🏝️ 7 Days Sightseeing Tour – Negombo | Kandy | Sigiriya | Anuradhapura | Polonnaruwa
Day 1 – Arrival & Negombo
Morning:
Pick up from Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Negombo, a charming coastal town close to the airport.
Check in and relax after your flight.
Afternoon:
Explore Negombo Beach, famous for its golden sands and fishing boats.
Visit St. Mary’s Church, Dutch Canal, and the Negombo Fish Market for a taste of local life.
Evening:
Enjoy a seaside dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Negombo
Meal plan: Breakfast & Dinner (optional)
Day 2 – Negombo to Kandy (via Pinnawala)
Morning:
Depart for Kandy, the last royal capital of Sri Lanka.
On the way, stop at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to watch elephants bathing and feeding.
Afternoon:
Visit a spice garden in Matale to learn about local spices and Ayurveda.
Continue to Kandy and check into your hotel.
Evening:
Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) — one of Sri Lanka’s holiest Buddhist temples.
Enjoy a traditional Kandyan cultural dance performance in the evening.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Kandy
Day 3 – Explore Kandy
Morning:
Visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, home to over 4,000 species of plants.
Take a Kandy city tour including Upper Lake Drive, Bahirawakanda Buddha Statue, and local markets.
Afternoon:
Optional visit to Gadaladeniya, Lankathilaka, and Ambekke Temples — ancient shrines with unique architecture.
Evening:
Free time to relax or explore local shops for gemstones, tea, and handicrafts.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Kandy
Day 4 – Kandy to Sigiriya (via Dambulla)
Morning:
After breakfast, drive to Sigiriya.
Stop at Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with ancient Buddha statues and murals.
Afternoon:
Continue to Sigiriya and check into your hotel.
In the late afternoon, climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the world-famous “Lion Rock.”
Explore the mirror wall, water gardens, and ancient frescoes.
Enjoy the sunset view from the top.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Sigiriya
Day 5 – Day Trip to Anuradhapura
Morning:
After an early breakfast, depart for Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s first ancient capital (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Visit the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi Tree, believed to be the oldest historically documented tree in the world.
Explore Ruwanwelisaya Stupa, Jetavanaramaya, Abhayagiriya Monastery, and Twin Ponds (Kuttam Pokuna).
Afternoon:
Visit Isurumuniya Temple and Samadhi Buddha Statue.
Return to Sigiriya in the evening.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Sigiriya
Day 6 – Day Trip to Polonnaruwa
Morning:
After breakfast, travel to Polonnaruwa, the medieval capital of Sri Lanka.
Explore ancient ruins such as the Royal Palace, Gal Vihara (four massive Buddha statues carved into rock), Rankoth Vehera, and Parakrama Samudraya (the great man-made lake).
Afternoon:
Visit the Polonnaruwa Museum to learn about the city’s rich history.
Return to Sigiriya by evening.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Sigiriya
Day 7 – Sigiriya to Negombo / Airport Departure
Morning:
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the hotel.
Optionally visit a village safari near Sigiriya with a bullock cart ride, boat trip, and traditional cooking experience.
Depart for Negombo or directly to the Bandaranaike International Airport for your onward flight.
End of Tour – Unforgettable memories of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Heritage.
✅ Tour Includes
Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver/guide
3-star or 4-star hotel accommodations (upgradable)
Daily breakfast (and dinner on request)
All transfers, parking, and fuel charges
Bottled water during travel
❌ Not Included
Entrance tickets to sites and cultural shows
Lunch, tips, and personal expenses