Travels Vinmin | A Tour to Nature’s Secret Gardens

Tour Overview

Locations Covered: Botanical Gardens (Peradeniya, Hakgala, Seethawaka, Gampaha, Mirijjawila, Kottawa)

* Step into Sri Lanka’s enchanting world of tropical flora on an unforgettable Arboretum Tour. Wander through the lush landscapes of the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, Hakgala, Seethawaka, Gampaha, Mirijjawila, and the Dry Zone Botanical Gardens, each showcasing remarkable plant diversity and natural beauty. Along the way, discover Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage through the sacred Dambulla Cave Temple, magnificent Sigiriya Rock Fortress, and the revered Temple of the Tooth in Kandy. Blending botanical wonders, cultural treasures, scenic landscapes, and occasional wildlife encounters, this journey offers nature lovers a captivating experience through Sri Lanka’s living green heritage.
* As soon as you enter Sri Lanka from the Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be greeted by a representative of our ‘VINMIN’ team, who will be your chauffeur cum guide for the tour.

Detailed Tour Itinerary

Day 1: - Negombo
• Arrival at the BIA Airport and transfer to the hotel in Negombo.
• Check in to the hotel.
• Relax on the beach and by the sea.
• Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 2: – Negombo - Sigiriya
• Check out of the Hotel and Transfer to Sigiriya.
• Visit Henarathgoda Botanical Garden (Gampaha) En Route to Sigiriya.
• Visit Dambulla Cave Temple in the evening.
• Check in to the hotel in Sigiriya and relax.
• Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 3: – Sigiriya
• Visit the Lion Rock Fortress in Sigiriya.
• Relax at The Hotel.
• Night walk at Popham's Arboretum to witness the Slender Loris.
• Return to the hotel and Overnight Stay.

Day 4: – Sigiriya – Kandy
• Check out of the Hotel and Transfer to Kandy.
• Visit Menik Dena Archaeological Reserve and Arboretum En Route to Kandy.
• Visit Nalanda Gedige, the centre of Sri Lanka.
• Check in to the hotel in Kandy and relax.
• Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in the evening.
• Witness a Kandyan cultural show.
• Relax and stay overnight at the Hotel.

Day 5: – Kandy– Nuwara Eliya
• Check out of the Hotel and Transfer to Nuwara Eliya.
• Visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden En route to Nuwara Eliya.
• Visit Ramboda Waterfall.
• Visit a tea plantation and a tea factory.
• Check in to the hotel at Nuwara Eliya and relax.

Day 6: –Nuwara Eliya
• Visit Hakgala Botanical Garden.
• Visit Victoria Park, Old Post Office and Gregory Lake.
• Return to the hotel and Overnight Stay.

Day 7: –Nuwara Eliya - Ella
• Check out of the Hotel
• Transfer to Ella.
• Visit Nine Arches Bridge.
• Visit Rawana Ella Waterfall.
• Check in to the hotel in Ella and relax.
• Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 8: –Ella - Hambantota
• Visit Little Adam’s Peak.
• Check out of the Hotel
• Transfer to Hambantota.
• Check in to the hotel in Hambantota, and relax.
• Visit to Dry Zone Botanic Garden in the evening
• Return to the hotel and Overnight Stay.

Day 9: –Hambantota– Hikkaduwa
• Check out of the Hotel
• Transfer to Hikkaduwa.
• Visit Mirijjavila Botanical Garden in the morning En route to Hikkaduwa.
• Walking tour in Kottawa Arboretum.
• Check in to the hotel in Hikkaduwa and relax.
• Overnight stay in the Hotel.

Day 10: –Hikkaduwa – Bentota - Colombo.
• Visit Historic Galle Fort in the morning.
• Check out of the Hotel
• Transfer to Colombo.
• Visit a Brief Garden by Bevis Bawa en Route to Colombo.
• Check in to the hotel in Colombo and relax.
• Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 11: –Colombo.
• Visit Seethawaka Wet Zone Botanic Garden.
• Colombo City Tour.
• Return to the hotel and relax.
• Overnight stay in the Hotel.

Day 12: –Colombo - Departure
• Check out of the Hotel.
• Transfer to BIA Airport.
• Departure.

Package Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

Tailor-Made Itinerary Design
Airport Pickups & Transfers
Private Air-Conditioned Luxury Vehicle
English-speaking Expert Tour Driver/Chauffeur
3/4 Star Hotel Accommodations with Breakfast and Dinner
24/7 On-Call Support

What's Not Included

Airfare
Lunch and Beverages
Personal Expenses
All other expenses which are not included in the itinerary

Tailor-Made Tour Customization

If you are interested, please ask for the detailed itinerary of this tour.

This tour is thoughtfully designed to focus primarily on the beautiful destinations of Sri Lanka, complemented by visits to some of the island’s most significant historical, environmental, and cultural attractions. We hope this itinerary provides you with an enjoyable and memorable travel experience. Should you wish to modify the itinerary or include any additional destinations or experiences, please feel free to contact us. Our VINMIN team will be delighted to create a personalized, tailor-made itinerary that perfectly matches your interests, preferences, and travel requirements.