Tour Route
Negombo - Cultural Triangle - Kandy -Nuwara Eliya - Mount Lavinia- Dubai

Overview
A 2 week holiday that combines the main highlights of Sri Lanka ending with 4 nights in exotic Dubai where you can explore a staggering mix of world class hotels, stunning beaches, mega shopping experiences and year round adventure.

Day 01: Arrival Colombo. Travel to Negombo, (12km/20mins)
Welcomed by Sri Lanka Travel Centre at the Bandaranaike International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Negombo. Relax and unwind on your first day. Overnight at the hotel. (Vehicle for the transfer)

Day 02: Negombo –Pinnawela – Cultural Triangle (200 kms/5 hrs)
After breakfast travel to Pinnawela where you can visit an elephant orphanage. The orphanage looks after a number of elephants found wounded in the wild or left abandoned by their herds in the jungles. Travel onwards to the famed Cultural Triangle and check into your hotel in Sigiriya. Spend the evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: Cultural Triangle
This morning you can visit the 5th century Sigiriya Rock Fortress, an awe inspiring palace- cum- fortress sitting atop a 200m rock outcrop which is now rated as the eighth wonder of the world. The stiff but enthralling climb to the top is not for the faint hearted. Enjoy a rejuvenating Ayurveda massage back at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel (Vehicle at disposal)

Day 04: Cultural Triangle
Take a day excursion to Polonnaruwa, where you will see the grandiose remains of this medieval capital located by the side of the magnanimous man-made lake “Parakrama Samudraya” built by the king Parakrmabahu–I (1153-1186 AD). Enjoy the superbly carved Vadatage and also the many statues at Gal Vihara which includes the famous 5 meter long reclining Buddha. A visit to the Pollanuruwa museum is also a must. On your way back to the hotel, visit Minneriya National Park, famous for its large herds of elephants which gather around the lakes in the afternoons. Overnight at the hotel (Vehicle at disposal)

Day 05: Cultural Triangle – Kandy (80km/2.5hrs)
Travel to Kandy today. Enroute, stop in Dambulla where you can visit the cave temple complex featuring a large number of statues of Lord Buddha and mural paintings. You could also visit a spice garden in Matale, where many varieties of spices are grown. Continue to Kandy and check into the hotel on arrival. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel. (Vehicle at disposal)

Day 06: Kandy
Travel to Peradeniya and visit the Royal Botanical Gardens. Established in the early 1800’s, the gardens are spread across 150 acres along Mahaweli River and offer a vast collection of over 300 species plants. Later in the afternoon take a tour of the city, visit the temple of the sacred Tooth relic of Lord Buddha and enjoy a cultural show in town featuring traditional dance performances. Overnight at the resort.

Day 07: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya (80km/2.5hrs)
Proceed to the enchanting hills of Nuwara Eliya .Aptly known as the ‘Little English Town’, the city was founded by the British as a hill retreat to escape from the warm climate of the lowlands. The region is popular for the lush tea plantations which blanket the mountain ranges. Enjoy a guided tea factory tour. Overnight at the hotel. (Vehicle at disposal)

Day 08: Nuwara Eliya – Kitulgala – Mount Lavinia (190km/5hrs)
Travel to Colombo. On your way you can stop in Kitulgala where you will visit the location where the award winning movie “The Bridge over River Kwai” was filmed. This site is popular today for water rafting. Travel onwards to Colombo and check into your hotel for your overnight stay.

Day 09: Mount Lavinia
The morning is free to enjoy the pool and the hotel’s private beach. Explore Colombo’s myriad offerings of shopping and dining adventures. The city offers a thriving art scene, fantastic culinary delights and high-end brands at bargain prices. Overnight at the resort. (Vehicle for sightseeing)

Day 10: Colombo – Dubai: Departure (40km/1hr)
Departure transfer to the airport for your flight to Dubai. Greeted by representative when you arrive at the Dubai International Airport and transferred to your hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel. (Vehicle for transfer).

Day 11 to Day 13: Dubai
Days at leisure to experience the excitement and glamour that is Dubai. Few other destinations in the world can offer a staggering mix of world class hotels, stunning beaches, mega shopping experiences and year round adventure. Whilst in Dubai you could go on a shopping spree in the many mega malls with their gold souks and myriad offerings, be enchanted by the ultra modern skyline, take a cruise along the Dubai creek, visit its spice markets, laze on the sun kissed beaches or indulge in some very exciting activities including desert safaris, race horses and even (unbelievably) skiing in an indoor ski slope. Nights at the hotel. (Vehicle at disposal)

Day 14: Departure
Departure transfer to the airport for your return flight. (Vehicle for transfer)

Prices are per person based on 2 people occupying 1 double or twin room. Prices may vary based on local market fluctuations. For single supplements please contact Sri Lanka Travel Centre. Price Includes: B&B at all hotels, chauffeur guide driven AC car, all entrance fees, assisted airport transfers, Ayurveda massage. Price Excludes: International Flights - Please contact Sri Lanka Travel Centre for booking flights.

Sri Lanka has a typically tropical weather pattern with distinct dry and wet seasons. The island has two monsoons – the south west monsoon that falls in May/ July which brings rain to the southern, western & central regions and the northeast monsoon that falls in October/ November which brings rain to the north and east of the island. Since most tours are confined to the South, central and western regions, the traveller need only worry about the south western monsoons that fall between May and July.

During monsoons it may rain continuously for several days in a row, shower for a couple of hours then clear up, rain only at night or not rain at all for weeks, then switch to torrential downpours. If you're travelling at this time, expect rain, but don't worry unduly about it. The temperature will be mid 20's to early 30's in Celsius.

Most beach resorts are on the west coast where the sea is calmest between November and March.

The temperature ranges between 27- 32 degree Celsius on the island with it being hottest around the April- July period. Arguably the best months to travel to the island are between October and March though it's very safe to say that you will not be disappointed if you travel during any other time of the year either. The temperature in the hilly central regions is much cooler than in the lowlands. (So make sure you pack a jumper if you are travelling to the hills)

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