Touch of the Centre in 7 Days

Negombo, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Kandy and Colombo: the classic first-time route.

Description

A week that mixes everything: the beach and fishing life in Negombo, the cave temple of Dambulla, the lion rock of Sigiriya, the Temple of the Tooth and the botanical gardens in Kandy, and a last day in Colombo.

Your route

Negombo
Sigiriya
Kandy
Colombo

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Negombo

Meet our representative at the airport and drive to Negombo for a relaxed first night.

Overnight: Negombo

Day 2

Negombo, the 'Little Rome'

Visit the busy fish market and take a boat ride on the Negombo lagoon and the Dutch canal.

Negombo LagoonNegombo Fish MarketDutch Canal Boat Ride

Overnight: Negombo

Day 3

Negombo to Sigiriya via Dambulla

Stop at Dambulla to see the Buddha statues and paintings inside the cave temple, then continue to Sigiriya.

Dambulla Cave Temple

Overnight: Sigiriya

Day 4

Sigiriya Rock

Start early and climb the stairways of Sigiriya Rock to the summit for sweeping views.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Overnight: Sigiriya

Day 5

Sigiriya to Kandy

Drive to Kandy and walk around the Royal Botanical Gardens. In the evening, join the worshippers at the Temple of the Tooth.

Royal Botanical Gardens, PeradeniyaTemple of the Sacred Tooth RelicKandy Cultural Dance ShowTea Factory Visit

Overnight: Kandy

Day 6

Kandy to Colombo

Spend the day in Colombo's shops and boutiques, then enjoy street food at Galle Face Green at sunset.

Galle Face GreenLaksala Handicrafts Shop

Overnight: Colombo

Day 7

Departure

Your representative takes you to the airport.

Inclusions

Accommodation in hotels as listed, with daily breakfast
Private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur-guide
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Welcome drink, local SIM card and welcome pack
Free drinking water in the vehicle
Entry ticket: Dutch Canal Boat Ride
Entry ticket: Dambulla Cave Temple
Entry ticket: Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Entry ticket: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
Entry ticket: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Entry ticket: Kandy Cultural Dance Show
Entry ticket: Tea Factory Visit

Exclusions

Lunch
Dinner
Personal expenses, tips and travel insurance

Optional activities

Sigiriya Village TourMinneriya National Park Safari