Experience Sri Lanka: 8 Day tour in Sri Lanka through Sigiriya, Trincomalee, Passikuda, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya& Bentota with exciting experiences. CONTACT US @: info@experiencestravel.com

1. Experience Sri Lanka
SUMMERY:
Route: Negambo, Sigiriya, Trincomalee, Passikud
Bentota, Colombo
Main Attractions: Pinnawala Elephant
Temple, Passikuda Beach, Mahiyanganaya Temple
Museum, Nuwara Eliya City, Rathnapura Gem Museum, Bentota Beach,
Experiences: Elephant Ride,
Island( Snorkeling ), Whale watching, Visiting Dabana: Veddhas,
Tea factory Visit
Hotels: Premium (4-5 Star) ,
star/Guest house)
DETAIL ITINERARY
Day 01
- Arriving to Sri Lanka from CMB
- Check in to Hotel in Negambo
Activity 01: Visit to the Negambo Fish Market & beach
noon)
Negambo fish market is known as the second largest fish market in Sri Lanka.
Its called ‘lelama’ by local people. Negambo is well known for its fresh fish
and Negambo fish market is one of the most important economical places in
Negamobo region.
In the evening visit Negambo beach one of most popular beach
coast of Sri Lanka to enjoy the sunset ending your 1
Overnight stay at Hotel in Negambo
Experience Sri Lanka(2): 8 Days 7 nights
Trincomalee, Passikuda, Mahiyanganaya, Kandy,
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Sigiriya Rock Fortress,
a Beach, Mahiyanganaya Temple, Temple of tooth
Rathnapura Gem Museum, Bentota Beach,
Ride, Safari at Minneriya National park, Boat ride to Pigon
Island( Snorkeling ), Whale watching, Visiting Dabana: Veddhas, Cultural Show
5 Star) , Standard (4-3 star ), Budget (3-2 star), Backpack(2
Arriving to Sri Lanka from CMB
Check in to Hotel in Negambo
Activity 01: Visit to the Negambo Fish Market & beach (assuming arrival is by
market is known as the second largest fish market in Sri Lanka.
by local people. Negambo is well known for its fresh fish
and Negambo fish market is one of the most important economical places in
beach one of most popular beach on the west
to enjoy the sunset ending your 1st
day in Sri Lanka.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Negambo
Kandy, Rathnapura,
, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Koneshwaram
Temple of tooth- Kandy, Tea
Rathnapura Gem Museum, Bentota Beach,Colombo City
Safari at Minneriya National park, Boat ride to Pigon
Cultural Show- Kandy,
2 star), Backpack(2

2. Day 02
- Check out from the hotel after breakfast
- Leave to Habarana
Activity 01: En-route Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Watch baby jumbos wondering around their cramped foster home or bottle
fed and bathed by their human foster fathers at Pinnawala,
really enjoy and never forget. Most orphans are accustomed to their curious
human visitors are harmless.
Activity 02: Proceed to Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Sigiriya (Lion's rock) is an ancient rock fortress and palace ruin
the remains of an extensive network of gardens, reservoirs, and other
structures. A popular tourist destination, Sigiriya is also renowned for its
ancient paintings (frescos), which are reminiscent of the Ajanta Caves of India.
The Sigiriya was built during the reign of King Kassapa I (AD 477
is one of the seven World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka.
Activity 03: Elephant ride in Habarana
Habarana being the central location of the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka, the
culture tourists touring therein too grab the opportunity to enjoy an Elephant
back safari in Habarana. The irrigation reservoirs and waterways of the area
bring in a riverine terrain where the elephants would wade through, or swim
to reach the banks in the farther end. The ride w
main road, the pathways, villages, jungles, swamp and river.
- Overnight stay in Habarana
Day 03
- Leave to Minneriya
Activity 01: Safari in Minneriya
Minnneriya National Park is one of the most visited wild life destination in Sri
Lanka because of it has a high density of elephants.
Gathering is known to be the largest elephant gathering in Sri Lanka and in
the world. Apart from that the park has a high variety of birds and other
animals also. Along with Kaudulla and Girithale, Minneriya forms one of the
70 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) of Sri Lanka.
Check out from the hotel after breakfast
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Watch baby jumbos wondering around their cramped foster home or bottle
fed and bathed by their human foster fathers at Pinnawala, a place you will
really enjoy and never forget. Most orphans are accustomed to their curious
Activity 02: Proceed to Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Sigiriya (Lion's rock) is an ancient rock fortress and palace ruin, surrounded by
e remains of an extensive network of gardens, reservoirs, and other
structures. A popular tourist destination, Sigiriya is also renowned for its
ancient paintings (frescos), which are reminiscent of the Ajanta Caves of India.
the reign of King Kassapa I (AD 477 – 495), and it
is one of the seven World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka.
Activity 03: Elephant ride in Habarana
Habarana being the central location of the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka, the
therein too grab the opportunity to enjoy an Elephant
back safari in Habarana. The irrigation reservoirs and waterways of the area
bring in a riverine terrain where the elephants would wade through, or swim
to reach the banks in the farther end. The ride would also takes place over the
main road, the pathways, villages, jungles, swamp and river.
Minnneriya National Park is one of the most visited wild life destination in Sri
Lanka because of it has a high density of elephants. Minneriya Elephant
is known to be the largest elephant gathering in Sri Lanka and in
the park has a high variety of birds and other
long with Kaudulla and Girithale, Minneriya forms one of the
70 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) of Sri Lanka.

