Eastern Sri Lanka 8 days.
Price per person from: $ 1230:-
Explore the eastern side of Sri Lanka! Our tour starts in the fishing village of Negombo with its local market and lovely beaches. We then move to Passikudah where you will be giving time to relax. We explore the town of Polonnaruwa which is a mixture between Hinduism and Buddhism. We also have the time to visit the famous Fortress in the sky at Sigiriya, which is a UNESCO world heritage site!
This is included:
All transfer.
Meet and Greet service at the airport.
7 nights in double room on a standard class hotel including breakfast. It’s possible to buy an upgrade to comfort class.
Tours according to program. Entrance fees to all sighs are included.
English speaking driver/guide.
2 water bottles per guest.
Travel guarantee via Swedish Kammarkollegiet.
Day to day presentation:
(B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
Day 1: Arrival to Sri Lanka
On arrival you will be met and welcomed by the representative and transferred to the hotel located in the fishing village of Negombo. (about a 30 minutes journey)
The rest of the day is free to spend on your own. Enjoy the beaches or visit the local fish market. For those who wish you can book a guided tour of the town. (cost extra)
Day 2: Negombo – Passikudah.
After breakfast we are transferred to Passikudah. The journey takes about 8 hours. At the arrival we check into our hotel. The rest of the day is then free to spend on your own. (For those who wish you can take a flight instead. Contact us for more information. (B)
Day 3 – 4: Passikudah.
The days are free to spend on your own. For those who wish you can take an excursion in the area, a driver and a car are at our disposal. (B)
Day 5: Passikudah – Polonnaruwa – Sigiriya.
After breakfast we get transfer to Polonnaruwa. (take about 2 hours). At our arrival we get a tour of the city. Polonnaruwas time of greatness was in between the 11th and 13th century and here you will find a great mixture of Buddhism and Hinduism. The city was used as a backdrop for the music video ”Save a Prayer” by the band Duran, Duran in 1982. We then continue with a two-hour drive to Sigiriya. (B)
Day 6: Sigiriya.
After breakfast climb and visit the Sigiriya Rock fortress. Sigiriya is a “World Heritage Site” and the 5th Century “Fortress in the Sky” is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the Palace on the summit of the 600-foot high rock. On its summit are the foundations of the Royal Palace, Water Tanks to supply water and all other buildings and at the edges the guardhouses. On one of the stairways the only known ancient work of Sinhala secular painting survived in the form of Frescoes of 21 life sized damsels still shining in their original colors. The Water Gardens, Fountain Garden, Summerhouses, Boulder Gardens and the Caves within the enclosed area should not be missed.
After the visit we go back to our hotel. For those who wish one can book a visit to a traditional Habarana village to enjoy a typical Sri Lankan lunch. (B)
Day 7: Sigiriya – Colombo.
We get transfer to Colombo, which takes about 5 hours. At the arrival we check into our hotel. For those who wish you can take a city tour in the afternoon using a famous tuk tuk cab. Visit the Galle Face Green where you have an excellent view over the Indian ocean. (B)
Day 8: Departure.
You are transfered to the airport to start your journey home. (B)
Tip! Combine this trip with a few days sun and bath in the Madives. We have many resorts here. Contact us for more information or look at destination Maldvies.
This is not included:
International flight. (Can be booked on your own or via us)
Visa cost.
Drinks.
Lunches and Dinners.
Camera and video permission fee.
Early check in and late check out.
Tips.
Travel insurance.
Price is based on the lowest season and is per person in a shared double room.
