Summer Discovery 19 Days, 18 Nights in Sri Lanka
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This 19-day Summer Discovery Tour is ideal for travelers who want to experience Sri Lanka’s rich culture, natural beauty, diverse wildlife, ancient history, and tropical beaches. With your private chauffeur-guide and transportation throughout the journey, enjoy a comfortable and relaxed round tour while discovering the island’s most beautiful highlights during the Summer season. Start your tour in Negombo and explore its beaches, fish market, and wetlands before travelling to Galle and walking through the historic Galle Fort. Discover the green rainforests around Kanneliya and continue to Ella for waterfalls, tea plantations, scenic viewpoints, and the famous train journey through the mountains. In Kandy, experience the city’s cultural heritage and colonial buildings. Continue to the Cultural Triangle to discover ancient temples, ruins, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, and enjoy an elephant safari. Then head to the beautiful East coast of Trincomalee to relax on the beaches, enjoy snorkeling or diving, and go whale watching. Finish your adventure with a safari in Wilpattu National Park, the largest National Park of Sri Lanka, before returning to Negombo for your final night in Sri Lanka. With its cultural and historical discoveries, exciting wildlife encounters, scenic journeys, and beach experiences, this tour offers a memorable, families-friendly holiday in Sri Lanka.
Arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport Katunayake.
Negombo City Tour, briefing at Serendib Beach Restaurant (with optional sunset dinner)
Overnight stay in Negombo.
Accommodation
– Sea Horse Hotel & Spa, or similar Regular
– Jetwing Beach or similar Gold
– Villa Hundira or similar Platinum
Early morning visit the Negombo Fish Markets
Have breakfast at the hotel.
Visit the Muthurajawela Wetlands (optional; according to the weather conditions)
Overnight stay in Negombo.
Accommodation
– Sea Horse Hotel & Spa, or similar Regular
– Jetwing Beach or similar Gold
– Villa Hundira or similar Platinum
On the way to Galle do the Madu River and Lagoon Boat Safari (optional; depending on the
weather conditions) & Afternoon Galle Fort Walking Tour for sunset
The distance from Negombo to Galle is 155 km and you will reach Galle within 2 hrs 30 mins
Overnight stay in Galle.
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– Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel or similar Regular
– Bilin Tree House or similar Gold
– Apa Villa or similar Platinum
The distance from Galle to Kanneliya is 45 km and you will reach Kanneliya within 1 hr. & Visit Kanneliya Rain Forest
Overnight stay in Galle.
Accommodation
– Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel or similar Regular
– Bilin Tree House or similar Gold
– Apa Villa or similar Platinum
Have breakfast at the hotel and leave for Ella via the Elephant Transit Home & Visit the Elephant Transit Home for baby elephant feeding time & Visit the Elephant Transit Home for baby elephant feeding time & Just before Ella, you will pass Ravana Falls
Distance from Galle to the Elephant Transit Home is 120 km and you will reach the Elephant
Transit Home within 2 hrs
Overnight stay in Ella.
Accommodation
– 88 th Ella or similar Regular
– Chill Vile View Point Hotel or similar Gold
– 98 Acres Resort & Spa or similar Platinum
Little Adam’s Peak & The Nine Arch Bridge & Sri Lankan Cooking Class
Overnight stay in Ella.
Accommodation
– 88 th Ella or similar Regular
– Chill Vile View Point Hotel or similar Gold
– 98 Acres Resort & Spa or similar Platinum
Visit the tea factory for a tea-tasting experience at Lipton’s Seat
The distance from Ella to Lipton’s Seat is 40 km and you will reach Lipton’s Seat within 1 hr
Overnight stay in Ella.
Accommodation
– 88 th Ella or similar Regular
– Chill Vile View Point Hotel or similar Gold
– 98 Acres Resort & Spa, or Similar Platinum
Traveling from Ella to Nanu Oya by train with reserved seats & Traditional Cultural Dance Show
The distance from Nanu Oya to Kandy is 60 km and you will reach Kandy within 2hrs
Overnight stay in Kandy.
Accommodation
– Kandyan Manor or similar Regular
– Castle Hill Bungalow by Seven Angels or similar Gold
– Elephant Stables or similar Platinum
Three Temples Tour by tuk-tuk (three-wheelers will be reserved for you) & Kandy Walking City Tour & Local Sri Lankan Tapas at the colonial Royal Bar & Hotel
Overnight stay in Kandy.
