Relaxation and Adventure (12 Days)

Relaxation and Adventure (12 Days)

A 12 Day trip that covers most of Sri Lanka’s most famous and popular sites to see. Go on adventurous treks on the plains of Horton and discover the untouched wildlife in Udawalawa National Park. Hear the stories and tales behind Sri Lanka’s last kingdom, Kandy and get lost in the beautiful scenic hills and valleys of Nuwara Eliya and Ella. Finally enjoy a well-deserved beach break, bathing in the warm sun by the turquoise blue-green oceans of the southern coast, sipping on a King Coconut before exploring the urban capital city of Sri Lanka, Colombo. (SKU: LK10110600)

Itinerary

Day 1: Airport > Negombo

Stop At: Negombo Beach, Negombo Sri Lanka
Enjoy the sun on the sandy beaches of Negombo on the Western Coast of Sri Lanka. Watch the flourishing fish industry, which is a centuries-old tradition. Ride an adrenaline high with some fun water sports. Enjoy the corals and underwater life while diving. See the 50 year-old ship-wreck just off the coast, where many varieties of fish make their home.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star Hotel.

Day 2: Negombo > Kandy

Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star Hotel.

Day 3: Kandy

Stop At: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Road, Peradeniya 20400 Sri Lanka
Visit the famous Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, which were formed in the early 19th century. Walk through the vast area containing over 4000 species of plants. Enjoy the learning more about the orchids, spices and medicinal plants. Wander down avenues shaded by large and rare trees or bordered by flowering plants. Enjoy seeing the cannonball tree, walking over the wobbly suspension bridge and through the short hedge mazes or even climbing the twisty trees that make wonderful jungle gyms.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kandy Lake Club - Cultural Dance Show, 7 Sangamitta Mawatha, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
The Kandy Cultural Show gives an opportunity to experience some of the traditions of Sri Lanka. Enjoy this hour-long extravaganza as some of the most popular art forms of the island take to the stage. Get wowed by fire dancers and sword dancers. Watch the colorful Kandyan dancers take to the air to the thrumming primal beat of the drums.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star Hotel.

Day 4: Kandy > Nuwara Eliya

Stop At: Blue Field Tea Factory, No. 54 Haig Road, Ramboda 20590 Sri Lanka
Visit a Tea Factory and a plantation where you would see how the world’s famous “Ceylon Tea” is manufactured. In 1824 a tea plant was brought to Ceylon by the British from China and was planted in the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya for non-commercial purposes. James Taylor was a British citizen who introduced commercial tea plantation in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). He arrived to Sri Lanka in 1852 and settled down in Loolecondera estate in Kandy. Today even people who have never heard of Sri Lanka are familiar with Ceylon tea, which is known for its quality.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
Visit the highland city that was the premium holiday resort town of the British in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Enjoy walking through the streets with their pretty little cottages, quaint villas and beautiful mansions. Make a memory in the old red-bricked postoffice as you purchase an inexpensive and colorful postcard to take home or send to your friends. Relax at Queen Victoria Park or on the shores of Lake Gregory.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star Hotel.

Day 5: Nuwara Eliya > Horton Plains > Nuwara Eliya

Stop At: Horton Plains National Park, Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka
Visit the beautiful Horton Plains National Park in Ohiya, with its montane grasslands and cloud forests. Enjoy the majestic views from the precipice of World's End and the cooling sprays from Baker's Falls. Catch glimpses of the many endemic fauna that make their home in the plains. Get to know more about the archeological finds that were discovered in the area.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star Hotel.

Day 6: Nuwara Eliya > Ella > Udawalawe

Stop At: Ella, Ella, Uva Province
Explore Ella’s most interesting places. Pass through bright green tea fields, and tough stretches of rock, and get to see the magical views of Little Adam’s Peak. Walk over the history seeped Nine Arches Bridge and listen to the story of its construction. End your hike at the Demodara Railway station with its unique loop-over track design. This tour gives you the chance to see the best sights of Sri Lanka.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star Hotel.

Day 7: Udawalawe > Galle > Hikkaduwa

Stop At: Udawalawe National Park Sri Lanka
Enjoy a three-hour safari which would give you a chance to explore the amazing Udawalawe National Park. Travel through the marshes, forests and grasslands of the park that was created as a sanctuary for wildlife in the 1970s. See the water birds and Sri Lankan elephants for which the park is famed. Catch glimpses of the other mammals and birds, as well as the reptiles, amphibians and butterflies.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star Hotel.

Day 8: Hikkaduwa

Stop At: Hikkaduwa Beach, Hikkaduwa 80240 Sri Lanka
Relax with coconut palms and sea on the sunny white beaches of Hikkaduwa, a tropical paradise based off Southern Sri Lanka. Enjoy water sports at the second-best surfing coast of the island. Watch the colorful coral reefs at the Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary. Party with some of the best nightlife in Sri Lanka.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star Hotel.

Day 9: Hikkaduwa

Stop At: Hikkaduwa Beach, Hikkaduwa 80240 Sri Lanka
Relax with coconut palms and sea on the sunny white beaches of Hikkaduwa, a tropical paradise based off Southern Sri Lanka. Enjoy water sports at the second-best surfing coast of the island. Watch the colorful coral reefs at the Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary. Party with some of the best nightlife in Sri Lanka.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star Hotel.

Day 10: Hikkaduwa

Stop At: Hikkaduwa Beach, Hikkaduwa 80240 Sri Lanka
Relax with coconut palms and sea on the sunny white beaches of Hikkaduwa, a tropical paradise based off Southern Sri Lanka. Enjoy water sports at the second-best surfing coast of the island. Watch the colorful coral reefs at the Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary. Party with some of the best nightlife in Sri Lanka.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star Hotel.

Day 11: Hikkaduwa > Colombo

Stop At: Colombo National Museum, Albert Crescent, Colombo Sri Lanka
Experience the colorful lights and bright life of Colombo, the capital City of Sri Lanka. Visit historic monuments such as the Old Lighthouse, the Old Parliament, Galle Face Hotel, Galle Face Green, Gangarama Temple, the National Museum and more. Enjoy the malls of Independence Square or the Race Course. Visit boutique shops and designer stores.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star Hotel.

Day 12: Colombo > Airport

Pass By: Katunayake, Katunayake, Negombo, Western Province
After the breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to airport after spending a memorable time in this island.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.