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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
Ages 15+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Negombo

    Negombo
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner of traditional Sri Lankan cuisine)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Beach relaxation
    • Walk around Negombo to explore surroundings
    Landmarks
    Bandaranaike International Airport
  3. Day 2

    Negombo - Kurunegala - Dambulla

    Negombo - Kurunegala - Dambulla
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Ridi Vihara shrine visit with Buddhist cave temple exploration
    • Cultural experience: palm leaf writing and wood and stone carving techniques
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Ridi Vihara
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    Dambulla

    Dambulla
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local house)

    Included Activities

    • Sigiriya (Lion Rock) visit and climbing experience
    • Lunch at local house
    • Muriya Kadawala village pottery making experience
    • Local herbal drink and halapa sampling
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya
    Muriya Kadawala
  5. Day 4

    Dambulla

    Dambulla
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local grandmother's house with cooking demonstration of dhal curry and pol sambol)

    Included Activities

    • Polonnaruwa bicycle tour of Quadrangle complex
    • Visit to remains of seven-story royal palace
    • Gal Vihara rock temple visit
    • Statue of 12th century king Parakrama I
    • Cooking demonstration and lunch at local grandmother's house
    • Minneriya National Park entrance and wildlife viewing
    Landmarks
    Polonnaruwa
    Gal Vihara
    Minneriya National Park
  6. Day 5

    Dambulla - Matale - Kandy

    Dambulla - Matale - Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Cultural dance performance - USD 7
    • Explore Kandy lake area
    • Curry tasting at local restaurants
    Landmarks
    Sri Dalada Maligawa
    Kandy Lake
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Kandy

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

    Included Activities

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

    Kandy - Nuwara Eliya

    Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
    Meals
    Breakfast, Brunch (High tea featuring pots of Ceylon black, green or spiced tea, finger sandwiches and sweet treats)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic train ride from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
    • Nuwara Eliya orientation walk
    • Gregory Lake walking tour
    • High tea at Grand Hotel
    Landmarks
    Gregory Lake
    Grand Hotel
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Nuwara Eliya - Labukelle - Colombo

    Nuwara Eliya - Labukelle - Colombo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner (Farewell dinner at modern restaurant featuring Sri Lankan spice-focused dishes such as peanut-crusted tuna with gotu-kola (pennywort) sambol and fragrant vegetable curry)

    Included Activities

    • Labukelle tea factory and plantation visit
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    • Colombo orientation walk with leader
    • Old parliament building visit
    • National Museum visit
    • Fairtrade souvenir shopping spots
    • Farewell dinner at modern restaurant with Sri Lankan spice-focused cuisine
    Landmarks
    National Museum of Colombo
    Old Parliament Building
  10. Day 9

    Colombo

    Colombo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Extend stay in Colombo (arrange with booking agent in advance)

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Tour ID: 356025

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • 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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