10-Day Gems of Sri Lanka Tour from Negombo
Highlights
Bentota, Colombo, Dambulla, Galle, Kandy, Matale, Nuwara Eliya, Pinnawala, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Yala National Park
Locations Covered
Bentota, Colombo, Dambulla, Galle, Kandy, Matale, Nuwara Eliya, Pinnawala, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Yala National Park
safari, cultural, sightseeing
Group Tour
10 Days
Medium
English
Description
Arrive in the lush green hills of Sri Lanka. Travel to the wonderful tea, cinnamon, nutmeg and rubber plantations. Marvel at the prominent landmarks of destinations like Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Bentota. Also, spot leopards on a safari through Yala and the orphan elephants at Pinnawala.
Itinerary
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Day 1- Explore Negombo
Step out of the airport to head for the city of Negombo on the west coast of Sri Lanka and at the mouth of Negombo Lagoon.
Overnight in Negombo
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Day 2- Sigiriya
Early morning depart to Sigiriya, located in the dry zone of Sri Lanka. Explore some of Sri Lanka’s popular tourist attractions.
Overnight in Sigiriya
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Day 3- Climb to Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Begin the morning by climbing up the famous Sigiriya - a rock fortress nearly 200 metres high.
Travel to Polonnaruwa, part of the royal ancient city of Polonnaruwa kingdom and UNESCO heritage site.
Overnight in Polonnaruwa
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Day 4- Kandy
After breakfast, proceed to Kandy, the place for the picturesque mountains and valleys.
Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Explore Peradeniya Botanical Garden, the largest botanical garden on the island.
Overnight in Kandy
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Day 5- Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, proceed to Nuwara Eliya, an important location for tea production in Sri Lanka.
On the way, visit Ramboda Waterfall and Mack Wood Tea Factory.
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya
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Day 6- Horton Plains & Yala National Park
Early in the morning, head for Horton Plains to see wildlife. On the return, walk along the scenic Baker's Falls.
Travel to the Yala National Park, the most visited National Park conserving Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards and aquatic birds.
Overnight in Yala
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Day 7- Galle
After breakfast, leave Yala and travel to Galle, the administrative capital of Sri Lanka.
Visit the Galle Fort, a World Heritage Site and the largest remaining fortress in Asia.
Overnight in Galle.
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Day 8 and Day 9- Bentota
Explore Bentota, known for Ayurveda, toddy production, and turtle hatchery.
Overnight in Bentota
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Day 10- Colombo Tour & Departure
After breakfast, proceed to Colombo, the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka.
Take a city tour in Colombo, and then directly transfer to the airport.
What's Included
Know Before You Go
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.