07 Beautiful Places in Sri Lanka

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$ 675 per person | twin-sharing

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The Tour :

A handful of most-notable iconic sights of the island are explored along with a few soft adventures. On a short tour such as this, undoubtedly some of the best things to do in Sri Lanka are climbing the imposing Sigiriya Rock, exploring Dambulla Caves and paddling through the rapids on Kelani River in a Whitewater Rafting trip in Kitulgala, which are featured here accordingly.

When to go:

Generally throughout the year, except for October and May.

Best For :

Everybody between 10-12 years of ages to physically agile senior citizens is good to go, as whitewater rafting for example, isn’t the thing we’d recommend for much younger kids.

Strenuousness :

Mild. Soft adventures involve only climbing Sigiriya Rock and the cave temple of Dambulla.

Wheelchair Accessibility :

Inaccessible.

Highlights:

  • Whitewater rafting in Kitulgala
  • Sigiriya Rock - UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Sightseeing in Kandy - UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Beach break in Negombo
  • Elephant orphanage in Pinnawala
  • Dambulla cave temple - UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Colombo city tour

Includes:

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Private transport
  • English-speaking chauffeur-guide
  • Entrance tickets to mentioned sites
  • All mentioned activities

Itinerary

Day 01

Transfer to the hotel in Colombo. In the afternoon set out on a city tour of Colombo. Visit the vividly colorful Gangarama Temple, cluttered with artifacts, and the Colombo National Museum. Don’t miss out the man-eater of Punani displayed at the National Museum of Natural History.

Accommodation : NH Collection Colombo

Meals : Breakfast (next Morning)

Day 02

Enjoy a trip to the elephant orphanage in Pinnawala, the only of its kind in the world. And travel north-east to Dambulla town. Visit the 2000 year old, UNESCO-listed Dambulla cave temple. Walls and ceilings of the 05 caves here are coated in centuries old murals. Later on transfer to the Amaya Lake Hotel on the banks of tranquil Kandalama Lake.

Accommodation :Sigiriana Resort in Dambulla

Meals : Breakfast

Day 03

Start the morning off climbing the Sigiriya Rock, Sri Lanka’s most visited tourist attraction. The famous gigantic lion paws gate-guard the stairs to the summit where once stood the monarch’s palace. Thereafter take an informative guided walk in a spice garden in Matale. Here you can pick a lesson on how to prepare local dishes using tropical spices too. Transfer to the hotel in Kandy. In the afternoon embark on a city tour. The bustling city offers great shopping opportunities too. In the evening enjoy a Cultural show followed by a visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic.

Accommodation : The Golden Crown in Kandy

Meals : Breakfast

Day 04

This morning depart for Kitulgala. Slip into your wet suit, grab a paddle and enjoy an adventurous 05 km league white water rafting trip on the Kelani River in Kitulgala. Later on be transferred to the oceanfront hotel in Negombo, just 20 minutes drive from the airport. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Accommodation : Goldi Sands in Negombo

Meals : Breakfast

Day 05

Unwind, relax and catch a tan as you enjoy your free day by the Indian Ocean.

Accommodation : Goldi Sands in Negombo

Meals : Breakfast

Day 06

At noon be transferred back to the airport for your flight.
Image Gallery
Sightseeing
Colombo City
Colombo City
Dambulla Cave Temple
Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy
Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala
Sigiriya Rock
Whitewater Rafting in Kitulgala
Kelani River in Kitulgala

Suggested
Accommodation

Following hotels are included in this tour package by default, but can be changed to your preferred level of luxury.

Cinnamon Lakeside - Colombo

Room Category : Superior

Cinnamon Lakeside is a premium urban 5-star hotel, nestled on the banks of the Beira Lake in the heart of Colombo. Through the years it has won a number of awards such as the ‘Best Five-Star City Hotel’ and the ‘Best Luxury Hotel’. 08 Restaurants and bars serve food and drinks.

Each room comes with a digital safe, minibar, pillow menu, tea-coffee making facilities complimentary daily newspaper and free Wi-Fi.

Cinnamon Lakeside in Colombo

Amaya Lake - Dambulla

Room Category : Superior

Nestled on the banks of Kandalama Lake, Amaya Lake boasts 101 luxury rooms; 82 Deluxe, 14 Superior, 4 club lodges and 01 suite. Each guest room offers views of well-manicured gardens.

Among the in-house facilities are a dazzling pool, a holistic Spa, tennis, Amaya Lake Bar, an open-air Yoga pavilion, open-air business meeting location and a boat service.

Chef prepares a BBQ dinner by the Kandalama Lake at Amaya Lake Dambulla

Amaya Hills - Kandy

Room Category : Superior

The hotel is situated on top of a hill and overlooks the picturesque Hanthana Mountains. Each of the 100 rooms is equipped with an in-room digital safe, rain shower, deep soaking tub, satellite TV and provides free WiFi.

Other indoor facilities are 03 restaurants, a fitness centre, swimming pool, 07 spa rooms and a billiards room.

Superior room at Amaya Hills in Kandy

Goldi Sands - Negombo

Room Category : Standard

The hotel has 71 rooms: 02 sea-view suites, 04 beach cabanas, 06 non sea-view rooms and 59 standard rooms with sea-view with private balconies or terraces.

Among in-house facilities are 24 hour room service, doctor on call, IDD, foreign currency encashment and laundry services.

Ariel view of Goldi Sands Hotel in Negombo
Elephant Front view

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