Wonders of Sri Lanka Discovery FAM Tour
7 Days / 6 NightsTour Overview
Created for travel-industry professionals, this familiarization journey presents Sri Lanka’s coastal character, ancient heritage, tropical landscapes, tea country, and urban culture. The program combines destination discovery with opportunities to experience selected hotels and tourism services firsthand.
Highlights
- Traditional welcome upon arrival in Sri Lanka
- Relax beside the coast in Negombo
- Discover Sigiriya and the Cultural Triangle
- Experience Kandy’s spiritual and cultural heritage
- Travel through the scenic tea-growing highlands
- Explore the colonial character of Nuwara Eliya
- Conclude the journey in cosmopolitan Colombo
- Travel with an English-speaking driver-guide
Suggested Itinerary
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DAY01
Day 1 Arrival and Transfer to Negombo
- Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, where a local representative will provide meet-and-greet assistance and a traditional garland welcome.
- Continue by private air-conditioned car to Negombo. After checking in, spend the remainder of the day relaxing at the hotel or exploring the coastal surroundings.
- Dinner and overnight stay in Negombo.
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DAY02
Day 2 Negombo to Sigiriya
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Begin with an orientation visit around Negombo, known for its fishing community, lagoon, colonial-era churches, and coastal atmosphere.
- Later, travel inland toward Sigiriya in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. Check in at the hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.
- Dinner and overnight stay in Sigiriya.
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DAY03
Day 3 Sigiriya and the Cultural Triangle
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, an ancient citadel rising above the surrounding plains. The climb reveals landscaped gardens, historic frescoes, defensive structures, and panoramic views.
- The afternoon can be used for hotel inspections or an optional excursion. Depending on interest and timing, visit the Dambulla Cave Temple or join a wildlife safari at Minneriya, Kaudulla, or Hurulu Eco Park.
- Entrance tickets and optional activities are available at an additional cost.
- Dinner and overnight stay in Sigiriya.
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DAY04
Day 4 Sigiriya to Kandy
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Depart for Kandy, with the possibility of visiting a spice garden along the route. Learn about some of the herbs and spices traditionally used in Sri Lankan food and wellness practices.
- Arrive in Kandy and enjoy an orientation tour of the hill capital. Suggested experiences include Kandy Lake, the local market, a viewpoint, and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. A traditional cultural performance may also be arranged, subject to the schedule.
- Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy.
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DAY05
Day 5 Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Travel into Sri Lanka’s central highlands, passing forested hills, waterfalls, vegetable farms, and tea plantations. Visit a tea estate or factory to learn how Ceylon tea is cultivated, processed, and graded.
- Continue to Nuwara Eliya, a mountain town known for its cool climate and colonial-era architecture. Enjoy an introductory drive past landmarks such as Gregory Lake, the old post office, and the town center.
- Dinner and overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
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DAY06
Day 6 Nuwara Eliya to Colombo
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Depart the highlands and travel toward Colombo. The drive offers changing scenery as the route descends from the tea country toward Sri Lanka’s western coast.
- Upon arrival, take an orientation tour of the capital. Suggested stops include Independence Square, the Old Parliament area, the Fort district, Galle Face Green, and selected commercial neighborhoods.
- Check in at the hotel and enjoy the final evening at leisure.
- Dinner and overnight stay in Colombo.
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DAY07
Day 7 Departure from Colombo
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Check out and transfer by private vehicle to Bandaranaike International Airport for your onward flight.
- End of tour services.
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Proposed Hotels
- Destination : Negombo
- Suggested hotel : Camelot Beach Hotel
- Room category : First class
- Nights : 1
- Destination : Sigiriya
- Suggested hotel : Elephas Resort & Spa
- Room category : First class
- Nights : 2
- Destination : Kandy
- Suggested hotel : Thilanka Hotel Kandy
- Room category : First class
- Nights : 1
- Destination : Nuwara Eliya
- Suggested hotel : Yara Nuwara Eliya
- Room category : First class
- Nights : 1
- Destination : Colombo
- Suggested hotel : Fairway Colombo
- Room category : First class
- Nights : 1
The listed hotels are subject to availability. Similar properties may be offered where necessary.
Inclusions
- Six nights in shared twin or double accommodation
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Meet-and-greet assistance at the airport
- Traditional garland welcome
- Private air-conditioned car throughout the tour
- Services of an English-speaking driver-guide
- Airport arrival and departure transfers
- Currently applicable government taxes
Exclusions
- International and domestic flights
- Sri Lankan visa or electronic travel authorization fees
- Monument and attraction admission charges
- Lunches and meals not specified
- Beverages
- Optional excursions and activities
- Camera and video permits
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips and porterage
- Personal expenses
- Services not specifically listed under inclusions
Term & Condition
- The offer is valid only during April, May, June, September, and October 2026.
- This promotional rate is exclusively available to verified travel agents and tour operators.
- Participants must present a valid IATA or IATAN card, agency identification, employment confirmation, or equivalent travel-trade credentials when booking and at the hotels.
- Prices are calculated for two eligible participants sharing a room.
- Hotels, rooms, vehicles, and services remain subject to availability until confirmation.
- Alternative hotels may be requested, with revised pricing based on the chosen properties.
- Changes in government taxes, fuel charges, or currency exchange rates may affect the final price.
- Standard hotel check-in and check-out times apply.
- Visits and driving times may be adjusted because of weather, road conditions, attraction closures, or operational requirements.


