Day 1 Airport/Colombo
On arrival at the Colombo International Airport you will be warmly welcomed by our representative, introduce your guide lecture and proceed to Colombo the commercial capital in Sri Lanka. You will drive through the commercial area of Fort, so named because both the Portuguese and Dutch had a fort at this point. Drive past Pettah, a noisy Oriental bazaar with a mix of humanity, ancient vehicles, bargains, mosques and temples. You will visit a Hindu and Buddhist Temple and the Jumi Ul Alfar Jumma Mosque. You will continue with the tour through the Wolfendhal Dutch Church, Hulftsdorp Law Courts, through the residential area of Cinnamon Gardens, and on to the Independence Square, Bandaranayake Memorial International Conference Hall.
There is plenty of nightlife in Colombo. Many casinos, or otherwise also called clubs here, scream for your attention with flashing neon lights. The clubs offer gamblers roulette, baccarat, poker, blackjack, and other games to try their luck as well as complimentary food and drinks, and sometimes music with live bands playing. Entrance is only for those over 18 years and some clubs offer entrance only for foreigners. Be dressed in smart casual for instant admission.
Furthermore, from chic relaxing cocktail lounges, and modern international restaurants to lively pubs, tapas bars and sports bars boasting snooker tables and large-screen TV’s, there’s something for everyone. With ever-popular karaoke bars, nightclubs showcasing new musical talent, and pulsating discos - the choice is endless.
You're overnight staying at Colombo.
Day 2 Colombo/Kithulgala/Nuwara eliya
We will departure early in the morning and having breakfast on the way. Our first scenic place is Kithulgala Where; you could challenge yourself by some whitewater rafting down the Kelani River. The Kelani river graded 2/3 rafting site stretches for six kilometers with seven exciting rapids.
We proceed to Nuwara eliya or City of Light is the tea capital of Sri Lanka at an altitude of 1889 m and is the most visited hill station of the island.
No wonder, since it means a break from the oppressive heat and humidity that surrounds the rest of Sri Lanka. Nuwara Eliya also called as ’Little England’ has a pleasant climate. The average temperature is 15°c (60°f). February and March has much cooler temperature where it could drop up to 8°c (46°f).
Nuwara Eliya was built entirely during the 19th century and its architecture mimics that of an English country town, with red-brick walls, country house like hill club and mock-Tudor half-timbering, Colonial villas, Rose gardens, 18 holes golf course and country-club-styled hotels are the perfect background for an unforgettable stay. We can visit very beautiful waterfalls en-route. There are so many attractions around the Nuwara eliya city. Hakgala Botanical garden, Victoria queens park, Gregory Lake, Horton plains, Nuwara eliya golf club are the main scenic places.
You're overnight staying at Nuwara eliya.
Day 3 Nuwara eliya/Kandy
After breakfast at hotel we proceed to Kandy which was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. Since the Kandyan kingdom came under the British only around 1815, the city still retains the living traditions of its sovereign kingdom era. Kandy is an amazing destination for sightseeing. It offers spectacular mountains, beautiful lakes and valleys. Boasting a rich heritage, it is full of surprises for travelers looking for cultural and religious sights. It is also the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of ordinary day-to-day life. Nice waterfalls can see en-route.
Many tourists from all across the world visit this marvelous hill capital to explore its glorious past, witness the beauty of nature, wildlife and get a firsthand experience on its cool climatic conditions.
Kandy is most renowned for its Dalada Maligawa or the sacred Temple of the Tooth. It is believed that this Buddhist temple houses a tooth relic of Buddha. Buddhists from all across the country and world visit this outstanding place of worship each year in great numbers.
Yet another fascinating attraction in this city is the charming lake of Kandy. Without a tour around this lake, a trip to Kandy will not be complete. It is recorded that the last Sinhalese King who was Shri Wickrama Rajasinghe built this lake in 1806.
Kandy view point, Garrison cemetery, Commonwealth war cemetery, Peradeniya botanical garden, Udawatta forest are other scenic places depend on the time.
Evening enjoy a typical Sri Lankan Cultural show of drumming dancing music and walking on fire.
You're overnight staying at Kandy.
Day 4 Kandy/Negombo
Had our breakfast at hotel and we proceed to Negombo. We can visit pinnawala elephant orphanage en-route. Pinnawala is the most popular and accessible place to see large numbers of these lovable animals in a natural habitat. It is the most popular elephant ‘attraction’ with tourists because nowhere else, the orphanage was originally founded in order to afford care and protection to the many orphaned Elephants found in the jungle. The main attraction is clearly observe the feeding milk by bottle and bathing elephants from the tall river bank, as well as it allows visitors to observe the herd interacting socially, bathing and playing.
Negombo is the Dutch captured the town from the Portuguese in 1640. It is referred as ‘little Rome’. The town is dotted with shrines and churches as a majority of Negombo population is Roman Catholic. St. Mary’s church, built in 1874 the biggest of them all is worthy of a visit. Negombo fish market, Dutch fort, Dutch canal are the other highlighted places to visit.
Dutch canal boat tour or Muthurajawela marsh boat safari are depend on time to departure.
The Muthurajawela Marshes are situated just south of Negombo and covers an area of approximately 6,000 hectares inclusive of the Negombo lagoon. The daily high tide brings in sea water from the ocean into the wetland. Continuous mixing of these two waters over thousands of years, has led to a brackish, integrated coastal ecosystem that is biologically diverse and teeming with life. A variety of mangroves and other types of flora including medicinal plants are found alongside numerous types of birds, butterflies and fish, some of which are endemic. Crocodiles, monitor lizards, and Sri Lanka’s largest snake, the Python, are also native.
You're overnight staying at Negombo
Day 5 Negombo/Airport
Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast leave to the Airport for your departure. (Depend on your flight schedule leisure at the Negombo beach)
This itinerary can be tailored to your specific requirements, budget and tastes.
* Prices are quoted for one person on twin sharing basis.