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What is the better way to celebrate your once -in – a – lifetime honeymoon than a special holiday in one of the most romantic countries in the world Sri Lanka. Spend nearly Two week getaway in the jewel of the Indian Ocean that takes you and your better half to the very best sights and touring activities on this ultimate Sri Lanka honeymoon. You will have great chances of exploring the country’s famous cultural heritage cities like Anuradhapura and Jaffna, learning about its glory history at Sigiriya and Kandy, visiting giant elephants in Udawalawa National Park, admiring the the natural beauty of the hill country at the Tea Estates of Nuwara eliya or the greenery of Ella, before rounding off your memorable journey on the pristine beaches of Mirissa, plenty of private and relaxing time as well as unique experiences will bring you two , close to each other and make this tour romantic and special
Halfway between the commercial capital Colombo and the laidback UNESCO-protected town Kandy lies Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, established in 1975 by the Sri Lanka Wildlife Department. The 25 acre coconut plantation adjacent to the Maha Oya River, just as the name suggests, is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants, situated northwest of Kegalle town, in Sabaragamuwa
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Sigiriya Kingdom Gate Hotel Dambulla in Dambulla has 4-star accommodation with a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. Both private parking and free WiFi are available at this propertyThe reception can provide advice on the area in order to help guests plan their day.Dambulla Cave Temple is 1.1 km from the accommodation.
Perched on the edge of a cliff, this award-winning property offers a stylish commune with nature only 15 minutes from Dambulla Town. Set amid extensively landscaped gardens and surrounded by verdant wilderness, Heritance Kandalama is perfectly situated for exploring Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. Two of the country’s most famous historical sites – the Dambulla rock temple and the Sigiriya rock temple – are located
Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress nearly 200 metres high from the central plains located in the northern Matale District of Sri Lanka, which is famous for its out of this world sight and significant archaeological importance. Meaning the Lion Rock and named a world heritage site by UNESCO, this rock is full of an ancient civilisation’s ruins, thought to be once the capital of the short-lived kingdom of Kassapa in
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Sigiriya Kingdom Gate Hotel Dambulla in Dambulla has 4-star accommodation with a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. Both private parking and free WiFi are available at this propertyThe reception can provide advice on the area in order to help guests plan their day.Dambulla Cave Temple is 1.1 km from the accommodation.
Perched on the edge of a cliff, this award-winning property offers a stylish commune with nature only 15 minutes from Dambulla Town. Set amid extensively landscaped gardens and surrounded by verdant wilderness, Heritance Kandalama is perfectly situated for exploring Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. Two of the country’s most famous historical sites – the Dambulla rock temple and the Sigiriya rock temple – are located
The Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, is a sacred pilgrimage site in Sri Lanka, declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991. Situated around 150 kilometres east of Colombo, this cave monastery is also the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in the country that has attracted a lot of pilgrims and visitors each year. Dating from the 1st century BC, the rock and caves
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Welcome to a place where heritage meets luxurious livingSituated on the highest point of Sri Lanka’s hill capital, Hotel Topaz is an enchanting Kandy city hotel that offers luxury and seclusion in the regal city of Kandy.
In the Cultural Triangle, Amaya Hills Kandy offers a hillside retreat overlooking Heerassagala Forest. Featuring traditional Sri Lankan architecture, it has an outdoor pool, a spa and a restaurant.Air-conditioned rooms at Amaya Hills include private balconies with mountain or valley views. Each room provides a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee-making facilities. The attached bathroom has a bathtub and shower.Guests can
Nestled beside the mighty Mahaweli River, Mahaweli Reach Hotel combines a sense of refined luxury with the old-world charm of an ancient kingdom. Located at 488 meters above sea level, the city is the hill capital of Sri Lanka which offers incredible culture and history all the way to authentic local life. Discover the enchantment of Sri Lanka’s hill capital like never before at one of the leading Kandy hotels where “our world
About 5.5 km to the west of Kandy City in the Central Province of Sri Lanka lies Peradeniya Botanic Gardens, stunning gardens noted for its rich and varied collections of tropical woody plants. They were once reserved gardens for Kandyan royalty, then in 1821 became botanical gardens by Alexandar Moon to introduce coffee trees and cinnamon plants to the region. In the late 1870s, the botanist George H.K. Thwaites brought in and cultivated the tea and Brazilian rubber tree, making it a centre for horticultural activities. Today, occupying 147 acres, the gardens include more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, royal palms, spices, and medicinal plants. Another highlight is the giant Javan fig tree with its colossal umbrella-like canopy of branches, and a few historically prominent trees.
Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is the highest venerated Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha and makes the sacred city of Kandy a World Heritage Site. Located within the royal palace complex, the temple was initially built by King Vimaladharmasuriya I to deposit the tooth relic, then the building is gone before erected by Vira Narendra Sinha as the present-day temple. The beautifully magnificent octagonal Paththirippuwa were added in Sri Vikrama Rajasinha’s time which is now the temple’s library. Every day there are worships in the inner chamber conducted by monks of the two chapters of Malwatte and Asgiriya, at dawn, at noon and in the evenings. Typically, on Wednesday, visitors can experience a symbolic bathing of the sacred relic in holy water and fragrant flowers called Nanumura Mangallaya. Steeped in cultural heritage and history, Sri Dalada Maligawa is an inspiring place you should not miss in Sri Lanka.
