Embrace the allure of the East Coast in Sri Lanka on our 6N/7D Round Tour. Uncover pristine beaches, rich culture, and breathtaking landscapes with this exclusive offer.
Begin your journey by exploring the pristine beaches of the East Coast. Sink your toes into the golden sands and soak up the sun as you relax in paradise. Take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters or try your hand at thrilling water sports such as snorkeling or surfing.
As you continue your tour, discover the rich culture and history. Visit ancient temples and sacred sites in cultural triangle and learn about the fascinating traditions and customs of the local people. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors and sounds of bustling local markets, where you can sample delicious street food and shop for unique souvenirs.
Arrival and welcome at the airport.
Transfer to hotel and check-in.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to cultural triangle.
If time permits visit the cave temple in Dambulla dating back to 1st century B.C. Dambulla Rock Temple houses some of the most unique drawings in magnificently constructed 5 cave temples flanking the golden temple of Dambulla. Observe how exquisitely cave paintings are done along walls that shelter 150 statues of Lord Buddha. As you enter the retreat, look straight up to the gigantic Buddha statue glittering in gold over a land, which today houses an important junction in the country’s economic and cultural uplifting.
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to Sigiriya and climb the rock fortress. Thereafter proceed to Pasikuda to enjoy the beach.
Sigiriya, the 5th century rock citadel of King Kasyapa and World Heritage site. Sigiriya doesn’t only boasts of ancient Sri Lankan engineering & urban planning supremacy but also acclaims to be one of the finest monuments of art & culture. Surrounded by ramparts & moats the Lion Rock, resembling the mythological ‘City of Gods’ is coated by frescoes that relate to Gupta style paintings found in Ajanta caves of India.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day at leisure / free for own activities.
Thereafter proceed to Kandy via Mahiyangana. Enroute visit the Vedda community. The Vedda are the minority indigenous group of people in Sri Lanka whom are accorded indigenous status. The Vedda minority in Sri Lanka may become completely assimilated.
Late afternoon sightseeing Kandy, including a visit to the temple of the tooth relic. If time permits view a cultural show.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Colombo via Peradeniya. Enroute visit the Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawela home to many orphaned elephants who roam freely. But why does a visit to Pinnawela create so much excitement? This is the one place you would get to see these gentle gaints up close when they stroll to the nearby river at 10.00am and 2.00pm daily. It’s an opportunity to take lots of picturess of them taking a bath, enjoing the water, playing and socializing with the rest of the elephants.
Late afternoon do a brief city tour of Colombo (for customers accommodated in Colombo) and Negombo (for customers accommodated in Negombo).
Colombo, the throbbing metropolis, located in the west is not only the country’s commercial capital, but also the turbine that impels above 50% of the national GDP flanking Colombo’s fancy urban development effort. Drive along the clean streets edging the crystal white waters. Racecourse horse racing hub in 1893 & World Was II airstrip furnished today with lavish clothing, food & tea boutiques.
Negombo, the cinnomon hub of the Colonization of Dutch offers some of the most exiting diving stretches in the country. With quite a pleasant beach and lagoon. Watch how Negombo dishes out some of the best lobsters, prawns and crabs found in the country.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport to connect your departure flight.
