Welcome to Sri Lanka! Your tour commences with an arrival transfer to your 4 star hotel.

Activities
   Pick up at the Bandaranaike International Airport

Accommodation
– New Queen’s palace – Negombo (3-Star) or Similar Standard
– Goldi Sands Hotel – Negombo (4-Star) or Similar Deluxe
– Wallawwa Hotel – Negombo (Luxury Boutique) or Similar Luxury

Included Meals
– Welcome snack meal

On the second day of your tour, you will be departing from Negombo to the ancient city of Anuradhapura. The drive from Negombo to Anuradhapura takes around 3 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions. Along the way, you can enjoy the scenic views of the Sri Lankan countryside, with its lush greenery, rice fields, and coconut plantations.

Once you arrive in Anuradhapura, you can begin your exploration of this ancient city. Anuradhapura was the first capital of Sri Lanka and is considered one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The city is home to many ancient Buddhist temples, stupas, and monasteries, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Activities
   Anuradhapura Archaeological city tour
   Afternoon Spiritual tour of Sri Maha Bodhiya and Ruwanwelisaya

Accommodation
– Earl’s Rajarata – Anuradhapura (3-Star) or Similar Standard
– Heritage Hotel – Anuradhapura (4-Star) or Similar Deluxe
– Forest Rock Garden – Anuradhapura (5 Star) or Similar Luxury

Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner

After a day of exploring Anuradhapura, the next stop on your tour will be Sigiriya, another ancient city in Sri Lanka. The drive from Anuradhapura to Sigiriya takes around 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions. Along the way, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Sri Lankan countryside and pass by small villages and towns. If you have time, you can also make a stop at one of the many roadside stalls to try some local snacks and refreshments.

Then after checking into your hotel in Sigiriya, you have the option of either visiting Minneriya National Park for an afternoon safari or climbing Pidurangala Rock for a scenic sunset view, depending on your preferences.

Activities
   Scenic drive from Anuradhapura to Sirgiya
   Visiting local shops and meeting local street vendors
   Pidurangal Rock climb for afternoon sunset (Apporx. LKR 3,650 per person) OR
   Minneriya National park safari (Apporx. LKR 28,000 per person)

Accommodation
– Ceyloni Sigiriya Hotel (3-Star) or Similar Standard
– Amaya Lake – Dambulla (4-Star) or Similar Deluxe
– Water Garden – Sigiriya (Luxury Boutique) or Similar Luxury

Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner

Ascending Sigiriya rock in the early morning is a great idea, as it will allow you to avoid the scorching heat that can make climbing more difficult later in the day. The site opens at 7am, so you could aim to arrive shortly after that to get started on the climb.Once you have finished exploring Sigiriya, the ancient city of Polonnaruwa is a fantastic next stop. Located about 60 kilometers east of Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa was the capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th to the 13th century and is home to many impressive ruins and historical landmarks.

After a full day of climbing and exploring, a traditional Ayurvedic massage can be a wonderful way to relax and rejuvenate your body and mind.

Activities
   Sigiriya Rock climb (Apporx. LKR 10,980 per person)
   Polonnaruwa Archaeological city tour
   Traditional ayurvedic massage (Apporx. LKR 16,000 per person)

Accommodation
– Ceyloni Sigiriya Hotel (3-Star) or Similar Standard
– Amaya Lake – Dambulla (4-Star) or Similar Deluxe
– Water Garden – Sigiriya (Luxury Boutique) or Similar Luxury

Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner

Today you will head to Kandy, another ancient capital city of Sri Lanka. The distance between Sigiriya and Kandy is approximately 90 kilometers, and the drive takes about 3 hours depending on traffic and road conditions.On the way to Kandy, you can stop at various places of interest, such as the Dambulla Cave Temple, Nalanda Gedige, and the Matale Spice Garden followed by a cultural show in Kandy to wrap up the day.

Activities
   Visit the ancient cave temples in Dambulla (Apporx. LKR 3,650 per person)
   Visit a spice garden in Matale with cooking demonstration
   Visit the ancient stone temple at Nalanda Gedige

Accommodation
– The Mountbatten Hotel – Kandy (3-Star) or Similar Standard
– Amaya Hills -Kandy (5-Star) or Similar Deluxe
– Kings Pavilion – Kandy (Luxury Boutique) or Similar Luxury

Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner

Visiting the Temple of the Tooth early in the morning is a great way to experience the spiritual atmosphere of this important pilgrimage site. Many locals come to the temple early in the morning to offer their prayers and participate in rituals before starting their day. The Temple of the Tooth, also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa, is a Buddhist temple located in the heart of Kandy. It’s one of Sri Lanka’s most important religious and cultural sites and is believed to house a tooth of the Buddha.

Kandy is a city with a rich cultural heritage, and there are many interesting sites to visit. In addition to the Temple of the Tooth and the Kandyan Cultural Centre, you can also visit the Royal Palace of Kandy, which is now a museum displaying traditional Kandyan art and artifacts. The Kandy Lake and its surrounding areas are also popular places to walk or relax.After exploring the city, you can visit the nearby Peradeniya Botanical Garden, which is located about 6 kilometers outside of Kandy. The garden is one of the largest and most impressive botanical gardens in Asia, with over 4000 species of plants and trees, including many rare and exotic species.

Activities
   Sri Dalada Maligawa visit for morning puja (Apporx. LKR 5,450 per person)
   Kandy City Tour
   Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya (Apporx. LKR 5,450 per person)

Accommodation
– The Mountbatten Hotel – Kandy (3-Star) or Similar Standard
– Amaya Hills -Kandy (5-Star) or Similar Deluxe
– Kings Pavilion – Kandy (Luxury Boutique) or Similar Luxury

Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner

As your Sri Lanka tour comes to an end, the last day of your trip will depend on your flight time. If your flight is in the evening or late at night, we can organize a late check-out from your hotel, subject to availability and additional charges.Late check-out will allow you to have more time to explore the city or relax before your departure. You can store your luggage at the hotel and enjoy your final day in Sri Lanka without worrying about your belongings.

The distance from Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), which is the main international airport in Sri Lanka, is approximately 105 kilometers (65 miles). The travel time from Kandy to the airport can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it usually takes around 3 hours by car.

Activities
   Airport Drop off

Accommodation
– Late check out if require( subject to additional charges/availability)

Included Meals
– Breakfast