16 nights 17 days itinerary

16 Nights in Sri Lanka: Cultural & Scenic Highlights

Day 1
Negombo
  • Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to the hotel in Negombo.
  • Check-in and overnight stay.

Hotel: Jetwing Beach Negombo (4★)
Board Basis: BB

Day 2
Negombo – Sigiriya
  • After breakfast, transfer to Sigiriya.
  • Check-in and leisure time.
  • Overnight stay.

Hotel: Aliya Resort & Spa (4★)
Board Basis: BB

Day 3
Sigiriya – Minneriya – Sigiriya
  • Optional: Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
  • Optional: Afternoon safari in Minneriya or Hurulu Eco Park.
  • Return to hotel and overnight stay.

Hotel: Aliya Resort & Spa (4★)
Board Basis: BB

Day 4
Sigiriya – Habarana – Polonnaruwa – Sigiriya
  • Optional: Village tour in Habarana with lunch and catamaran ride.
  • Optional: Visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa.
  • Return to hotel and relax.
  • Overnight stay.

Hotel: Aliya Resort & Spa (4★)
Board Basis: BB

Day 5
Sigiriya – Kandy
  • Transfer to Kandy.
  • Optional: Visit Dambulla Cave Temples en route.
  • Check-in and overnight stay.

Hotel: Mountbatten Bungalow (Mid-range Boutique)
Board Basis: BB

Day 6
Kandy
  • Visit Kandy Lake and market area.
  • Optional: Visit Temple of the Tooth (Dalada Maligawa) in the evening.
  • Return and overnight stay.

Hotel: Mountbatten Bungalow (Mid-range Boutique)
Board Basis: BB

Day 7
Kandy
  • Optional: Early morning birdwatching.
  • Optional: Cooking demonstration and garden visit with Sri Lankan lunch.
  • Relax and overnight stay.

Hotel: Mountbatten Bungalow (Mid-range Boutique)
Board Basis: BB

Day 8
Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
  • Transfer to Nuwara Eliya.
  • Visit tea plantation and tea factory.
  • City tour in Nuwara Eliya.
  • Check-in and overnight stay.

Hotel: Scottish Planter Bungalow (Mid-range Bungalow)
Board Basis: HB

Day 9
Nuwara Eliya – Tissamaharama
  • Transfer to Tissamaharama.
  • Optional: Late afternoon safari in Yala National Park.
  • Check-in and overnight stay.

Hotel: Kithala Resort (3★)
Board Basis: BB

Day 10
Tissamaharama
  • Optional: Morning safari in Yala National Park.
  • Return and overnight stay.

Hotel: Kithala Resort (3★)
Board Basis: BB

Day 11–13
Tissamaharama – Mirissa
  • Transfer to Mirissa.
  • Check-in and leisure.
  • Overnight stays.

Hotel: Triple “O” Six (Mid-range Boutique)
Board Basis: BB

Day 13
Mirissa – Hikkaduwa
  • Transfer to Hikkaduwa.
  • Visit Galle Fort en route.
  • Check-in and overnight stay.

Hotel: Riff Hikkaduwa (Design Hotel)
Board Basis: BB

Day 14
Hikkaduwa
  • Day at leisure.
  • Overnight stay.

Hotel: Riff Hikkaduwa (Design Hotel)
Board Basis: BB

Day 15
Hikkaduwa
  • Diving session including two dives for one person.
  • Leisure and overnight stay.

Hotel: Riff Hikkaduwa (Design Hotel)
Board Basis: BB

Day 16
Hikkaduwa – Colombo
  • Transfer to Colombo.
  • City tour: Town Hall, Golden Buddha, Lotus Pond, Arcade Independence Square, BMICH, Aukana Buddha.
  • Check-in and overnight stay.

Hotel: Galle Face Hotel (Colonial 4★)
Board Basis: BB

Day 17
Colombo – Departure
  • Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure.