Leave for Kandy from Negombo. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage; is a place providing care and sanctuary to orphaned baby elephants that were found in the wild. On the way to Kandy we’ll visit a herb and spice garden.
In Kandy, we’ll visit the Temple of the Tooth. This is the country’s most important religious shrine, where the sacred tooth of Lord Buddha is kept inside a magnificent temple. After a city tour in Kandy, we’ll return to Negombo via visiting Tea Factory.
Climb the famous rock fortress of Sigiriya which is an astonishing feat of engineering and construction. The “Lion Platform“, the Mirror Wall, the Sigiriya Damsels, the water gardens and the fantastic views are some of the highlights of Sigiriya.
En route visit the magnificent Dambulla Cave temple, which contains the most outstanding collection of Buddha images in Sri Lanka. Both the walls and ceilings are covered with paintings depicting images of Lord Buddha’s different reincarnations. Back to Negombo.
Experience the charms of Galle and Sri Lanka’s southwest coast. On the way visit the turtle hatchery, which started in 1988 to protect Sri Lankan turtles from extinction. We’ll go and see the famous Stilt Fishermen and explore the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, where 17th century ramparts enclose colonial buildings.
We’ll also have time to spend a few hours on the famous Unawatuna or Hikkaduwa beaches before heading back to Negombo.
Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, has a long history as a port on ancient east-west trade routes, ruled successively by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. That heritage is reflected in its architecture, mixing colonial buildings with high-rises and shopping malls.
While city tour in Colombo, we’ll visit Gangaramaya Temple, Independent Square, National Museum, Galle Face, Peta Market & back to Negombo.
Negombo is located at the northern end of a lagoon, renowned for its lobsters, crabs and prawns. Visit the fish market and its surroundings. Watch fishing boats arrive and unload their catch of the day. Visit the dry fish market and drying fields and St. Mary’s Church. We’ll conclude your day trip with a boat tour on the Dutch Canal and the lagoon.
