Welcome to Sri Lanka! Your tour commences with an arrival transfer to your 4 star hotel.

Activities

   Pick up at the Bandaranaike International Airport

Accommodation
– Wonder Hotel – Colombo (3-Star) or Similar Standard
– Cinnamon Red – Colombo (4-Star) or Similar Deluxe
– Uga Residence – Colombo (Luxury Boutique) or Similar Luxury

 Included Meals
– Welcome snack meal

This morning your tour guide will pick you up after breakfast and will drive you to Galle, on the way you can visit the Turtle Hatchery (optional) or do a boat tour on the Madu River (optional). Distance from Colombo to Galle is 150 km and you will reach Galle within 2 hrs 15 minutes. Next check in into your hotel. In the afternoon, your tour guide will accompany you on a walking tour through what is the best-preserved colonial town in Sri Lanka, Galle Fort.

Activities

   Visit to Turtle Hatchery (Approx. LKR 1,825 per person)
   Boat tour on Madu River (Approx. LKR 9,000 per person)
   Afternoon Galle City Tour

Accommodation
– Frangipani Motel – Galle (2 star) or Similar Standard
– Mango House – Galle (Luxury Boutique) or Similar Deluxe
– Taru Villas – Bentota (Luxury Boutique) or Similar Luxury

 Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner

After breakfast in the morning, your Tour Guide will pick you up for the journey to the up-country of the Island via visiting Udawalawe National Park and Ravana Waterfall. Distance from Galle to Ella is 200 km and you will reach Ella within 3 hrs 30 minutes.

Safari in Udawalawe National Park – The national park is situated just south of the Central Highlands, of which escarpment brings about an enrapturing backdrop. At the centre of the park lies the Udawalawe Reservoir. Udawalawe National Park was established in the year 1972, with the objective of protecting the catchment area of Udawalawe reservoir and many elephants can be seen here in their natural habitat. Udawalawe National Park in Sri Lanka is famous for its elephant population. It is the ideal place to visit if you are an elephant lover. The park provides shelter to more than 500 resident elephants. The largest population of Asian Elephants live in the Udawalawe National Park.

Activities

   Udawalawe Safari (Approx. LKR 32,825 per person)
   Visiting the Ravana Waterfall
   Bar hopping in Ella (optional)

Accommodation
– Waterfalls Homestay – Ella (Homestay) or Similar Standard
– Flower Garden Resort – Ella (4-Star) or Similar Deluxe
– 98 Acres – Ella (5 Star) or Similar Luxury

Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner

This morning, your tour guide will accompany you to hike the scenic mountain trail at Little Adam’s Peak. In the afternoon you will be taken to see the famous Nine Arch Bridge in Ella. Later, you can experience and join a traditional Sri Lankan cooking program followed by the complimentary dinner.

Activities

   Climb Little Adams Peak in the morning
   Visit Nine Arch Bridge in the afternoon
   Sri Lankan traditional cooking class with dinner

Accommodation
– Waterfalls Homestay – Ella (Homestay) or Similar Standard
– Flower Garden Resort – Ella (4-Star) or Similar Deluxe
– 98 Acres – Ella (5 Star) or Similar Luxury

Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner

Today, you will get to enjoy the unforgettable experience of the scenic train ride from Ella to Nuwara Eliya. As you get off from the train at Nuwara Eliya, your guide will be there waiting to pick you up. On your way to Kandy, you will see how the world-famous Ceylon tea is made at a tea factory, you will have the opportunity to participate in a tea tasting session. By the afternoon you will reach the ancient hill capital city of Kandy and you will be dropped off at your hotel for resting and relaxation. Distance from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy is 100 km and you will reach Kandy within 3 hrs 15 minutes.

In the afternoon you will be taken to visit the most sacred temple in Sri Lanka, Sri Dalada Maligawa.

Activities

   Travel from Ella to Nuwara Eliya by Train
   Tea factory visit & tea tasting session
   Sri Dalada Maligawa visit for morning puja (Apporx. LKR 5,450 per person)

Accommodation
– The Mountbatten Hotel – Kandy (3-Star) or Similar Standard
– Amaya Hills -Kandy (5-Star) or Similar Deluxe
– Kings Pavilion – Kandy (Luxury Boutique) or Similar Luxury

Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner

Today you will have to say goodbye to the beautiful hill capital Kandy and start your journey towards the North Central province of the island. On the way to Sigiriya you will visit a spice garden in Matale with a cooking demonstration and then see the ancient stone temple of Nalanda Gedige near Matale. Distance from Kandy to Sigiriya is 93 km and you will reach Kandy within 2 hrs 30 minutes.

After that, you will visit the ancient Cave Temples of Dambulla Raja Maha Viharaya on your way to Sigiriya. Be prepared for a steep climb when you are visiting this temple, however you will not regret the view and magnificent ancient architecture after reaching the top. At the end of the day, you will be dropped at your hotel for your well needed rest and relaxation.

