8D7N CENTRAL SRI LANKA
Description
Itinerary
Price
Hotel
Remarks
Description
Overview
This 8-day tour of Sri Lanka takes you through the island’s rich cultural and natural wonders, beginning with a relaxing stay in Veyangoda before embarking on wildlife safaris in Wilpattu National Park. Visit ancient cities like Anuradhapura, with its sacred temples and historical sites, and continue to Trincomalee, a coastal city known for its natural harbor and historical significance. The journey then leads to the wildlife-rich Minneriya National Park, followed by a visit to the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, before exploring the cultural heart of the island in Kandy with its Temple of the Tooth and a chance to enjoy a traditional dance show.
The tour continues with a scenic drive to Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital, with visits to the Giragama tea factory and a full city tour, showcasing landmarks like the Colombo Lighthouse, Galle Face Promenade, and the National Museum. A day trip to Galle offers a visit to the historic Galle Fort and Turtle Hatchery, before returning to Colombo for leisure time and shopping. The journey concludes with a visit to significant city landmarks before your transfer to the airport for departure, offering a well-rounded experience of Sri Lanka’s history, culture, and natural beauty.
Included/Excluded
- 06 Nights’ accommodation at the hotels specified above or similar
- Meals on FB basis (Starting with Dinner on Day 01 and ending with Breakfast on Day 08)
- Service of an English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide
- Transportation in an Air- Conditioned Vehicle
- Garlands on arrival
- Bottled Water on tour
- Return international flight ticket
- Sri Lanka visa
- Travel Insurance
- All Entrance Fees
- Meals not stated in the itinerary
- Full board supplement with 7 lunches at Outside Restaurant – RM 350
- Camera fees etc. not specified, porterage and tipping
- Peak period supplement and compulsory supplement
- Personal expenses like phone calls, laundry, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses like phone calls, laundry, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic beverages
- Any transport during the day at leisure / Tipping / Any additional rides
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival Negombo (Dinner)
- Arrived in Bandaranaike International Airport and meet with our representative.
- transfer to hotel, dinner and overnight stay at Pegasus Hotel or similar.
Day 2 Negombo – Dambulla (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
- breakfast at hotel.
- Proceed to Dambulla (148kms – approx. 4 ½ hrs drive)
- Upon arrival at Dambulla, visit famous Cave Temples.
- Immerser yourself in the traditional Sri Lankan way of life with the Sigiriya Village Tour.
- Lunch and evening leave for Sigiriya for Photo-stop (entrance fees excluded) – if you wish to climb Sigiriya, additional cost will be USD 36 per person.
- Transfer to hotel, dinner and overnight stay at Elephas Resort & Spa (Deluxe Room) or similar.
Day 3 Dambulla – Matale – Kandy (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Transfer to Kandy (72kms – approx. 2hrs drive)
- En route make a stop at the Spice Garden at Matale.
- Enjoy a complementary Teaser Head and Shoulder Massage at the Spice Gardens for 10 mins.
- Proceed with your journey to Kandy.
- Arrive, proceed city tour including upper lake drive and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
- Check in hotel.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Topaz Kandy (Deluxe) or similar
Day 4 Kandy (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
- Breakfast at hotel, free & leisure day at Kandy.
- Make a visit to Gem Shop, Silk Gardens and Wood Carving Factory where you will learn how to world renown marvels are produced in Sri Lanka.
- Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5 Kandy – Nuwara Eliya (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
- After breakfast, leave for Nuwara Eliya (78kms – approx. 2 ½ hrs drive)
- En route make a stop at Ramboda Waterfalls for a photo stop and then make a visit to a Tea Plantation and a Tea factory.
- While visiting the plantation and learning the process of making the Tea to the finest quality drop in also purchase tea at your wish (excursion visit – 45mins)
- Leave for Nuwara Eliya and proceed on a city tour.
- Then check in hotel, dinner and overnight stay at Single Tree Mount Hotel (Deluxe) or similar
Day 6 Nuwara Eliya (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Relaxing at hotel and enjoying the chill climate of Nuwara Eliya.
- Lunch at outside restaurant.
- Gregory Lake, if you’re interested in slight adventure, you can also take part in Speed boat and other water sport activities in the park at your own expenses.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Single Tree Mount Hotel (Deluxe) or similar.
Day 7 Nuwara Eliya – Colombo (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Leave for Colombo.
- Visit Fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison, Sea Street – the Goldsmith’s quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area where there is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, the Kaymans Gate with the Belfry at the original gate to enter the Fort, the Dutch Church of Wolvendaal dating back to 1749, Dawatagaha Mosque, Colombo Museum and the Natural History Museum are some of the sites to be visited.
- Visit the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall), see the replica of Avukana Buddha and the Independence Square. (Excursion Duration – Approx. 02 – 03 hrs)
- On the return make a stop at the Lotus Tower to take pictures of the newest addition to Sri Lanka.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Fairway Colombo (Deluxe Room) or similar.
Day 8 Colombo (Breakfast)
- After breakfast, check out and transfer to airport for departure.
Price
THIS TABLE BELOW SHOWS COST PER PERSON
| Category | 2 Pax | 4 pax | 6 Pax | 8 Pax | 12 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBL Sharing | MYR 3720 | MYR 3210 | MYR 2940 | MYR 3110 | MYR 2890 |
| Single Room Sup | MYR 1480 | MYR 1480 | MYR 1480 | MYR 1480 | MYR 1480 |
| TPL Sharing | MYR 3660 | MYR 3150 | MYR 2880 | MYR 3050 | MYR 2840 |
Hotel
THIS TABLE BELOW SHOWS COST PER PERSON
| City | Hotels |
|---|---|
| Negombo / Wattala | Pegasus Hotel, Negombo or similar |
| Dambulla | Elephas Resort and Spa or similar |
| Kandy | Topaz Kandy or similar |
| Nuwara Eliya | Camellia Resort and Spa or similar |
| Kandy | Single Tree Mount or similar |
| Colombo | Fairway Colombo or similar |
Remarks
- Rooms are subject to availability upon confirmation of the booking.
- Alcohol will not be served by any hotel on Poya Days (full moon) and public holidays prohibited by the government.
- Smoking Tobacco and drinking alcohol are strictly prohibited in public places and is only allowed in designated areas.
- When entering a Buddhist Temple or Hindu Kovil, refrain from wearing shorts, skinnies when entering and remove footwear/caps. Some temples do not allow photographs.
- Do not feed monkeys and other animals and do not wear bright colored clothes during Game drives and nature walks as it can distract animals.
- Child Rates: (02- 11 years old)
- Child sharing with adult with extra bed – 75% of the adult Twin Sharing rate
- Child sharing with adult without extra bed – 45% of the adult Twin Sharing rate
- Travelling date from May till October 2025 (except July / August)
