08 Nights in Magical Sri Lanka

08 Nights in Magical Sri Lanka

By Mahaweli Tours and Holidays

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Overview

Being a Tropical Island, Sri Lanka has any things to offer for it's travelers. We have made this as a complete holiday package including all the important and iconic places in Sri Lanka. Historical places, Religious places, Wild Life, Local Food, Adventure, Scenic Places and beautiful landscaping, Culture and Traditional places, Industries in Sri Lanka, Life Style, Train Journies, Off road experiences, Beaches and experiences in the sea etc.
You do not have to worry for anything as we look after everything in detail. A very comfortable car with a chauffeur guide with good local knowledge, Accommodation in very good hotels with daily breakfast. All the hotels facilitated with free wifi, air condition, Swimming pool, Pub & restaurants etc. Guide is a well experienced one with a sound local knowledge. He will be with you throughout the tour and will be staying in the same hotel assuring round the clock service.

Activity location

Negombo
- Negombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

Negombo
- Negombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

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08 Nights in Magical Sri Lanka

9d
English

Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time: 14:00

Price details

P 41,261.31 x 2 AdultsP 82,522.62

Total

What's included, what's not

Private transportation
Accommodation in 3 star+ hotels. All the hotels wtih Free Wifi, Swimming Pool etc
Bottled Water
Train Tickets with Reserved seats for Scenic Train Ride
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance Tickets to the sites / attractions are not included. Some places are Free of charge.

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival of Sri Lanka and Transfer to Negombo

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Over Night stay at 3 star+ beach hotel in Negombo

Negombo

We will receive you from the Colombo airport and transfer to hotel in Negombo. Negombo is the nearest main city to the Airport. We have choosen this option as you may be arriving Sri Lanka after a long flight. Definitely you will require proper rest before starting the tour around Sri Lanka.

Negombo Beach

Beautiful Negombo beach is ideal for evening relaxation. You hotel in located on the beach and you do not require extra effort or extra time to go to beach.

Day 2: Explore the Fishing City and Travel to Sigiriya

3 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight Accommodation in Sigiriya in a 3 star+ hotel.

Negombo Fish Market

Negombo is one of the most famous place for fishing in Sri Lanka. Negombo fish market starts the day around 3.00 am and continues for the whole day. Fishermen meet the buyers here for their harvest. Also fish sellers come here to purchase fish at bargain prices. Also you will see the people engaged in dry fish business. A busy place. Worth visiting.

Negombo Lagoon

1h
Admission ticket not included

Negombo is an area controlled by dutch for some hundreds of years. Tunnel network built by them are still exist. Boat tour on dutch tunnel to the Negombo lagoon is one popular activity available here. You will be taken through the negombo lagoon area. A beautiful place and you will be able to get an insight about the mangrove and the bio diversity of this special area.

Hiriwadunna

1h 30m

A tour /visit through a traditional Sri Lankan village will give you the opportunity learn about life style of conventional Sri Lankan. The way they cook, different varieties of food items, day today activities etc. You will be given a chance to prepare a local meal (Cookery demonstration ) and a complimentary Sri Lankan lunch will be offered at the end.

Day 3: Sigirya Lions Rock Fortress and the Safari Tour

4 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the same hotel as previous night

Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress

2h
Admission ticket not included

Considered as the 8th Wonder of the world. What a beautiful creation by Sri Lankan kings who lived some thousand years back. A place you would not miss during your tour in Sri Lanka. We advise travelers to start the climb early as possible as it will be hot and when it reaches the noon.

Pidurangala Rock

1h
Admission ticket not included

Another rock located close to the Sigiriya rock fortress. This is a place with a great history. Specially the young travelers prefer this as the view from the top is magnificent.

Pulathisi Arana Ayurvedic Centre

1h 30m
Admission ticket not included

A place to experience traditional Sri Lankan Ayurveda / Wellness treatments. It can be the best way to heal your body after the hike of Sigirya Rock Fortress.

Minneriya National Park

3h
Admission ticket not included

Sri Lanka is well known for the Elephants, one of the giant animal species available on the earth. Minneriya national park is the ideal place to witness the Elephants in their Natural behavior. A separate 4WD jeep will be ready for this tour and you will be able to witness hundreds of during this tour.

Day 4: Dambulla Cave Temples and Travel to Kandy

4 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight stay in Kandy in a 3 star+ Hotel

Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre

A place to get an insight abut day today activities of ordinary people of Sri Lanka. Farmers from the areas surrounded bring their harvest (Specially vegetables) here and traders collect them all and distribute all around Sri Lanka.

Dambulla Cave Temple

1h
Admission ticket not included

This is one of the oldest cave temple available in the world and an iconic place for anybody who visit Sri Lanka. One of the most beautiful Buddhist temples available in Sri Lanka.

Ranweli Spice Garden

Sri Lanka is world famous for the spices of high quality. Also the unmatched range of different spices. Mathale is the most famous area for best Sri Lankan spices. You will be able to see the plants of these spices and the process of making them.

Kandy Lake Club - Cultural Dance Show

1h
Admission ticket not included

Sri Lanka is rich in traditional and cultural activities. It has own way of entertainments including dancing and drumming etc. Kandy Cultural show is one of the best places to witness this. Show starts at 5.00 pm and continues for 1 hours. You will be amazed with some of the items including the walking on fire and fire dance etc.

Day 5: Day in Beautiful Kandy, the last Kingdom of Sri Lanka

9 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight stay in Kandy 3 Star+ Hotel. Same place as previous night

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

1h
Admission ticket not included

This is considered as the most important Buddhist temple in the world. A beautiful place located over looking the historical Kandy lake. Temple and the museum are located nearby and you can visit both places from the same entrance pass.

