07 Day Beach and Hill Country Exprience
07 Day Beach and Hill Country Exprience
7 Days Starting in Negombo, Sri Lanka and ending in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Visiting: Negombo, Kandy, Mirissa, Bentota, Colombo
Tour operator:
Tour code:
279614
Group Type:
Private
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
19-98
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on a 7-day adventure through Sri Lanka's stunning beaches and picturesque hill country with the "07 Day Beach and Hill Country Experience." This private cultural tour, guided by a local expert, offers a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration. Begin your journey in the charming beach town of Negombo, then travel to Kandy to visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth. Continue to the historic city of Galle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy whale watching in Mirissa. Relax on the pristine beaches of Bentota and explore Colombo's vibrant cityscape before concluding your trip. Enjoy comfortable accommodations in 3-star hotels with breakfast, and seamless transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Airport to Negombo
Location: Negombo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meet and Greet at the Airport before heading in to Negombo City. Negombo is a modest beach town located just 10km from Bandaranaike International Airport, a friendly local community, an interesting old quarter and a reasonable beach, Negombo is a much easier place to find your Sri Lankan feet than Colombo. Afterwards visit Negombo Lagoon and partake in some water sports. Then relax at the Beach before making your way to your hotel.
Day 2 : Negombo to Kandy
Location: Kandy
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to Kandy via Pinnawala and visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Next venture to the Peradeniya Botanical Garden which attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is near the Mahaweli River (the longest in Sri Lanka). Afterwards visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. On the evening take part in a Kandy City Tour before heading to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 3 : Kandy to Mirissa
Location: Mirissa
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the Hotel. Then proceed to Mirissa Via Galle. Galle is a Unesco World Heritage Site, this historic city is a delight to explore on foot, an endlessly exotic old trading port blessed with imposing Dutch-colonial buildings, ancient mosques and churches, grand mansions and museums. Wandering its rambling lanes you'll pass stylish cafes, quirky boutiques and impeccably restored hotels owned by local and foreign artists, writers, photographers and designers. Next visit Galle Fort before relaxing at the Jungle Beach in Galle. Afterwards return to your hotel.
Day 4 : Mirissa to Bentota
Location: Bentota
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at the Hotel before doing some morning Whale Watching in Mirissa. Whale watching remains a year around leisure activity in Sri Lanka. These charming giants in the deep blue waters come under the category of marine mammals. Afterwards proceed to Bentota and spend time relaxing at the beach before making your way to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 5 : Bentota
Location: Bentota
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the Hotel, visit the turtle hatchery in Kosgoda. Next embark on a Boat Safari to Hikkaduwa Coral Reef. Then relax at the Hikkaduwa Beach before returning for your hotel for another overnight stay.
Day 6 : Bentota to Colombo
Location: Colombo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning enjoy breakfast at the Hotel. Then embark on a Madu Ganga River safari, a boat excursion is the best way to navigate and enjoy what's on offer at Madu ganaga, a stretch of lake with almost placid water dotted with many islets. You can visit an island with a Buddhist monastery, where the friendly young monks will show you a 150-year-old book made of palm leaves and how they cook on cinnamon wood on an open fire. Later on relax at the Wadduwa Beach before proceeding to Colombo. Spend an evening at the Mount Lavinia Beach before going to your hotel for the evening.
Day 7 : Colombo to Airport
Location: Colombo
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at your hotel go on a city tour of Colombo commencing with a visit to the Fort and the Pettah commercial hub with offices and shopping areas located amidst oldest colonial hotel GOH. Afterwards, proceed through the main street passing the old Dutch Museum, belfry and old City Hall which houses puppets of earlier governors of Sri Lanka. Stop at the Old Dutch hospital with shops and restaurants facing Sri Lanka’s twin tower buildings. Then continue to the old race course with a maze of buildings with colonial architecture. After spend some time shopping in Colombo. Thereafter proceed to airport with lingering memories of your trip to Sri Lanka!
What's Included
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Transportation
Transportation in an A/C Vehicle with an English speaking guide for the entire stay and tours.
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Airport Transfers
Meet and assistance at the Airport on arrival and departure transfers.
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Taxes and Surcharges
All Government Taxes and Surcharges.
What's Not Included
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Additional Tours and Services
Any other tour or service not mentioned above.
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Entrance Fees
Entrance Fees to various attractions.
Mode of Transport
Transportation in an A/C Vehicle with an English-speaking guide for the entire stay and tours. Meet and assistance at the Airport on arrival and departure transfers.Accommodation
Accommodation at 03 star Hotels with Breakfast, for 06 Nights.Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
Accommodation is provided at 3-star hotels with breakfast for 6 nights.
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What kind of transportation is included in the tour?
Transportation is provided in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide for the entire stay and tours.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour package?
Yes, meet and assistance at the airport on arrival and departure transfers are included.
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What activities are available in Negombo on the first day?
In Negombo, you can explore the city, visit the Negombo Lagoon, enjoy water sports, and relax at the beach.
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What can I expect to see in Kandy?
In Kandy, you will visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Peradeniya Botanical Garden, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and enjoy an evening city tour.
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What is special about Galle?
Galle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its historic city, Dutch-colonial buildings, ancient mosques and churches, grand mansions, and museums. You can also visit Galle Fort and relax at the Jungle Beach.
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What activities are planned in Mirissa?
In Mirissa, you will go whale watching in the morning and then proceed to Bentota to relax at the beach.
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What can I do in Bentota?
In Bentota, you can visit the turtle hatchery in Kosgoda, take a boat safari to Hikkaduwa Coral Reef, and relax at Hikkaduwa Beach.
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What is included in the Madu Ganga River safari?
The Madu Ganga River safari includes a boat excursion where you can visit an island with a Buddhist monastery and see a 150-year-old book made of palm leaves.
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What are the highlights of the Colombo city tour?
The Colombo city tour includes visits to the Fort and Pettah commercial hub, the old Dutch Museum, the old City Hall, the Old Dutch hospital, and shopping areas. You will also see the Colombo harbor, lighthouse with clock tower, and the old race course.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
5 years
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
yes
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
yes
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