Plan Harmony

Itinerary

Day 1: Airport to Negombo

Pass By: Negombo Beach, Negombo Sri Lanka
Welcome at the airport & proceed to Negombo for check-in ( Standard check-in time: 14.00 hrs).

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3-star hotel in Negombo

Day 2: Negombo - Dambulla - Sigiriya

Stop At: Negombo, Negombo, Western Province
OLD DUTCH FORT IN NEGOMBO - Originally built in 1672, not far from the coastline, the fort was part of a colonial prison complex. Today the fort itself is largely in ruin, but the gate with its date of construction inscribed on it is still visible. In addition to the fort ruins, there's a lovely Dutch church nearby and other buildings around Negombo dating from this period. A bicycle ride on the path along the canal is a good way to see many of these colonial constructions.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
Designated as a world heritage site, the Dambulla Temple is located on a gigantic rock towering more than 160 m above the surrounding area. The Rock itself is more than 1.5 km around its base and summit is at 550 km. The caves on this rock were the refuge of King Walagamba’s when he was in exile for 14 years and feature a mixture of religious and worldly paintings and sculptures. Several reclining Buddha's which includes the 15 meter long sculpture of the dying Buddha.
Duration: 1 hour

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Accommodation included: 3-star hotel in Sigiriya

Day 3: Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya

Stop At: Minneriya National Park, Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway, 50150 Sri Lanka
The extent of the Minneriya national park is approximately 8889 hectares. Dry zone plant and Animal Species are common. The elephant are a highlight of the park. Approximately 160 species of birds, 9 amphibians, 25 reptile species, 26 fish species and more that 78 butterfly species can also be found here. There are also rare bamboo trees in this park which is unique to Minneriya national park.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Sigiriya Located a few hours’ drives from Colombo, Sigiriya is a magnificent rock fortress built in the 5th century A.D. This majestic Citadel in the sky was the refuge of King Kasyapa and is world-renowned for its Mirror Wall’, which consists of poems and paragraphs carved by some of the thousands of visitors who visited the rock many years ago, and for its magnificent frescoes, similar to the Ajantha frescoes of India.
Duration: 3 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3 star hotel in Sigiriya

Day 4: Sigiriya - Matale - Kandy

Stop At: Matale, Matale, Central Province
You get an opportunity to walk through the rubber plantations, pepper, Cocoa and meet the Tamil local community. Then we descend to the Sudu Ganga river “Known as the WHITE RIVER” which you cross by a small bridge. You also have the opportunity to swim in the river.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
The Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a temple in the city of Kandy in Sri Lanka. It was built within the royal palace complex which houses the only surviving relic of Buddha, a tooth, which is venerated by Buddhists. The relic has played an important role in local politics since ancient times; it's believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country, which caused the ancient kings to protect it with great effort. Kandy was the capital of the Sinhalese Kings from 1592 to 1815, fortified by the terrain of the mountains and the difficult approach. The city is a world heritage site declared by UNESCO, in partly due to the temple.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star hotel in Kandy

Day 5: Kandy

Stop At: Udawattekele Sanctuary, Lovers Walk, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
The lush forest cover of Udawatta Kele Sanctuary behind Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy has a long history dating back to many centuries. This forest extents about 257 acres and is considered to be a vital Bio reserve for the much populated Kandy City. Centuries back, area surrounding Kandy had been a Rain Forest and the human settlements took place during the era of King Panditha Parakramabahu (1302-1326 AD) and in 1371 AD, King Wickramabahu made Kandy his Kingdom. During this era Kandy was called as "Senkadagala". During the trek, you will discover medieval rock shelter dwellings of Buddhist monk hermits, Garrison Cemetery – A British military burial ground and a variety of over 400 plant species, 70 bird species, 32 species of butterflies and various mammal species.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Road, Peradeniya 20400 Sri Lanka
The history of the Royal Botanical Gardens dates as far back as 1371 when King Wickramabahu III ascended the throne and kept court at Peradeniya near Mahaweli Ganga. Later, in the reign of King Kirti Sri Rajasinghe from 1747 to 1780 this was made a Royal Garden and from 1780 – 1798 King Rajadhi Rajasinghe resided therein, where a temporary residence was erected for him.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Kandy

Day 6: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya

Stop At: Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
Sri Lanka is one of the largest exporters of Tea in the world which was introduced by the British Tea Planter James Taylor in 1867. The production of tea involves a tedious procedure of plucking, withering, rolling, oxidizing and drying – a process that requires heavy machines and plenty of manpower. You will be taken through the Tea Factory and explained the above process. After the session you will enjoy a wonderful cup of Ceylon tea. Additionally Tea’s of various kinds will be available for purchase.
Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
Nuwara Eliya is also known as 'Little' England', was the favorite hill station of the British who tried to create Nuwara Eliya into a typical English Village. The old brick Post office, country house like hill club, with its hunting pictures, mounted hunting trophies and fish, and its strict formal dinner attire; the 18 hole golf course, racecourse, etc., all remind you of 'England'.


Duration: 40 minutes

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Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3 star hotel in Nuwara Eliya

Day 7: Nuwara Eliya - Colombo

Stop At: Colombo, Colombo, Western Province
After breakfast proceed to Colombo for drop-off.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

• Services of an English-speaking driver guide up to 08 Pax.
• If group exceeds 08 Pax, a national guide will be provided.
• 1 Bottle of 500 ML Mineral Water daily (Per person)
• 6x Breakfast
• 2x Dinner
• Accommodation included: 6 nights
• Entry/Admission - Royal Botanical Gardens
• Entry/Admission - Dambulla Cave Temple
• Entry/Admission - Minneriya National Park
• Entry/Admission - Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
• Entry/Admission - Udawattekele Sanctuary

• Airfares & Visa. (Visa can be obtained by applying online http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/)
• Lunch & dinner throughout the tour except on day 02 & 03.
• Expenses of a personal nature.

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infant seats available
• Most travelers can participate
• Face masks required for travelers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Face masks provided for travelers
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitized between use
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Regular temperature checks for staff
• Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
• COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

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If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.