ICONIC SRI LANKA
7 Nights | 8 Days
ICONIC SRI LANKA
Experience the enchanting essence of this magnificent nation: explore the Cultural Triangle, discover the captivating town of Kandy, and immerse yourself in the verdant tea plantations of the hill country.
- Colombo
- Negombo
- Polonnaruwa
- Sigiriya
- Minneriya
- Dambulla
- Kandy
- Nuwara Eliya
ITINERARY
DAY 1
Overnight stay at Goldi Sands, Negombo
Welcome to Sri Lanka! Take a leisurely drive to Negombo, where your journey begins. Check-into the hotel, recover any jetlag and spend your time at leisure.
Highlights: Negombo lagoon at sunset
Drive: 30 min
DAY 2
Negombo to the Cultural Triangle
Depart Negombo and drive to the Cultural Triangle, your base for the next three nights. If you don’t mind an early start, pay a visit to the fish market in Negombo before you leave where you can see local fisherman selling the catch of the day. Ask your consultant to add this experience.
Highlights: Negombo Fishing Village
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DAY 3
Polonnaruwa
Visit the former capital of Polonnaruwa, built during the 11th and 12th Centuries and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the ruins of its ancient Royal Palace and temples before an afternoon at leisure.
Highlights: Polonnaruwa Day Tour
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DAY 4
Sigiriya & Minneriya NP
Begin your day at Sigiriya, also known as the majestic ‘Lion Rock’, a remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site. Embark on a moderately challenging hike to the summit and be rewarded with mesmerizing rock frescoes, the remnants of a 5th-century palace, and breathtaking vistas of the picturesque countryside. Conclude your day by driving to Minneriya National Park for an exhilarating wildlife safari.
Highlights: Sigiriya
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DAY 5
Cultural Triangle to Kandy
Commence your journey at the remarkable Dambulla cave temples, a collection of five caves adorned with captivating Buddha images and statues. Reach the summit by embarking on a scenic hike up a sloping rock. Next, proceed to Kandy, the charming capital of the hill country, with the possibility of making a detour to visit a spice garden along the way.
Highlights: Dambulla Cave Temple
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DAY 6
Kandy
Spend the morning exploring Kandy. Visit the bustling market and the British Garrison Cemetery then head to the beautiful Peradeniya Botanic Gardens located outside the town for a leisurely stroll. Return to your hotel to relax and later enjoy a show of Sri Lankan music and dance before a visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
Highlights: Temple of Tooth Relic
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DAY 7
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Embark on an awe-inspiring train expedition today, traversing one of the planet’s most picturesque rail routes. Marvel at the emerald-colored plantations that unfold along the way as you make your way to Nanu Oya station. From there, transfer by road to your hotel nestled amidst the enchanting tea-producing region.
Highlights: Tea Plantation
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DAY 8
Nuwara Eliya to Colombo
Take a walk around the town centre of Nuwara Eliya, passing buildings which date from its time as a British hill station, before transferring to Colombo airport. Alternatively continue your stay in Sri Lanka and head to one of the beach hotels on the west or south coast.
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