05. Quick Glance of Paradise ( 8 Days/ 7 Nights )

Overview

This beautifully paced eight-day journey offers a sweeping introduction to Sri Lanka's greatest highlights, moving through ancient heritage sites, misty tea country, white-water rapids, and golden beaches in a single, seamlessly designed arc of discovery. You will travel by private A/C vehicle with an English or other available language-speaking chauffeur-guide, with pre-booked entrance to Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Minneriya National Park, Dambulla Cave Temples, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Royal Botanical Gardens, and white-water rafting on the Kelani River.

Price

2170 USD Per 2 Persons Onwards

Vacation Duration

8 Days/ 7 Nights

Distance

Approximately 550 km

Overnight Stay

Negombo → Sigiriya → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Bentota → Bentota

Average Temperature

Coastal (Negombo/Bentota): 26°C – 31°C / Cultural Triangle: 24°C – 32°C / Hill country (Nuwara Eliya): 15°C – 20°C

Best Season

December – March (coastal); April – September (Cultural Triangle and rafting)

Meal Plan

Bed & Breakfast (BB) – HB/FB available as optional upgrade

Recommended for

First-time visitors, adventure seekers, families, culture enthusiasts, and beach lovers

Price Notes: Our price reflects 3-4 star hotels with BB basis. Final price varies by group size, season, and meal plan upgrades.

ITINERARY

Day 01 - Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport / Transfer to Negombo

Days 02 & 03 - Based in Sigiriya: Sunrise climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress / Afternoon jeep safari at Minneriya National Park / Village tour with cultural cooking demonstration

Day 04 - Transfer to Kandy via the Dambulla Cave Temples / Evening visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic / Traditional Kandyan dance performance

Day 05 - Scenic drive to Nuwara Eliya through the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya / Ramboda Waterfall stop / Tea factory and plantation visit / Nuwara Eliya city exploration

Days 06 & 07 - Transfer to Bentota via Kithulgala: White-water rafting on the Kelani River / Arrive at Bentota for beach relaxation, turtle hatchery visit and optional deep-sea fishing or diving

Day 08 - Drive to Colombo / Airport departure

Accommodation

A selection of 3-star and 4-star properties chosen for their comfort, location, and variety of experiences.

Hotel Type: 3/4-star hotels, cultural triangle eco-resorts, hill country bungalows, beachfront resorts
Vibe: Relaxed coastal start in Negombo; culturally immersive in Sigiriya; spiritual in Kandy; cool colonial in Nuwara Eliya; beachfront in Bentota
Rooms: Air-conditioned (heating in hill country), private bathroom, garden-view or ocean-view options, mosquito nets, bottled water
Service: English-speaking staff, 24-hour front desk, room service, free Wi-Fi in common areas
Options: HB/FB meal upgrades
Surrounding: Negombo: beach, lagoon; Sigiriya: rice paddies, forest; Kandy: lake, temple; Nuwara Eliya: tea plantations; Bentota: golden beach, river estuary

Key Highlights

Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla caves, Minneriya safari and Kandy’s sacred temple in one journey
White-water rafting in Kithulgala followed by beach relaxation in Bentota
Tea estate visit and optional sea turtle hatchery experience

Inclusions

Private transportation in a comfortable transport throughout the tour
Services of a professional chauffeur guide
Accommodation at carefully selected properties
Bed & Breakfast Meal Plan
Upgrade available to Half Board (HB) / Full Board (FB) meal plans

Exclusions

A selection of 3-star and 4-star properties chosen for their comfort, location, and variety of experiences.

Hotel Type: 3/4-star hotels, cultural triangle eco-resorts, hill country bungalows, beachfront resorts
Vibe: Relaxed coastal start in Negombo; culturally immersive in Sigiriya; spiritual in Kandy; cool colonial in Nuwara Eliya; beachfront in Bentota
Rooms: Air-conditioned (heating in hill country), private bathroom, garden-view or ocean-view options, mosquito nets, bottled water
Service: English-speaking staff, 24-hour front desk, room service, free Wi-Fi in common areas
Options: HB/FB meal upgrades
Surrounding: Negombo: beach, lagoon; Sigiriya: rice paddies, forest; Kandy: lake, temple; Nuwara Eliya: tea plantations; Bentota: golden beach, river estuary

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