Overview
Beautiful beaches, lush forests, mountains and a land blessed with a rich and vibrant culture that dates back to thousands of years. This would be a good way to describe Sri Lanka, the paradise isle. That and so much more. Rated by ‘Lonely Planet’ as the number one travel destination for 2019, Sri Lanka is truly a paradise like no other. Home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, as well as both rainforests and dry zone forests and majestic mountain ranges, not forgetting the historical world heritage sites.
Highlights
- Day 01 – Negombo: Pubs & Negombo Nightlife, Ayurveda SPA, Negombo Water Sports, Sunset by the Beach
- Day 02, 03 – Sigiriya: Sri Lanka Bullock Cart Ride, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Minneriya Elephants Safari, Sri Lanka Village Walk, Sigiriya Boat Ride
- Day 04 – Kandy: Handicrafts & Battic Factory, Gem Museum, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Day 05, 06, 07 – Bentota: Water Sports, Sunset By the Beach, Sri Lanka Stilt Fishermen, Madu River Boat Ride
Itinerary
The first day of your tour will help you wind down and relax after your flight in the seaside city of Negombo, where you can take a walk on one of the country’s largest beaches as well as experience some mouth
watering fresh seafood as you reminisce on your travels in the paradise island and rejuvenate yourself before you leave.
- Arrival and assistance at the airport Proceed to Negombo.
- Check in to hotel in Negombo & relax.
- Negombo is an ideal place to enjoy a beautiful clear sunset by the beach. Enjoy a walk along the beach and witness the true beauty of the paradise.
- If you are looking to pamper yourself during your Sri Lanka trip why don’t you consider experiencing a traditional Ayurvedic session. Let us know if your interested we can pre-arrange your treatment.
- Negombo is ideal for nightlife in Sri Lanka. If not tired, take a walk along the beach road and hop into some of our local pubs.
- Overnight stay and relax at the Hotel in Negombo.
Today, Sigiriya offers her visitors a gallery of 5th - century paintings completed with landscaped gardens unrivalled and unmatched by any contemporary citadel in the world. At 600 feet, the view from the royal pavilion is arrestingly beautiful. The boulder and the pleasure gardens, admired for 1,500 years, reflect the skill and technique of the early engineers. the principles used in the design of the gardens, as well as in the construction of both symmetric and asymmetric structures, speak highly for the art and architecture of 5th century Sri Lanka.
- After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Sigiriya.
- Most famous attraction in Sri Lanka. Witness a fortress which was built on a rock 2500 years ago. Pack your gear and be prepared climb 1200 steps!
- Bullock cart ride, experience how Sri Lankan people used to travel in the history.
- Get to know about Sri Lankan culture, participate in a truly village experience.
- Check in to hotel in Sigiriya & relax.
- Overnight stay and relax in Sigiriya.
- After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Sigiriya.
- Most famous attraction in Sri Lanka. Witness a fortress which was built on a rock 2500 years ago. Pack your gear and be prepared climb 1200 steps!
- Let’s go on a Safari .
- Elephant Ride around Sigiriya.
- Overnight stay and relax in Sigiriya.
Kandy, Sri Lanka's cultural capital, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. This capital, found by Wimaladharmasuriya I in 1592, was the seat of government during the Dutch and Portuguese occupations of the maritime provinces and until British rule in 1815. It's set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest.
- After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Kandy.
- En route visit Dambulla cave temple
- Get to know about Sri Lankan Spices, take a part in Spice Village Tour
- Get to know about most famous Ceylon Gems
- Learn about how Sri Lankan handicrafts & famous batiks are being done.
- Check in to hotel & have a quick refresh.
- Overnight stay at Kandy.
Bentota is a city in the south coast of Sri Lanka that will leave you breathless. Facing the Indian Ocean, a tropical lagoon and the Maadu river, it offers you the chance to engage on a myriad of water sports like parasailing and jet skiing, kite surfing, diving and other water sports like nowhere else. Or maybe a quiet river safari on the waters of the Maadu River or the lagoon is more to your fancy. Bentota is also host to a long beach that is mainly un-crowded which makes it perfect for long beach runs or walks taking in the bracing sea air.
- After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Bentota
- Visit spice garden, Gem museum and tea factory.
- Check in to the hotel & relax.
- Overnight stay and relax at Bentota.
- Bentota is famous for its water sports. Jet Ski, Banana & Tube Boating, Diving, Snorkeling, Kite Surfing, Fishing & Deep sea fishing are few among the popular list
- Visit turtle hatchery, learn and experience about Sri Lankan turtles
- Bentota is famous for its water sports. Jet Ski, Banana & Tube Boating, Diving, Snorkeling, Kite Surfing, Fishing & Deep sea fishing are few among the popular list.
- Wine down, talk a walk on the beach, and witness the most beautiful clear sunset in Indian ocean.
- Madu river boat safari.
- Wine down, talk a walk on the beach, and witness the most beautiful clear sunset in Indian ocean.
- Overnight stay and relax at Bentota.
- Leisure day at Bentota.
- Overnight stay and relax at Bentota
- After the breakfast at the hotel, proceed to AirPort
- Goodbye from Life Lanka Travels
Cost
Inclusions
- Airport pick up
- Assistance at airport
- Accommodation
- Private luxury vehicle. (Air - Conditioned)
- Private English/German Speaking guide for the entire journey
- Colombo city & shopping tour
- Kandy city tour
- Ceylon Gem Factory visit
- Ceylon Batik clothing factory visit
- Sri Lanka Handicraft factory visit
- Tea plantation visit & factory visit – Free tea tasting
- All government taxes
- Fuel & local insurance for the vehicle
- Spice Garden visit & free Ayurvedic Massage
- Airport drop off
- Note: All rooms and tickets are subjected to availability.
- Note: Travel durations listed in this itinerary are subjected to change, due to road & traffic & weather conditions. These suggested durations are estimated point to point without any stops. This is only a guideline for your understanding.
Exclusions
- Air-tickets NOT included
- Sightseeing entrance charges (Unless Specified)
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Camera & video permits
- Travel Insurance
- Guide/Driver tips
- Personal expenses
- Late check outs & early check in charges







