Explore the East Coast of Sri Lanka where the historic port city of Trincomalee lives, on a ten day tour covering main highlights such as the historic Dambulla Cave Temple, Fort Frederick, Koneswaram Temple, Kandy Temple of the Tooth and more, ending with a city tour of Colombo. Experience another side of the country in ways you never expected creating unforgettable memories.
Day 1 – Arrival and overnight in Colombo
Day 2 – Visit the world heritage site of Golden Cave Temple, a tourist attraction in Dambulla
Day 3 – Climb and explore the magnificent Sigiriya Rock Fortress in which locals call the 8th wonder of the world
Day 4 – Explore Trincomalee and head over to the Fort Fredrick and the famous Koneswaram Temple for a historic and cultural experience
Day 5 – 6 – Extra days in Trincomalee to spend at leisure with many optional excursions to choose as you wish
Day 7 – 8 – Discover majestic Kandy on a city tour, seeing places like the Kandy Lake, Temple of the Tooth Relic and more
Day 9 – Take in the sights and sounds of Colombo experiencing the blend of old and new across the city
Day 10 – Leave for airport for departure flight
We will meet you upon arrival at the airport and drive you to Negombo to check into your hotel and rest and relax.
Meals: None
Accommodation: Arie Lagoon or similar
Entrance tickets and excursions included: None
Other inclusions: Transport in air conditioned vehicle, guiding services
Drive to Dambulla, a town located in the cultural triangle and where the Golden Cave Temple is found. Visit the temple that has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and experience the deep history and culture through the paintings inside the caves. Inside the caves there are well preserved Buddha Statues that are very majestic and hold a lot of significance. It is a very sacred religious site for the Buddhists in the country.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Accommodation: The Paradise Resort and Spa, Amaya Lake or similar
Entrance tickets and excursions included: Golden Cave Temple of Dambulla
Other inclusions: Transport in air conditioned vehicle, guiding services
Explore the Sigiriya Rock Fortress – a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is one of the country’s iconic landmarks. The rock is renowned for its frescoes that were painted in the 5th century. Once you reach the summit you will see the ruins of King Kashyapa’s Palace. As an optional excursion, you can take a village tour to experience Sri Lanka’s rural life, witnessing and interacting with local farmers hard at work as you ride a bullock cart and enjoy a scenic catamaran ride across a lake ending with a typical local meal in a village home.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Accommodation: The Paradise Resort and Spa, Amaya Lake or similar
Entrance tickets and excursions included: Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Other inclusions: Transport in air conditioned vehicle, guiding services
Early morning after breakfast drive to the port city of Trincomalee that is surrounded by spectacular long white beaches on the East Coast. Visit Fort Fredrick, a landmark that was built by the Dutch in the 17th century and within its complex find the historical Koneswaram Temple. The temple is located on top of the Swami rock which is a peninsula surrounded by the sea. Visit the Lover’s Leap which is close proximity to the Koneswaram Temple and where two heartbroken lovers are said to have leapt off this cliff. Relax at the beach in the evening. Overnight stay in Trincomalee.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Accommodation: Trinco Blu by Cinnamon, Anilana Nilaveli or similar
Entrance tickets and excursions included: Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick, Lover’s Leap
Other inclusions: Transport in air conditioned vehicle, guiding services
Spend the day in Trincomalee at leisure with optional excursions to choose to plan your day. We do highly recommend you to visit Pigeon Island, one of Sri Lanka’s maritime national parks and known to be an exciting place for diving and snorkelling. Swim underwater and see colourful coral reefs and marine species especially turtles. Trincomalee has been recognized to be one of the places for whale watching (March-April) and dolphin watching (May-October) in Sri Lanka, it is a fun experience for anyone adventurous. Overnight stay in Trincomalee.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Accommodation: Trinco Blu by Cinnamon, Anilana Nilaveli or similar
Entrance tickets and excursions included: None
Other inclusions: Transport in air conditioned vehicle, guiding services
You may spend the day at leisure in Trincomalee to rest and relax at your own pace – or you can choose from many optional excursions from our page, Things to do in Trincomalee. We do recommend activities such as luxury catamaran sailing (May-October) which has become one of the things to do in Trincomalee as the weather is ideal for sailing – picturesque surroundings, strong winds and the tropical sun. Visit Marble beach, run by the Sri Lanka Air Force to relax and enjoy the beach.You could visit the Trincomalee Harbour, an iconic landmark that had been visited by many traders and explorers of ancient times and is the third largest harbour in the world. Overnight stay in Trincomalee.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Accommodation: Trinco Blu by Cinnamon, Anilana Nilaveli or similar
Entrance tickets and excursions included: None
Other inclusions: Transport in air conditioned vehicle, guiding services
After breakfast drive to Kandy, a historical town in the central highlands in the country. Take a tour around the city and stroll along the glistening Kandy Lake, then visit the gem museum and the marketplace. In the evening watch a vibrant cultural show performed by traditional Kandyan dancers and troupes, with their ornate dance costumes. Check into your hotel and relax. Overnight stay in Kandy.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Accommodation: Amaya Hills, Cinnamon Citadel or similar
Entrance tickets and excursions included: Kandy City Tour
Other inclusions: Transport in air conditioned vehicle, guiding services
Spend the day in Kandy at your leisure to relax and take it easy – or you can choose from several optional excursions to plan your own program by visiting our page, Things to do in Kandy. Such excursions that we do recommend are the National Museum where you could witness historical exhibits representing the Kandyan and Post British Colonial Era, the Royal Botanical Gardens that is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna and one of the major tourist attractions in Kandy; or you can visit a tea plantation and factory, learning the art of plucking tea leaves and process of production from the leaf into the brewed cup of tea. Tea is one of the main exports and a representation of the island. Overnight stay in Kandy.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Accommodation: Amaya Hills, Cinnamon Citadel or similar
Entrance tickets and excursions included: None
Other inclusions: Transport in air conditioned vehicle, guiding services
After breakfast leave Kandy and drive to Colombo. Take a city tour around Colombo and visit the major attractions such as the Viharamahadevi Park, Old Parliament, Colombo Fort and Independence Square ending with some retail therapy. Check into your hotel. Overnight stay in Colombo.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Accommodation: Fairway Colombo or similar
Entrance tickets and excursions included: Colombo city tour
Other inclusions: Transport in air conditioned vehicle, guiding services
Check out of your hotel and leave to the airport to catch your departing flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None
Entrance tickets and excursions included: None
Other inclusions: Transport in air conditioned vehicle, guiding services
