Sri Lanka Discovery

Day 1

On arrival at the airport, you’ll be met by a representative and assisted at the airport before being transferred to your hotel in Sigiriya/Habarana. The afternoon is your to spend as you wish. (transfer time 4 hours)

You may prefer to spend your first night in the beach village of Negombo, a short 15 min drive from the airport.

Dinner and Overnight stay at Amaya Lake, Dambulla (Standard) or Jetwing Vil Uyana, Sigiriya (Deluxe), or similar

Day 2

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you’ll enjoy a visit to the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress – a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is one of the greatest sights in Sri Lanka. It’s also known as Lion Rock because of the lion which used to stand guard at the entrance of the palace, on the summit of the 600ft-high rock. Be sure to check out the Water Gardens, Fountain Garden, Summerhouses, Boulder Gardens and the Caves within the enclosed area.

You’ll then proceed onwards to Polonnaruwa, where you can gaze in admiration of the fantastic statues and architecture here.

Dinner and Overnight stay at Amaya Lake, Dambulla (Standard) or Jetwing Vil Uyana, Sigiriya (Deluxe), or similar
 

Day 3

Travel to Kandy (2-3 hours)

Today you will transfer to Kandy, visiting the Dambulla Cave Temple en-route. This temple is the largest and best preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka and a sight not to be missed on your journey. In total, there are 153 Buddha statues, 3 statues of Sri Lankan kings and 4 statues of gods and goddesses. In addition, there are more than 2100sq metres of beautiful murals to discover. In the evening, enjoy a cultural show featuring various traditional dances.

Dinner and Overnight stay at Amaya Hills, Kandy (Standard) or Earls Regency, Kandy (Deluxe), or similar
 

Day 4

Enjoy a city tour of Kandy today, including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, the Arts and Crafts Centre, Gadaladeniya, Lankathilake, Embekke and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Afterwards, there is the option of visit the Kandy British Garrison Cemetery and the Royal Botanical Gardens – a stunning array of more than 5000 species of tropical plants, trees and creepers. Later, you will transfer back to the hotel.

Dinner and Overnight stay at Amaya Hills, Kandy (Standard) or Earls Regency, Kandy (Deluxe), or similar
 

Day 5

Travel to Nuwara Eliya (approx 4-5 hours)

After breakfast, head to Nuwara-Eliya where you will embark on a half-day city tour. Along the way, you will visit a tea factory and Ramboda Falls. Nuwara-Eliya is known as the ‘Little England’ of Sri Lanka because of the significant British influence. With charming country cottages and scenic parks, you’ll really feel like you’ve stepped back into old-time England! Although the seasons by not be present elsewhere in Sri Lanka, in this area you can spot them by the blooms on the trees and flowers, blooming in Spring and Autumn.

Dinner & Overnight stay at Blackpool, Nuwara-Eliya (Standard) or Heritance Tea Factory, Nuwara-Eliya (Deluxe), or similar
 

Day 6

Travel to airport (approx 4 hours) or beach resort (approx 4-5 hours)

After your breakfast at your hotel, you’ll be transferred to the airport or your desired beach resort.