Sri Lanka with Sun Sand Safari and Culture in Twelve Days

Day 1: Start of Tour - Negombo city & overnight stay

1. Negombo Beach
   2h
   Negombo beach is great to relax and stroll before starting the tour. You can see local catamaran used by fishermen sailing for their daily fishing.
   There are great restaurants besides the beach to try out local seafood delicacies.
2. Negombo Fish Market
   30m
   visit the busy Negombo fish market called the Lellama and watch the boats returning with their catch of fresh fish, crab, lobster, prawns, and squid.
3. St. Mary's Church
   30m
   Situated in Grand street, Negombo the church was built one hundred fifty years ago in neoclassicism style with columns and plain walls. Church ceilings are painted with alabaster images

Day 2: Dambulla Cave Temple & Habarana Safari

1. Dambulla Cave Temple
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   The beautiful Royal Rock Temple complex sits about 160m above the road in the southern part of Dambulla. Five separate caves contain about one hundred fifty absolutely stunning Buddha statues and paintings, some of Sri Lanka's most important religious art. Buddha images were first created here over two thousand years ago, and over the centuries subsequent kings added to and embellished the cave art. From the caves there are superb views over the surrounding countryside.
2. Minneriya National Park
   4h · Admission ticket not included
   Minneriya National Park in Habarana is famous for it's elephants & wildlife. Large numbers of Sri Lankan elephants are attracted to grass fields on the edges of the reservoir during the dry season. The Minneriya tank contributes to sustain a large herd. Elephants gathered here is numbering around 150–200
   After the safari an ayurvedic massage to relax your mind and body.

Day 3: Polonnaruwa, Village tour, Pidurangala & overnight in Habarana

1. Sigiriya Lion Rock
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Sigiriya Rock Fortress is located on a flat surface of a gigantic gneiss rock that towers dramatically. Its vertical walls rises up forming a kingdom of Kassapa where now only the ruins of an ancient civilization exist. In addition, in order to get there, if you are brave enough, you will have to climb a series of staircases that are attached to rock walls. Once you enter the fort, you will get to witness the fifth century ruins, frescoes and water gardens around the premises and the sight of the magnificent rolling hills and forest from the fort will simply baffle you.
2. Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Visit the 12-14 century ancient city ruins, grand Buddha statues and other monuments.
3. Pidurangala Rock
   4h · Admission ticket not included
   We start with the village tour to observe how village life and customs are practiced in Sri Lanka.
   We then climb the Pidurangala rock to view the sunset.

Day 4: Spice Garden, Kandy sites, cultural dance & overnight stay

1. National Spice Garden of Sri Lanka
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Visit the spice garden to learn about Sri Lankan spices.
2. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Sri Dalada Maligawa, is a Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka housing the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. The temple of the tooth is a World Heritage Site.
3. Kandyan Cultural Centre
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Kandyan Cultural Centre is the first Cultural Dance Show of its kind to be established in Sri Lanka.It is a stimulating Sri Lankan Arts, Dance and Cultural Heritage Show that is a must see for any visitor who visits the historic city of Kandy.

Day 5: Exploring in Kandy & overnight stay

1. Royal Botanical Gardens
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Enjoy the beautiful botanical garden established in the British colonial era and then visit the gem museum.
2. 1h · Admission ticket not included
   Trail in Udawaththa Sanctuary. The one hundred four hectare Udawattekele Forest Reserve in Kandy is truly a hidden treasure near Kandy, offering a delightful escape into nature.
3. Kadugannawa
   1h
   Visit the tea factory in Kadugannawa, pluck some tea leaves and enjoy a cup of tea.

Day 6: Indigenous culture in Mahiyanganaya & overnight stay

1. Veddha Village
   6h · Admission ticket not included
   Dabana, Mahiyanganaya is the village belonging to our indigenous people who lived in Lanka. We visit to know about their culture, activities and learn about our past.

Day 7: Pasikuda Beach & overnight stay

1. Pasikudah Beach
   12h
   One of the best place to have a sea bathe, with sandy beaches and shallow sea. Great place to relax and enjoy a break after a few days of travelling around the country.

Day 8: Relaxing in Pasikuda beach & overnight stay

1. Pasikudah Beach
   12h
   One of the best place to have a sea bathe, with sandy beaches and shallow sea. Great place to relax and enjoy a break after a few days of travelling around the country.

Day 9: Trincomalee site visits & overnight in Nilaweli

1. Marble Beach
   2h
   In the morning after checking out visit the beautiful marble beach.
2. Thirukoneswaram Kovil
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   A classical medieval Hindu temple complex in Trincomalee, a Hindu religious pilgrimage center beside a sheer drop to the sea.
3. Fort Frederick
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Fort Fredrick, also known as Trincomalee Fort or Fort of Trincomalee, is a fort built by the Portuguese at Trincomalee, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, completed in 1624 CE, built on Swami Rock Konamamalai from the debris of the world famous ancient Hindu Koneswaram temple.

Day 10: Nilaweli beach & activities

1. Kanniya Hot Springs
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   The Kanniya Hot Springs is a site with hot wells located in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. There are seven wells in a square shape. Wells are only three to four feet deep and you can clearly see the bottom. The temperature is considerably high but vary slightly from one spring to another.
2. Pigeon Island National Park
   4h · Admission ticket not included
   Pigeon Island National Park is one of the three marine national parks of Sri Lanka. The island is fringed by a coral reef. Hawksbill turtle, green turtle and olive ridley are the visiting sea turtles of the coral reef. The island is important breeding ground for the rock pigeon.

Day 11: Nilaweli beach & activities

1. Angel Rock
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Angel rock is a great place to enjoy snorkeling.

Day 12: Nilaveli to Colombo and end of tour

1. Ridee Viharaya (silver Temple)
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Ridi Viharaya is a second century BCE Theravada Buddhist temple in Kurunegala.
   Afterwards we continue our journey to Colombo to the airport or your hotel to conclude our twelve day tour.

Pickup details

All The Travelers will be picked up From CMB International Air Port Or Any Hotel Accommodation In Colombo & Negombo Area.
We will greet travelers at the lobby of the hotel or at the airport arrivals terminal.
Our driver will hold a placard with your group name and our company name.

• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness