10 Day LGBTQ Luxury Tour of Sri Lanka

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Colombo Airport - Negombo
1 stop
1
Negombo Beach
The driver/guide will welcome you at the Colombo airport and drive to Negombo. Overnight in Negombo
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
Negombo - Sigiriya
1 stop
2
Sigiriya
The Driver/Guide will meet you at your hotel in Negombo by morning or afternoon and then drive to Sigiriya.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Sigiriya - Minneriya
2 stops
3
Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
Sigiriya rock fortress, In 477 CE, Kashyapa, the king’s son by a non-royal consort, seized the throne from King Dhatusena, following a coup assisted by Migara, the King’s nephew and army commander. The rightful heir, Moggallana, fearing for his life, fled to South India. Afraid of an attack by Moggallana, Kashyapa moved the capital and his residence from the traditional capital of Anuradhapura to the more secure Sigiriya. During King Kashyapa’s reign (477 to 495 CE), Sigiriya was developed into a complex city and fortress. Most of the elaborate constructions on the rock summit and around it, including defensive structures, palaces, and gardens, date from this period (Entrance 35$ for each person)
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
4
Minneriya National Park
Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park, which is a national park in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The area was designated as a national park on 12 August 1997, having been originally declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1938. The reason for declaring the area as protected is to protect the catchment of Minneriya tank and the wildlife of the surrounding area. The tank is of historical importance, having been built by King Mahasen in third century AD. (Entrance 85$ for tickets & 95$ for the safari jeep - 02 person)
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
Sigiriya - Dambulla - Kandy
4 stops
5
Dambulla Cave Temple
Dambulla Cave temple, It is the largest and best preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m (520 ft.) over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding. Major attractions are spread over 5 caves, which contain statues and paintings. This paintings and statues are related to Lord Buddha and his life. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, 3 statues of Sri Lankan kings and 4 statues of god and goddess (Entrance 10$ for each person)
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
6
Spice Garden
Sri Lankan Herbal and Spices Garden
1 hour • Admission ticket free
7
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Temple of the Sacred tooth relic, is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the tooth relic of Buddha. Since ancient times, Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a UNESCO world heritage site partly due to the temple (Entrance 10$ for each person)
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
8
Kandy Lake Club - Cultural Dance Show
Kandyan Traditional Dancers show (Entrance 15$ for each person)
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 5
Kandy - Peradeniya
3 stops
9
Royal Botanical Gardens
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden, is noted for its rich and varied collections of tropical woody plants. Occupying 59 hectares (146 acres), it has about 4,000 species of plants. The most important specimens of the garden include palms, some of which are planted in impressive avenues. Significant, too, are the collections of orchids, gymnosperms, and flowering trees. (Entrance 10$ per person)
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
10
Kandy City Center
Sri Lankan Natural Gem museum Sri Lankan traditional Batik works/factory Sri Lankan traditional Wood carving works/factory
3 minutes • Admission ticket not included
11
Kandy
Kandy city, it’s highlights and surroundings
1 minute • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Kandy - Nuwaraeliya - Ella
4 stops
12
Blue Field Tea Factory
Tea Plantation, Factory & Tea center. Tea production is one of the main sources of foreign exchange for Sri Lanka (formerly called Ceylon), and accounts for 2% of GDP, contributing over US $1.5 billion in 2013 to the economy of Sri Lanka. It employs, directly or indirectly, over 1 million people, and in 1995 directly employed 215,338 on tea plantations and estates. In addition, tea planting by smallholders is the source of employment for thousands whilst it is also the main form of livelihoods for tens of thousands of families. Sri Lanka is the world's fourth-largest producer of tea.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
13
Ramboda Waterfall
Ramboda waterfall, which is 109 meter high and 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest waterfall in the world.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
14
Nuwara Eliya
Colonial Nuwaraeliya city (Little England) Many of the buildings retain features from the colonial period such as the Queen's Cottage, General's House, Grand Hotel, Hill Club, Town Post Office and even new hotels are often built and furnished in the colonial style.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
15
Nanu Oya
Train journey from Nanuoya to Ella, The best hill country scenic train ride in Sri Lanka (Charges 20$ per person)
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Ella - Yala
3 stops
16
Little Adam's Peak View Point
Little Adam’s peak. Little Adam’s Peak is just one of it. The eye catching, jaw dropping and conspicuous peak is the one not to miss, Situated in Ella, Sri Lanka, it has been attracting tourists for a long time now. The reason for its popularity is the amazing view that never fails to attract and impress the visitors.
1 minute • Admission ticket not included
17
Nine Arches Bridge
The Nine Arch Bridge also called the Bridge in the Sky, is a bridge in Sri Lanka. It is one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in the country. The construction of the bridge is generally attributed to a local Ceylonese builder, P. K. Appuhami, in consultation with British engineers. The chief designer and project manager of the 'upcountry railway line of Ceylon' project was D. J. Wimalasurendra, a distinguished Ceylonese engineer and inventor. The designer of the viaduct was Harold Cuthbert Marwood of Railway Construction Department of Ceylon Government Railway. The 1923 report titled "Construction of a Concrete Railway Viaduct in Ceylon" published by the Engineering Association of Ceylon has details of all the records including the plans and drawings.
1 minute • Admission ticket not included
18
Yala National Park
Jeep safari at Yala NP, the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka. The park consists of five blocks, two of which are now open to the public, and also adjoining parks. The blocks have individual names such as, Ruhuna National Park(block 1) and Kumana National Park or 'Yala East' for the adjoining area. It is situated in the southeast region of the country, and lies in Southern Province and Uva Province. The park covers 979 square kilometres (378 sq mi) and is located about 300 kilometres (190 mi) from Colombo. Yala was designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1900, and, along with Wilpattu was one of the first two national parks in Sri Lanka, having been designated in 1938. The park is best known for its variety of wild animals. It is important for the conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards and aquatic birds (Entrance 75$ for tickets & 95 safari jeep)
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Yala - Mirissa
1 stop
19
Mirissa Beach
Morning drive to Mirissa Beach Free day at Beach – we can discuss and make some plans or arrangements upon your request
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 9
Mirissa
1 stop
20
Whales watching program. The tour will be taken place by a Luxury private Yacht. The largest creatures on Earth – as well as fin whales, sei whales, sperm whales, orcas (killer whales), pilot whales, humpback whales, dolphins, flying fish, turtles, manta rays and whale sharks can all be seen during a whale watching trip a few miles off the South Coast of Sri Lanka. (Charges 60$ per person)
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 10
Mirissa - Colombo
4 stops
21
Galle Dutch Fort
Colonial city of Galle and Dutch fort, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese and then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 423 years maintains a polished appearance, due to extensive reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
22
Madu River Buddhi Boat Safari Balapitiya
Boat Safari at Madu river, Madu River or the Madu Ganga is one of the natures fascinating creations off South West coast in Balapitiya. Madu Ganga is a lagoon with hundreds of islands providing an idyllic setting for a well spent holiday and loads of authentic traditional settings. It may be one of the last remaining tracts of pristine mangrove forests in Sri Lanka (Charges 20$ for per person)
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
23
Induruwa Sea Turtle Conservation Project & Sea Turtle Information Center
Sea Turtle Hatchery/Farm, The "Sea Turtle Farm & Hatchery" is a non - profitable organization which is maintained for the survival of Sea Turtles for the next generation. There are five varieties of Sea Turtles found in Sri Lanka, namely Olive Ridley Turtle, Loggerhead Turtle, Green Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle and Leatherhead Turtle.(Entrance 20$ for each person)
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
24
Colombo
drive to Colombo and drop-off at any place you prefer
2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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