Superb Sri Lanka

DAY 01: ARRIVAL – NEGOMBO
Airport – Negombo approximate travel distance and time : 10 km 30 mins

On arrival to the Bandaranayake International Airport, you will be met by our representative from Walkers Tours and be transferred to your hotel in Negombo.

Negombo is a vibrant coastal city located on the western coast of Sri Lanka, not far from the Airport. Known for its beautiful sandy beaches and a network of picturesque lagoons, Negombo is a popular destination for the ones who seeking relaxation and water-based activities. The city has a rich history, with Portuguese and Dutch colonial influences evident in its architecture and culture. Arrive and Check-in to the hotel. (Standard check-in time at the hotel is 1400hrs)

Late evening spend the day leisure. Over night stay Hotel options in Negombo.

DAY 02 : COLOMBO – PINNAWALA - SIGIRIYA
Colombo – Pinnawala approximate travel distance and time : 95 km 2 hours 30 mins
Pinnawala – Sigiriya approximate travel distance and time : 100 km 2 hours 30 mins

Following breakfast at your hotel, you will proceed to the Sigiriya, making a scheduled stop at Pinnawala to visit the renowned Elephant Orphanage

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, located in Pinnawala village, is an orphanage and breeding ground for wild Asian elephants. Home to the largest herd of captive elephants in the world, it provides care for orphaned elephants found in Sri Lanka’s forests. Established to ensure their protection and rehabilitation, the orphanage plays a vital role in elephant conservation. On completion, you proceed to Sigiriya and check in to your hotel. The rest of your day is at leisure.

Arrive and Check-in to the hotel.
(Standard check-in time at the hotel is 1400hrs)

DAY 03 : SIGIRIYA - POLONNARUWA
Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa approximate travel distance and time | 70km, 1 hours 30 min drive
After breakfast at your hotel, you will proceed to Sigiriya to climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

Sigiriya, or Lion Rock, is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Sri Lanka, known for its impressive ancient rock fortress. Rising 200 meters above the landscape, it features stunning frescoes, a mirror wall, and the ruins of a royal palace at its summit. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking views and explore the rich history of this remarkable site.

On completion, you will proceed to Polonnaruwa. Polonnaruwa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka, is a testament to the island's ancient glory as the second capital after Anuradhapura. Visitors can explore well-preserved ruins, including monumental dagobas and the impressive Gal Vihara, renowned for its four stunning Buddha statues carved from a single granite rock. Arrive and Check-in to the hotel.
(Standard check-in time at the hotel is 1400hrs)

DAY 04 : SIGIRIYA – MATALE – KANDY
Sigiriya – Matale approximate travel distance and time | 55km, 1-hour 30min drive
Matale – Kandy approximate travel distance and time | 30km, 1-hour drive

After breakfast, leave for Matale. The Matale Spice Garden, located in the lush hills of central Sri Lanka, is a fragrant sanctuary celebrating the island’s spice cultivation heritage. It’s an ideal spot for learning about renowned spices like cinnamon, cardamom, pepper, and nutmeg.

Start the journey to Kandy. In the evening visit Kandy Temple. Kandy Temple is a revered sanctuary known for housing a sacred relic believed to be a tooth of the Buddha. It attracts pilgrims and visitors worldwide, creating an atmosphere of serenity and devotion, enhanced by the scent of incense and the sound of prayers. Overnight stay Hotel options in Kandy:

DAY 05: KANDY – AIRPORT
Kandy – Airport approximate travel distance and time | 110km, 4 hours
This morning, you will be transferred to Colombo’s international airport for the flight back home. Please note standard check-out time is 12:00