Itinerary
- Day 1
Airport to Sigiriya
You'll get picked up at the airport and drive toward Sigiriya. Along the way, there's a stop at the Elephant Orphanage where you can see rescued elephants up close. After that, you'll head to Sigiriya Rock Fortress to walk around the ancient site. Dinner happens at your hotel in Sigiriya, and that's where you'll spend your first night.
- Start point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Airport, 01:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Elephant Orphanage
- Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Dinner
Landmarks Elephant Orphanage Sigiriya Rock Fortress - Day 2
Kandy
Starting after breakfast, you'll head out early to Trincomalee to visit Koneswaram Temple, an important religious site perched on the coast. Then it's over to Hotwell Springs in Kinniya for a chance to relax. On the drive, you'll see the Golden Temple in Dambulla and walk through the Spice Herbal Garden. The afternoon takes you to the Temple of Tooth Relic, one of Buddhism's most sacred locations, then up to Kandy Viewpoint for views over the city. Dinner and your overnight stay are in Kandy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Visit Koneswaram Temple (Shakthi Peetham)
- Visit Hotwell Springs in Kinniya
- Visit Golden Temple Dambulla
- Visit Spice Herbal Garden
- Visit Temple of Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha
- Visit Kandy Viewpoint
- Dinner
Landmarks Koneswaram Temple Hotwell Springs Golden Temple Dambulla Temple of Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha Kandy Viewpoint - Day 3
Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, you'll take a city tour of Kandy hitting the Gem Museum, Art and Craft Center, and a boat across Upper Lake. Next comes the local market, followed by Bhakta Hanuman Temple and a walk to Ramboda Falls. You'll stop at a tea factory and plantations to see how Sri Lankan tea gets made. By late afternoon, you're in Nuwara Eliya exploring the colonial architecture, old post offices, St. Xavier's Church, Victoria Park, and the historic race course. Lake Gregory gives you a chance to try paddle boats if you want. Dinner and your overnight are in Nuwara Eliya.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Kandy City Tour
- Visit Gem Museum
- Visit Art and Craft Center
- Upper Lake Drive (boat ride across the lake)
- Visit Market
- Visit Bhakta Hanuman Temple
- Visit Ramboda Falls
- Visit Tea Factory and Plantations
- Nuwara Eliya City Tour
- Visit Sri Lanka's oldest post offices
- Visit Colonial buildings
- Visit St. Xavier's Church
- Visit Victoria Park
- Visit Nuwara Eliya Race Course
- Visit Lake Gregory
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Paddle boats at Lake Gregory
- Water sports at Lake Gregory
Landmarks Gem Museum Upper Lake Bhakta Hanuman Temple Ramboda Falls St. Xavier's Church Victoria Park Nuwara Eliya Race Course Lake Gregory - Day 4
Ella
You'll have breakfast at the hotel and then board a scenic train heading to Ella. The journey itself is the highlight here, winding through tea plantations and valleys. Once you arrive in Ella, there's the Nine Arch Bridge to check out. If you're looking for something adventurous, Ravana Zip Line is available. Your evening and night are spent in Ella.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Train Ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella
- Visit Nine Arch Bridge
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Ravana Zip Line
Landmarks Nine Arch Bridge - Day 5
Yalla
Starting after breakfast, you'll drive toward Mirissa with stops at Ravana Caves and Ravana Waterfall, both natural sites worth seeing. Budurwagala comes next before you finish up in Yalla for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Visit Ravana Caves
- Visit Ravana Waterfall
- Visit Budurwagala
- Dinner
Landmarks Ravana Caves Ravana Waterfall Budurwagala - Day 6
Mirissa
You'll need to wake up at 5:00 a.m. for an early safari and picnic breakfast in Yala National Park, one of the best places in Sri Lanka to spot wildlife. After getting back to the hotel, you'll head to Mirissa. There, Coconut Tree Hill offers nice views and you'll get to see traditional stilt fishing, a local practice that's been around for generations. Parrot Rock is another stop before dinner and your overnight in Mirissa.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Picnic breakfast for safari), Dinner
Included Activities
- Picnic Breakfast for Safari
- Yala National Park Safari
- Visit Coconut Tree Hill Mirissa
- Visit Stilt Fishing in Sri Lanka
- Visit Parrot Rock
- Dinner
Landmarks Yala National Park Coconut Tree Hill Parrot Rock - Day 7
Bentota
This morning starts early with whale watching from Mirissa Harbour at 7:00 a.m., and breakfast packets are provided. The boat tour runs about 3 to 5 hours and includes life jackets, beverages, sea-sickness tablets, and everything else you'll need. Back at the hotel after that, then you head to Bentota with several stops along the way: the historic Galle Fort and Lighthouse, the Ariyapala Mask Museum with its unique collection, Meethiyagoda Moonstone, a safari up the Madhu River, and a turtle hatchery. Dinner and your overnight stay wrap up in Bentota.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast packets (Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian) on whale watching boat), Dinner
Included Activities
- Whale watching excursion from Mirissa Harbour
- Breakfast (Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian)
- Hot & Cool Beverages
- Life Jackets
- Sea-sick tablets and medicines
- Whale-watching guidelines
- Visit Galle Fort
- Visit Galle Lighthouse
- Visit Ariyapala Mask Museum
- Visit Meethiyagoda Moonstone
- Madhu River with Safari
- Visit Turtle Hatchery
- Dinner
Landmarks Galle Fort Galle Lighthouse Ariyapala Mask Museum Meethiyagoda Moonstone Madhu River Turtle Hatchery - Day 8
Colombo - Airport
After breakfast, you're heading to the airport with a Colombo city tour on the way. You'll have time to explore the capital, checking out Galle Face Green, Kovil, Viharamahadevi Park, the National Museum, Twin World Trade Center towers, Old Parliament Building, Fort district, Independence Hall, and various religious sites. Optional shopping is available at Odel, House of Fashion, Beverly Street, Majestic City, and Noritake if you want to pick up anything. Then it's off to the airport for your departure.
- End point
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Airport, 01:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Colombo City Tour
- Visit Galle Face Green
- Visit Viharamahadevi Park
- Visit Old Parliament Building
- Visit Independence Hall at Independence Square
Optional Activities
- Visit Kovil
- Visit National Museum
- Visit Twin World Trade Center towers
- Visit Fort district
- Visit prominent Buddhist, Hindu, Islam, and Christian places of worship
- Shopping at Odel
- Shopping at House of Fashion
- Shopping at Beverly Street
- Shopping at Majestic City
- Shopping at Noritake
Landmarks Galle Face Green Kovil Viharamahadevi Park National Museum Twin World Trade Center towers Old Parliament Building Independence Hall
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