5nts Essential Sri Lanka Private Tour & 7nts Mermaid Hotel and Club 5nts Essential Sri Lanka Private Tour & 7nts Mermaid Hotel and Club
About
Awaken your inner adventurer for a five night private tour of Sri Lanka. Staying in your choice of different four or five star resorts every night.
Over the course of your five-night decampment, you’ll travel around iconic cities like Negombo, Colombo, Dambulla and Kandy. Take in special sights like Lion Rock, Matale Spice Garden and the Kandy fire walkers. All this adventure comes together to create days you’ll never forget.
The second part of your trip will drop the pace, you'll get the chance to unwind, relax and rejuvenate in the multi award-winning resort of Mermaid Hotel & Club for seven nights. With only 81 rooms, this boutique resort provides and intimate, authentic atmosphere in a stunning beach front location.
- Authentic hospitality throughout whilst visiting ancient relics and interacting with stunning wildlife.
- Five-night Sri Lankan adventure discovering some of the country’s most iconic spots.
- Enjoy a picture-perfect location nestled amid a palm-fringed coconut grove at Mermaid Hotel & Club.
Overview
At a glance
Dining
5-Night Sri Lanka Private Tour
Your private tour is on a half-board basis, so you will have ample opportunity to taste authentic Sri Lankan fare.
Mermaid Hotel & Club
With two restaurant options, one offering Al Fresco and the other serving signature a la carte options, your taste buds are sure to be satisfied at Mermaid Hotel & Club.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Negombo
Touch down in Sri Lanka and start the wheels in motion on your ultimate adventure. Get settled in with an overnight stay in Negombo before beginning your essential tour of Sri Lanka.
Day 2 – Dambulla
First stop is discovering the famous fishing village of Negombo. This quaint community is completely at one with the water. Take a journey down the Dutch Canal, thick with fisherman aiming to display their spoils on the market stalls. If you time your trip between November and April you might also be able to head out to sea on a catamaran for a thrilling diving adventure.
When you’ve had your fill of Negombo it’s time to depart for your resort, the enchanting Amaya Lake, Dambulla awaits. Here you’ll be able to settle down for a delicious meal and cosy up in your Superior Villa in the evening.
Day 3 – Sigiriya
It’s up and at ‘em on day two as you make your way to stunning Sigiriya. Explore the mesmeric “Fortress In The Sky”, also known as Lion Rock, a UNESCO World Heritage site dripping in historical relevance.
Take in the ancient Royal Palace as well as 21 frescoes of damsels painted on the walls of the palace steps. These venerable artworks are the only surviving examples of Sinhala secular paintings. So, you’ll be clapping eyes on something most people will never get the chance to see.
Day 4 - Dambulla & Matale
Rock Temple
On day three you’ll make your way to Kandy. While enroute to the capital of the Central Province you’ll stop off at the famous Rock Temple. Dating back to the first century B.C. the Rock Temple is loaded with revered statues paintings and ornaments.
Matale Spice Garden
After you’ve taken in the ancient grandeur of the subterranean temple it’s on to the Matale Spice Garden. Matale lies in a vast fertile valley which has become a haven for spice cultivation. Take a tour around of the plantations where products like vanilla, jackfruit, cocoa and cardamom. While rubber and cinchona, a shrub harvested for it’s bark which aids digestion, are also prevalent.
Kandy City Tour
Upon arrival in Kandy step out and embrace the majesty of the city. Explore the vibrant markets and wander around the region’s centrepiece Bogambara Lake (also known as Kandy Lake). In addition to the lake and market you should also make time to check out the fire walkers who perform as part of the cultural dance.
Day 5-11 - Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park & Mermaid Hotel & Club
Next stop it will time to start exploring the luxurious surrounds of Mermaid Hotel & Club, your home for the nest few days. But before you make it there, you'll stop in at Minneriya National Park and go barreling around the gorgeous park on the back of a rumbling 4x4. Ideal for nature lovers hoping to get closer to Sri Lanka's green heart.
Mermaid Hotel & Club
After all that adventure, spend 7 nights unwinding in the Mermaid Hotel & Club. It's a perfect base to discover more of Sri Lanka if you'd like to. It's a tranquil resort nestled within a historic coastal village in the suburbs of Kalutara on the edge of the Indian Ocean.
You’ll experience authentic culture and an abundance of things to explore. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, and a variety of facilities and entertainment to ensure a hassle-free stay. Located not far from Bandaranaike International Airport, Mermaid Hotel & Club is a beloved Sri Lankan retreat.
Day 12 – Colombo
Colombo city tour
Head out on an adventure around a city like no other. In Colombo you can marvel at Hindu temples and visit the old bazaar in search of a bargain souvenir. Conversely, though, you could also head into the centre and take in the goldsmiths and skyscrapers which have come with the city’s modernity.
Day 13 - Return Home
Your Sri Lankan tour has come to an end, so your transfer will take you back to Bandaranaike International Airport to begin your return journey.