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Welcome to a place where heritage meets luxurious livingSituated on the highest point of Sri Lanka’s hill capital, Hotel Topaz is an enchanting Kandy city hotel that offers luxury and seclusion in the regal city of Kandy.
In the Cultural Triangle, Amaya Hills Kandy offers a hillside retreat overlooking Heerassagala Forest. Featuring traditional Sri Lankan architecture, it has an outdoor pool, a spa and a restaurant.Air-conditioned rooms at Amaya Hills include private balconies with mountain or valley views. Each room provides a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee-making facilities. The attached bathroom has a bathtub and shower.Guests can
Nestled beside the mighty Mahaweli River, Mahaweli Reach Hotel combines a sense of refined luxury with the old-world charm of an ancient kingdom. Located at 488 meters above sea level, the city is the hill capital of Sri Lanka which offers incredible culture and history all the way to authentic local life. Discover the enchantment of Sri Lanka’s hill capital like never before at one of the leading Kandy hotels where “our world
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Surrounded by lush greenery, Heaven Seven Hotels is located in the peaceful Nuwara Eliya. Free WiFi is available at all areas and all of the balcony rooms offer a private balcony.The accommodation is located 600 metres from Gregory lake and 1.6 km away from both Nuwara Eliya Golf Club and Royal Colombo Golf Club. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 84 km away.Enjoying panoramic mountain views, all the rooms
Located in Nuwara Eliya, Araliya Red is 1.8 km from Gregory Lake and has facilities like restaurant, fitness center and bar. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and room service. The property is 8 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.The rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Every room has a private bathroom. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and an electric tea pot.A continental or buffet breakfast is available daily at the property.Araliya Red has a terrace.Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Victoria Park, Nuwara Eliya, Single Tree Hill and Nuwara Eliya Post Office
Set in Nuwara Eliya, 2.5 km from Gregory Lake, Galway Heights Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, free bikes and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are a kids’ club and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests.All guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a bidet. All units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.Galway Heights Hotel offers a continental or buffet breakfast.The accommodation offers a terrace. You can play billiards and darts at Galway Heights Hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling.Hakgala Botanical Garden is 7 km from the hotel, while Galway’s Land National Park is 1.2 km from the property.
Bordering the Indian Ocean and covering a large area of 979 square kilometres, Yala is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka where nature buffs can encounter Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards and aquatic birds. The park in nestled the southeast region of the country in a dry zone with five blocks, two of which are now open to the public. The ecosystems found in the park are wide-ranging, from marine wetlands to sandy beaches, rocky outcrops to moist monsoon forests and grasslands. This creates the immense biodiversity and great diversity of wildlife in one of the two first national parks in Sri Lanka. The jeep safaris or game drives in Yala are almost equivalent to Africa with plenty of wild animal spotting opportunities like wild boar, mongoose, spotted deer, crocodiles, and the infamous leopards if you’re lucky.
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Located amidst lush greenery and scenic beauty while maintaining a minimum cost to the environment around, The Yala Adventure Hotel remains as an exquisite hideout to live and visit.Preserving its true meaning of being a responsible resort, the hotel is keen on offering unanimous experience and education to their valued guests through creating interactions with the host communities around who are the partners of the operation and who will also enjoy the benefits of higher living standards and utmost satisfaction.
A premier among Yala hotels, Oak Ray Wild Yala is situated at Tissamaharama, in close proximity to the Yala wildlife sanctuary. The hotel consists of 44 Superior Deluxe Rooms with modern amenities. The elegant restaurant and bar offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape garden. The pool secluded amongst the landscape garden is a vantage point to soak in spectacular views of the sunset.
et in Kataragama, 2.7 km from Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya, Tamarind Lake offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has lake views, and guests can enjoy access to a shared lounge and to a garden. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and room service for guests.The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also have free WiFi.Tamarind Lake offers a continental or buffet breakfast.Yala National Park is 2.5 km away from the hotel. Lunugamvehera National Park is 35 km from the accommodation.
The Galle Fort, also known as the Dutch Fort or the Ramparts of Galle, is a beautiful Portuguese fortress in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. It was first built in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively reconstructed by the Dutch during the 17th century. After several hundreds of years, the fort still maintains a polished appearance that makes it named a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its fusion of European architecture and South Asian traditions. Being a charming old trafing port, this historic town is a delight to wander around, with rambling lanes of imposing Dutch-colonial buildings, grand mansions, ancient mosques, and quirky boutiques. Some of the important heritage landmarks and unmissable sights in the fort are the Dutch Reformed Church dating back to 1755, the Meera Mosque built in 1904, the Old Dutch Hospital, the All Saints Anglican Church built in 1871, the National Maritime Museum, and the 1939 Galle Lighthouse.
