Sri Lanka's Cool Plants - 7 Days Coastal & Botanical Tour

Sri Lanka's Cool Plants - 7 Days

$1250.00/

per person
  • 1 Days / 0 Nights
  • Max People : 6
  • Colombo & Negombo

Day 1: Airport welcome and transfer to Negombo beach hotel (approx. 20 mins) to relax after your flight. Day 2: Explore colonial Negombo, St. Mary's Church, St. Sebastian's Church, St. Michael Fish Market, and the Dutch-era Hamilton Canal. Day 3: Travel to Kalpitiya via Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary. Enjoy coastal breezes and beach relaxation. Day 4: Early morning ocean boat safari for dolphin and sperm whale watching in Kalpitiya. Visit the 17th-century Kalpitiya Dutch Fort and St. Peter's Dutch Church. Day 5: Scenic 5-hour drive northeast to Trincomalee. Visit Koneswaram Temple on Swami Rock, Fort Frederick, Kanniya Hot Water Springs, and Lover's Leap point. Day 6: Excursion to Pigeon Island National Park off the coast of Nilaveli for snorkeling and marine biodiversity exploration, followed by Velgam Vehera temple. Day 7: Leisurely morning breakfast and 5-hour transfer back to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for departure.

Highlights of the Tour

  • Airport welcome by representative
  • Discover colonial charm and architecture of Negombo
  • Transfer to Kalpitiya
  • Early morning ocean boat trip for Dolphin & Whale watching
  • Scenic transfer to Trincomalee
  • Boat trip to Pigeon Island National Park marine sanctuary
  • Leisurely breakfast at hotel

Destinations Highlights

Itinerary

Warm greeting at Bandaranaike International Airport by representative. Short transfer to your hotel close to Negombo beach to relax after your flight and acclimatize by the pool or gardens.

Explore colonial Negombo, St. Mary's Church, St. Sebastian's Church, St. Michael Fish Market & Dry Fish Market, Fisherman Bay Lagoon, and enjoy a refreshing sea bath.

After breakfast, drive northwest to Kalpitiya. En route visit Anawilundawa Natural Wetland Sanctuary, celebrated for its rich birdlife and lagoons. Check in at Kalpitiya beach hotel.

Early morning ocean boat safari in Kalpitiya to watch large pods of Spinner Dolphins and Sperm Whales. Afternoon tour visiting the 17th-century Kalpitiya Dutch Fort and St. Peter's Dutch Church.

Scenic 5-hour drive northeast to Trincomalee. Explore one of the world's finest natural harbors, Koneswaram Hindu Temple on Swami Rock cliff, Fort Frederick, Kanniya Hot Water Springs, and Lover's Leap.

Excursion to Pigeon Island National Park, a marine sanctuary 1 km off Nilaveli coast, famous for coral reefs, reef fish, and sea turtles. Visit Velgam Vehera temple and relax on Nilaveli Beach.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a 5-hour scenic drive back toward Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) in time for your evening flight departure.

Included

  • • Stelaran tour guide service (English/Hindi/Arabic/French chauffeur guide & expert site guides) • Accommodation for 6 Nights in standard star & boutique hotels (HB Meal Plan - Breakfast & Lunch/Dinner included) • Free entrance to Spice Garden.
  • Gem Museum.
  • Wood Carving Center.
  • Tea Factory & Plantation • Air-conditioned vehicle with fuel.
  • Wi-Fi.
  • baby seats.
  • driver allowance.
  • highway tolls.
  • and local taxes • Special COVID-19 insurance cover / vehicle passenger insurance • Airport Pick-up & Drop-off transfers.

Excluded

  • • Activity & entrance tickets (marine parks.
  • boat safaris.
  • temple donations) • Kalpitiya dolphin/whale watching boat trip fees • International/Domestic flight tickets and Visa fees • Personal shopping.
  • laundry.
  • minibar.
  • and phone calls.

Tour Days Summary

  • 1 Arrival & Negombo Beach Hotel
    Warm greeting at Bandaranaike International Airport by representative. Short transfer to y...
  • 2 Discover Colonial Negombo & Coastal Charm
    Explore colonial Negombo, St. Mary's Church, St. Sebastian's Church, St. Michael Fish Mark...
  • 3 Transfer to Kalpitiya via Anawilundawa Wetland
    After breakfast, drive northwest to Kalpitiya. En route visit Anawilundawa Natural Wetland...
  • 4 Kalpitiya Dolphin & Whale Watching, Dutch Fort & Church
    Early morning ocean boat safari in Kalpitiya to watch large pods of Spinner Dolphins and S...
  • 5 Scenic Drive to Trincomalee & Koneswaram Temple
    Scenic 5-hour drive northeast to Trincomalee. Explore one of the world's finest natural ha...
  • 6 Pigeon Island National Park Snorkeling & Nilaveli Beach
    Excursion to Pigeon Island National Park, a marine sanctuary 1 km off Nilaveli coast, famo...
  • 7 Leisurely Return Drive to Colombo Airport BIA
    Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a 5-hour scenic drive back toward Colombo Bandaranaike Int...