8 Days in Sri Lanka
Day 1:
Arrival in Sri Lanka.
Met and greeted at the Airport by our English speaking driver who will then transfer you in Air conditioned car/minivan to Negombo, after check in you can do a city tour with a visit to the fish market. Overnight at “Lavinia Hotel”.
Day 2
After breakfast leave for Sigiriya, visit the World Heritage Site of the Sigiriya Lion rock, where you could see the beautiful paintings of the Frescos dating back to the 5th Century AD and the marvels and skills of engineering belonging to that era. Overnight at “Sevanagama”.
Day 3
Leave on an excursion to Pollonaruwa, the 12th century capital; see the ruins of the Royal Palace, Temples and other structures of that period. On your return drive stop over for a local lunch and a bullock cart ride. Overnight at “Sevanagama”.
Day 4
Leave for Kandy end route you could visit the Dambulla rock cave temple, the fruit and vegetable market and a spice and herbal garden. Kandy is also known as the Hill Capital, and the last kingdom of Sri Lanka, a town of hustle and bustle and much beauty, the city which houses the famous Temple of the Tooth of the Lord Buddha. Visit the Temple and witness a Kandyan dance performance in the evening. Overnight at “Serene Garden Hotel”.
Day 5
After early breakfast leave for Pinnawela, the Elephant orphanage where you could observe and partake in the feeding and bathing of tamed Elephants, on your return journey you could stop over and enjoy a walk through the beautiful Peradeniya Botanical gardens, thereafter do a city tour of Kandy. Return to hotel for overnight stay at “Serene Garden Hotel”.
Day 6
Leave for Nuwara Elya, also known as little England, nestled 6,000 Ft. above sea level, a drive that will take you through scenic mountains and beautiful valleys. Victorian architecture still stands tall in all its grandeur in this little city. Overnight at “Heaven Seven”.
Day 7
After a leisurely breakfast leave for Negombo via Kithulgala where the movie “Bridge on the river Kwai” was filmed. Overnight at “Lavinia Hotel”
Day 8
Transfer to Airport for return flight.
Hotels Used:
- Lavinia Hotel – laviniahotelnegombo.com
- Sevanagama – sigiriyahideout.com
- Serene Garden – serenegardenhotel.com
- Heaven Seven – bungalowbycamellia.com
In the event above mentioned hotels are fully booked alternate hotels will be arranged.