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Premium Sri Lanka (from Negombo to Colombo)

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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
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Negombo

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with traditional Sri Lankan cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from Bandaranaike International Airport to Negombo hotel
    • Welcome meeting with local leader and group members
    • Welcome dinner with traditional Sri Lankan cuisine

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on the beach
    • Walk around Negombo to explore surroundings
    Landmarks
    Bandaranaike International Airport
  2. Day 2

    Negombo to Kurunegala to Dambulla

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Ridi Vihara shrine visit and cultural experience
    • Explore Buddhist cave temple with Buddha statues and floral offerings
    • Learn about ancient traditions: palm leaf writing, wood and stone carving
    Landmarks
    Ridi Vihara
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  3. Day 3

    Dambulla

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local house)

    Included Activities

    • Sigiriya (Lion Rock) fortress visit and climb
    • Pottery making experience in Muriya Kadawala village
    • Local herbal drink and halapa tasting
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya (Lion Rock)
    Muriya Kadawala
  4. Day 4

    Dambulla

    Meals
    Lunch (Cooking demonstration and lunch at local grandmother's house with dhal curry and pol sambol preparation)

    Included Activities

    • Polonnaruwa bicycle tour of Quadrangle complex
    • Visit seven-story royal palace ruins
    • Visit rock temple of Gal Vihara
    • View statue of 12th century king Parakrama I
    • Cooking demonstration and lunch at local grandmother's house
    • Learn to make dhal curry and pol sambol
    • Minneriya National Park entrance and safari
    Landmarks
    Polonnaruwa Ancient City
    Gal Vihara Temple
    Minneriya National Park
  5. Day 5

    Dambulla to Kandy

    Included Activities

    • Matale spice garden visit
    • Kandy city tour
    • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) visit

    Optional Activities

    • Cultural dance show in Kandy
    Landmarks
    Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic)
    Kandy Lake
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  6. Day 6

    Kandy

    Meals
    Lunch (Home-cooked meal prepared by Mr Thilina's mother)

    Included Activities

    • Ambagasthenna tea plantation and sustainable farm tour with Mr Thilina
    • Home-cooked lunch prepared by Mr Thilina's mother
    • Tea tasting served Sri Lankan style
    • Sunset viewing from local viewpoint
    Landmarks
    Ambagasthenna Village
  7. Day 7

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    Meals
    Afternoon Tea (High tea featuring Ceylon black, green or spiced tea, finger sandwiches and sweet treats)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic train ride from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
    • Nuwara Eliya orientation tour
    • Gregory Lake walk
    • High tea at the Grand Hotel
    Landmarks
    Gregory Lake
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  8. Day 8

    Nuwara Eliya to Colombo

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner (Farewell dinner featuring Sri Lankan spices with dishes like peanut-crusted tuna with gotu-kola sambol and fragrant vegetable curry)

    Included Activities

    • Tea plantation and factory visit near Labukelle
    • Colombo orientation walk
    • Old parliament building viewing
    • National Museum visit
    • Farewell dinner at modern restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Browse fairtrade souvenir shops
    Landmarks
    National Museum
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  9. Day 9

    Colombo

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Sri Lanka. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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