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Built in 2011, River Side Inn Fuji is a distinct addition to the city’s skyline. The hotel is just one kilometer away, and it normally takes about 150 minutes to reach the airport. A haven of rest and relaxation, the hotel will offer total renewal just steps away from the city’s numerous attractions such as Government Hospital Bentota, Bentota Lake, and Sumanarama Temple.Offering hotel guests superior services and a broad range of amenities, River Side Inn Fuji is committed to ensuring that your stay is as comfortable as possible. This hotel offers numerous on-site facilities to satisfy even the most discerning guest.All guest accommodations feature thoughtful amenities to ensure an unparalleled sense of comfort. The hotel offers wonderful recreational facilities such as water sports, massages, and a garden to make your stay truly unforgettable. River Side Inn Fuji is an ideal place of stay for travelers seeking charm, comfort, and convenience in Bentota.
Besides its exceptional location on one of the most pristine shores on the southwest coast; Kosgoda Beach, The Habitat with its contemporary interiors and charming staff offers a winning formula for indulgence and complete relaxation.Ideal for a getaway with your partner, or a holiday surrounded by friends or family to reconnect and bond, this exotic hotel features a perfect combination of tropical island living and gracious service; encouraging you to immediately feel at home, primed and ready to unwind and be pampered!From lounging by the poolside all day to fun excursions for those eager to see more of the island and understand her culture, this is the ideal place to rediscover oneself.
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Built in 2011, River Side Inn Fuji is a distinct addition to the city’s skyline. The hotel is just one kilometer away, and it normally takes about 150 minutes to reach the airport. A haven of rest and relaxation, the hotel will offer total renewal just steps away from the city’s numerous attractions such as Government Hospital Bentota, Bentota Lake, and Sumanarama Temple.Offering hotel guests superior services and a broad range of amenities, River Side Inn Fuji is committed to ensuring that your stay is as comfortable as possible. This hotel offers numerous on-site facilities to satisfy even the most discerning guest.All guest accommodations feature thoughtful amenities to ensure an unparalleled sense of comfort. The hotel offers wonderful recreational facilities such as water sports, massages, and a garden to make your stay truly unforgettable. River Side Inn Fuji is an ideal place of stay for travelers seeking charm, comfort, and convenience in Bentota.
Besides its exceptional location on one of the most pristine shores on the southwest coast; Kosgoda Beach, The Habitat with its contemporary interiors and charming staff offers a winning formula for indulgence and complete relaxation.Ideal for a getaway with your partner, or a holiday surrounded by friends or family to reconnect and bond, this exotic hotel features a perfect combination of tropical island living and gracious service; encouraging you to immediately feel at home, primed and ready to unwind and be pampered!From lounging by the poolside all day to fun excursions for those eager to see more of the island and understand her culture, this is the ideal place to rediscover oneself.
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Built in 2011, River Side Inn Fuji is a distinct addition to the city’s skyline. The hotel is just one kilometer away, and it normally takes about 150 minutes to reach the airport. A haven of rest and relaxation, the hotel will offer total renewal just steps away from the city’s numerous attractions such as Government Hospital Bentota, Bentota Lake, and Sumanarama Temple.Offering hotel guests superior services and a broad range of amenities, River Side Inn Fuji is committed to ensuring that your stay is as comfortable as possible. This hotel offers numerous on-site facilities to satisfy even the most discerning guest.All guest accommodations feature thoughtful amenities to ensure an unparalleled sense of comfort. The hotel offers wonderful recreational facilities such as water sports, massages, and a garden to make your stay truly unforgettable. River Side Inn Fuji is an ideal place of stay for travelers seeking charm, comfort, and convenience in Bentota.
Besides its exceptional location on one of the most pristine shores on the southwest coast; Kosgoda Beach, The Habitat with its contemporary interiors and charming staff offers a winning formula for indulgence and complete relaxation.Ideal for a getaway with your partner, or a holiday surrounded by friends or family to reconnect and bond, this exotic hotel features a perfect combination of tropical island living and gracious service; encouraging you to immediately feel at home, primed and ready to unwind and be pampered!From lounging by the poolside all day to fun excursions for those eager to see more of the island and understand her culture, this is the ideal place to rediscover oneself.
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Boasting spectacular ocean view from every guest room, The Ocean Colombo features modern and comfortable accommodation along Marine Drive. It offers free parking space on site and provides complimentary WiFi access in the entire property.This non-smoking hotel is just 1 km from Majestic Shopping Mall. MGM Casino is 1.2 km away while Sri Lanka National Museum is 2.8 km from the hotel. Bandaranaike International Airport is accessible with a 32 km drive.Tastefully furnished, air-conditioned rooms come with a wardrobe, in-room safe, a seating area, minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The en suite bathroom includes shower facility, hairdryer and free toiletries.At The Ocean Colombo, friendly staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist guests with luggage storage, laundry and car rental services. A business centre is available, while meeting/banquet facilities can be arranged upon request.Overlooking the sea, the in-house restaurant serves a delectable spread of Sri Lankan cuisine. Meals can also be enjoyed in the privacy of guests’ rooms.
