Compare Sri Lanka Express by G Adventures vs Tour of Ancient Sri Lanka by Panoramic Tour & Travels

Day 1 Negombo

Arrive at any time.

There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 2 Negombo/Kandy

Drive to Kandy, visiting a spice plantation en route. Enjoy lunch at G Adventures-supported Sthree Craft Shop and Café. Later, explore Temple of the Tooth.

Day 3 Kandy

Explore Kandy with a free day.

Day 4 Kandy to Ella area

Travel by private vehicle to the historic town of Nuwara Eliya and enjoy some free time. Continue the journey to the rolling green valleys of the Ella area and spend 2 nights at the G Adventures-supported AMBA estate, an organic farm and guest house.

Livelihood opportunities in the valley of Bandarawela, Sri Lanka are limited for low income community members. Many rely on agricultural work, especially in the tea plantations, which can be arduous with little financial gain. Amba Estate came to the area with the purpose of promoting economic growth through their organic tea plantation, paying fair wages, sharing their profits with their workers, and creating opportunities for growth. Having established its place in the travel market, Amba is now ready to support community cooperatives as a means of better spreading the income of tourism throughout the valley. Planeterra is working alongside Amba Estate by supporting the initial investment for the first community-led microenterprise that will work in partnership with Amba. Planeterra’s catalyst grant covers the equipment, training and setup costs for a group of six women to formally become a chutney co-operative. The chutney will be sold back to Amba Estate for travellers to consume, as well as sold to guests and in markets throughout Sri Lanka. G Adventures travellers began visiting Amba in July 2018. They now have the opportunity to eat the delicious chutneys, meet the women and see how it’s made!

Day 5 Ella area

In the morning, enjoy a tour through the tea plantation and learn about one of the nation's most popular exports followed by a tea tasting. After enjoy free time to soak in the stunning scenery, opt to hike to Ella Rock, or visit Ella town by tuk tuk. This evening, enjoy a cooking demonstration of classic homestyle Sri Lankan dishes, a delicious mixture of savoury and sweet.

Day 6 Ella/Udawalawe National Park

Depart Amba Estate in the morning after enjoying a delicious home cooked breakfast. Begin the journey to Udawalawe National Park and visit the Elephant Transit home before enjoying an afternoon wildlife safari through Udawalawe National Park. Afterwards, head to a tented camp by the lake on the boundary of National Park and relax with a BBQ dinner around the campfire.

Day 7 Udawalawe National Park/Unawatuna

After breakfast transfer from Udawalawe to Galle for a tour of the fort and city. Later, head to Unawatuna, on the south coast.

Day 8 Unawatuna

Depart at any time.

The Colombo airport can be reached by taxi or there are train and bus connections from nearby Galle for much less. Your CEO can help you arrange a transfer.

Day 1: Ayubowan!  (Airport-Colombo)

Have a memorable Holiday! With a warm welcome by our professional chauffer guide and a Panoramic Tour representative we welcome you to Sri Lanka. After arriving at the Katunayake International Airport, we will accommodate you in a Hotel in Colombo. If time permits you can go on a city tour where you can visit Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Memorial Square and Shri Ponnambalawaneswaram Kovil and enjoy walking along the Galle Face Green. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Travel Duration- 1 Hour

Day 2: Off To Sigiriya (Colombo-Sigiriya)

After your breakfast proceed to Sigiriya. You can enjoy a village tour in Galewela, you will get a chance to experience a Tuk Tuk ride, bullock and catamaran ride. After an authentic Sri Lankan Lunch with a chilled beer involve yourself in a cooking demonstration, get a chance to learn and cook local rice and curry and learn the ancient secret recipe while cooking with the demonstrators, from there continue your journey towards Sigiriya. En route visit the Dambulla Cave Temple thereafter check in at the hotel, relax yourself in the pool, enjoy a complimentary dinner and for an overnight stay.

Travel Duration- 4 Hours

Day 3: 8th Wonder of The World (Sigiriya)

After breakfast get ready to climb the Sigiriya Rock, which is known as the 8th Wonder of the World, it has been formed by the lava of a wiped out spring of gushing lava, it stands at 200 meters in height, surrounded by wilderness. Thereafter off to Pidurangala rock where from the top, there is an astounding view of the surrounding scenery and an unbelievable view of the Sigiriya Rock and enjoy your lunch at a recommended restaurant Proceed to the Hotel and spend your night after a tiring day with a free dinner.

Day 4: Temple Ride (Sigiriya-Anuradhapura-Sigiriya)

Enjoy your morning breakfast and off to Anuradhapura. This city is well known as one of the major cities in Sri Lanka. Have your lunch at the suggested restaurant and view the ancient stupas and ancient reservoirs during the tour. Some of the main attractions are the glorious rock carvings of vast richness and remarkable beauty Ruwanwelisaya Stupa one of the hemispherical structures containing relics in Sri Lanka, Lovamahapaya is a set of ruins with hundreds and hundreds of stone pillars that lie between the stupa Ruwanwelisaya and the Great Bodhi Tree of Anuradhapura, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and Thuparamaya Dagaba. Back to the hotel for an overnight stay after a free dinner.

Day 5: History Of Sigiriya (Sigiriya-Kandy)

After the breakfast, continue your journey to Kandy a cultural city surrounded by Hills and a Lake, enjoy your lunch in Kandy and check in at the hotel. Thereafter you can visit the famous sanctuary of the Scared Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic which is a Buddhist Temple in the city of Kandy, it is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the Tooth of the Lord Buddha. Go on a shopping spree around Kandy also get a chance to visit the batik factory, the oak ray gem shop and view the wood carvings and by 4:00pm witness a cultural dance show for some vibrant entertainment. Check in at the hotel for an overnight stay.

Travel Duration-2.5 Hours

Day 6: Little Rome (Kandy-Negombo)

Have your breakfast and continue your journey towards Negombo. If interested en route you can visit the Surathura Spice Garden to witness the spices which are very imperative to Asian cuisine then proceed to Millennium Elephant Foundation, enjoy your lunch on your way to Negombo. Check in at the hotel and spend some time shopping and get back to the hotel to relax and for an overnight stay.

Travel Duration- 3 Hours

Day 7: Until We Meet Again (Negombo-Airport)

After having your breakfast andif time permits visit the Lellama to get to know the story of people engaged in their daily routine. Depending on your departure flight time check out of the Hotel. Don’t forget to take plenty of good memories of your unforgettable vacation home with you.

Travel Duration- 0.5 Hour