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

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

Group Size

2 people

7-Day Tour

2170 $

14-Day Tour

2170 $

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

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

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 transport
Expert guiding
All entrance fees
Island refreshments

Exclusions

International airfare
Meals
Accommodation
Spa treatments
Gratuities

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

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