Dwell, located in the Colpetty area, is a popular choice for travelers. With its location just from the city center and from the airport, this 3-star property attracts numerous travelers each year. With its convenient location, the property offers easy access to the city’s must-see destinations.At dwell, the excellent service and superior facilities make for an unforgettable stay. To name a few of the property’s facilities, there are free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour room service, 24-hour security, daily housekeeping, taxi service.The ambiance of dwell is reflected in every guestroom. flat screen television, linens, mirror, slippers, towels are just some of the facilities that can be found throughout the property. The property offers wonderful recreational facilities such as fitness center, spa to make your stay truly unforgettable. Dwell is an ideal place of stay for travelers seeking charm, comfort, and convenience in Colombo.
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10 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners
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4* Hotel (10 nights)
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10 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners
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4* Hotel (10 nights)
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Private Guide, Driver, Trip Manager
10 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners
7 Unique experiences…
Entrance fees, excursions, visa, water…
4* Hotel (10 nights)
Car …
Private Guide, Driver, Trip Manager
10 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners
7 Unique experiences…
Entrance fees, excursions, visa, water…
Car, Hiking, Bikking, Boating
*Note: You always have private car & driver flexible upon your travel desire.
Car, Elephant
*Note: You always have private car & driver flexible upon your travel desire.
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(*)Our itinerary takes you on the traditional restaurants to uncover the delicious with authentic Asian cuisine. We guarantee that you will not only enjoy the most incredible eateries of Asia but also get a unique insight into Asia local culinary culture. If you have any special requirements (e.g., European food, vegetarians, food allergies and food intolerances), our meal options on all of our tours are always flexible to cater for your every wish. All you need to do is notifying us beforehand!
Day 2: Negombo, Sigiriya
While the massive ancient rock of Sigiriya is steeped in history and is the main draw for tourists to the area of Dambulla, hiking to Pidurangala Rock to view the plains at sunset is a magical experience with a much more natural feel. The place was first used as a Buddhist monastery worshipped by King Kasyapa with many temples dating back to the third century BC, and now it offers a great adventure for all travelers. Located adjacent to Sigiriya Rock with the nearly same height, Pidurangala affords the best views of not only the valleys but also the famous historic fortress. The hike may take around 30 minutes to an hour to complete, with a well maintained up path and some parts of large rocks and boulders. At the beginning of the trail, you will find a white Buddhist temple, Pidurangala Sigiri Rajamaha Viharaya, where you must cover your shoulders, knees and remove your shoes. This is strictly enforced so you might want to prepare in advance. On the way, you will reach the Pidurangala Cave Temple, the remains of the ancient monastery with a quite well-preserved reclining Buddha statue laying inside. At the top of the rock, you can walk around and enjoy the rural Sri Lankan countryside as well as the inspiring Sigiriya Rock.
Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress nearly 200 metres high from the central plains located in the northern Matale District of Sri Lanka, which is famous for its out of this world sight and significant archaeological importance. Meaning the Lion Rock and named a world heritage site by UNESCO, this rock is full of an ancient civilisation’s ruins, thought to be once the capital of the short-lived kingdom of Kassapa in the fifth century before abandoned and served as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century. For the first look, the fortress is bounded by lush jungles and remains of lily-pad-covered moats, cave shrines and water gardens that are among the oldest landscaped gardens in the world. To reach the top, visitors have to follow the passageway between a giant pair of lion paws and climb a series of vertiginous staircases attached to sheer walls. On the way you’ll see exquisite frescoes depicting apsaras and dancers with offerings. The walkway will lead to the palace garden at the top where you can admire the geological masterpiece of ancient urban planning with ponds and terraces in the elaborate symmetrical design.
Day 3: Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya
Located about 200 kilometers from Colombo in North Central Province of Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa was once a well-planned royal ancient city and thriving religious center of the eponymous kingdom some 800 years ago. The heyday of the medieval city can still be found in its archaeological park with hundreds of ancient treasures – palaces, pavilions, temples, stupas, ponds and irrigation lakes – that make it named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Among many temples and religious buildings, be sure you pay a visit to the massive Royal Palace, the Sacred Quadrangle with the Vatadage (the circular chamber of the relics), the Shiva Devale temples, the impressive Gal Vihara with four beautiful Buddha statues, and the vast irrigation lake called “Parakrama Samudraya” or the sea of Parakrama, built to collect rain water. The park itself is a delight to explore and a day tour around Polonnaruwa ancient city is certainly a highlight for those keen on uncovering the colorful tapestry of history and culture of Sri Lanka.
