Grand Sri Lanka Discovery Tour

Negombo → Pinnawala → Sigiriya → Anuradhapura → Dambulla → Matale → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Yala → Galle → Bentota

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DAY 01: Airport / Negombo

Route: Colombo International Airport → Negombo

• Arrival: Meet and greet your Golden Lanka Travels guide at the airport arrival lobby and transfer to Negombo.
• Negombo Coastal City & Fishing Village: Explore Negombo, a vibrant west coast fishing hub filled with diverse restaurants, shops, and beach roads. Visit local fishing villages where traditional fishermen dry and preserve their catch using indigenous techniques.
• Optional Excursion: Dutch Canal Boat Ride.

Overnight & Dinner at your selected hotel in Negombo.

DAY 02: Negombo / Pinnawala / Sigiriya

Route: Negombo → Pinnawala → Sigiriya

• Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage: Visit the world-famous conservation and breeding sanctuary established in 1975 along the banks of the Maha Oya. Observe semi-wild elephants roaming, bathing, and feeding in close proximity.
• Sigiriya Rock Fortress: Climb the 5th-century ancient rock citadel built by King Kashyapa (477–495 AD). Walk through the manicured water gardens and stone stairways to pass through the majestic Lion Gate to the summit.

Overnight & Dinner at your selected hotel in Sigiriya.

DAY 03: Sigiriya / Anuradhapura / Sigiriya

Route: Sigiriya → Anuradhapura → Sigiriya

• Anuradhapura Exploration by Cycling (UNESCO Site): Explore Sri Lanka’s first ancient capital on two wheels.
  • Visit the Sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, the oldest historically documented tree in the world.
  • Marvel at Ruwanweliseya Dagaba, built by King Dutugemunu in the 2nd century B.C. (103m height, 287m circumference).
  • Discover the Brazen Palace, the serene Samadhi Statue in deep meditation posture, and the rock carvings at Isurumuniya.
• Optional Excursion: Scenic Elephant Back Safari through surrounding jungle paths and rivers.

Overnight & Dinner at your selected hotel in Sigiriya.

DAY 04: Sigiriya / Dambulla / Matale / Kandy

Route: Sigiriya → Dambulla → Matale → Kandy

• Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO Site): Visit the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka, built by King Walagambahu in the 1st Century B.C., housing 153 Buddha statues and ancient ceiling murals.
• Matale Spice Garden & Cooking Demo: Stroll through spice gardens to learn how native spices are grown and processed, followed by an interactive Sri Lankan culinary demonstration.
• Kandy Cultural City Tour: Arrive in the hill capital, surrounded by lush mountains. Visit the world-famous Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, local arts & crafts centers, bazaar, and a gem lapidary.

Overnight & Dinner at your selected hotel in Kandy.

DAY 05: Explore Kandy

Location: Kandy & Surrounds

• Gems & Jewelry Museum: Learn about Sri Lanka’s legendary Blue Sapphires with a documentary screening on traditional mining, lapidary workshops, and authentic gem shopping.
• Silk Garden & Traditional Dressing: Experience local handloom weaving traditions and try on traditional Sri Lankan sarees and sarongs.
• Handicrafts & Wood Carving Center: Watch generational master artisans crafting traditional masks, sculptures, and fine wood carvings.
• Evening Cultural Show: Watch an energetic performance featuring traditional Kandyan drummers and fire dancers.

Overnight & Dinner at your selected hotel in Kandy.

DAY 06: Kandy / Ramboda / Nuwara Eliya

Route: Kandy → Ramboda → Nuwara Eliya

• Ramboda Waterfalls: View the twin cascading waterfalls of Ramboda from a panoramic observation deck.
• Nuwara Eliya (“Little England”): Travel up into the highlands (6,182 ft above sea level). Walk past British-colonial style bungalows, manicured golf courses, and rolling Ceylon tea estates. Enjoy Lake Gregory, strawberry picking, or a hot cup of fresh Ceylon tea at the clubhouse.
• Seetha Amman Temple: Visit the historic Ramayana Trail site built along a mountain stream.

Overnight & Dinner at your selected hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

DAY 07: Nuwara Eliya / Ella / Yala

Route: Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala

• Ravana Waterfalls (Ella): Stop at the 25-meter-high cascading falls in Ella, one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka.
• Yala National Park Jeep Safari: Embark on a 4×4 safari in Sri Lanka’s premier wildlife sanctuary. Spot wild elephants, leopards, sloth bears, spotted deer, wild boars, and over 120 species of birds.

Overnight & Dinner at your selected hotel in Yala.

DAY 08: Yala / Galle / Bentota

Route: Yala → Galle → Bentota

• Stilt Fishermen: Witness the iconic traditional stilt fishing method along the southern shoreline.
• Galle Dutch Fort (UNESCO Site): Stroll through historical 16th-century Portuguese and Dutch stone ramparts offering panoramic sunset views over the Indian Ocean.
• Transfer to Bentota: Arrive at the resort town of Bentota, famed for golden beaches and watersport activities.

Overnight & Dinner at your selected hotel in Bentota.

DAY 09: Beach Break & Leisure

Location: Bentota

• Spend a full day relaxing at the resort, enjoying water sports along the coast, or indulging in an optional Ayurvedic spa treatment.

Overnight & Dinner at your selected hotel in Bentota.

DAY 10: Bentota / Balapitiya / Bentota

Route: Bentota → Balapitiya → Bentota

• Madu Ganga River Safari: Take a scenic boat cruise through complex coastal mangrove wetland ecosystems containing 303 plant species and small islets. Enjoy a light snack on an island before returning to your beach hotel for afternoon leisure.

Overnight & Dinner at your selected hotel in Bentota.

DAY 11: Bentota / Airport Departure

• Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
• Departure: Direct transfer to Colombo International Airport for your flight.

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Tour Terms & Conditions

Child Policy: Children aged 2–12 receive a 30% discount when sharing a double room with parents (extra bed provided as a foldable/rollaway bed).

Cancellation Policy:

• 15+ days prior: No cancellation charges (provided no commitments or advances were made to 3rd parties).
• 6 to 14 days prior: 50% charge or equivalent of first 2 days depending on program.
• 5 days or less: 100% cancellation charge.

Hotel Check-in / Check-out: Standard Check-in is 12:00 PM | Standard Check-out is 11:00 AM.

Note: Wildlife safari jeeps provided are basic with standard local insurance cover. All prices are net and subject to adjustment should local government tax policies change.