Tour Highlights
• Explore ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress and UNESCO World Heritage sites showcasing Sri Lanka’s rich history and architecture.
• Witness wild Asian elephants during a thrilling safari at Minneriya National Park, surrounded by scenic landscapes.
• Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to see baby elephants being fed, bathed, and cared for in a natural habitat.
• Discover Kandy’s cultural treasures, including the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and traditional Sri Lankan performances.
• Experience tea plantations and factories in Nuwara Eliya and Bandarawela, learning about the production of world-famous Ceylon Tea.
• Relax at Bentota Beach, enjoy water sports, and explore Galle Fort, historic temples, and vibrant coastal attractions.
Tour Itinerary
On your arrival at Colombo Airport, our G Experiences representative will meet you and assist you at the airport. Afterward, you will be driven to Negombo. Upon arrival in Negombo, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. After refreshing yourself, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Negombo. You will visit the Angurukaramulla Temple (Bodhirajaramaya), the Negombo Dutch Fort, Negombo Beach Park, and St. Mary's Church. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy your leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Sigiriya, with an en-route visit to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (where you can observe baby elephants being fed and bathed). You will also visit the Royal Botanical Gardens. After your visit to Pinnawala, continue your drive to Sigiriya. Upon arrival in Sigiriya, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy your leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day excursion to Anuradhapura. Visit Sri Maha Bodhi – the oldest historically documented tree in the world – the Brazen Palace, and the great dagobas including Ruwanwelisaya, Abhayagiri, and Jetavanaramaya Monasteries. Also visit the rock-cut statues of Lord Buddha, the ruins of ancient palaces, and the Isurumuniya Rock Temple. After completing your sightseeing tour of Anuradhapura, drive back to Sigiriya for an overnight stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for an excursion to Minneriya National Park, where you will enjoy a wildlife safari and have the opportunity to spot wild Asian elephants. Continue your journey to the medieval city of Polonnaruwa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which includes the Royal Palace and the Gal Vihara complex, featuring four magnificent images of the Buddha carved from a single slab of granite. Also visit the impressive statue of King Parakramabahu, one of Polonnaruwa’s greatest rulers. After your sightseeing tour, drive back to Sigiriya and check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and enjoy your leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Kandy. En route, visit the Dambulla Royal Cave Temple, the Golden Statue of Buddha, and the Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs in Dambulla. Continue to Matale, where you can visit the Aluviharaya Rock Cave Temple, Fort MacDowall, and a spice garden to learn about Sri Lanka’s renowned spices. After completing your visits in Dambulla and Matale, continue your drive to Kandy. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or enjoy leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Peradeniya and Kandy. Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Gatabe Rajopawanaramaya Buddhist Temple in Peradeniya. In Kandy, visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the Old Royal Palace, and the Sri Natha Devalaya Temple Square. You can also enjoy a walk around the picturesque Kandy Lake and, in the evening, experience a traditional Sri Lankan cultural performance. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or enjoy your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Nuwara Eliya, with en-route visits to beautiful waterfalls and scenic tea plantations. Upon arrival in Nuwara Eliya, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. After refreshing yourself, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Nuwara Eliya, including visits to the picturesque Gregory Lake, the beautifully landscaped golf course, and several Hindu temples in the area. You will also visit a tea factory and processing center to learn about the production of world-famous Ceylon Tea. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or enjoy leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Kataragama, with an en-route visit to Bandarawela, surrounded by beautiful tea plantations that date back to the British colonial era. This region has been famous for Ceylon Tea production since those times. Upon arrival in Kataragama, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. After refreshing yourself, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Kataragama, visiting the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya, Kebiliththa Devalaya, and the Sella Kataragama Ganesh Temple. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or enjoy your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Bentota, with en-route visits to several attractions in Galle. Visit the Mahamodara Sea Turtle Hatchery Centre, the historic Galle Dutch Fort, the Sri Sudharmalaya Buddhist Temple, the Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery, and the Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya. After sightseeing, continue your journey to Bentota. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or enjoy your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a relaxing day at Bentota Beach. Spend your time at leisure, soaking up the sun, swimming, or taking part in optional water sports and beach activities. You may also explore the nearby attractions or simply unwind at your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Colombo. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. After refreshing yourself, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Colombo, visiting the Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, Colombo National Museum, and Seema Malakaya. You will also visit Beira Lake. After completing the sightseeing tour, you can enjoy some free time for shopping or return to your hotel to relax.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Colombo Airport for your onward flight to your next destination or home.
Tour Includes/Excludes
- 11 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis.
- Assistance during arrival and departure by G Experiences.
- Daily breakfast at hotel.
- All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC vehicle.
- English speaking guide at Pinnawala, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Matale, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Bandarawela, Kataragama, Galle and Colombo. (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability)
- Wildlife safari in Minneriya National Park with professional naturalist.
- One mineral water bottle per person per day.
- Visas Fee (if applicable).
- Monument entry fees.
- Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking).
- Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature.
- International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip.
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Duration: 12 Days
Destinations: Colombo, Negombo, Pinnawala Orphanage, Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, Minneriya National Park, Polonnaruwa, Matale, Kandy, Peradeniya, Bandarawela, Kataragama, Galle, Bentota
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