Day 3: Sigiriya, Habarana, Sigiriya
If you are a cycling enthusiastic who want to feel the real Sri Lanka, this Habarana Cycling Trip is the ideal activity for you. As you wander around on wheels through the back roads of a Habarana village, you will experience the authentic rural life of Sri Lankan people with local village houses, vegetable fields, rice paddies and various crops farmed by villagers. The cycling also allows you to interact with the local residents by a stop at their homes for tasting a herbal drink and having a snack. Other than that Habarana is a hot spot for wildlife and nature where you could explore jungles, lakes and farming fields. This cycling trip might take approximately 4 hours and you will travel with our expert guide who knows the area very well.
The Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, is a sacred pilgrimage site in Sri Lanka, declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991. Situated around 150 kilometres east of Colombo, this cave monastery is also the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in the country that has attracted a lot of pilgrims and visitors each year. Dating from the 1st century BC, the rock and caves tower 160 m over the plains with more than 80 documented caves in the grounds, of the major attractions are five cave shrines of varying size and magnificence under a vast overhanging rock. Inside these caves, you’ll find 157 statues of the Lord Buddha, and several statues of Sri Lankan kings and Hindu gods. The murals covering an area of 2,100 square metres are also of particular importance with stories about the Buddha and his life. Visitors have to climb up many steps to the temple, yet the views from the top of the rock is as awe-inspiring as the temple caves.
Day 4: Sigiriya, Kandy
Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is the highest venerated Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha and makes the sacred city of Kandy a World Heritage Site. Located within the royal palace complex, the temple was initially built by King Vimaladharmasuriya I to deposit the tooth relic, then the building is gone before erected by Vira Narendra Sinha as the present-day temple. The beautifully magnificent octagonal Paththirippuwa were added in Sri Vikrama Rajasinha’s time which is now the temple’s library. Every day there are worships in the inner chamber conducted by monks of the two chapters of Malwatte and Asgiriya, at dawn, at noon and in the evenings. Typically, on Wednesday, visitors can experience a symbolic bathing of the sacred relic in holy water and fragrant flowers called Nanumura Mangallaya. Steeped in cultural heritage and history, Sri Dalada Maligawa is an inspiring place you should not miss in Sri Lanka.
Day 5: Kandy
Situated in the southern reaches of the Central Highlands, the imposing Adam’s Peak at 2,243 meters is not only one of Sri Lanka’s most striking natural landmarks, but also an important pilgrimage site to several religions. People believe that the rock formation at its summit is the footprint of the Buddha, giving it well-known name the Sri Pada, or the “sacred footprint”. Many centuries later, Muslims claimed the footprint to be that of Shiva, while for the Christian faith, it belonged to St Thomas. For tourists, Adam’s Peak is a popular and picturesque hiking place for a breathtaking sunrise watching. There are 6 different trails to the summit, and the most favored routes are from Dalhousie aka Nallathanniya and Palabaddala. The climb is traditionally made by night with a mix of incline trekking and 5,000-6,000 crumbling stone steps, taking around 4 hours, and you will reach the top in time for dawn. The best time to hike is from January to May when the weather on the mountain is at its best and visitors can enjoy the extraordinary sunrise views free from cloud.
For adventure seekers and water sport enthusiasts who are looking for the thrill of a lifetime in Sri Lanka, an adrenaline filled adventure experience of White Water Rafting along the picturesque Kelani River at Kitulgala is certainly worth your time. Situated 80 km away from Colombo on the main road from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, Kitulgala is a pleasant town boasting about adventure sporting in amid tickly forest hills, which is also the filming place for the David Lean’s 1957 Oscar-winning epic “Bridge on the River Kwai”. The rafting activity affords the chance to immerse in the stunning tropical scenery of the region, as well as brings about an enthralling experience to first time rafters and experts alike. You will enjoy a 90-minute run of riding the tides of Kelani River through five rapids graded 2 and 3, the distance is about 5 km. With modern rafts, safety gear, and a comprehensive safety briefing, the exhilarating water sport is safe for anyone above the age of 10 years.
Day 6: Adams Peak, Ella
Standing at an elevation of over 1,000 metres above sea level, Ella Town is an ideal place to explore the rolling hills as well as take in stunning views of the green Badulla valleys, and hiking Ella Rock is a fun and rewarding journey for all nature and adventure lovers. Ella Rock is a famous and dramatic cliff high above the village and located approximately 5km from the centre of town, which takes around 4 hours of trekking there and back. The hike will start from Ella railway station, just walk along the train tracks, pass through the Kithalella railway station. The path going upwards will take you into a small tea plantation, a field of long grass, then a serene forest of Eucalyptus trees. From here, the last part can be little steep but once you reach the top, the views are totally worthwhile. Be sure to bring your camera for breathtaking photos of impressive landscapes below.
