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Private Tour · Tour No. 002

Sightseeing with Relaxation

4 nights / 5 days Negombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Hikkaduwa

From $650 per person, all inclusive
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A woman relaxing in a deck chair at the edge of the surf as waves roll onto the sand
Duration
5 days
Stay
3/4 star hotels · Breakfast
Transport
Private A/C car
Best time
Year-round

Heritage in the middle, beaches at both ends

Tour highlights

  • Negombo BeachRelax on the golden shores of Negombo.
  • Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO)Marvel at Sri Lanka's finest cave sanctuary.
  • Minneriya National Park Jeep SafariWitness elephants in their natural habitat.
  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO)Conquer the iconic Lion Rock Fortress.
  • Sri Lankan Spice GardenImmerse yourself in the aromas of Ceylon spices.
  • Temple of the Tooth (UNESCO)Discover the spiritual heart of Sri Lanka.
  • Kandy Cultural ShowWitness Sri Lanka's vibrant cultural heritage.
  • Kandy LakeStroll around Kandy's tranquil royal lake.
  • Hikkaduwa BeachUnwind on Sri Lanka's vibrant southern coast.

Your route, at a glance

  1. Negombo
  2. Dambulla
  3. Sigiriya
  4. Kandy
  5. Hikkaduwa

Nothing here is fixed

Day by day

A proven route, written out in full. Tell us what to add, swap or slow down and we'll rebuild it around you.

Day 1

Arrival & Negombo beach

Morning
Arrival and transfer to the Negombo beach hotel for relaxation.
Afternoon
Relax and unwind at the beach, or explore the coastal city as you wish.
Overnight Negombo Hotel Goldi Sands Drive time approx. 20 mins
Sun loungers and an umbrella on quiet golden sand beside the sea

Day 2

An exciting journey to the Sigiriya ancient kingdom

Morning
Start travelling to Sigiriya (Habarana) ancient kingdom.
En-route
Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO World Heritage).
Afternoon
Minneriya National Park jeep safari, famous for its herds of elephants.
Overnight Sigiriya (Habarana) Hotel Kassapa Lions Rock Drive time approx. 2 hrs
The white colonnaded facade of the Dambulla cave temple complex set into the rock face

Day 3

Sigiriya, then the Kandy kingdom

Early morning
Visit Sigiriya Lion Rock Kingdom (UNESCO World Heritage).
Late morning
Start travelling to the Kandy kingdom.
En-route
Sri Lankan spices and herbal garden.
Afternoon
Temple of the Tooth Relic (UNESCO site) and the Kandy cultural dance show.
Overnight Kandy Hotel Hotel Cassendra Drive time approx. 1.5 hrs
Sigiriya Lion Rock standing above the surrounding jungle canopy

Day 4

Transfer to Hikkaduwa beach

Morning
Start travelling to Hikkaduwa beach on the south coast.
Afternoon
Arrival and check-in at the Hikkaduwa beach hotel.
Evening
Unwind and relax at the beach.
Overnight Hikkaduwa Hotel Coral Rock by Bansei Drive time approx. 4 hrs
Palm-fringed sand and turquoise shallows at Mirissa Beach

Day 5

Transfer to Colombo airport for departure

Morning
Start travelling to Colombo airport for departure.
En-route
River boat safari (optional), Colombo city tour (optional).
Afternoon
Arrival and check-in at Colombo airport.
Drive time approx. 3 hrs
The Lotus Tower rising above the Colombo skyline

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Where you'll stay

The seafront pool terrace at Goldi Sands hotel in Negombo

Goldi Sands

4-star · Beachfront · BB · Night 1

The pool and garden terrace at Kassapa Lions Rock hotel near Sigiriya

Kassapa Lions Rock

4-star · BB · Night 2

The exterior and pool deck of Hotel Cassendra in Kandy

Hotel Cassendra

4-star · BB · Night 3

Beachfront pool and palms at the Coral Rock by Bansei hotel

Coral Rock by Bansei

4-star · Beachfront · BB · Night 4

These selected hotels may be subject to change based on availability at the time of booking. In that case we will tell you before anything is confirmed, and arrange an equivalent without any harm to your wishes.

Upgrades and downgrades are available throughout, and we're happy to change hotels entirely if you have preferences of your own.

Itemised before you pay anything

What's included, and what isn't

Included

  • Private A/C vehicle throughout
  • Hotels as listed above
  • English speaking chauffeur guide (other languages available)
  • Site entrance and activity tickets
  • Safari jeeps and boats
  • Daily bottled water
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • 24×7 on-call assistance

Entrance and safari tickets are included on the all-inclusive rate. See pricing below.

Not included

  • Lunch and snacks
  • International flights
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities such as diving

Per person, private basis

Two ways to take this trip

Bed & breakfast · 3/4 star

$560 / person

Everything listed above except site entrance and safari tickets, which you pay as you go.

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All inclusive · BB with all entrance & safari tickets

$650 / person

Nothing left to pay on the road. Every entrance fee and safari ticket on the itinerary is covered.

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Prices are per person on a private, guided basis. Tell us your dates and group size and we'll confirm exactly, in writing, before anything is booked.

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