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Discover the best of Sri Lankan historical and culture sites on this short tour white can easily be combined with a beach stay on either the west or east coast.
Welcome to Sri Lanka! Upon arrival Bandaranayke International Airport, you will meet our guide for a private transfer to your hotel in Negombo.
Once a trading port for Dutch and British, Negombo has developed into a bustling modern town with a handful of reminders of its colonial past. Situated close to the international airport, it makes a convenient rest spot before heading inland to explore or before an onward flight. The wide golden sand beach is dotted with fishing boats and the inland resort road offers a selection of restaurants and bars. (15km / approx. 30 minute).
Overnight stay at hotel Jetwing Beach or similar.
in the morning transfer to beautiful central highlands people call little England because cool climate and British Colonial Building and offer jungle – clad mountains and mile upon mile of rolling tea plantation, Climb the scenic, winding roads up to Hill station in the heart of the tea producing region, stopping to visit a Tea Factory to see the manufacturing process in action. Continue passing waterfalls and more then thousands tea lands, and take a walk around the town center, passing buildings that date from its time as a British hill station before check in to the hotel.
Overnight stay at Grand Hotel or similar.
Driver to the heart of Sri Lanka capital of Kandy. visit upper lake view point, Spend and exploring Kandy, with a visit Museum including the famous blue and star sapphires and mined, cut and polished using traditional methods, bustling market. Enjoy leisurely stroll around the beautiful Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden, British Garrison Cemetery In the evening enjoy a show of Sri Lanka music and dance before a visit to famous temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
Overnight stay at Hotel Cinnamon Citadel or similar.
Today drive to your resort near Sigiri in the cultural triangle, stopping to discover some of the tastes of Sri Lanka at a spice garden. Continue to explore the spectacular rock fortress of Sigiriya. Later enjoy a jeep safari around Minneriya National Park home to lager herds of elephant ae well as an array of other wildlife.
Optional – Dambulla Cave Temples a complex of five caves filled with Buddha images and statues.
Overnight stay at Hotel Cinnamon lodge or similar.
Transfer to Colombo airport or head to one of our beach resort.
after your tour why not extend your stay with a beach break at one of our East Coat or West Coast beach hotels?