16 Days Tour

 

16 Days / 15 Nights

Route:  Airport – Negombo – Anuradhapura – Dambulla – Sigiriya – Trincomalee – Pasikudah– Polonnaruwa – Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Ella – Tangalle– Bentota- Colombo – Airport

Attractions:   Colombo City, Wilpattu National Park, Ancient City Anuradhapura, Golden Temple, Sigiriya Rock, Minneriya / Kaudulla National Parks, Nilaweli Beach, Trinco Harbour, Pasikudah Beach, Polonnaruwa ancient city, Pinnawala elephant orphanage, Kandy Temple, Kandy city, Cultural show, Botanical garden, tea/ Rubber demonstration, waterfalls, Nuwara Eliya city, Ella gap, Little Adams peak, Turtle hatchery

Activities: Demonstration on each attraction, Elephant back safari, Jeep Safari, Boat safari, Whale watching, Cultural show, Surfing, Snorkeling, Water Sports, Trekking, Beach stay.

Package includes: English speaking driver, AC car, Fuel, All taxes, All parking fees, Highway tolls, Driver accommodation.

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Day 01

Route: Airport – Negombo
Drive: Approximately 30 Minutes

On arrival in Sri Lanka you will be met and assisted by our Airport Representative who will direct you to Negombo.

Start your Sri Lanka tour from Sri Lanka’s one of the nice beach locations, Negombo. Spend a night in Negombo where you will have the time to do a city tour & shopping as well, while the remaining days are dedicated to get memorable experiences for your vacation in Sri Lanka.

Overnight Stay: at Hotel in Negombo

Day 02

Route: Negombo– Anuradhapura
Drive: Approximately 4 ½ hrs

After breakfast leave for Anuradhapura.

On the way visit the Wilpattu national park. Wilpattu National park is among the oldest and most important of protected areas in Sri Lanka. It also contains a number of important cultural sites. The sanctuary lies inland from the coast and is entirely within Northern Province. It is contiguous with the park; the intervening boundary being marked by the Moderagam Aru.

After Safari start drive towards to Anuradhapura where you will see ancient ruins of ancient Kingdom. Strait to the hotel since after safari and will do city tour depending on clients request.

Overnight Stay: at Hotel in Anuradhapura

Day 03

Route: Anuradhapura – Dambulla
Drive: 1 Hour 45 Minutes

After breakfast start city tour in Anuradhapura.

Sri Lanka’s hallowed ancient capital and bestowed of all sacred cities ,the city beckons pilgrims and sightseers with shrines and archaeological treasures such as the Thuparamaya, Lovamahapaya, Isurumuniya, Ruwanweliseya, the Sri Maha Bodhi, the Abayagigiri and Jethavana Dagabas.

The Third Century B.C. shrines and monuments of Mihinthale are only 11km away where you can visit also.

After city tour start drive towards Dambulla

Overnight Stay: at Hotel in Dambulla

Day 04

Route: Dambulla

After breakfast start Dambulla city tour.

Dambulla cave temple built by king Walagambahu in the 1st century B.C and also a World Heritage Site that recognized by UNESO and Spice garden at Matale.

Dambulla cave temple built by king Walagambahu in the 1st century B.C and also a World Heritage Site that recognized by UNESO and Spice garden at matale. Almost cultural lovers add Dambulla as their main attraction for holiday tour packages in Sri Lanka.

After cave temple, Safari in Minneriya, Elephant ride or Village tour or back to the hotel.

Minneriya National Park consists of mixed evergreen forest and scrub areas and is home to favourites such as sambar deer, leopards and elephants. However, the central feature of the park is the ancient Minneriya Tank (built in 3rd century AD by King Mahasena). During the dry season (June to September), this tank is an incredible place to observe the elephants who come to bathe and graze, as well as the huge flocks of birds (cormorants and painted storks to name but a few) that come to fish in the shallow waters.

Overnight Stay: at Hotel in Dambulla

Day 05

Route: Dambulla – Sigiriya
Drive: 20 minutes

After breakfasts, you will visit world renowned Sigiriya heritage site,

Gather strange-full experience for your Sri Lankan tours mounting the 5th century built UNESCO recognized world heritage site, Sigiriya Rock Fortress which built by King Kashyapa (477-495 AD). A moat, rampart, and extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens ring the base of the rock. Visit the world-renowned frescoes of the ‘Heavenly Maidens’ of Sigiriya which shows the real ancient Sri Lankan tradition with awesome technologies.

After Sigiriya back to the hotel.

Overnight Stay: at Hotel in Sigiriya

Day 06

Route: Sigiriya – Trincomalee
Drive: Approximately 2 Hours

After breakfast transfer to Trincomalee.

The city is built on a peninsula, which divides the inner and outer harbours. Overlooking the Kottiyar Bay, Trincomalee is one of the main centres of Tamil speaking culture on the island. The city is home to the famous ancient Koneshwaram temple alluded to in its historic Tamil name Thirukonamalai from which its anglicized name is derived, and has been a sea port that has played a major role in the maritime and international trading history of Sri Lanka. It is referred to as Gokanna in Pali or Gokarna in Sanskrit. Trincomalee was the capital city of Hindu king Ravanan and later around 13th century by King Sangili.

Today you will visit famous ancient Koneswaram temple by a memorable boat journey,

Overnight Stay: at Hotel in Trincomalee

Day 07

Route: Trincomalee

Relax
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Enjoy with water based more events & activities, where area is good for aqua sports and you will really enjoy the beautiful sea and sunny beach which help you to enchant your holiday in Sri Lanka at Trance.

