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.
Arrive and go to the hotel in Negombo. You can do a Negombo city tour. There are both contemporary colonial architectural structures in Negombo.
You can enjoy a sunset dinner in a local restaurant and Your guide will explain the tour plan. (optional)
Overnight stay in Negombo.
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– Sea Horse Hotel & Spa, or similar Regular
– Jetwing Beach or similar Gold
– Villa Hundira or similar Platinum
Visit Negombo Fish Market in the morning and see fishermen bringing in fresh fish, untangling their nets, and drying fish along the beach.
You can visit Muthurajawela Wetlands to explore its natural beauty, mangroves, and rich wildlife. (optional)
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, enjoy a Madu River and Lagoon Boat Safari. (optional)
In the afternoon, enjoy a sunset walking tour of Galle Fort and explore its unique mix of European and Sri Lankan architecture.
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
Today you can go hiking in the Kanneliya Rainforest. Where the scenery is straight out of your fantasy.
Distance from Galle to Kanneliya is 50 km and you will reach Kanneliya within 1 hr 15 mins.
Overnight stay in Galle.
Accommodation
– Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel or similar Regular
– Bilin Tree House or similar Gold
– Apa Villa or similar Platinum
Heading to Ella via the Elephant Transit Home, where you can witness the baby elephant feeding.
Enjoy a hike to Upper Diyaluma Waterfalls and enjoy a local lunch during the experience
Stop at Ravana Falls on the way to Ella and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Overnight stay in Ella.
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– 88 th Ella or similar Regular
– Chill Vile View Point Hotel or similar Gold
– 98 Acres Resort & Spa or similar Platinum
Today you will take a hike at Little Adam’s Peak, with one of the best infinity viewpoints in Sri Lanka. The Nine Arch Bridge is the most beautiful place to photograph the Sri Lankan trains which are surrounded by tea plantations and banana trees.
Join a Sri Lankan Cooking Class and learn about local spices and traditional cooking methods
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 Lipton’s Seat in the early morning and enjoy breathtaking views.
You can visit a tea factory to learn how Sri Lankan tea is made, from fresh tea leaves to the final product.
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
You can travel from Ella to Nanu Oya by train. This train ride takes you through stunning landscapes of green and lush plantations.
Arriving in Kandy you can witness the famous Traditional Cultural Dance. Kandyan dances feature ornate costumes, breathtaking dance skills, and daring acrobatics.
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, 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 and on the way to Habarana you will visit Dambulla Caves.
Sunset at Pidurangala Rock.
Overnight stay in Habarana.
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– Cape Sigiriya or similar Regular
– The Other Corner Sigiriya or similar Gold
– Jetwing Wil Uyana or similar Platinum
Explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa by bicycle and discover historic monuments, and ancient craftsmanship.
We can experience traditional massage therapies to relieve body pains. (optional)
Go on an elephant safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park (depending on where the elephant herds are) and observe wild elephants.
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 explore the ancient 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
Early morning you can hike the steps of the Lion Rock Fortress of Sigiriya.
Proceed to Trincomalee and enjoy a city tour visiting historic sites while exploring the city’s beautiful coastline.
Overnight stay in Trincomalee.
Accommodation
– Nilaveli Beach Hotel or similar Regular
– Uppuveli Beach by DSK or similar Gold
– Uga Jungle Experience or similar Platinum
Enjoy snorkeling or diving near the islands of Trincomalee. (optional)
Overnight stay in Trincomalee.
Accommodation
– Nilaveli Beach Hotel or similar Regular
– Uppuveli Beach by DSK or similar Gold
– Uga Jungle Experience or similar Platinum
Enjoy whale watching in Trincomalee and look out for blue whales, sperm whales, and dolphins. (optional)
Overnight stay in Trincomalee.
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
On the way to Negombo 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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