11 Nights | 12 Days

Golden Triangle & Beyond with Veddah Experience

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    11 Nights | 12 Days

    Golden Triangle & Beyond with Veddah Experience

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      Cultural triangle, Kandyan traditions, Veddah village experience, hill country train, leopard safari, Whale watching

      This thoughtfully curated experience combines cultural exploration, wildlife adventures, hill country journeys, and southern beach relaxation. Begin in Negombo and unwind by the lagoon or beach before exploring ancient temples and historic sites. Discover the Cultural Triangle including Dambulla, Sigiriya, and Polonnaruwa and experience the indigenous Veddah Village. Travel to Kandy for temple visits and cultural performances and enjoy a scenic hill country train journey to Ella. Conclude your journey with safaris in Yala, whale watching in Mirissa, and final departure from Colombo.

      Route

      Negombo – Dambulla – Sigiriya – Maha Oya (Veddah Village) – Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Ella – Yala – Mirissa – Colombo

      Itinerary

      Day 1: Colombo to Negombo - Arrival and lagoon relaxation

      Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Negombo. Relax by the Negombo Lagoon or enjoy the beach. Explore the local area or take a scenic walk along the coast. Prepare for the cultural and wildlife experiences ahead.

      Travel to Dambulla and check into your hotel. Explore the Dambulla Cave Temple with its ancient murals and Buddha statues. Visit nearby villages or cultural sites. Enjoy an evening at leisure at your hotel.

      Travel to Sigiriya and check into your resort. Climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress and admire panoramic views. Explore surrounding villages and historical sites. Return to your hotel for evening relaxation.

      Travel to Maha Oya for a half-day Veddah Village experience. Learn traditional skills and forest survival techniques from the indigenous community. Explore the natural surroundings and local lifestyle. Conclude the day with relaxation at your resort.

      Travel to Kandy with a stop at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to interact with rescued elephants. Check into your hotel and visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth. Attend a traditional Kandyan dance performance in the evening. End the day with a peaceful lakeside stroll.

      Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya and discover exotic flora and scenic landscapes. Explore Kandy city, including markets and cultural landmarks. Enjoy optional lake walks or shopping excursions. Return to your hotel for evening leisure.

      Take the hill country train from Kandy to Ella through rolling hills, lush valleys, and tea plantations. Check into your hill country retreat in Ella. Visit tea estates and learn about production processes. Relax in the serene mountain surroundings in the evening.

      Explore the scenic hills surrounding Ella with optional short hikes or nature walks. Enjoy wellness activities or leisure at your resort. Take in the panoramic views and photograph the landscapes. End the day with dinner and relaxation.

      Travel to Yala National Park and check into your lodge. Prepare for a wildlife safari the next day. Enjoy the natural surroundings and evening at leisure. Rest early for a full-day safari experience.

      Take a full-day Yala National Park safari with a guide. Spot leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and exotic birdlife. Capture photographs of the wildlife and scenic landscapes. Return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.

      Travel to Mirissa along the southern coast. Take a whale and dolphin watching excursion to spot blue whales, sperm whales, and dolphins. Relax on the golden sands and enjoy the beachside atmosphere. Spend the evening exploring local restaurants or strolling along the shore.

      Travel to Colombo and Bandaranaike International Airport for departure. Reflect on your journey through the Cultural Triangle, hill country, and southern coast. Take memories of cultural immersion, wildlife adventures, and scenic landscapes with you. Depart feeling rejuvenated and enriched.

      Cultural triangle, Kandyan traditions, Veddah village experience, hill country train, leopard safari, Whale watching

      This thoughtfully curated experience combines cultural exploration, wildlife adventures, hill country journeys, and southern beach relaxation. Begin in Negombo and unwind by the lagoon or beach before exploring ancient temples and historic sites. Discover the Cultural Triangle including Dambulla, Sigiriya, and Polonnaruwa and experience the indigenous Veddah Village. Travel to Kandy for temple visits and cultural performances and enjoy a scenic hill country train journey to Ella. Conclude your journey with safaris in Yala, whale watching in Mirissa, and final departure from Colombo.

      Route

      Negombo – Dambulla – Sigiriya – Maha Oya (Veddah Village) – Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Ella – Yala – Mirissa – Colombo

      Itinerary

      Day 1: Colombo to Negombo - Arrival and lagoon relaxation

      Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Negombo. Relax by the Negombo Lagoon or enjoy the beach. Explore the local area or take a scenic walk along the coast. Prepare for the cultural and wildlife experiences ahead.

      Travel to Dambulla and check into your hotel. Explore the Dambulla Cave Temple with its ancient murals and Buddha statues. Visit nearby villages or cultural sites. Enjoy an evening at leisure at your hotel.

      Travel to Sigiriya and check into your resort. Climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress and admire panoramic views. Explore surrounding villages and historical sites. Return to your hotel for evening relaxation.

      Travel to Maha Oya for a half-day Veddah Village experience. Learn traditional skills and forest survival techniques from the indigenous community. Explore the natural surroundings and local lifestyle. Conclude the day with relaxation at your resort.

      Travel to Kandy with a stop at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to interact with rescued elephants. Check into your hotel and visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth. Attend a traditional Kandyan dance performance in the evening. End the day with a peaceful lakeside stroll.

      Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya and discover exotic flora and scenic landscapes. Explore Kandy city, including markets and cultural landmarks. Enjoy optional lake walks or shopping excursions. Return to your hotel for evening leisure.

      Take the hill country train from Kandy to Ella through rolling hills, lush valleys, and tea plantations. Check into your hill country retreat in Ella. Visit tea estates and learn about production processes. Relax in the serene mountain surroundings in the evening.

      Explore the scenic hills surrounding Ella with optional short hikes or nature walks. Enjoy wellness activities or leisure at your resort. Take in the panoramic views and photograph the landscapes. End the day with dinner and relaxation.

      Travel to Yala National Park and check into your lodge. Prepare for a wildlife safari the next day. Enjoy the natural surroundings and evening at leisure. Rest early for a full-day safari experience.

      Take a full-day Yala National Park safari with a guide. Spot leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and exotic birdlife. Capture photographs of the wildlife and scenic landscapes. Return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.

      Travel to Mirissa along the southern coast. Take a whale and dolphin watching excursion to spot blue whales, sperm whales, and dolphins. Relax on the golden sands and enjoy the beachside atmosphere. Spend the evening exploring local restaurants or strolling along the shore.

      Travel to Colombo and Bandaranaike International Airport for departure. Reflect on your journey through the Cultural Triangle, hill country, and southern coast. Take memories of cultural immersion, wildlife adventures, and scenic landscapes with you. Depart feeling rejuvenated and enriched.

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