Colombo Trip Overview
Into the Hills, as the name suggests, is an ideal family vacation to get away from the day to day urban environment and explore the lush green, scenic, misty mountains of the hill country in all its serene and awestriking beauty. Explore the Last Kingdom of Sri Lanka, Kandy and journey through the artistic passages of the Sri Dalada Maligawa; the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and learn of its history. Visit a tea factory and learn about the tea making process, also enjoy a tea tasting session that will surely convince you why Ceylon Tea is among the best in the entire world.
Additional Info
Duration: 7 days
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Into the Hills, as the name suggests, is an ideal family vacation to get away from the day to day urban environment and explore the lush green, scenic, misty mountains of the hill country in all its serene and awestriking beauty. Explore the Last Kingdom of Sri Lanka, Kandy and journey through the artistic passages of the Sri Dalada Maligawa; the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and learn of its history. Visit a tea factory and learn about the tea making process, also enjoy a tea tasting session that will surely convince you why Ceylon Tea is among the best in the entire world.
Itinerary
Day 1: Airport > Negombo
Stop At: Negombo Beach, Negombo Sri Lanka
Arrive at Colombo International Airport and after the formalities proceed to Negombo and check into the hotel. (Travel Time: 20 to 30 mins)
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Negombo > Kandy
Stop At: Kandy Lake Club – Cultural Dance Show, 7 Sangamitta Mawatha, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Later in the evening go on technical tours related to arts such as gem crafting, woodcarving and batiks. And watch the Kandyan Cultural Show with its colorful traditional dances and delightful music. The Kandy Cultural Show gives an opportunity to experience some of the traditions of Sri Lanka. Enjoy this hour long extravaganza as some of the most popular art forms of the island take to the stage. Get wowed by fire dancers and sword dancers. Watch the colorful Kandyan dancers take to the air to the thrumming primal beat of the drums.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Kandy
Stop At: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Road, Peradeniya 20400 Sri Lanka
Which was formed in the early 19th century. Walk through the vast area containing over 4000 species of plants. Enjoy the learning more about the orchids, spices and medicinal plants. Wander down avenues shaded by large and rare trees, or bordered by flowering plants. Enjoy seeing the cannonball tree, walking over the wobbly suspension bridge and through the short hedge mazes or even climbing the twisty trees that make wonderful jungle gyms.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Kandy > Nuwara Eliya
Stop At: Blue Field Tea Factory, No. 54 Haig Road, Ramboda 20590 Sri Lanka
Visit a Tea Factory and a plantation where you would see how the world’s famous “Ceylon Tea” is manufactured. In 1824 a tea plant was brought to Ceylon by the British from China and was planted in the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya for non-commercial purposes. James Taylor was a British citizen who introduced commercial tea plantation in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). He arrived to Sri Lanka in 1852 and settled down in Loolecondera estate in Kandy. Today even people who have never heard of Sri Lanka are familiar with Ceylon tea, which is known for its quality.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Victoria Park of Nuwara Eliya, A5, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
Visit the highland city that was the premium holiday resort town of the British in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Enjoy walking through the streets with their pretty little cottages, quaint villas and beautiful mansions. Make a memory in the old red-bricked postoffice as you purchase an inexpensive and colorful postcard to take home or send to your friends. Relax at Queen Victoria Park or on the shores of Lake Gregory.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Nuwara Eliya > Horton Plains > Nuwara Eliya
Stop At: Horton Plains National Park, Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka
Visit the beautiful Horton Plains National Park in Ohiya, with its montane grasslands and cloud forests. Enjoy the majestic views from the precipice of World’s End and the cooling sprays from Baker’s Falls. Catch glimpses of the many endemic faunae that make their home in the plains. Get to know more about the archeological finds that were discovered in the area.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 6: Nuwara Eliya > Colombo
Stop At: Colombo National Museum, Albert Crescent, Colombo Sri Lanka
Experience the colorful lights and bright life of Colombo, the capital City of Sri Lanka. Visit historic monuments such as the Old Lighthouse, the Old Parliament, Galle Face Hotel, Galle Face Green, Gangarama Temple, the National Museum and more. Enjoy the malls of Independence Square or the Race Course. Visit boutique shops and designer stores.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 7: Colombo > Airport
Pass By: Katunayake, Katunayake, Negombo, Western Province
After breakfast at the hotel on your final day, proceed to the Colombo International Airport (CMB) and get ready for your departure after spending a memorable time on the Pearl of the Indian Ocean
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