Day 7: Ella, Yala National Park
Besides climbing mountains and chasing waterfalls, Ella offers adventure enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies a thrilling hillside experience with the Flying Ravana. Located amidst the luscious green estates on the way to the Little Adam’s Peak, it is the Sri Lanka’s first ever and longest mega zip-line, stretching for more than half a kilometer while sliding at 80 kmph. As you go on the zip-line, you will enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the beautiful hills and stunning landscapes of Ella’s lush greenery and steep mountains. The Flying Ravana has a two-wire zip-line running parallel that allows two persons to go simultaneously and affords a maximum of 110kg. The zipline also follows all the safety standards of the European Rope Course Association and visitors from 6 years old can participate in the activity. The system operates on 30-minute time slots with 25 people allowed within that time frame.
Nestled in the misty mountains of tropical Sri Lanka, Rawana or Ravana Falls is a popular sightseeing attraction of Ella city, which is currently known as one of the widest waterfalls in the country. The waterfall cascades down a height of 82 feet from an oval-shaped concave rock outcrop, shaping an areca flower with withering petals during the wet season while the flow of water reduces dramatically in the dry season. Located inside the Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary, this waterfall has been named after the legendary king Ravana in the famous Indian epic, the Ramayana. Legend has it that Ravana captured princess Sita and kept her in the caves behind this waterfall, which is now the Ravana Ella Cave. This cave is at the base of a cliff near the falls and becomes a historic site after excavations have revealed evidence of human habitation dating back to over 25,000 years ago.
Bordering the Indian Ocean and covering a large area of 979 square kilometres, Yala is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka where nature buffs can encounter Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards and aquatic birds. The park in nestled the southeast region of the country in a dry zone with five blocks, two of which are now open to the public. The ecosystems found in the park are wide-ranging, from marine wetlands to sandy beaches, rocky outcrops to moist monsoon forests and grasslands. This creates the immense biodiversity and great diversity of wildlife in one of the two first national parks in Sri Lanka. The jeep safaris or game drives in Yala are almost equivalent to Africa with plenty of wild animal spotting opportunities like wild boar, mongoose, spotted deer, crocodiles, and the infamous leopards if you’re lucky.
Day 8: Yala National Park, Colombo
The Galle Fort, also known as the Dutch Fort or the Ramparts of Galle, is a beautiful Portuguese fortress in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. It was first built in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively reconstructed by the Dutch during the 17th century. After several hundreds of years, the fort still maintains a polished appearance that makes it named a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its fusion of European architecture and South Asian traditions. Being a charming old trafing port, this historic town is a delight to wander around, with rambling lanes of imposing Dutch-colonial buildings, grand mansions, ancient mosques, and quirky boutiques. Some of the important heritage landmarks and unmissable sights in the fort are the Dutch Reformed Church dating back to 1755, the Meera Mosque built in 1904, the Old Dutch Hospital, the All Saints Anglican Church built in 1871, the National Maritime Museum, and the 1939 Galle Lighthouse.
Day 1: Negombo
Day 2: Negombo, Sigiriya
Day 3: Sigiriya, Habarana, Sigiriya
Day 4: Sigiriya, Kandy
Day 6: Adams Peak, Ella
Day 7: Ella, Yala National Park
Day 8: Yala National Park, Colombo
Day 1: Negombo
Day 2: Negombo, Dambulla, Sigiriya
Day 3: Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya
Day 4: Sigiriya, Hiriwadunna, Sigiriya
Day 5: Sigiriya, Kandy
Day 6: Kandy
Day 7: Kandy, Pinnawala, Kandy
Day 8: Kandy, Nuwara Eliya
Day 9: Nuwara Eliya, Bandarawela
Day 10: Bandarawela, Udawalawa
Day 11: Udawalawa, Mirissa
Day 12: Mirissa
Day 13: Mirissa
Day 14: Mirissa, Galle, Colombo
Day 2: Negombo, Dambulla, Sigiriya
The Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, is a sacred pilgrimage site in Sri Lanka, declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991. Situated around 150 kilometres east of Colombo, this cave monastery is also the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in the country that has attracted a lot of pilgrims and visitors each year. Dating from the 1st century BC, the rock and caves tower 160 m over the plains with more than 80 documented caves in the grounds, of the major attractions are five cave shrines of varying size and magnificence under a vast overhanging rock. Inside these caves, you’ll find 157 statues of the Lord Buddha, and several statues of Sri Lankan kings and Hindu gods. The murals covering an area of 2,100 square metres are also of particular importance with stories about the Buddha and his life. Visitors have to climb up many steps to the temple, yet the views from the top of the rock is as awe-inspiring as the temple caves.
Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress nearly 200 metres high from the central plains located in the northern Matale District of Sri Lanka, which is famous for its out of this world sight and significant archaeological importance. Meaning the Lion Rock and named a world heritage site by UNESCO, this rock is full of an ancient civilisation’s ruins, thought to be once the capital of the short-lived kingdom of Kassapa in the fifth century before abandoned and served as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century. For the first look, the fortress is bounded by lush jungles and remains of lily-pad-covered moats, cave shrines and water gardens that are among the oldest landscaped gardens in the world. To reach the top, visitors have to follow the passageway between a giant pair of lion paws and climb a series of vertiginous staircases attached to sheer walls. On the way you’ll see exquisite frescoes depicting apsaras and dancers with offerings. The walkway will lead to the palace garden at the top where you can admire the geological masterpiece of ancient urban planning with ponds and terraces in the elaborate symmetrical design.
