Culture to the Golden Beaches
Culture to the Golden Beaches
(09 nights / 10 Days)
Overview: Be a part of the culture and tradition creating the perfect Sri Lankan holiday with our exciting 9 nights and 10 days special offer wonder pack for a memorable experience. Take a tour of our captivating and breathtakingly beautiful cities of the Island like Negombo, Sigiriya, Habarana,Kandy, Nuwaraeliya, Bentota & Mirissa.
Sri Lanka’s history is full of wonder and amazement. From its culture and architecture to the open sea life, heritage local lifestyle and living conditions it is an Island of many wonders and myths for you to explore and enjoy.
Day 01 - AIRPORT – NEGOMBO
On arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport you will get your first taste of warm Sri Lankan hospitality where our personalized representative from Relax Lanka Tours will welcome you and transfer you to Negombo, The characteristic fishing town north of Colombo.
Day Highlights
- Negombo City tour
- Dutch Canal boat safari (Optional)
- Sunset on the Beach
- Special mixed grilled sea food dinner
Overnight Stay in Negombo.
Day 02 - NEGOMBO – SIGIRIYA – HABARANA
After breakfast travel to Sigiriya to climb up the world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site – the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and be amazed at the vistas over the jungle from among the ruins of the royal palace of King Kassapa.
Head back to Habarana for lunch and some rest and relaxation by the pool, or optionally enjoy a jeep safari to either the Minneriya National Park, or the Kaudulla National Park to see wild elephant herds gathering by the watering holes.
Day Highlights
- Sigiriya Rock
- Jeep Safari Minneriya National Park (Optional)
Day 03 - HABARANA – POLONNARUWA
In the morning let’s discover the UNESCO World Heritage City of Polonnaruwa, which was the medieval capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th – 13th century A.D.
Head back to the hotel for some rest and relaxation, or venture out on the Hiriwaduna Trek for an authentic Sri Lankan village experience with its guided tuk tuk ride though the picturesque countryside. A bullock cart ride and the catamaran ride on the lake is also included, along with a home cooked tropical lunch with a local family, and a visit to a local farmer for a look at the fresh produce and their simplistic way of life.
Day Highlights
- Polonnaruwa city tour.
- Hiriwadunna village tour.
Overnight Stay in Habarana.
Day 04 - HABARANA – DAMBULLA - KANDY
Set out for Kandy, and stop by in Dambulla for a visit to another UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Dambulla Golden Temple, with its beautifully preserved examples of Buddhist art and sculpture within its extensive gold cave complex.
In transit to Kandy, stop at Matale for a walk through one of Sri Lanka’s famous spice gardens, later arrive in the historic hill capital of Kandy, and be entertained by the colourful cultural music and dance performance before visiting the sacred Temple of the Tooth to pay your respects.
Day Highlights
- Dambulla Cave Temple.
- Spice Garden.
- Kandy City Tour.
- Kandyan Cultural Dance.
- Tooth Relic Temple.
Overnight Stay in Kandy.
Day 05 - KANDY – NUWARA ELIYA
Transfer to Nuwaraeliya. Often referred to as ‘Little England’, this genteel highland community does have a rose- tinted, vaguely British-country-village feel to it, with its colonial-era bungalows, Tudor-style hotels, well-tended hedgerows and pretty gardens.
Day Highlights
- Tea Factory.
- Ramboda Waterfall.
- Nuwaraeliya City tour.
Overnight Stay in Nuwaraeliya.
Day 06 - NUWARA ELIYA – SOUTH BEACH (BENTOTA)
Transfer to Bentota. On route visit the Devon and St. Claire’s waterfall and enjoy the beautiful view with some refreshments in Kithulgala before arriving to Bentota.
Day Highlights
- Devon / St. Claire’s Waterfalls.
- Kithulgala.
Day 07 - BENTOTA
Reach Bentota and use the rest of the two days just relaxing on the beach sipping a locally made cocktail of your choice. Later visit the Sea Turtle Conservation Project.
Day Highlights
- Sea Turtle Conservation Project (Optional).
- Relax and enjoy the sunset by the beach.
Day 08 & 09 - BENTOTA
Relaxing and enjoying the Sunset by the beach.
Day Highlights
- Relax and enjoy the sunset by the beach.
- Whale Watching excursion in Mirissa (Optional).
Overnight Stay in Bentota.
DAY 10 – BENTOTA – AIRPORT
After breakfast transfer to the Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight.
Tour package Includes
- Meet & Greet Service, Luggage Assistance & Hotel Transfer.
- Shared Double Room Accommodation for the period, as per Tour.
- Meal plan on Half Board basis. (Bed + Dinner + Breakfast)
- Transport in an Air-Conditioned car with English speaking Chauffeur Guide.
- Service charge at hotels and currently applicable Government taxes.
- Departure and Check-out Assistance at Airport
- Food & lodging for the driver .
- Petrol, toll and parking for the vehicle.
- Vehicle insurance up to LKR 500,000 per person.
- 24hrs customer care service.
Tour Package excludes
- Entrance/excursion fees to the places mentioned in our itinerary.
- Air fare/Visa fees.
- Lunch/beverages, and any the other meals not mentioned in the program.
- Sightseeing/visits at any place other than mentioned in the tour program.
- Any extras such as Tips and other expenses of a personal nature, Ayurveda spa treatments, etc.
Relax Lanka’s Extras (Value Plus) on Complimentary Basis:
Complimentary cultural show entrance tickets for 2 pax.
01 local SIM card (data/voice) loaded with USD 03.
Free upgrade to the next room category on availability.
Important
Standard check-in time and check-out time at the hotels 1400 Hrs – 1200 Hrs.
Availability at hotels is subject to confirmation of the tour and travel dates
Payment Policy
Please note we require 30% of the payment on confirmation with the balance settled 15 days prior to arrival, or full payment can be settled on confirmation.
Payment Methods
Bank transfer.
Cancellation Policy
Any cancellation should be notified in writing, 10 days prior to the arrival date, 40% would be charged , for cancellations made within 7 days , and for ‘No Shows 100 % would be charge.