Treasures of Sri Lanka

13 Days / 12 Nights

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01Colombo– Negombo

Once your arrive at the Bandaranaike International Airport at Colombo, one of our representatives will greet you and assist to get transferred to Negombo.

Negombo is considered to be the most prominent location for Sri Lanka’s fishing industry. Visit the Negombo lagoon and witness the fish auction. The Catholic Church and Dutch Fort are the other prominent locations to visit.
Overnight stay at Negombo.

Day 02Negombo – Dambulla

This day starts with a drive to Dambulla, famous for the cave temples. On your way, visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. More than 90 orphaned elephants are being maintained here and you can spend some time with them before you proceed to Dambulla.

Visit the cave temples in Dambulla. You can see more than 150 statues of Lord Buddha and lot of fresco paintings drawn with the natural ingredients of earthly matters. The paintings describe the various incidents connected to the different religions and the collection of paintings is acclaimed to be the largest in the world.
Overnight stay at Dambulla.

Day 03Dambulla – Sigiriya – Minneriya – Dambulla

This morning, you will start on a day excursion. First you drive to Sigiriya, where the Lion Rock and the fortified town is seen and is acclaimed as the World Heritage Site. Fresco paintings are seen in this rock which are renowned among the global travelers. You have to climb through a spiral staircase formed naturally to reach the top and enjoy these wonders.

Also visit Minneriya National Park. The wet lands accommodate plenty of animals like elephants, amphibians and fish species are found here. Do a jeep safari to catch the beauty of this park before returning to hotel.
Overnight stay at Dambulla.

Day 04Dambulla – Pasikuda

Day 05Pasikuda Day Tour

Day 06Pasikuda – Kandy

Day 07Kandy Sightseeing

Kandy is the last and most popular capital of the Sinhalese Kingdom. It is vividly seen that Kandy still beholds its ancient glory and heritage and has not lost its treasures against the rapid modernizations. The legends and folklore are kept alive in this beautiful city. The shopping areas and the gem factory are of interest for the global travellers. Later in the evening, visit the most prominent Temple of Buddha’s Tooth Relic. Also enjoy the traditional cultural show before returning to hotel.
Overnight stay at Kandy.

Day 08Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Yala

Day 09Yala National Park

This day is meant for zooming into the wildlife at Sri Lanka’s largest National Park in Yala. Being the home for wild elephants, boars and deers, Yala National Park has much more to explore with a safari into the dense woods. You can also get to see the large flocks of the migratory birds, a true visual retreat.

Explore through the dense jungle before returning to your place of stay. Overnight stay at Yala.

Day 10Yala – Galle

Day 11Galle City Tour

The entire day is for you to go around Galle. It was once the chief trading port which attracted the British, Dutch and Portuguese. The Galle Fort is the most popular attraction in the city admired for its spectacular architecture, though it is remaining in the ruined condition. Galle is equally famous among the tourists for the Ebony elephants, tortoise shell curios and hand-made lace.
Overnight stay at Galle.

Day 12Galle – Colombo

Post breakfast, start your drive to Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka. After relaxing for some time at the hotel, start for a City Tour of Colombo. The fort and Petta (Bazaar areas) are more impressive and you can get surprised to know that Colombois one of the rapidly developing and modernized cities attracting global travellers round the year. The locations kindling your interest are aplenty such as shopping malls, temples and dagobas, with the right blend of the ancient culture and modern lifestyles. The night life of Colombois yet another interesting one to cherish.

Day 13Departure From Colombo

FAQs

What are the top attractions of the "Treasures of Sri Lanka" tour?

This 13-day tour includes some of the iconic places, including Negombo's fishing villages, Dambulla's cave temples, the Lion Rock at Sigiriya, the national park of Minneriya, the pristine beaches of Pasikuda, Kandy's Temple of the Tooth Relic, the tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Galle Fort, and the capital city of Colombo, bustling with activity.

How many World Heritage Sites are featured on the tour?

The tour includes several UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Dambulla Cave Temples, Sigiriya Lion Rock, Kandy's Temple of the Tooth Relic, and the Galle Fort.

What's included in the Minneriya National Park?

The adventure includes a fun jeep safari in Minneriya National Park to catch elephants, various species of amphibians, and other wildlife roaming the park's wetlands.

What makes the Pasikuda beach destination unique?

Pasikuda is famous for its shallow shoreline; thus, it is considered perfect for relaxed beach days, swimming, and all water sports activities. Besides that, it is also famous for its serene environment and luxury resorts.

Do the tours include shopping experiences?

Yes, the excursion does include visits to Colombo's best shopping malls and Pettah Bazaar, which is rich in souvenir purchases, handmade crafts, and local weavers. Kandy also offers gemstone factories and other unique experiences.