Best of Sri Lanka

Upon your arrival at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, our driver guide will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel in Negombo. The rest of the day is free for you at leisure.

Meals: No meals, advice freely available
Accommodation: Jetwing Sea Hotel

Your best Sri Lanka tour starts with a morning visit to Negombo Fish Market. The market offers the freshest seafood in rich varieties, such as squid, barracuda and many other sea creatures. Walk around to observe the trade as the sellers cry their wares. Later, you will be escorted to visit Lellama Fishing Village. From the lagoon bridge here, we can glimpse an insight into the local fishermen's lifestyle. Then, we proceed to the Dutch Canal, which in the past saw the transportation of cinnamon to Colombo. Afterwards, we will explore the mysterious Dambulla Cave Temple, the largest and best preserved cave complex in Sri Lanka. As a holy place of pilgrimage, Dambulla Cave Temple consists of five grottoes enshrining 157 Buddhist statues. After that, we drive to Sigiriya and stay overnight there.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Amaara Forest

In the morning, you will be guided to visit one of the world's greatest wonders: Sigiriya Rock Fortress, aka Lion Rock, which was built by King Kashyapa (477 - 495 AD). At present, this scenic area consists of a Lion Rock Museum, Royal Gardens, Frescoes, Mirror Wall, and Summit. Visitors will ascend this huge rock from the lion's paws entrance. Thereafter, you will be taken to visit a local school, where you will meet a group of friendly and passionate students. In addition, you are encouraged to share personal thoughts with them and inspire these lovely children to study hard. Once you have finished, you will be treated to a soothing foot massage.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Amaara Forest

After breakfast, we will drive to Kandy. En route, we will stop at a Spice Garden to learn some worldwide famous spices. When we arrive in Kandy, we will explore this cultural city by visiting the Kandy Bazaar, Art & Craft Centre and Batik Factory, while also engaging with the local lifestyle. Following your tour, you will visit the Gem Museum & Lapidary, a great place to learn about all kinds of gems before appreciating a traditional Culture Dance Show. Next, we head to the Temple of Tooth Relics, the last stop today. Founded in 1595, this temple is one of the most famous and holiest Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Ozo Kandy

Today we'll take you further into Kandy. We will visit the three great temples in succession, namely the Lankatilaka Temple, Gadaladeniya Temple and Embekke Devale. The Lankatilaka Temple is one of the most spectacular temples built by the ancient Sinhalese Gampola Dynasty in the 14th century. Inside the temple, what will amaze you most is the harmonious existence of Buddhist and Hindu architecture. Initially built in 1344, Gadaladeniya Temple is famous for its location on a cliff. Embekke Devale witnessed the fusion of Buddhism and Hinduism. After that, we spend some leisure time strolling around Kandy Lake. Since the lake is close to the Temple of Tooth Relics, you can often hear chanting from inside the temple.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Ozo Kandy

In the early morning, we will drive to Galle. On the way, we visit Giragama Tea Plantation and a Tea Factory, where you can learn how to plant the best Ceylon tea, pick the tea leaves and make the best Ceylon black tea. At the end, you will enjoy a cup of Ceylon tea. Upon arrival in Galle, we will head for the landmark Galle Dutch Fort, one of the microcosm of Sri Lanka's colonial history. The old city was built in 1663 by the Dutch and exhibits about 400 buildings including houses, churches, mosques, temples, ancient commercial shops and government buildings.  

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Amari Galle

The train experience is an unmissable part of this trip. After having a big breakfast at the hotel, our guide will transfer you to the Railway Station and help you board the train to Colombo. The train runs through the coastal areas, and the beautiful scenery along the way will make for an interesting and enjoyable journey. When you arrive at Colombo Railway Station, our driver guide will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Ozo Colombo

This itinerary comes to an end today, but we will always be ready to help you with your next trip. Our driver guide will help you check out after breakfast, and then transfer you to the airport for your flight home. We hope you have enjoyed a best tour package in Sri Lanka!

Meals: Breakfast