3. Proceed to Trincomalee / Trincomalee City tour
Activity 02: Snorkeling at Pigeon Island
Pigeon Island National Park is one of the two marine national parks of Sri
Lanka. The national park contains some of the best remaining coral reefs of Sri
Lanka. Pigeon Island consists of two islands; large pigeon island and s
pigeon island.
- Overnight stay in Nilaweli and enjoy the beach
Day 04
- Check out from the Hotel early morning
Activity 01 : Whale Watching in Trincomalee
During the period of April to October Blue Whales remain close, around 6
nautical miles East of Trincomalee, about 30 minutes in travel time and has a
combined strike rate of over 80 per cent for Blue and Sperm Whales.
Koneswaram Temple a top Swamy Rock is the best publicly accessible on
shore whale watch point in the world for watchin
Activity 01 : Visit Passikuda Beach
Pasikuda beach, recognized as one of safest beaches in Sri L
destination for a sea bath. The sea is visualized with crystal clear water and
visitors are walking kilo meters in to the se
children can dive in the sea and ideal for the beginners in water surfing
- Overnight stay in Passikuda
Proceed to Trincomalee / Trincomalee City tour
Snorkeling at Pigeon Island
Pigeon Island National Park is one of the two marine national parks of Sri
The national park contains some of the best remaining coral reefs of Sri
Pigeon Island consists of two islands; large pigeon island and small
Nilaweli and enjoy the beach
Check out from the Hotel early morning
Whale Watching in Trincomalee
During the period of April to October Blue Whales remain close, around 6-8
miles East of Trincomalee, about 30 minutes in travel time and has a
combined strike rate of over 80 per cent for Blue and Sperm Whales.
top Swamy Rock is the best publicly accessible on-
shore whale watch point in the world for watching Blue Whales.
s one of safest beaches in Sri Lanka and an ideal
The sea is visualized with crystal clear water and
visitors are walking kilo meters in to the sea as it is not deep. Even small
children can dive in the sea and ideal for the beginners in water surfing.

4. Day 05
- Checking out from the hotel after breakfast
- Proceed to Kandy
Activity 01: Visit Dambana (Veddas)
Dambana is a village within the Badulla District in Sri Lanka. It is closest to the
town of Mahiyangana. It is known as the refuge of the indigenous Vedda
people as well as their moribund Vedda language. It is well known for its eco
tourism projects. In 2010 it had population close 1000 individuals all belonging
to Vedda families.
Activity 02: Visit Mahiyanganaya Temple
It is said that the Lord Gautama Buddha visited Mahiyanganaya on the full
moon Poya day of January in order to settle a dispute arose
and Nagas (two tribes then inhabited this area) and this was his first ever visit
to Sri Lanka. Then the Lord Buddha preached Dhamma to Sumana Saman, a
leader in this area & gave a handful his hair relic so that people could worship.
After that Sumana Saman built a golden chethiya in which the sacred hair relic
was deposited. As such, this historic town is a
as well as a popular tourist destination.
Activity 03: Visit Kandy: Enjoy Cultural Show
The Cultural Show in Kandy is one of the famous evening events not to be
missed when visiting this heritage city. It starts in the evening and runs for
more than 1 hr. Listen to the captivating traditional drummers and be
mesmerized viewing the many different art form
low country of the island. The spectacular fire dancers and other folklore,
Demon dancers, Traditional Kandyan dancers are a definite breathtaking
experience to the locals and visitors alike.
- Overnight stay in in Kandy
Checking out from the hotel after breakfast
Activity 01: Visit Dambana (Veddas)
Dambana is a village within the Badulla District in Sri Lanka. It is closest to the
town of Mahiyangana. It is known as the refuge of the indigenous Vedda
people as well as their moribund Vedda language. It is well known for its eco-
10 it had population close 1000 individuals all belonging
Activity 02: Visit Mahiyanganaya Temple
It is said that the Lord Gautama Buddha visited Mahiyanganaya on the full
moon Poya day of January in order to settle a dispute arose between Yakkas
and Nagas (two tribes then inhabited this area) and this was his first ever visit
to Sri Lanka. Then the Lord Buddha preached Dhamma to Sumana Saman, a
gave a handful his hair relic so that people could worship.
hat Sumana Saman built a golden chethiya in which the sacred hair relic
was deposited. As such, this historic town is a very sacred place for Buddhists
as well as a popular tourist destination.
Cultural Show
Show in Kandy is one of the famous evening events not to be
missed when visiting this heritage city. It starts in the evening and runs for
more than 1 hr. Listen to the captivating traditional drummers and be
mesmerized viewing the many different art forms from the up country and
low country of the island. The spectacular fire dancers and other folklore,
Demon dancers, Traditional Kandyan dancers are a definite breathtaking
experience to the locals and visitors alike.

