Sri Lanka Express
8 days, Negombo to Colombo
Itinerary
Day 1Negombo
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2Negombo/Kandy
Drive to Kandy, visiting a spice plantation en route. Later, visit Temple of the Tooth before enjoying the folk dances of a local cultural group.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Spice Plantation Tour
Visit the herbal centre of spices for an interactive session with students of Ayurveda. Learn all about the medicinal uses of various herbs used by the people of Sri Lanka in their massages and treatments.
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Tour
Enjoy a tour of the Temple of the Tooth, which houses an important relic – a tooth of Lord Buddha kept in a well-preserved golden casket. Learn about the importance of this site from local guides.
Kandyan Cultural Dance
Be swept away by an entertaining performance that will provide insight into the local culture in Kandy.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Kandy/Kitulgala
Visit a tea plantation and savour a cup before continuing on to Nawalapitiya by train then by private vehicle to Kitulgala. Enjoy rainforest camping at an eco-lodge. With some free time, opt to hit the rapids for some whitewater rafting.
Tea Plantation Visit
Learn about one of Sri Lanka’s most exported commodities with a visit to a local tea plantation. Meet a local tea expert who will enlighten you on how the leaves are harvested and processed. Enjoy a taste of pure Sri Lankan tea direct from the factory, and experience a cup of truly fresh tea from one of the world’s most renowned tea regions.
Local Train
Climb aboard, take your seat, and get around like the locals do.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Rainforest Camping
Enjoy rainforest camping at an eco-lodge.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 4Kitulgala/Kudaoya
Drive to Udawalawe for a visit to the Elephant Transit Home before continuing on to Kuda Oya. Enjoy a nature walk before spending the night in a tented camp.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Overnight in Tented Camp
Enjoy a nature walk before spending the night in a tented camp.
Elephant Transit Home Visit
Located within Udawalawe National Park, this organization helps to rehabilitate orphaned elephants for release back into the wild.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 5Kudaoya
In the morning, visit Kataragama and the Maligawila Temple. Enjoy an afternoon Jeep safari in Yala National Park.
Maligawila Temple Visit
Carved in the 7th century, this massive standing Buddha is the tallest statue in Sri Lanka.
Kataragama Visit
Enjoy a visit to this pilgrimage town and temple. People of varying religions visit Kataragama to pay their respects. Usually, you can spot men covered in ash and chanting sacred vows, and hear the music of drums and brass flutes.
Yala National Park Safari
Head out on a safari in Yala National Park. Keep an eye out for leopards, elephants, jackals, sloth bears, sambars, spotted deer, crocodiles, and more than 200 bird species. Learn about its diverse wildlife and the history of the park.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 6Kudaoya/Hikkaduwa
In the morning travel to Galle and take a city tour. Opt to visit Hikkaduwa for some beach time.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Galle Fort and City Tour
Visit the Galle Fort, a 16th-century fort first built by the Portuguese, and later occupied by the Dutch. The ramparts are still standing even after being battered by Mother Nature, including the 2004 tsunami. Explore more of the beautiful capital, taking in the Dutch architecture and lively atmosphere. The Dutch Hospital shopping complex is a great place to scoop up some souvenirs.
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BreakfastDay 7Hikkaduwa/Colombo
Head to the capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo, and get to know the city with some free time.
Free Time
Get out and explore the city.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 8Colombo
Depart at any time.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.