Sri Lanka Sun & Sand - 12 Days Beach & Culture Holiday

Sri Lanka Sun & Sand - 12 Days

$2200.00/

per person
  • 1 Days / 0 Nights
  • Max People : 6
  • Colombo, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya & Negombo

Day 1-2: Airport welcome and transfer to beach hotel in Negombo ("Little Rome"). Enjoy beach relaxation and fisherman village city tours. Day 3: Travel to Kalpitiya via Anawilundawa Wetland. Dolphin and whale watching excursion and beach stay. Day 4-5: Drive northeast to Trincomalee and Nilaveli. Visit Koneswaram Shiva Temple, hot water springs, and boat excursion to Pigeon Island National Park. Continue to Pasikudah for shallow coastal waters and Muhudu Maha Vihara. Day 6-7: Journey to Anuradhapura ancient ruins (Ruwanwelisaya & Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi) and Sigiriya. Drive to Kandy via Dambulla Golden Cave Temple and Matale Spice Gardens. Tour Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens and Temple of the Tooth Relic. Day 8-9: Mountain train ride from Kandy to Nanu Oya. Drive to Nuwara Eliya ("Little England") for tea factory workshops, Hakgala Botanical Gardens, Seetha Amman Temple, and Horton Plains World's End trek. Day 10: Descent via Kitulgala white-water rafting on the Kelani River to Bentota and Unawatuna Beach. Day 11-12: Full day beach leisure, optional whale watching boat trip in Mirissa, Hikkaduwa coral sanctuary, Balapitiya Madu River safari, and return transfer via Colombo to BIA Airport.

Highlights of the Tour

  • Welcome to Sri Lanka by representative at airport
  • En route visit to Anawilundawa Natural Wetland Sanctuary
  • Transfer to Trincomalee
  • Transfer to Pasikudah
  • Explore Anuradhapura ancient city ruins
  • En route visit Dambulla Golden Cave Temple & Spice Garden
  • Transfer to Nuwara Eliya via Ramboda Waterfalls
  • Early morning trek at Horton Plains National Park
  • Descend from hill country towards Bentota
  • Bentota golden beach morning leisure & water sports
  • Full day relaxation on Unawatuna palm-fringed beach
  • Morning transfer to Colombo

Destinations Highlights

Itinerary

Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and meet your representative from Stelaran Holidays. Transfer to Negombo beach hotel (approx 45 mins). Enjoy beach relaxation and evening fisherman village tour.

Drive to Kalpitiya. En route visit Anawilundawa Natural Wetland Sanctuary, enjoy dolphin watching excursions, and check in at beachside hotel.

Drive to Trincomalee. Visit Koneswaram Shiva Temple on Swami Rock cliff, Kanniya Hot Water Springs, Fort Frederick, Trincomalee War Cemetery, and boat excursion to Pigeon Island coral reef.

Drive to Pasikudah, famed for the longest shallow coastline in the world where you can wade far into the ocean. Visit historic Muhudu Maha Vihara temple.

Tour UNESCO ancient city of Anuradhapura (Ruwanwelisaya Stupa & Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi). Continue to Sigiriya to climb the 5th-century rock fortress and Pidurangala Rock.

Drive to Kandy via Dambulla Golden Cave Temple and Matale Spice Gardens. Tour Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens (4000+ plant species), Temple of the Tooth Relic, and evening cultural show.

Drive to Nuwara Eliya ("Little England") through winding tea hills. En route view Ramboda Waterfalls, tour working tea plantations and factories, visit Hakgala Botanical Gardens and Seetha Amman Temple.

Early morning excursion to UNESCO Horton Plains National Park. Trek to World's End escarpment (900m drop) and Baker's Falls. Visit Ambewela Dairy Farm and strawberry agro-farms.

Drive down from tea highlands towards Bentota via Kitulgala. Experience level 4 white-water rafting on the Kelani River (Bridge on the River Kwai filming location) and river bath.

Full day beach relaxation in Bentota with water surfing and diving options. Transfer to Unawatuna / Mirissa for an exciting morning boat excursion for Blue Whale and Dolphin watching.

Relaxing day on palm-fringed tropical white-sand beaches of Unawatuna, enjoying swimming in warm ocean waters or exploring local coastal shops.

Morning drive north to Colombo. City tour visiting Gangaramaya Temple, First Parliament Building, Galle Face Green, Dutch Hospital, and Bank of Ceylon Twin Towers. Private transfer to Colombo BIA Airport for departure flight.

Included

  • • Stelaran tour guide service (English/Hindi/Arabic/French chauffeur guide & driver) • Accommodation for 11 Nights in luxury star & boutique hotels on HB basis (Breakfast & Dinner included) • Free access 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

  • • Entrance & activity tickets (temples.
  • botanical gardens.
  • national parks.
  • marine reserves) • Safari Jeep rentals and dolphin/whale watching boat passes ($85 half-day / $140 full-day) • Kitulgala white-water rafting fees • International/Domestic flight tickets and Visa fees • Personal shopping.
  • laundry.
  • minibar.
  • and telephone charges.

Tour Days Summary

  • 1 Airport Arrival & Negombo Coastal Welcome
    Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and meet your representative from Stela...
  • 2 Transfer to Kalpitiya via Anawilundawa Wetland
    Drive to Kalpitiya. En route visit Anawilundawa Natural Wetland Sanctuary, enjoy dolphin w...
  • 3 Trincomalee Harbor, Koneswaram Temple & Pigeon Island
    Drive to Trincomalee. Visit Koneswaram Shiva Temple on Swami Rock cliff, Kanniya Hot Water...
  • 4 Pasikudah Shallow Coastal Waters & Muhudu Maha Vihara
    Drive to Pasikudah, famed for the longest shallow coastline in the world where you can wad...
  • 5 Anuradhapura Ancient City & Sigiriya Rock Fortress
    Tour UNESCO ancient city of Anuradhapura (Ruwanwelisaya Stupa & Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi). Cont...
  • 6 Dambulla Cave Temple to Kandy Botanical Gardens
    Drive to Kandy via Dambulla Golden Cave Temple and Matale Spice Gardens. Tour Peradeniya R...
  • 7 Nuwara Eliya Tea Country & Ramboda Waterfalls
    Drive to Nuwara Eliya ("Little England") through winding tea hills. En route view Ramboda...
  • 8 Horton Plains National Park World's End Trek
    Early morning excursion to UNESCO Horton Plains National Park. Trek to World's End escarpm...
  • 9 Descent to Kitulgala White-Water Rafting & Bentota
    Drive down from tea highlands towards Bentota via Kitulgala. Experience level 4 white-wate...
  • 10 Bentota Beach & Unawatuna Whale Watching
    Full day beach relaxation in Bentota with water surfing and diving options. Transfer to Un...
  • 11 Unawatuna Beach Leisure & Coastal Atmosphere
    Relaxing day on palm-fringed tropical white-sand beaches of Unawatuna, enjoying swimming i...
  • 12 Colombo City Tour & Airport Departure
    Morning drive north to Colombo. City tour visiting Gangaramaya Temple, First Parliament Bu...