Temple of the Tooth (Dalada Maligawa)
    • Tuk-tuk ride to Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya (Lion Rock)
    Temple of the Tooth (Dalada Maligawa)
    Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
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  6. Day 5

    Kandy - Galle - Koggala

    Kandy - Galle - Koggala
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Koggala Beach Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Tea factory visit with sampling
    Landmarks
    Galle Fort
    Koggala Beach
  7. Day 6

    Koggala

    Koggala
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Koggala Beach Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Galle town (30-minute taxi ride)
    • Browse boutique shops and cafes in Galle
    • Ayurvedic massage with natural herbal oils
    • Whale watching trip (seasonal, December to April)
    Landmarks
    Galle town
    Koggala Beach
  8. Day 7

    Koggala - Colombo

    Koggala - Colombo
    End point
    Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayake 11450, Sri Lanka (Colombo Airport, Departures Hall, 10:00)
    Landmarks
    Bandaranaike International Airport
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    You see a lot of the country with a very knowledgable and likeable guide.
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