Vacay Sri Lanka™
Specially designed for summer travelers to capitalize on dry, sunny weather across the Cultural Triangle and East Coast.
Features the Great Elephant Gathering and calm marine snorkeling
Specially designed for summer travelers to capitalize on dry, sunny weather across the Cultural Triangle and East Coast.
Features the Great Elephant Gathering and calm marine snorkeling
Golden East & Central Sunburst is a 9-day summer-season circuit, designed to combine the ancient wonders of the Cultural Triangle and misty highlands with the calm, sun-drenched beaches and marine adventures of Sri Lanka's eastern coast.
Tour Overview
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Best Season: May to September
Travel Pacing: Moderate
Ideal For: Summer vacationers, families, and wildlife & beach lovers
Key Highlights
The Great Elephant Gathering: Witness Asia's largest annual gathering of wild Asian elephants on the shores of Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park.
Cultural Triangle Icons: Climb the monumental Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress and explore the ancient rock caves of Dambulla.
Eastern Beach Paradise: Relax on the tranquil, shallow waters of Passikudah Bay or the white-sand coast of Nilaveli.
Sacred Kandy & Lake Walks: Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and stroll around picturesque Kandy Lake before ascending the hills.
Pigeon Island Marine Safari: Snorkel through vibrant coral gardens teeming with tropical fish and sea turtles off the coast of Trincomalee.
ITINERARY
- Day 1: Airport Arrival → Negombo Beach Leisure
Day 2: Negombo → Dambulla Cave Temple → Sigiriya Rock Fortress Sunset View
Day 3: Sunrise Sigiriya Climb → Minneriya National Park "Great Elephant Gathering" 4x4 Safari
Day 4: Sigiriya → Scenic Eastern Drive to Passikudah / Trincomalee Bay
Day 5: Full Day Passikudah / Nilaveli Calm Coral Waters Leisure & Water Sports
Day 6: Trincomalee Koneswaram Temple & Fort Frederick → Scenic Highland Foothills to Kandy
Day 7: Kandy Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic → Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens → Cultural Dance Show
Day 8: Kandy → Ramboda Waterfalls & Tea Estate Tour → Colombo City Hotel
Day 9: Colombo Gangaramaya Temple & Dutch Hospital Precinct → Airport Departure
iNCLUSIONS
Private Air-Conditioned Vehicles
Friendly & Experienced Drivers
Meals as your preference
(Breakfast & Dinner included)