Activities

   Kandy City Tour
   Visit a spice garden in Matale with cooking demonstration
   Visit the ancient stone temple at Nalanda Gedige
   Visit the ancient cave temples in Dambulla (Apporx. LKR 3,650 per person)

Accommodation
– Ceyloni Sigiriya Hotel (3-Star) or Similar Standard
– Amaya Lake – Dambulla (4-Star) or Similar Deluxe
– Water Garden – Sigiriya (Luxury Boutique) or Similar Luxury

 Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner

On Day 8 you will get to see the world famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress. It is best to climb the rock in the morning to avoid the midday heat. And it is best to wear your runners or hiking shoes for grabbing this experience, as you will be climbing very steep, narrow staircases to get to the top to experience the breathtaking view. Later you will be driven to Polonnaruwa for the Polonnaruwa Archaeological city tour. Distance from Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa is 60 km and you will reach Polonnaruwa within 1 hrs 15 minutes.

Activities

   Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress (Apporx. LKR 10,950 per person)
   Polonnaruwa archaeological city tour (Apporx. LKR 9,125 per person)

Accommodation
– Ceyloni Sigiriya Hotel (3-Star) or Similar Standard
– Amaya Lake – Dambulla (4-Star) or Similar Deluxe
– Water Garden – Sigiriya (Luxury Boutique) or Similar Luxury

 Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner

Before leaving for Trincomalee from Sigiriya, there is one last place that you must visit! That is Pidurangala. Make sure you are ready for an early start on Day 10. On the way you will have the option of stopping by for a relaxing ayurvedic massage to relax your body and mind before you hit the beach again for the next 3 days. After that you will be driven to Trincomalee, the east coast city of Sri Lanka. Distance from Sigiriya to Trincomalee is 100 km and you will reach Kandy within 2 hrs.

Activities

   Pidurangala Rock trekking (Apporx. LKR 3,650 per person)
   Traditional Ayurvedic Massage (Apporx. LKR 16,000 per person)

Accommodation
– Sasvi Cabana – Trincomalee or Similar Standard
– Nilaveli Beach – Trincomalee (4-Star) or Similar Deluxe
– Uga Jungle Beach – Trinco (Luxury Boutique) or Similar Luxury

 Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner

On Day 11, you have the option of engaging in a snorkeling or diving session or you can relax at the beach. Trincomalee has several beautiful beaches, including Nilaveli Beach, Uppuveli Beach, and Marble Beach. These beaches offer crystal clear waters, white sand, and plenty of opportunities for water sports and other activities.

Activities

   Snorkelling or Diving (Apporx. LKR 21,000 per person)
   Relaxing at the beach

Accommodation
– Sasvi Cabana – Trincomalee or Similar Standard
– Nilaveli Beach – Trincomalee (4-Star) or Similar Deluxe
– Uga Jungle Beach – Trinco (Luxury Boutique) or Similar Luxury

Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner

This day will be a busy day again after getting some well needed rest during the last day. Your tour guide will be there in the morning to take you on a Trinco City Tour where you will get to see some of the oldest remaining colonial buildings in the country. Later you will get to visit the spiritual Hindu Kovil, Koneswaram followed by a complementary seafood lunch.

Activities

   Trincomalee City Tour
   Fort Fredrick Tour (Dutch Fort)
   Koneswaram Kovil visit

Accommodation
– Sasvi Cabana – Trincomalee or Similar Standard
– Nilaveli Beach – Trincomalee (4-Star) or Similar Deluxe
– Uga Jungle Beach – Trinco (Luxury Boutique) or Similar Luxury

 Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner

Today is the safari day. Say goodbye to Trincomalee and start your journey back to the west coast of the country in the early morning. On the way you will visit the Wilpattu National Park for a safari trip. After finishing the safari, you will be driven to your last destination of the round trip, Negombo.Distance from Trincomalee to Wilpattu is 145 km and you will reach Wilpattu within 2 hrs and 45 minutes.

Safari in Wilpattu National Park (optional) – We will be visiting Wilpattu National Park and go on an adventurous safari. The park consists of Sri Lanka’s original tropical beauty of nature and biodiversity. Wilpattu National Park is one of the country’s oldest national parks and the largest national park in Sri Lanka. Wilpattu National Park is famous for leopards, sloth bears, golden jackals, mongoose, spotted deer, loris, and owls. Also, travelers can enjoy the beauty of the numerous birds, flowers, and plants.

Activities

   Half day safari at Wilpattu National Park (Approx. LKR 32,850 per person)
   Negombo City Tour

Accommodation
– New Queen’s palace – Negombo (3-Star) or Similar Standard
– Goldi Sands Hotel – Negombo (4-Star) or Similar Deluxe
– Wallawwa Hotel – Negombo (Luxury Boutique) or Similar Luxury

Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner

As your Sri Lanka tour comes to an end, the last day of your trip will depend on your flight time. If your flight is in the evening or late at night, we can organize a late check-out from your hotel, subject to availability and additional charges.Late check-out will allow you to have more time to explore the city or relax before your departure. You can store your luggage at the hotel and enjoy your final day in Sri Lanka without worrying about your belongings. Distance from Negombo to Bandaranaike International Airport is about 8 km and you will reach the airport in less than 30 minutes.

Activities

   Airport Drop off

Accommodation
– Late check out if require( subject to additional charges/availability)

Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner