Day 1: Airport – Negombo, 45 Min
You will be warmly welcomed by Heart Attached representative on arrival and will be transferred to Negombo. This city is called Little Rome and popular in the western coast of the country. The wide sandy beaches and the beautiful sea are the attractions of Negombo coupled with its rich culture.
Attractions & Sightseeing:
- Negombo City Tour
- Negombo Fish Market
- Dutch Canal
- Dutch Fort
- Angurukurumulla Temple
Optional:
- Boat ride in Muthurajawela Marsh ($35)
- Mayan Water Park
Overnight Stay and breakfast in Negombo:
Option 1: Jetwing Sea (4*)
Option 2 : Jetwing Blue (5*) / Heritance Negombo (5*)
OTHER INFORMATION
- Travel Time: Approx 45 Min
- Average temperature : 25 C
- Head scarves not allowed when entering the temples
- Footwear not allowed inside the religious sites
- Entrance fees not included. Kids between 5 – 12 go at half rate and below 5 yrs go free. Concessionary rates applicable for SAARC nationals
- Restaurants and mosques available en route
- More hotel choices available to suit your budget
Day 2 & 3: Negombo – Pinnawala – Sigiriya, 5 Hrs
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cultural Triangle in Sri Lanka. Cultural triangle is situated in the center of the island and covers an area which includes the World Heritage cultural sites of the Sacred Cities of Habarana, Sigiriya and Dambulla. They are visited by many pilgrims & tourists.
Attractions & Sightseeing:
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (20$, SAARC Nationals $6).
- Pinnawela Open Air Zoo (20$)
- Elephant Ride (20$)
- The famous Dambulla cave Temple (15$ )
- Golden Temple, Dambulla
- Climb the Rock Fortress of Sigiriya (25$).
- Engage in an exhilarating village tour (3 component – cart ride, catamaran ride and village lunch in banana leaf) (35$)
Optional:
- Engage in Minneriya Safari (45$ per adult)
- Hiking in Pidurangala Rock and watch sunrise
- Day Excursion to Polannaruwa / Anuradhapura to witness the ruins (request us the quote)
- Engage in hot air balloon ride and get a life time experience ($ 210)
Overnight Stay and breakfast in Sigirya / Dambulla:
Option 1: Sun Green Resort & Spa (4*)
Option 2: Cinnamon Lodge (5*) / Heritance Kandalama (5* luxury)
OTHER INFORMATION
- Travel Time: Negombo to Airport Approx 5 Hrs. Sigiriya to Polannaruwa / Anuradhapura Approx 1 Hr one way
- Approx Hot air balloon flight time is 1-1.5 Hrs. flights depends on weather condition and start at 6 a.m. Kids below 6 yrs to be avoided for safety reasons
- Average temperature : 30 C
- Flash cameras not allowed at various site as it can damage the frescoes. Kindly follow site rules to avoid fines and penalization by authorities.
- Head scarves not allowed when entering the temples
- Footwear not allowed inside the religious sites
- Entrance fees not included. Kids between 5 – 12 go at half rate and below 5 yrs go free
- Restaurants and mosques available en route
- More hotel choices available to suit your budget
Day 4: Sigiriya – Kandy, 3 Hrs
Spend the morning hours of the day taking the Kandy city tour, visiting and witnessing many attractions of the city. Afternoon watch a cultural show in its full swing from acrobatic dancers to fire eaters.
OTHER INFORMATION
- Average temperature: 28 – 29 °C
- Footwear and head gear (scarves, caps, bandanas) not allowed inside the religious sites
- Restaurants and mosques available in the city
- Entrance fees are not included
- Cost of Optional excursions not included
Day 5 & 6: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya, 3 Hrs
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Nuwara Eliya (6,000 ft above the sea level), which is famously known also as little England. All your way admire the scenes of acres and acres of tea plantations, dozens of waterfalls and beautiful streams. En-route, visit to a tea factory and a tea plantation to “pluck” some first-hand knowledge of the life journey of a tea leaf shouldn’t be missed too.
Attractions & Sightseeing:
- Tea factory and a tea plantation en-route
- Nuwara Eliya city tour viewing tea plantations, waterfalls, vegetable patches etc
- Seetha Amman temple
- Ambewala Farm ($5) & Strawberry Farm
- Victoria park (2 $)
- Gregorys Lake (2$)
- Haggala botanical garden (10 $)
- Closer view of Ramboda Waterfall ($ 2)
Optional:
- Swan Boat Ride (30 $ per boat)
- Horton Plains & World’s End (35 $ per Jeep + Entrance fee 25$)
- Horse Ride
- Engage in Zipline adventure at the Gregory Lake (10$)
- Nuwara Eliya Golf Course
Overnight Stay and breakfast in Nuwara Eliya:
Option 1: Horton Towers & Cottages (Boutique Hotel)
Option 2: Grand Hotel (Colonial Hotel – 4*+) / Heritance Tea Factory Hotel (4*+)
OTHER INFORMATION
- Travel Time: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Approx 3 Hrs
- Average temperature : 16 C – 20 C
- Pack your pullovers and sweaters
- Don’t forget to bring your hiking shoes
- Head scarves not allowed when entering the temples
- Footwear not allowed inside the religious sites
- Restaurants and mosques available en route
- Booking of golf session must be made in advance
Day 7: Nuwara Eliya – Hatton, 2 Hrs
After Breakfast you will be transferred to Hatton. Hatton is surrounded by tea hills, waterfalls and vegetation. The city has a cooler climate than its surroundings, due to its elevation.
Attractions & Sightseeing:
- Hatton City tour and scenic beauty (mesmerising tea plantations)
- Castelreagh Reservoir
- Laxapana Waterfall
- White water rafting ($25 per adult) en route airport
- Witness Kitulgala River and the bridge where Oscar Award winning film – Bridge on River Kwaii was filmed
Optional:
- Scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Hatton (apprx 3 Hrs) ($10)
Overnight Stay and breakfast in Hatton:
Option 1: Tea Hills Bungalow (3*+)
Option 2: Mandira Dickoya Bungalow (Luxury Bunaglow)
OTHER INFORMATION
- Travel Time: Nuwara Eliya to Hatton Approx 2 Hrs
- Average temperature : 16 C – 22 C
- Pack your pullovers and sweaters
- Always wear the safety gears prior to engage in water rafting
Day 7: Hatton – Airport, 4.5 Hrs
As another beautiful day winding up, you will be leaving Sri Lanka. Wrap up your unforgettable Sri Lanka journey with a good cup of pure Ceylon tea. Then we will be taking you to Airport to connect with departure flight. Have a safe journey!
