8-Day Cultural Tour of Sri Lanka's Highlights from Negombo
Highlights
Bentota, Dambulla, Galle, Kandy, Minneriya National Park, Nuwara Eliya, Sigiriya, Ella, Hikkaduwa, Horton Plains National Park, Kaudulla National Park, Mirissa, Weligama
Locations Covered
Bentota, Dambulla, Galle, Kandy, Minneriya National Park, Nuwara Eliya, Sigiriya, Ella, Hikkaduwa, Horton Plains National Park, Kaudulla National Park, Mirissa, Weligama
nature, sightseeing, Wildlife
Private Tour
8 Days
Easy
Arabic, English
Description
Explore the major tourist attractions of Sri Lanka on this tour, starting from the Sigiriya Lion Rock, and visit the Dambulla Cave Temple. See the Sacred Temple of Tooth Relic and Royal Botanical Garden in Kandy, and go on a wildlife safari in Minneriya. Admire the Galle Dutch Fortress, and ride a train from Nuwara Eliya to Ella. Also, climb up to Mini Adams Peak and relax at Hikkaduwa Beach.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Airport to Sigiriya via Dambulla
Upon arrival, get assistance at the airport passenger lobby by the representative and immediately proceed to Sigiriya via Dambulla.
En route, visit Dambulla Caves Complex & Golden Temple.
Check into the hotel & relax.
Overnight stay at Sigiriya.
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Day 2: Sigiriya to Minneriya National Park
Visit Famous Lion Rock Fortress in the morning.
Get the village experience with traditional lunch at the village house.
Go for a national park safari (Kaudulla NP, Minneriya NP or Hurulu Eco Park).
Check into the hotel & relax.
Overnight stay at Sigiriya.
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Day 3: Sigiriya to Kandy via Temple & Garden
Proceed to Kandy. En route, stop at Nalanda Gedige Temple (the centre point of Sri Lanka).
Visit & get to know about the herbal medicine garden (optional).
Do a city tour of Kandy.
Attend a cultural dancing show in the evening.
Check into the hotel & relax.
Overnight stay at Kandy.
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Day 4: From Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Visit the biggest attractions in Sri Lanka, "The Sacred Temple Of Tooth Relic", which is known as "Sri Dalada Maligawa" & "Golden Roofed Temple" in Kandy.
Check out the Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya (the biggest botanical garden in Southeast Asia).
En route, stop at Ramboda viewpoint & Ramboda waterfalls.
See the tea factory & plantations with free tea tasting.
Check into the hotel.
Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya.
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Day 5: From Nuwara Eliya to Mirissa via Ella
Leave for Horton Plains National Park early at 05.00 AM (optional).
Get the famous train from Nannuoya railway station to Ella railway station (The most scenic train ride in Sri Lanka).
Visit the famous Nine Arches bridge.
Climb up to Mini Adams Peak (if enough time permits).
Proceed to Mirissa.
Check into the hotel.
Overnight stay at Mirissa.
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Day 6: From Mirissa to Galle
Leave for whale watching early at 06.00 AM (optional).
Spend some time on the famous beach in Mirissa Beach or Weligama Beach.
Visit Galle Dutch Fortress in the evening.
Check into the hotel.
Overnight stay at Galle.
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Day 7: From Galle To Bentota
Visit the traditional Mask factory in Ambalangoda.
Enroute, stop at Hikkaduwa Beach.
Do the famous Madu Riverboat safari through the Mangrove caves (Redwater tree).
Go to the Sea Turtles hatchery.
Check into the hotel & relax.
Overnight stay at Bentota.
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Day 8: From Bentota To Airport
Proceed to the airport for departure.
What's Included
What's Excluded
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.