Day 3: Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya
Located about 200 kilometers from Colombo in North Central Province of Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa was once a well-planned royal ancient city and thriving religious center of the eponymous kingdom some 800 years ago. The heyday of the medieval city can still be found in its archaeological park with hundreds of ancient treasures – palaces, pavilions, temples, stupas, ponds and irrigation lakes – that make it named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Among many temples and religious buildings, be sure you pay a visit to the massive Royal Palace, the Sacred Quadrangle with the Vatadage (the circular chamber of the relics), the Shiva Devale temples, the impressive Gal Vihara with four beautiful Buddha statues, and the vast irrigation lake called “Parakrama Samudraya” or the sea of Parakrama, built to collect rain water. The park itself is a delight to explore and a day tour around Polonnaruwa ancient city is certainly a highlight for those keen on uncovering the colorful tapestry of history and culture of Sri Lanka.
Day 4: Sigiriya, Hiriwadunna, Sigiriya
A visit to Hiriwadunna – a tiny rural village of roughly 2,500 people located close to the town of Habarana – is no doubt an exciting experience that gives you a chance to witness the typical Sri Lankan village life. Start with a small trek through the scrub jungle and community, you will see the locals go about their daily tasks of fishing or farming. Unlike the fast pace of the city, everything is laid-back and peaceful in the sounds of birds and sights of butterflies. As you walk our way through dense forest shrubs to the lake, hop into a catamaran and sail through the waters covered with green lily pads, you’ll catch views of the surrounding forest, marshland and vegetable plots of local farmers. Another highlight is a ride on a bullock cart alongside paddy fields and rural vegetable plantations to a traditional village house, where you will see the hosts prepare an authentic lunch using traditional Sri Lankan methods of cooking. This adventure will be an unforgettable experience for visitors during the time spent in Sri Lanka.
Day 6: Kandy
Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is the highest venerated Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha and makes the sacred city of Kandy a World Heritage Site. Located within the royal palace complex, the temple was initially built by King Vimaladharmasuriya I to deposit the tooth relic, then the building is gone before erected by Vira Narendra Sinha as the present-day temple. The beautifully magnificent octagonal Paththirippuwa were added in Sri Vikrama Rajasinha’s time which is now the temple’s library. Every day there are worships in the inner chamber conducted by monks of the two chapters of Malwatte and Asgiriya, at dawn, at noon and in the evenings. Typically, on Wednesday, visitors can experience a symbolic bathing of the sacred relic in holy water and fragrant flowers called Nanumura Mangallaya. Steeped in cultural heritage and history, Sri Dalada Maligawa is an inspiring place you should not miss in Sri Lanka.
About 5.5 km to the west of Kandy City in the Central Province of Sri Lanka lies Peradeniya Botanic Gardens, stunning gardens noted for its rich and varied collections of tropical woody plants. They were once reserved gardens for Kandyan royalty, then in 1821 became botanical gardens by Alexandar Moon to introduce coffee trees and cinnamon plants to the region. In the late 1870s, the botanist George H.K. Thwaites brought in and cultivated the tea and Brazilian rubber tree, making it a centre for horticultural activities. Today, occupying 147 acres, the gardens include more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, royal palms, spices, and medicinal plants. Another highlight is the giant Javan fig tree with its colossal umbrella-like canopy of branches, and a few historically prominent trees.
Day 7: Kandy, Pinnawala, Kandy
Get close to the elephants at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Halfway between the commercial capital Colombo and the laidback UNESCO-protected town Kandy lies Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, established in 1975 by the Sri Lanka Wildlife Department. The 25 acre coconut plantation adjacent to the Maha Oya River, just as the name suggests, is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants, situated northwest of Kegalle town, in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. It was originally founded to care and protect the many orphaned and injured wild elephants wandering in the forests of Sri Lanka. The main attraction for visitors to the park is clearly to observe the care and daily routine of the elephants, such as bottle feeding of elephant calves, feeding other elephants in their stalls, and bathing in the Ma Oya River.
Day 9: Nuwara Eliya, Bandarawela
Part of the World Heritage Site named The Central Highlands of Sri Lanka, along with the nearby Peak Wilderness Protected Area and the Knuckles Conservation Forest, Horton Plains National Park is undoubtedly a must for nature lovers and hiking adventure seekers. The region forms an undulating plateau over 2,100 meters above sea level, covered with Montane evergreen forests, wild grasslands, rocky outcrops, vast hills, and misty lakes, much of which remains grossly underexplored. A walk through the lush jungle of Horton Plains affords a great chance of exploring the abundant flora and fauna. Expect to see various tropical plants and a variety of wildlife such as monkeys, deer, elk and all kinds of birds. The natural trails of the park leads to a sudden end on the southern edge at World’s End Lookout, a stunning escarpment that falls sheer 900 meters. From here, visitors can take in the incredibly panoramic views over the green valley, and the early morning visit is recommended for clear views before the clouds roll in.
