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The Local Way of Sri Lanka, Private Tour

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From Negombo to Colombo
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Colombo to Negombo

    Colombo to Negombo
    Start point
    Negombo, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Negombo)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel J)

    Included Activities

    • Meet and greet at Colombo Airport
    • Transfer to Negombo

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Negombo Fish Market
    • Explore Negombo Beach and Lagoon
    • Kiteboarding
    • Nightlife at bars, disco bars and clubs in Negombo
    Landmarks
    Negombo Beach
    Negombo Lagoon
  3. Day 2

    Negombo to Anuradhapura

    Negombo to Anuradhapura
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Miridiya Lake Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Visit Negombo Fish Market and fish drying area
    • Visit Munneswaram Hindu Temple in Chilaw
    • Transfer to Anuradhapura
    Landmarks
    Negombo Fish Market
    Munneswaram Hindu Temple
  4. Day 3

    Anuradhapura

    Anuradhapura
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Miridiya Lake Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Wilpattu National Park visit
    • Anuradhapura ancient kingdom tour
    Landmarks
    Wilpattu National Park
    Sri Maha Bodhi
    Ruwanweliseya
    Anuradhapura Ancient Kingdom
  5. Day 4

    Anuradhapura to Dambulla

    Anuradhapura to Dambulla
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Fresco Water Villa)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Sigiriya Rock Fortress visit
    • Hiriwadunna village excursion
    • Catamaran ride
    • Bullock cart ride
    • Transfer to Dambulla
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Rock Fortress
    Hiriwadunna Village
  6. Day 5

    Dambulla to Kandy

    Dambulla to Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Oak Ray Heritage)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Dambulla Cave Temple visit
    • Dambulla vegetable market visit
    • Matale Spice Garden visit
    • Transfer to Kandy
    Landmarks
    Dambulla Cave Temple
    Dambulla Vegetable Market
    Matale Spice Garden
  7. Day 6

    Kandy to Colombo

    Kandy to Colombo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Fairway Colombo)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Kandy City tour
    • Temple of the Tooth Relic visit
    • Kandy City Centre exploration
    • Kandy market visit
    • Traditional cultural show
    • Colombo evening city tour
    • Race Course visit
    • Pettah and Floating Market visit
    • Independence Square visit
    • Gangarama temple visit

    Optional Activities

    • Visit gem museum and lapidary in Kandy
    • Visit Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) exhibition
    • Opera or play at Nelum Pokuna
    • Nightlife at clubs and casinos in Colombo
    • Drinks and dining at Dutch Hospital
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Tooth Relic
    Kandy City Centre
    Kandy Market
    Colombo Race Course
    Pettah Floating Market
    Colombo Port City
    Independence Square
    Dutch Hospital
    Gangarama Temple
    Nelum Pokuna
    Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH)
  8. Day 7

    Colombo

    Colombo
    End point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Transfer to Colombo Airport

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Reviews from other tours by Aitken Spence Travel

  • Natalie5.0•August 2026
    Our tour was amazing. Our guide, Sumil, was a wealth of knowledge. Everything went smoothly and we saw some amazing...
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  • Pip5.0•February 2026
    We have just come back after spending two weeks in this incredible country. We spent 7 days touring and then 7 days...
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  • karen4.0•January 2025
    Good trips, nice to include Columbia museum as an option as it's so good

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