Day 1
Air Port – Via Pinnawala to Sigiriya
190 KM approx.
04 ½ Hrs Drive
You’ve arrived in Sri Lanka. Our Ceylo travelers personnel will meet you and transport you to Sigiriya.
En route to your destination, you might stop by the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, one of Sri Lanka’s most famous tourist sites. Volunteers and carers at the park offer sanctuary and care for orphaned, abandoned, and injured elephants. You may observe attendants feeding, bathing, and otherwise assisting these gentle giants. You wish to accompany the herd to a nearby river to observe the elephants wash and play in the water.
After that, spend the remainder of the day unwinding at your Sigiriya hotel.
Day 2
Sigiriya – Hiriwaduna – Minneriya – Sigiriya
After breakfast, visit the world heritage site of Sigiriya rock forest. The “lion rock” is a castle of extraordinary beauty towering 200 meters from the scrub jungle. The rock was the walled town’s deepest bastion, covering 70 hectares. A moat, rampart, and large gardens, including the famed water gardens, surround the base of the rock. One of the principal attractions is the world-renowned paintings of the “heavenly maidens” of Sigiriya, which are in a protected niche of the rock reached by a spiral ladder.
Then move to Hiriwadunne hamlet in Habarana, which provides a unique village safari for tourists. Excursions, adventure safaris, agrotourism, night camping, and Jeep safaris are available to those who wish to learn about the everyday lives of the people in this community. Hiriwadunna is only 2 km (05 minutes) from Habarana. The village hike starts with a breathtaking stroll along the bund of a Wewa, or man-made reservoir. The reservoir, as well as the adjacent scrub forest, marshes, and settlement, all buzzing with life in the early morning or late at night.
In the evening, you’ll be taken to enjoy a Jeep Safari in Minneriya National Park. Minneriya National Park is a national park in Sri Lanka’s North Central Province. The region has been designated as protected in order to safeguard the catchment area of the Minneriya tank and the animals in the surrounding area. The tank is of historical interest, having been created by King Mahasen in the third century. The park serves as a dry-season feeding site for the elephant population that lives in the woods of Matale, Polonnaruwa, and Trincomalee.
After that, spend the remainder of the day unwinding at your Sigiriya hotel.
Day 3
Sigiriya – Mathale – Kandy
02 ½ Hrs Drive
100Km Approx
Transfer to Kandy after breakfast. Visit Dambulla Cave Temple and Mathale Spice Garden along way.
Dambulla Cave Temple was established in the first century B.C. by King Walagambahu. Dambulla is the most magnificent of Sri Lanka’s cave temples and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The network of five caverns with over 2000 square meters of painted walls and ceilings is the world’s largest painting area. The caverns feature around 150 pictures of the Buddha, the greatest of which is a 14-meter-long enormous sculpture of the Buddha carved out of rock.
Mathale Spice Garden – Visit a spice garden in Matale to learn about the numerous spices that Sri Lanka is famous for. The Matale spice gardens are among the greatest on the island and are only 25 km from Kandy’s hill metropolis. You’ll learn about different spices and see how some of them are farmed and processed. In the region, a processing and training facility has been constructed, and farmers have joined a cooperative to secure fair prices. Spices will be available for purchase as well.
After that, spend the remainder of the day unwinding at your Kandy hotel.
Day 4
Kandy
After breakfast, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, also known as Dalada Maligawa and located in the country’s central highlands, is one of the holiest and most sacred destinations for Buddhists. The shrine is supposed to hold one of Lord Buddha’s teeth. Many years after Buddha died, an Indian princess named Hemamala brought the tooth relic to Sri Lanka. The temple complex is surrounded by a moat and is surrounded by white elephant sculptures. Views of the four main Devalas (God temples) were also available from the temple complex. As you enter the temple grounds, you will notice sculptures of renowned and well-known monks, such as the Hikkaduwe Sri Summangala Thera and Weera Keppetipola Disawe, a hero of the Uva revolt against the British. From here, you can plainly see the Octagon and the golden canopy above the chamber containing the tooth relic.
