Cultural Essence
Day 1 – Negombo ➜ Kandy (Culture & Temples)
• Pick up from your Negombo hotel. • Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage – watch elephants bathing and feeding. • Continue to Kandy, the hill capital of Sri Lanka. • Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa). • Explore Kandy Lake, the local market, and a Gem & Jewellery workshop. • Experience a Cultural Dance Show in the evening. • Check in and relax at your hotel surrounded by Kandy’s misty hills. • 🏯 Overnight in Kandy.
Day 2 – Kandy ➜ Matale ➜ Sigiriya ➜ Polonnaruwa (Spices & Heritage Trail)
• After breakfast, visit a Spice Garden in Matale to learn about Sri Lanka’s famous spices and herbal medicine. • Continue to Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site) — climb the rock, see ancient frescoes, and enjoy breathtaking views. • Visit Polonnaruwa, the ancient second capital of Sri Lanka — see the Royal Palace, Gal Vihara, and Parakrama Samudra. • Return to your hotel in Sigiriya / Habarana for a relaxing evening. • 🏯 Overnight in Sigiriya / Habarana.
Day 3 – Sigiriya ➜ Dambulla ➜ Negombo (Village Life & Traditions)
• After breakfast, enjoy a Sigiriya Village Tour to experience authentic rural life: • Bull Cart Ride through the village • Lake Boat Ride with scenic views • Visit a local home to see traditional Sri Lankan cooking • Enjoy an authentic Sri Lankan lunch made by villagers • Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO Site) — famous for its Buddha statues and colorful murals. • Begin your scenic return journey to Negombo. • 🌅 Evening: Drop off at your Negombo hotel. --- 🌟 Highlights: • UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Kandy, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla • Cultural Experiences: Temple of the Tooth, Spice Garden, Cultural Show • Village Life & Traditions: Bull Cart Ride, Boat Ride, Traditional Cooking & Lunch • Ancient Kingdoms & Architecture: Sigiriya Fortress, Polonnaruwa Ruins, Dambulla Cave Temple
