You are met with traditional Sri Lankan hospitality at the airport, and then taken in your own private air-conditioned vehicle by our courteous English -speaking Chauffeur-guide to Colombo City, where you will check-in to your luxury hotel. This is an ideal place to stay in Colombo, as everything is conveniently located. After freshening up, you may be taken to see Colombo and with the quaint food stalls and gardens to remind you that you are truly in an exotic country! In the evening you will be visiting an Ayurvedic Preparation Centre and shopping at barefoot, Odell, and House of fashions.
Formerly the capitol of Sri Lanka, Colombo remains the commercial hub of the Island. Situated on the West coast of the Island, Colombo has one of the largest artificial harbours in the world and is a principal port of the Indian Ocean. Colombo is a vibrant city with plenty to see and do. If shopping is on your agenda, this is the best place to get it done. For clothing, you can take your pick from one of the larger shopping malls like Crescent Boulevard, Majestic City and Liberty Plaza or departments stores like ODEL and House of Fashion.
Overnight stay at Colombo
After breakfast, you will proceed Pinnawela to visit thePinnawela Elephant Orphanage, where baby elephants are cared for by an. Then proceed to Dambulla, home of the famous Dambulla Rock Cave Temple, with it's marvellous Buddhist statues and frescoes dating back to our ancient times, all inside of an amazing cave!. In the late afternoon you will check into your Luxury Hotel in Dambulla and in the evening visit Polonnaruwa.
Overnight stay at Dambulla
Today, you will travel to enjoy a really thrilling Elephant Safari at Habarana
Overnight stay at Dambulla
After breakfast, Then depart for Kandy, the centre of traditional Sri Lankan culture, and home to the Kings of old. There are brief stops along the way, to visit an ancient Hindu Temple, the 8th century curious hybrid of Buddhist & Hindu architecture, a Spice Garden, Batik Factory, Gem Shop & also a Wood Carving factory.
Overnight stay at Kandy
After breakfast, City Tour, you will visit the beautiful hotel overlooking the scenic city and lake ofKandy, you will visit the beautiful Dalada Maligawa, OPTIONAL: "the Temple Of The Sacred Tooth Relic Of Lord Buddha", following which, you will enjoy a Cultural Dance Program.
Overnight stay at Kandy.
Yet another scenic drive down the hills, brings you to the beautiful Negombo Beach, which is a favourite spot for Dutch and other European Tourists visiting Sri Lanka. Negombo beach is ideally located for a short beach stay, with golden sands, lots of restaurants and is generally a very nice place to spend a short beach holiday. In the evening you will be taken on an interesting tour of the Negombo area, which will include the Fishing Harbour, Old Dutch Fort gate, and fishing villages. a Catholic Church, the old Dutch Canal, amongst other interesting sights, and City Tour. This place is also good for buying souvenirs like handicrafts, curio shops, gem shops and so on. Negombo was once the trading port for the Portuguese and Dutch. This place offers easy access to and from the airport. Various activities that can be done at Negombo include diving, and other water sports.
Overnight at Negombo
Leisure on the beach
Overnight at Negombo
This is a day to relax and perhaps do some last minute souvenir shopping, and to say goodbye to beautiful & exotic Sri Lanka, and it's wonderful people, scenery, and mystical ambience, because today you will be transferred to the airport in time to board your flight home.