Overnight Stay: at Hotel in Trincomalee

 

Day 08

Route: Trincomalee – Pasikudah
Drive: 2 Hours 15 Min

After breakfast transfer to Pasikudah,

Leisure
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Enjoy with water based more events & activities, where area is good for aqua sports and you will really enjoy the beautiful sea and sunny beach which help you to enchant your holiday in Sri Lanka at Trance.

Overnight Stay: at Hotel in Pasikudah

Day 09

Route: Pasikudah

Leisure

Overnight Stay: at Hotel in Pasikudah

Day 10

Route: Pasikudah – Polonnaruwa – Kandy
Drive: 4 hours 45 Minutes

After breakfast leave towards Kandy via Polonnaruwa.

Continuing your Sri Lankan holiday, you will visit the Medieval capital of Polonnaruwa, built in the 11th and 12th century is the 2nd capital of Sri Lanka and is today one of the nine World Heritage sites that the island has to offer. You will have the opportunity to see the ruins of the Royal Palace and the Gal Viharaya, the Parakrama Samudra tank (lake) built by King Parakramabahu the Great are sites that you will explore while your Sri Lanka tours.

After Polonnaruwa drive towards Kandy to the Hotel

Overnight Stay: at Hotel in Kandy

Day 11

Route: Kandy

Visit the Temple of the sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy.

Tooth Relic in Kandy which is the most venerated place of worship for Buddhists throughout the world. Built in the 16th century, this temple houses the sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha brought to Sri Lanka from the Kalinga province in ancient India in the 4th century AD. Still its remaining inevitability shows the real faith to visitors’ heart. You can realize the resplendence legend of this world heritage site while the holidays in Sri Lanka.

Cultural show

Overnight Stay:  at Hotel in Kandy

Day 12

Route: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
Drive: 2 Hours 30 mints

After breakfast, you will departure from the hotel towards Nuwara Eliya.

Visit Peradeniya – Botanical Gardens was first built as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala king and was expanded by the British. It is 147 acres in extent and provides an amazing variety of trees, plants and flowers. Nobody forget to include this amazing attraction event for their holiday tour in Sri Lanka.

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Visit the Elephant Orphanage at Pinnawala. Pinnawala is a must visit destination for every tourist while their tours in Sri Lanka. Today, some of these orphans enjoy the fortune of seeing their grandchildren born in the same location. The free movement of the herd enhanced the chances for individuals of both sexes to get together. Almost travel partners do not willing erase this fabulous destination from their Sri Lanka tour packages.

On the way to Nuwara Eliya, visit a famous Tea plantation & factory surrounded by quiet and scenically environment. The tea factory staff will warmly welcome you to visit their place on your way to Ceylon Tea Demonstration.

At there you will experience bellow activities,

•  Factory visit with our experience Guides,
•  Tea Center for “Garden Fresh “varieties of Teas for purchasing,
•  Tea Lounge to taste Tea and Cakes,
•  Estate where Guest may have a Walk through the Tea plant.

Overnight Stay: at Hotel in Nuwara Eliya

 

Day 13

Route: Nuwara Eliya – Ella
Drive: 2 Hours 30 mints

After breakfast, you will departure from the hotel towards Ella.

Ella is a small town in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka governed by an Urban Council. It is approximately 200 kilometres east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1,041 metres above sea level and we can do activities like Climb up little Adam’s peak, Walk along the rails on the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella , Enjoy the endless tea field views at Lipton’s Seat, Hike up to the top of Ella Rock, visit the Ravana waterfall.

Alternatively you can book train towards Ella from Nuwara Eliya whish is one of the best scenic route in Sri Lanka. In that option driver will drive to Ella and pick clients from Ella train station.

Overnight Stay: at Hotel in Ella

Day 14

Route: Ella – Tangalle/Bentota/Galle/ Mirissa
Drive: 3 Hours 30 mints

After breakfast, towards Tangalle , Bentota, Mirissa or Galle depending on client’s choice.

Leisure & Beach stay.

Overnight Stay: at Hotel in Tangalle/Bentota/Galle/Mirissa

 

Day 15

Route: Tangalle/Bentota/Galle/ Mirissa – Colombo
Drive: 2 Hours

After breakfast, towards Colombo & Colombo city tour .

Tour will begin from the Fort area of Colombo which has been named fort because of it being a fort during the times of Portuguese and Dutch. Later we will take you to Colombo National Museum to see some of the great specimens of arts crafts and archaeology of Colombo. The commercial areas and drive past Pettah, a colourful Oriental bazaar with a mix of people, ancient vehicles, bargains, mosques and temples. You have a chance to see a Hindu Temple, Buddhist Temple and the Jami Ul Alfar Jumma Mosque of Colombo. Continue your tour of Colombo through the Wolfendhal Dutch Church, Hulfts dorp Law Courts as you drive along the residential area of Cinnamon Gardens, and also visit the Independence Square and Bandaranayake Memorial International Conference Hall.

Spend a night in Colombo where you will have the time to do a city tour & shopping as well, while the remaining days are dedicated to get memorable experiences for your vacation in Sri Lanka

Overnight Stay: at Hotel in Colombo

 

Day 16

Route: Colombo – Airport

After breakfast, you will departure from the hotel.

As all good things must come to an end, on the time your cautious guide will comfortably take you to the international airport in time for your return flight. We hope it may be an unforgettable resplendence tours in Sri Lanka.

End of the tour