5. Day 06
- Checking out from the hotel after breakfast
Activity 01: Visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic
Sri Dalada Maligawa or The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist
temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace
which houses the Relic of the tooth of Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic
has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that
whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country.
Activity 02: Kandy City Tour
Kandy (Ancient Senkadagala) is surrounded by a ring of mountain ranges and
Sri Lanka’s largest river Mahaweli Ganga. Kandy enjoys a salubrious climate
and still breathes the ancient lifestyle of the people. The heritage of Kandy,
Architecture, Sculpture, painting, Dance and Music, all such cultural traditions
are endemic to Sri Lanka. Kandy remains the home for all denominations of
major world religions.
Activity 03: Visit to Tea Museum & Tea Factory
While Kandy is a mandatory stop virtually on every
location of the Ceylon Tea Museum at Hantane enhances the attraction of the
hill country to visitors. Additionally, its proximity to the Peradeniya Botanical
Gardens and Loolecondera estate, where tea was first grown commercially i
Sri Lanka makes Hantane the perfect location.
Once finish the tour in Tea museum the next would be to visit Mackwood Tea
factory & Experience how the tea are prepared to quench your thirst. You will
also see tea pluckers on your way to the tea factory. O
you can enjoy pure Sri Lankan tea from the Mackwood tea factory itself.
- Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya/ Hatton
Checking out from the hotel after breakfast
Visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic
Sri Dalada Maligawa or The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist
temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex
which houses the Relic of the tooth of Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic
has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that
whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country.
ndy (Ancient Senkadagala) is surrounded by a ring of mountain ranges and
Sri Lanka’s largest river Mahaweli Ganga. Kandy enjoys a salubrious climate
and still breathes the ancient lifestyle of the people. The heritage of Kandy,
nting, Dance and Music, all such cultural traditions
are endemic to Sri Lanka. Kandy remains the home for all denominations of
& Tea Factory
While Kandy is a mandatory stop virtually on every tourist's itinerary, the
location of the Ceylon Tea Museum at Hantane enhances the attraction of the
hill country to visitors. Additionally, its proximity to the Peradeniya Botanical
Gardens and Loolecondera estate, where tea was first grown commercially in
Sri Lanka makes Hantane the perfect location.
Once finish the tour in Tea museum the next would be to visit Mackwood Tea
factory & Experience how the tea are prepared to quench your thirst. You will
also see tea pluckers on your way to the tea factory. Once you finish with all,
tea from the Mackwood tea factory itself.
Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya/ Hatton

6. Day 07
- Checking out from the hotel after breakfast
Activity 01: Nuwara Eliya City Tour
Nuwara Eliya is a city, in the hill country of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The
city name meaning is "city on the plain (table land)" or "city of light". The city
is the administrative capital of Nuwara Eliya District, with a picturesque
landscape and temperate climate. It is located at an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128
ft) and is considered to be the most important location for Tea production in
Sri Lanka. The city is overlooked by Pidurutalagala, the tallest mountain in Sri
Lanka.
Activity 2: Visit Rathnapura
Rathnapura is considered as the city of gems in Sri Lanaka, you will be visiting
the gem museum in Rathnapura on your way to Bentota. I
buy some precious souvenirs for your friend & family.
Activity 3: Proceed to Bentota
Bentota is a town in Sri Lanka, located on the southern tip of the Galle District
of the Southern Province. Bentota is a tourist attraction, with a local airport
(Bentota River Airport) and a handful of world
for watersports.
- Enjoy the evening at Bentota beach/ Overnight stay in
DAY 8
- Check out from the Hotel after breakfast
Activity 1: Visit Colombo( Colombo City tour & do shopping)
Colombo the capital of Sri Lanka is the
cultural centre of Sri Lanka. You will be visiting some of its key attractions
including Galle Face, Petah Bazaar, Independence square, Gangamara Temple
and few places to do your last minute shopping.
- Departure
Checking out from the hotel after breakfast
city, in the hill country of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The
city name meaning is "city on the plain (table land)" or "city of light". The city
is the administrative capital of Nuwara Eliya District, with a picturesque
It is located at an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128
ft) and is considered to be the most important location for Tea production in
Sri Lanka. The city is overlooked by Pidurutalagala, the tallest mountain in Sri
is considered as the city of gems in Sri Lanaka, you will be visiting
ura on your way to Bentota. If needed you can
your friend & family.
located on the southern tip of the Galle District
Bentota is a tourist attraction, with a local airport
(Bentota River Airport) and a handful of world-class hotels. It is a destination
t Bentota beach/ Overnight stay in Bentota
ut from the Hotel after breakfast
Activity 1: Visit Colombo( Colombo City tour & do shopping)
of Sri Lanka is the biggest city and political, economic and
cultural centre of Sri Lanka. You will be visiting some of its key attractions
including Galle Face, Petah Bazaar, Independence square, Gangamara Temple
and few places to do your last minute shopping.