Udawattakele Lake

You will be amazed to know there is a forest reservation in within the heart of Kandy city. It's a beautiful place for somebody who loves a walk through trees full of green.

Kandy Market Hall

A busy place where people come to buy there day today needs. Will be a good opportunity for you to see the great variety of fruits, vegetables and street foods available in Sri Lanka.

Natural Gems and Gemmological Museum

Gem mining is one of the key foreign income generator for Sri Lanka. is famous all over the world for blue sapphire and other valuable gems found here. This visit to the Gem museum gives you a demonstration on how the gem mining is done. Whole process is shown step by step. Also it gives a presentation about varieties of different Gems in Sri Lanka.

Kandy War Cemetery

This is one of the few war cemeteries available in the world which a build in remembrance of the soldiers died in the 2nd world war.

Royal Botanical Gardens

2h
Admission ticket not included

This is one of the biggest and most beautiful botanical gardens available in Asia. Ideal place to relax for few hours while enjoying the beautiful and colorful trees and plants. Including some of the historical trees.

Gunatilake Batiks

Batik is one of the local industries available here in Sri Lanka, specially in Kandy. Beautiful, hand made designs are made after lot of of hard works by the people who are involved. This is visit gives you and experience for the entire process.

Kandy View Point

Also known as Athur's seat. A beautiful place where you can over look the entire Kandy city. More beautiful in evening hours. There are some nice restaurants located near by and you can plan your dinner too at the same place.

Kandy Lake

A man made lake / tank located on the middle of the Kandy city. Walk around the lake is an ideal activity for an evening. This is a land mark for Kandy. Your hotel is located within walking distance to the lake round.

Day 6: Hillcountry of Sri Lanka and Scenic Train Journey

6 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Over night stay in Ella in a 3 star+ Hotel

Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden

We will be leaving Kandy around 8.00 am and reach the Tea Estate and the tea factory as the first attraction of the day. This is an ideal place to witness the tea making process with the live tea plucking and the factory process. You will be offered a complementary cup of tea to taste the real Ceylon tea.

Ramboda Waterfall

One of the most beautiful waterfalls available in Sri Lanka. You can see it from the main road or either walk near the falls.

Nuwara Eliya

This is the capital of the upcountry of Sri Lanka and we call it Little England due to its unique climate, British influences in architecture and building etc.

Gregory Lake

30m
Admission ticket not included

A beautiful lake located in the middle of Nuwaraeliya city. Also it's a recreation park with activities including boat rides, horse rides etc

Nanu Oya railway station

3h
Admission ticket included

This is the station where we will pick the train for the scenic train ride. We will have the advanced booked reserved seats for your trip. Train leaves Nanuoya station at 12.40 pm. Vehicle will be traveling to Ella with your luggage and pick you there on arrival

Ella

Vehicle will be awaiting your arrival at the Ella railway station. Pick you from the station and transfer to the hotel. Evening you can come back to the city and enjoy some good vibes. Ella has a competitively better night light than the other cities of Sri Lanka. Good restaurants, Pub etc available

Day 7: Day in Beautiful Ella

5 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Over night stay in a 3 Star+ Beach hotel in Galle

Little Adam's Peak

A beautiful hill top and ideal place if you love to experience the sunrise. Have to leave the hotel around 5.30 am if you wish to witness the sunrise. Otherwise we can come later.

Nine Arches Bridge

A place you should not miss during your holiday in Sri Lanka. This is one of the most photographed places in Sri Lanka by travelers due to it's unique design and the beautiful scenery created when the train travels on it.

Ravana Ella Falls

A beautiful & one of the biggest waterfalls in Sri Lanka located close to the main road and the Ella city.

Ella Rock

A hill top and a god view point to see the entire Ella city. This is an optional hike. You can decide as per your preference.

Galle

We will be traveling towards Galle from Ella. Galle is the capital of the southern coastal area of Sri Lanka. A beautiful place. You will be checked into the hotel located on the beach.

Day 8: Whale Watching and Beach Time

3 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Night stay in 3star+ Beach Hotel in Galle (Same hotel as previous night)

Mirissa Whale warriors

3h
Admission ticket not included

Sri Lanka is very famous for whales. Depending on the season, a large number of whales can be seen in the southern beach of Sri Lanka. Mirissa is the ideal place for it. Sometime you will be able to see the very rare blue whales too. We will have to leave the hotel by 5.30 am and catch the ship / boat at Mirissa harbor.

Unawatuna

Unawatuna beach is one of the most beautiful beaches available in the southern coastal area. Ideal to spend some relaxed time.

Galle Fort

Dutch fort located in the middle of the Galle city is an iconic place. It's worth visiting and spending some time. Specially with the sunset. There are some good restaurants and shops available if you wish to roam around.

Day 9: End of the Tour - Departure for the Airport or Hotel in Colombo

3 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Turtle Hatchery Hikkaduwa

30m
Admission ticket not included

You should make a visit to see these beautiful reptiles if you are in the Galle area. Worth spending some time with them. We can adjust the time of this visit based on your departure flight time.

Colombo

We can make a quick visit to Colombo city and cover the most important places including Gangarama temple, Independence Square, Colombo Fort, Red Mosque, Old Parliament complex etc All these can be adjusted as per the time available depending on your flight time.

Katunayake

You will be dropped at the Katunayake International Airport (Colombo Airport) or the hotel you have booked. This is the end of your 08 nights in Sri Lanka Tour

Location

Activity location

Negombo
- Negombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

Negombo
- Negombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

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