Ancient Kingdoms & Wildlife Wonders of Sri Lanka
Negombo to Colombo
Duration
8 Days
Tour Type
Ecotourism
Group Size
20 persons
Location
Sri Lanka
Overview
Experience the highlights of Sri Lanka in 8 unforgettable days. Discover Kandy, a UNESCO World Heritage city built around a scenic lake and one of the most sacred places in the Buddhist world. Explore the ancient capitals of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura, where magnificent ruins reveal the island's rich history and royal heritage.
Climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress and enjoy breathtaking views from the summit, then visit the impressive Dambulla Cave Temple, renowned for its ancient Buddhist murals and statues. Complete your journey with an exciting safari in Wilpattu National Park, famous for its natural lakes and opportunities to spot leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and a variety of birdlife.
Blending culture, history, spirituality, and wildlife, this 8-day adventure offers an authentic taste of Sri Lanka and memories to cherish for a lifetime.
Included/Excluded
3 & 4 star Accommodation hotel. All rooms are air conditioned. Hotel breakfast & Dinner are included. We will send you full hotel information after your booking is completed.
English-speaking chauffeur guide We Do Offer German, French, Spanish Arabic on special request ( with additional charge)
Breakfast & Dinner This tour offers Jain, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal and Kosher food options on request. Simply let Apple Vacations Pvt Ltd know the food option that you prefer.
Water bottles Seasonal fruits King Coconut (Subjet avalibility)
Comfortable air conditioned vehicle.
International flights are not included.
Insurance is not included.
Travel insurance ETA Visa Recommendation
Personal Expenses. Entrance Ticket. Meal Other than specified. Dec 24th night & Dec 31st night Supplements (peak season additional charge) need to pay directly to hotel as per hotel.
Itinerary
Day 1
Airport to Negombo
Day 1
Airport to Negombo
You'll land and connect with your Apple Vacations representative at the airport. After handling immigration, grabbing your bags, and getting through customs, your English-speaking driver will take you to your hotel in Negombo. From there, the rest of the day is yours to settle in and take it easy.
Day 2
Negombo to Wilpattu National Park - Anuradhapura
Day 2
Negombo to Wilpattu National Park - Anuradhapura
Following breakfast, your driver picks you up for a safari at Wilpattu National Park on the west coast. The park has Sri Lankan elephants, leopards, sloth bears, and lots of bird species to see. You'll spend the morning walking through this historic park that was established back in 1938. Later, you'll head to Anuradhapura and check into your hotel there for the evening.
Day 3
Anuradhapura
Day 3
Anuradhapura
After breakfast, the day focuses on Anuradhapura's Buddhist heritage and its many important sites. You'll climb Mihintale Mountain where monks lived and studied for centuries, then move on to Isurumuniya rock temple with its lotus pond and painted murals. The Jethawana Stupa comes next, a massive structure that was once the world's third tallest building. You'll also see the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya, which is the oldest documented living tree anywhere. Before the day ends, you'll visit Ruwanwelisaya, one of Sri Lanka's oldest stupas.
Day 4
Anuradhapura to Polonnaruwa
Day 4
Anuradhapura to Polonnaruwa
Following breakfast, you're transferred to Polonnaruwa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At Gal Vihara, you'll see Buddha statues carved directly into granite rock from King Parakramabahu I's era. The Royal Palace Complex comes next, and it used to be a seven-story building with 50 rooms. Then there's Lankatilaka, which has striking 17-meter-high walls that stand out. You'll return to your hotel afterward with time to relax.
Day 5
Polonnaruwa to Sigiriya - Habarana
Day 5
Polonnaruwa to Sigiriya - Habarana
After breakfast, you'll head to Sigiriya rock, a dramatic outcrop with remains of an ancient civilization. The views across the misty forests below are best in early morning light, and the site is UNESCO-listed. From there, you continue to Dambulla Cave Temple, one of the island's most extensive and old rock temples, which has been preserved really well. You'll check in to your hotel in either Sigiriya or Habarana for the night.
Day 6
Sigiriya/Habarana to Kandy
Day 6
Sigiriya/Habarana to Kandy
Following breakfast, you travel to Kandy. You'll stop at Kandy View Point for views across the city, though watch out for street vendors and pickpockets in that area. Next, you'll walk around Kandy Lake, an artificial lake created in 1807 by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe. After checking into your hotel, there's a Cultural Dance Show in the evening, and you'll visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, which contains Sri Lanka's most important Buddhist relic in a heavily secured room.
Day 7
Kandy to Colombo
Day 7
Kandy to Colombo
After breakfast, you head toward Colombo. On the way, you'll stop at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, Sri Lanka's oldest formal gardens spanning 147 acres with nearly 4,000 different plant species and an impressive Avenue of Royal Palms. Next is Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, which houses the world's largest herd of captive Asian elephants. You'll arrive in Colombo and settle into your hotel for the night before your flight out.
Day 8
Colombo to Airport
Day 8
Colombo to Airport
After breakfast at your hotel, you're transferred to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight. This marks the end of your 8-day Sri Lanka journey.
Travel Styles
Cultural
Nature & Adventure
Marine
Independent
Activities
Festival & Events
Facilities
Wifi
FAQs
Meals?
7x Breakfast
7x Dinner
Accommodation?
Day 1: Hotel 4* (Camelot Beach Hotel);
Day 2: Hotel 4* (Rajarata Hotel - Anuradhapura);
Day 3: Hotel 4* (Rajarata Hotel - Anuradhapura);
Day 4: Hotel 3* (Hotel Sudu Araliya);
Day 5: Hotel 4* (Kassapa Lions Rock);
Day 6: Hotel 4* (Hotel Topaz Kandy);
Day 7: Hotel 4* (Sofia Colombo City Hotel);
Included Activities?
Day 2: Safari at Wilpattu National Park;
Day 3:
Visit to Mihintale Mountain;
Visit to Isurumuniya rock temple;
Visit to Jethawana Stupa;
Visit to Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya;
Visit to Ruwanwelisaya;
Day 4:
Visit to Gal Vihara (Stone Temple);
Visit to Royal Palace Complex;
Visit to Lankatilaka;
Day 5:
Visit to Sigiriya rock;
Visit to Dambulla Cave Temple;
Day 6:
Visit to Kandy View Point;
Visit to Kandy Lake;
Cultural Dance Show;
Visit to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic;
Day 7:
Visit to Royal Botanical Gardens;
Visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage;
Landmarks?
Day 2: Wilpattu National Park;
Day 3:
Mihintale Mountain;
Isurumuniya;
Jethawana Stupa;
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya;
Ruwanwelisaya;
Day 4:
Gal Vihara;
Royal Palace Complex;
Lankatilaka;
Day 5:
Sigiriya Rock;
Dambulla Cave Temple;
Day 6:
Kandy Lake;
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic;
Day 7:
Royal Botanical Gardens;
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage;
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