Accommodation
– Kandyan Manor or similar Regular
– Castle Hill Bungalow by Seven Angels or similar Gold
– Elephant Stables or similar Platinum
Early morning visit The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic & Visit a Spice Garden & On the way to Habarana you will visit Dambulla Caves & Sunset at Pidurangala Rock
Overnight stay in Habarana.
Accommodation
– Cape Sigiriya or similar Regular
– The Other Corner Sigiriya or similar Gold
– Jetwing Wil Uyana or similar Platinum
Polonnaruwa archaeological sightseeing by bicycle & Traditional Ayurvedic Therapies & Elephant Safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla & It is possible to take a City Tour of Sri Lanka’s commercial capital, Colombo, which has both contemporary and architectural structures.
Distance from Habarana to Polonnaruwa is 45 km and you will reach Polonnaruwa within 1 hr
Overnight stay in Habarana.
Accommodation
– Cape Sigiriya or similar Regular
– The Other Corner Sigiriya or similar Gold
– Jetwing Wil Uyana or similar Platinum
Hike Ritigala Mountain and Forest Monastery
Overnight stay in Habarana.
Accommodation
– Cape Sigiriya or similar Regular
– The Other Corner Sigiriya or similar Gold
– Jetwing Wil Uyana or similar Platinum
Hike Lion Rock Sigiriya & City Tour in Trincomalee
Overnight stay in Trincomalee/Nilaveli.
Accommodation
– Nilaveli Beach Hotel or similar Regular
– Uppuveli Beach by DSK or similar Gold
– Uga Jungle Experience or similar Platinum
Snorkeling or diving
Overnight stay in Trincomalee/Nilaveli.
Accommodation
– Nilaveli Beach Hotel or similar Regular
– Uppuveli Beach by DSK or similar Gold
– Uga Jungle Experience or similar Platinum
Whale watching in Trincomalee (optional; and according to the weather conditions)
Overnight stay in Trincomalee/Nilaveli.
Accommodation
– Nilaveli Beach Hotel or similar Regular
– Uppuveli Beach by DSK or similar Gold
– Uga Jungle Experience or similar Platinum
Distance from Trincomalee to Wilpattu is 140 km and you will reach Wilpattu within 3 hrs & Visit Kaludiya Pokuna on the way & Evening Game Drive (Outside of the National Park)
Overnight stay in Wilpattu.
Accommodation
– Egle Wilpattu Resort, or similar Regular
– Cloud Nine Resort, or similar Gold
– Wilpattu Safari Resort, or similar Platinum
Take-away breakfast from the hotel and going on a Full Day Safari in Wilpattu National Park
Overnight stay in Wilpattu.
Accommodation
– Egle Wilpattu Resort or similar Regular
– Cloud Nine Resort or similar Gold
– Wilpattu Safari Resort or similar Platinum
Distance from Wilpattu to Negombo is 150 km and you will reach Negombo within 3 hrs 30 mins & On the way to Wilpattu visit Sri Munneswaram Kovil in Chilaw
Overnight stay in Negombo.
Accommodation
– Sea Horse Hotel & Spa, or similar Regular
– Jetwing Beach or similar Gold
– Villa Hundira or similar Platinum
Relaxing until you are leaving to go to the Airport.
Distance between Negombo and Bandaranaike International Airport is 20 km and you will reach
the Airport within 30 mins
Departure.
Inclusions
- Airport pick up and drop off
- Assistance at the airport
- All overnight accommodations in hotels mentioned on the itinerary (or similar)
- All the meals mentioned on the itinerary
- Private luxury car (air-conditioned)
- Options available to upgrade to a SUV or a Van (additional charges may apply)
- Private English-speaking tour guide/driver for the entire journey
- All Government Taxes, Parking, and Road tolls
- Fuel & local insurance for the vehicle
- Train tickets are included (if any)
Exclusions
- Any activity listed in the Itinerary marked as (optional)
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses are excluded
- Late check-outs & early check-in charges are excluded
- Air-tickets NOT included
- Camera & video permits
- Travel Insurance is NOT included
- Guide/driver tips
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