Gardens & Botanical Wonders of Lanka
Nine days of gardens, from the water gardens of an ancient rock fortress to botanic gardens and a modern master's estate.
- Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
- Route: Sri Lanka
- Travel style: Gardens & Botany
- Best time: Year Round
- Page last updated: 14 October 2026
Overview
Sri Lanka's climate lets almost anything grow, and its gardens range from ancient royal pleasure gardens to Victorian botanic collections and modern tropical landscapes. This journey links the finest of them with the island's best sights.
It suits garden lovers, botanists and photographers, and is paced so you have time to wander rather than rush. Tell us what you grow or love, such as orchids, spices, tea or tropical design, and we will tailor the visits.
Price
Price: on request. Request a quotation with your dates, group size and preferences.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Day 1: Arrival and Negombo
Meet your driver-guide at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to Negombo to rest after the flight.
Places: Negombo
Day 2: Day 2: Negombo to Sigiriya
Drive to Sigiriya via Dambulla. In the afternoon explore the water gardens at the foot of the rock, with their pools, fountains and terraces laid out more than 1,500 years ago.
Places: Dambulla, Sigiriya
Day 3: Day 3: Sigiriya to Kandy
Visit a spice garden in Matale to see cinnamon, pepper, vanilla and cardamom growing, then continue to Kandy for the evening.
Places: Matale, Kandy
Day 4: Day 4: Peradeniya and Kandy
Spend the morning at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya, with its orchid house, spice garden and avenues of palms and enormous trees. In the afternoon see the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
Places: Peradeniya, Kandy
Day 5: Day 5: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Drive up through tea country to Nuwara Eliya, where English-style flower beds and hedges thrive in the cool air.
Places: Nuwara Eliya
Day 6: Day 6: Nuwara Eliya gardens
Visit Hakgala Botanical Garden, known for its roses, ferns and mountain plants, then Victoria Park in town. In the afternoon see a tea estate.
Places: Hakgala, Nuwara Eliya
Day 7: Day 7: Nuwara Eliya to Galle
Travel down to the south coast, perhaps stopping at a waterfall on the way, and settle into Galle with an evening stroll through the fort.
Places: Galle
Day 8: Day 8: Galle to Bentota and Colombo
Drive up the coast to Lunuganga, Geoffrey Bawa's terraced country garden near Bentota, and Brief Garden, Bevis Bawa's tropical garden near Beruwala, before arriving in Colombo.
Places: Bentota, Beruwala, Colombo
Day 9: Day 9: Departure
Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight.
Places: Colombo, Airport
Package Inclusions
- Accommodation at selected hotels on the specified meal plan
- Private transportation throughout the tour
- Airport arrival and departure transfers
- English-speaking chauffeur / guide
- Meet & greet assistance at the airport
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary
- All transfers and transportation mentioned in the itinerary
- Highway tolls, parking fees and driver-related expenses
- Fuel charges
- Government taxes and service charges applicable to included services
- Complimentary bottled drinking water during transfers and sightseeing
- All services specifically mentioned under the package inclusions
- 24/7 assistance from our local team during the tour
Package Excludes
- International Air Tickets
- Sri Lanka Visa / ETA Fees
- Entrance Fees to Attractions
- Optional Excursions & Activities
- Lunches, Beverages & Personal Meals
- Personal Expenses (shopping, laundry, telephone, minibar, tips, etc.)
- Airport / Hotel Porterage
- Travel Insurance
- Camera & Video Charges / Permits, where applicable
- Alcoholic Beverages & Other Drinks
- Early Check-in / Late Check-out, unless specifically mentioned
- Expenses arising from delays, natural disasters, closures, disturbances, or circumstances beyond our control
- Chauffeur-Guide Tips / Gratuities
- Any Services Not Mentioned in the Package Inclusions
General Booking Conditions
These conditions apply to every booking made through Figo Holidays. They cover booking and confirmation, prices and inclusions, payment terms, amendments to bookings, cancellation by the client, cancellation or changes by Figo Holidays and more.
Experiences
- Sigiriya's ancient water gardens, among the oldest landscaped gardens in the region
- A spice garden at Matale
- The Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya: orchids, palms and giant trees
- Hakgala Botanical Garden and Victoria Park in Nuwara Eliya
- Lunuganga, Geoffrey Bawa's country garden near Bentota
- Brief Garden, Bevis Bawa's tropical garden near Beruwala
Plan this trip
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