Day 10: Bandarawela, Udawalawa
Nestled in the misty mountains of tropical Sri Lanka, Rawana or Ravana Falls is a popular sightseeing attraction of Ella city, which is currently known as one of the widest waterfalls in the country. The waterfall cascades down a height of 82 feet from an oval-shaped concave rock outcrop, shaping an areca flower with withering petals during the wet season while the flow of water reduces dramatically in the dry season. Located inside the Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary, this waterfall has been named after the legendary king Ravana in the famous Indian epic, the Ramayana. Legend has it that Ravana captured princess Sita and kept her in the caves behind this waterfall, which is now the Ravana Ella Cave. This cave is at the base of a cliff near the falls and becomes a historic site after excavations have revealed evidence of human habitation dating back to over 25,000 years ago.
Located 165 kilometres from Colombo in south-central sector of Sri Lanka, Udawalawe National Park is one of the world’s best places to see wild Asian Elephants throughout the year, with a herd of about 250 making the park their permanent home. This dry zone was declared as a 30,821-hectare national park in 1972, with the objective of providing a sanctuary for wild animals around the Udawalawe Reservoir, as well as to protect the catchment of the reservoir. As plains of thorny-shrub jungle and grasslands dominate the topography, though there are some mountain ranges in the north and central of the park, game spotting is much easier than other parks. Visitors can often see adult and baby elephants roaming the park in large herds, bathing and playing in the water in all their playfulness. Also, expect to encounter sambar deer, wild buffalo, mongooses, jackals, spotted deer, and wild boar. Besides, Udawalawe is also a good birdwatching site with 210 species at last count, which afford excellent opportunities for photography.
Day 14: Mirissa, Galle, Colombo
The Galle Fort, also known as the Dutch Fort or the Ramparts of Galle, is a beautiful Portuguese fortress in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. It was first built in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively reconstructed by the Dutch during the 17th century. After several hundreds of years, the fort still maintains a polished appearance that makes it named a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its fusion of European architecture and South Asian traditions. Being a charming old trafing port, this historic town is a delight to wander around, with rambling lanes of imposing Dutch-colonial buildings, grand mansions, ancient mosques, and quirky boutiques. Some of the important heritage landmarks and unmissable sights in the fort are the Dutch Reformed Church dating back to 1755, the Meera Mosque built in 1904, the Old Dutch Hospital, the All Saints Anglican Church built in 1871, the National Maritime Museum, and the 1939 Galle Lighthouse.
⇒ Tour and transfers as mentioned in the itinerary with dedicated air-conditioned vehicle
⇒ English speaking guides
⇒ Entrance fees and luggage handling
⇒ Accommodation: as mentioned above based on twin share
⇒ Meals as per program
Day 1: Colombo, Kandalama
Get close to the elephants at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Halfway between the commercial capital Colombo and the laidback UNESCO-protected town Kandy lies Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, established in 1975 by the Sri Lanka Wildlife Department. The 25 acre coconut plantation adjacent to the Maha Oya River, just as the name
Day 2: Kandalama, Sigiriya, Kandalama
Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress nearly 200 metres high from the central plains located in the northern Matale District of Sri Lanka, which is famous for its out of this world sight and significant archaeological importance. Meaning the Lion Rock and named a world
Day 3: Kandalama, Dambulla, Kandy
The Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, is a sacred pilgrimage site in Sri Lanka, declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991. Situated around 150 kilometres east of Colombo, this cave monastery is also the largest and best-preserved cave
Day 4: Kandy
Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is the highest venerated Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha and makes the sacred city of Kandy a World Heritage Site. Located within the royal palace complex, the temple was
About 5.5 km to the west of Kandy City in the Central Province of Sri Lanka lies Peradeniya Botanic Gardens, stunning gardens noted for its rich and varied collections of tropical woody plants. They were once reserved gardens for Kandyan royalty, then in 1821 became botanical
Day 6: Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park
Bordering the Indian Ocean and covering a large area of 979 square kilometres, Yala is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka where nature buffs can encounter Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards and aquatic birds. The park in nestled the southeast region of
Day 7: Yala National Park, Galle, Bentota
The Galle Fort, also known as the Dutch Fort or the Ramparts of Galle, is a beautiful Portuguese fortress in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. It was first built in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively reconstructed by the Dutch during the 17th century. After several
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Day 1: Colombo, Kandalama
Day 2: Kandalama, Sigiriya, Kandalama
Day 3: Kandalama, Dambulla, Kandy
Day 4: Kandy
Day 5: Kandy, Nuwara Eliya
Day 6: Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park
Day 7: Yala National Park, Galle, Bentota
Day 8: Bentota
Day 9: Bentota
Day 10: Bentota, Colombo