Sri Lanka Essence

"Experience the true soul of Sri Lanka through its people, places, flavors, and timeless traditions."

11-Day Tour: Negombo to Passikuda via Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Minneriya & Kandy

Duration

11 days

Tour Type

Serendiva Trails Round Tours

Location

Sri Lanka

Tour Summary

Discover the essence of Sri Lanka on this 11-day journey starting from Negombo and winding through cultural marvels like Sigiriya, Hiriwadunna, Polonnaruwa, and Kandy. Witness ancient temples, local village life, wildlife safaris in Minneriya, and scenic train rides through tea country. Unwind on the pristine beaches of Passikuda before returning via the iconic Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. A perfect blend of heritage, nature, and relaxation — all wrapped in authentic Sri Lankan charm.

Day 01 - Airport - Negombo

Arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport. Our SERENDIVA TRAILS representative and transfer to Negombo. Overnight stay in Negombo

Goldi Sands Hotel – 4* Standard Room – HB

Day 02 - Negombo - Sigiriya

Breakfast at the hotel. In the afternoon visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress. The Sigiriya was built during the reign of King Kassapa 1 (AD 477 – 495), and it is one of the seven World Heritage sites of Sri Lanka. Overnight stay at the hotel in Sigiriya.

Amaya Lake – 4* Standard Villa – HB

Day 03 - Sigiriya - Hiriwadunna - Polonnaruwa - Minneriya

After a leisurely breakfast leave for, Hiriwaduna to live a life experience in contact with the local population. The tour includes a nature walk, a walk aboard a wagon pulled by oxen, a test kitchen and lunch. Below opportunity to attend a performance of Angampora, the ancient martial art of Sri Lanka. Angampora is a form of martial art that combines combat techniques, self-defense, sport, exercise and meditation. A key component of angampora is angam namesake, fighting hands-free, and illangam, which provides for the use of indigenous weapons such as ethunu kaduwa, sticks, knives and swords, Make a Minneriya Jeep safari at Minneriya national park . In the evening visit Polonnaruwa, the next majestic city in 11th Century BC, after Anuradhapura. The glories of the past heyday is still visible in the archaeological treasures unearthed and resurrected. From the tall statue assumed to be of the Great King Parakramabahu to the famed Parakrama Samudraya which is as extensive as an ocean, Polonnaruwa has it all in a compact core. The glories of the past heyday is still visible in the archaeological treasures unearthed and resurrected. From the tall statue assumed to be of the Great King Parakramabahu to the famed Parakrama Samudraya which is as extensive as an ocean, Polonnaruwa has it all in a compact core. Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

Amaya Lake – 4* Standard Villa – HB

Day 04 - Dambulla - Matale - Kandy

After breakfast leave for Kandy via Dambulla, Nalanda and Matale. First visit Dambulla cave Temple. It is the Largest and best preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding. Major attractions are spread over 5 caves, which contain statues and paintings. This paintings and statues are related to Lord Buddha and his life. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, 3 statues of Sri Lankan kings and 4 statues of god and goddess. Then visit Gedige at Nalanda one of the remarkable archaeological sites in Sri Lanka & enjoying the Spice garden at Matale and take part in a conducted tour to get some knowledge about the growth and use of spices in the day to day life. Overnight stay at hotel in Kandy.

Amaya Lake – 4* Standard Villa – HB

Day 05 - Kandy / Nanu Oya (by Train) - Ramboda / Kandy

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Nanu oya by train to the Sri Lanka mountains. On the way back stop and visit planation and tea factory. Arrival in Ramboda, visit the famous waterfalls, the highest of the island with a jump of over 100 meters. Back to Kandy. Overnight stay in Kandy.

Amaya Lake – 4* Standard Villa – HB

Day 06 - Kandy / East Cost - Passikuda

After breakfast leave for East coast beach resort. Dinner & overnight stay in East coast.

Amaya Beach – Passikuda – Standard Room HB

Day 07 - East Cost - Passikuda

Enjoy beach stay in East coast. Dinner & overnight stay East coast.

Amaya Beach – Passikuda – Standard Room HB

Day 08 - East Cost - Passikuda

Enjoy beach stay in East coast. Dinner & overnight stay East coast.

Amaya Beach – Passikuda – Standard Room HB

Day 09 - East Cost - Passikuda

Enjoy beach stay in East coast. Dinner & overnight stay East coast.

Amaya Beach – Passikuda – Standard Room HB

Day 10 - East Cost - Passikuda / Negombo

After breakfast leave for Negombo. Along the way stop and visit the Pinnawela Elephant orphanage. The elephant orphanage was founded in order to allow the care and protection of many wild elephant orphaned found wandering and near the forest of Sri Lanka. Overnight stay in Negombo

Goldi Sands Hotel – 4* Standard Room – HB

Day 11 - Negombo - Airport

After breakfast leave for airport

City cover -

Negombo/ Sigiriya/ Hiriwadunna/ Polonnaruwa/ Minneriya/ Dambulla/ Matale/ Kandy/ Ramboda/ Passikuda

Tour Map
TOUR PACKAGES INCLUDES
  • Meeting at the airport upon arrival and assistance during the stay.
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle according to the itinerary.
  • Service of an English Speaking chauffer up to 6 pax and Guide service included from 7 pax onwards.
  • Accommodation at the Hotels as selected by you when requesting the quotation on Single, Double/Twin, Triple sharing.
  • Meal plan according to the itinerary, half board (dinner and breakfast included) will start from the dinner on the arrival day and ends with Breakfast on departure. Full board (Lunch, dinner and breakfast included) will start from Lunch on arrival day and ends with breakfast on departure.
  • Two water bottles per day during tour
TOUR PACKAGES EXCLUDES
  • International Air Fare.
  • Peak period supplements.
  • Entrance fees to parks and archaeological sites not entered for quote in the itinerary.
  • Jeep charges, boat charges not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Permits for photos / videos, tips and extras where applicable.
  • Optional excursions and additional services not covered by the program.
    PCR, ETA and Travel Insurance payment.
  • Early check in and late check out. Check in at hotels is expected no earlier than 14:00 hours. The checkout is categorically expected by 11:00.
APPLICABLE SUPPLEMENTS

Following supplements are not included in the quotation and will notify you at the confirmation stage.

  • Christmas Gala dinner supplement.
  • New Year Gala dinner supplement.
  • Sinhalese new year period supplement.
  • Kandy Esala perhara period supplement.
  • Cricket tournament period supplement.
  • Any other seasonal peak supplement.

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