Colombo City Trip

Colombo is an interesting and colorful tapestry of many races, religions and cultures and a city that showcases a wonderful colonial heritage blended in its many moods. Known as ‘Kolon thota’ , the native name of the city meaning ‘port’ it became ‘Colombo’ with the advent of the colonial rulers to the island. With a rapidly changing skyline it is indeed a unique city of ‘old and new’ that is swiftly unfolding into a spectacular tourist destination in the region.

• Town Hall / Viharamahadevi park
• Gangaramaya Temple
• National Museum
• Independence Memorial Hall
• Galle Face Beach
• Old Parliament & English Buildings
• Old Dutch Hospital
• High Tea

Day Tour

Galle

This full day trip to Galle will be an exciting one. 

After breakfast proceed to Galle. Along the way we will visit a Turtle Hatchery and after that drive to a Moonstone Mine in Mithiygoda.

Moonstone is found concentrated within an acre of land believed to have been blessed by the moon. The moonstone is a semi-precious gem of Sri Lanka that possesses unique qualities relating to the moon. 

Then visit Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 423 years maintains a polished appearance, due to extensive reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka

Return trip to Villa Kapuru

8 Day Tour

DAY 01 : Negombo to Kandy by car

Morning after breakfast proceed to Kandy.

On the way to Kandy, you can visit the Royal Botanical Gardens, which is just a few kms from Kandy. Here you will find a wide range of flora including orchids, spices, medicinal plants, palms and much more. This is an enjoyable picnic spot for many locals and foreigners alike.

Ambuluwawa Tower is the first Multi Religious Centre in Sri Lanka. You can see a Temple, Kovil, Mosque and a Church. It is known that Ambuluwawa Temple is an evocative of a Buddhist ‘stupa’ with a height of 48 meters.  This Multi Religious Centre shows the perfect Harmony and Unity among us Sri Lankans from the beginning. You’ll be able to see not only Buddhist everyone visit Ambuluwawa Tower to get the amazing experience and also to worship there religions. Interesting fact about this site is it became a biodiversity complex in 2006.

A Kandy city tour is a must, including a visit to the Kandy lake and other important sites in Kandy. In the evening, you can visit Kandy Temple of the Tooth and enjoy a cultural show with traditional Kandyan dancers to entertain you.

Overnight stay in Kandy

DAY 02 : Kandy to Nuwara Eliya by car

After breakfast you will proceed Nuwara Eliya by car.

The road from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya is scenic. The journey is a great experience. It has a winding road that passes by the mountainous area with a lot of tea plantations. The trip up into the highlands offers a lot of spectacular views. Ramboda waterfall, Bluefield Tea Gardens and Mackwoods Tea Plantation stops included.

Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya

DAY 03 : Nanou Oya to Ella by train

Please note that 1st class train tickets are over booked, you have to purchase tickets in advance. We can get you 2nd class tickets free of charge. But we cannot grantee the seats. so you may have to travel standing.

Wake up early morning and have a hearty Sri Lankan Breakfast and catch the 09:20 train arriving in Ella 13:30 in time for lunch.

After lunch the Nine Arch Bridge is another attraction that you can visit in Ella or perhaps climb Little Adams Peak before you return to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Ella

DAY 04 : Ella

After breakfast drive to Yala.

From Ella, you will be driven to the southern city of Yala and on your way you can spend some time at the beautiful Ravana Waterfall. Upon reaching Yala, a jeep safari at the Yala National Park is a must. Do the Yala Safari by jeep in the evening. After the Safari, relax at your Hotel in Tissamaharama/Yala

Overnight stay in Tissamaharama/Yala

DAY 05 : Yala to Hiriketiya by car

After breakfast and drive to Hiriketiya beach where you can spend a day relaxing.

Overnight stay in Hiriketiya

DAY 06 : Hiriketiya to Galle by car

The town that came into being inside the fort at the time of the Dutch invasion is still in use today. With the streets laid in a rectangular grid and the low gabled houses and terraces in the Dutch Colonial style, the entire town gives a feeling of quaint but beautiful nostalgia. There are many things to see in the town; from historic churches and mosques to many government and commercial structures which have withstood the ages.

Over night stay in Galle Fort

DAY 08 : Galle to Negombo

Visit Turtle hatchery on route to Negombo

Includes –
Transportation by private AC car
English speaking Driver guide
Water bottles
2nd Class train tickets

Excludes –
Accommodation
Food & beverages
1st Class train tickets
Jeep safari
Boat ride
Entrance tickets