7-Day Sri Lanka Tour - Dedicated Driver, 7 Nights
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Overview
Discover Sri Lanka on this immersive 7-day private tour with a dedicated driver-guide, journeying from Negombo to Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Dambulla, Sigiriya, and Polonnaruwa - with comfortable accommodation and daily breakfast and dinner included.
Embark on a captivating round tour through Sri Lanka's most iconic destinations. Throughout this journey, you'll explore vibrant cities and timeless heritage sites in a dedicated air-conditioned vehicle with your own dedicated driver-guide. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi on board, and rest assured knowing baby seats are available if needed. Your accommodation for six nights is arranged in well-chosen hotels, with options ranging from budget-friendly establishments to standard and luxury properties - the rate varies based on your selection. Starting in Negombo with an evening fishing village walk, the tour continues to the cultural heartland of Kandy, where highlights include the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and the magnificent Peradeniya Botanical Garden. From there, you'll venture up into the cool hill country of Nuwara Eliya, visiting Victoria Park, Lake Gregory, a celebrated tea factory, and the historic Nuwara Eliya Golf Club. Heading northward, the route winds through Matale's spice gardens and the ancient Nalanda Gedige temple before arriving at the cave masterpiece of Dambulla and the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya Rock Fortress. A full-day village experience at Hiriwaduna and an exhilarating jeep safari in Minneriya National Park round out your time in the Cultural Triangle. On Day 6, explore the ancient ruined city of Polonnaruwa, including the awe-inspiring Gal Vihara rock sculptures and the Polonnaruwa Vatadage, before a final morning farewell on Day 7 with a transfer to the airport or a beachside extension.
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- Private transportation
- Dinner
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Breakfast
What's Included
Itinerary
Day 1: Colombo Airport - Negombo
- Arrival at Colombo International Airport: Welcome by a tour representative. Transfer to hotel in Negombo.
- Evening city tour of Negombo: Explore fishing villages and fish collecting points.
- Dinner and overnight: At your hotel in Negombo.
Day 2: Negombo - Kandy
- Negombo to Kandy journey: After breakfast, depart for the cultural capital.
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: Visit this UNESCO-listed, revered Buddhist shrine. Admission not included.
- Kandy City Viewpoint (Arthur's Seat): Overlooking Kandy Lake and the Temple, standing 550m above sea level. Admission not included.
- Peradeniya Botanical Garden: Explore Sri Lanka's largest botanical garden, home to over 300 orchid varieties and 5,000 plant species. Admission not included.
- Dinner and overnight: At your hotel in Kandy.
Day 3: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Kandy
- Nuwara Eliya excursion: After breakfast, journey to the hill country city. Admission not included.
- Victoria Park: A historic public park originally a research field of Hakgala Botanical Garden, formally named in 1897. Admission not included.
- Lake Gregory: A scenic reservoir built in 1873 during the era of British Governor Sir William Gregory. Admission not included.
- Nuwara Eliya Golf Club: One of Sri Lanka's oldest golf clubs, established in the late 19th century. Admission not included.
- Tea Factory and Plantation: Witness the manufacturing of world-renowned Ceylon tea and sample freshly brewed tea on the way back. Admission not included.
- Waterfalls scenic drive: Pass scenic viewpoints and waterfalls.
- Dinner and overnight: At your hotel in Kandy.
Day 4: Kandy - Matale - Dambulla - Sigiriya
- Spice Garden, Matale: Guided tour of a spice garden to learn about cultivation and uses of spices. Admission not included.
- Nalanda Gedige: Visit this remarkable 8th-10th century stone temple built with Dravidian architecture, considered the geographic center of Sri Lanka. Admission not included.
- Dambulla Cave Temple: Sri Lanka's largest cave temple complex, featuring 80+ caves with Buddhist statues and paintings. Admission not included.
- Dinner and overnight: At your hotel in Sigiriya.
Day 5: Sigiriya - Hiriwaduna Village Experience
- Hiriwaduna Village Experience: After breakfast, head to Hiriwaduna for an authentic rural experience including a nature walk, traditional cooking demonstration, and exploration of village life.
- Minneriya National Park Jeep Safari: Evening jeep safari in this national park in the North Central Province, designated in 1997, originally a wildlife sanctuary since 1938. Admission not included.
- Dinner and overnight: At your hotel in Sigiriya.
Day 6: Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa Ancient City
- Polonnaruwa Ancient City: After early breakfast, explore the 11th-century ruins including the Royal Palace, Gal Viharaya, Kumara and Lotus Ponds, Thiwanka Image House, and the great Parakrama Samudra reservoir. Admission not included.
- Polonnaruwa Vatadage: Ancient circular relic house believed to have sheltered the Buddha's tooth relic or alms bowl. Admission not included.
- Gal Vihara: A magnificent 12th-century rock temple with giant Buddha statues carved by King Parakramabahu. Admission not included.
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress: Evening visit to this 5th-century World Heritage Site built by King Kassapa I. Admission not included.
- Dinner and overnight: At your hotel in Sigiriya.
Day 7: Sigiriya - Airport or Beach Departure
- Departure transfer: After breakfast, guests depart for the airport for their flight home, or continue to a beach destination to extend their stay.
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