Peradeniya Botanical Garden was founded in 1821, six years after the end of the English occupancy of the Kandyan Kingdom. The location is less than 5.5 kilometers from Kandy on the Colombo Road, and it is surrounded on all sides save the south by the major road by the river Mahaweli. The 61.25-hectare area is roughly 1550 feet above sea level. The gardens presently house about 4,000 plant varieties, including woody trees, palms, ferns, orchids, and shrubs.
Kandy’s hallowed city may be explored by visiting the Temple of the Tooth Relic of Buddha and its sub-temples dedicated to the goddesses Paththini, Katharagama, and Natha. If you like to go shopping, you may go to KCC as well as the street stores in Kandy.
After that, spend the remainder of the day unwinding at your Kandy hotel.
Day 5
Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
03 ½ Hrs Drive
95Km Approx
Proceed to Nuwara Eliya after breakfast. Visit a tea plantation and a tea factory, where some of the world’s greatest tea is made. You will learn about the tea production process and witness how tea is graded. In the factory, have a cup of genuine Ceylon tea. Nuwara Eliya is the top hill resort in Sri Lanka, having a wonderful, invigorating mountain climate. Nuwara Eliya is also the centre of tea country in Sri Lanka, producing half of the world’s best tea. Pidurutalagala (8280 ft), Sri Lanka’s tallest peak, is located here. It is also well-known for its British architecture.
Ramboda Falls is in the Kandy district of Pussellawa. Highlands, ridges, plains, streams, and mountainous mountains are among the region’s stunning sceneries. The best attractions are the Ramboda waterfall. Ramboda features a beautiful landscape and uncommon birds chirping in the deep woodlands. Overall, a visit to Ramboda Falls will transport you to a natural paradise.
After that, spend the remainder of the day resting at the Ella Hotel.
Day 6
Nuwara Eliya – ELLA (Train ride)
80 KM approx.
02 ½ Hrs Drive
After breakfast, you will be taken by train to Ella.
Anyone visiting Sri Lanka should take a train journey. It is not just a fantastic cultural experience, but also a fantastic adventure. The Kandy to Ella train excursion is the most exciting of all the train rides available in Sri Lanka. It is one of the world’s most stunning train trips.
The Nine Arch Bridge, popularly known as the “Bridge in the Sky,” was constructed to connect two bog mountains when the Badulla-Colombo railway was being built. This bridge spans 300 feet, is 25 feet wide, and stands 80-100 feet tall. It is one of the outstanding instances of colonial-era railway building in the country. The bridge is located 2 km distant on Gotuwala Road, which begins at Halpe Textile Centre on Badulla-Bandarawela Road. The surrounding area has witnessed continuous growth in tourism as a result of the bridge’s architectural brilliance and the abundance of vegetation in the adjoining slopes.
After that, spend the remainder of the day resting at the Ella Hotel.
Day 7
ELLA
Breakfast is served at the motel. Explore Ella’s surroundings.
Climbing Little Adams Peak in Ella is a popular tourist activity since it allows them to appreciate the view of the valley, relax, and interact with other travelers. It takes around 45 minutes to travel from Ella Town to the slopes of Little Adams Peak, and about 15 minutes to reach the peak. While the ascent may be difficult for some, the entire route is really enjoyable as it passes by small communities and tea plantations.
Waterfall of Ravana When it comes to Ella tourism, the famed Ravana Waterfall is a must-see. It is one of the main waterfalls to visit in Ella and is about a 10-minute drive from the city center. Near the waterfall, there is also tent lodging available, as well as refreshments and souvenirs. While the vistas are stunning, it is also an ideal location for spending quality time with friends and family.
After that, spend the remainder of the day resting at the Ella Hotel.
Day 8
ELLA – YALA
220 KM approx.
03 Hrs Drive
We go to Yala after breakfast. Yala National Park Safari is located in the southeastern part of the island, approximately 1259 km south of Colombo, in the evening. The terrain is diverse, with flat plains and rocky outcrops scattered. The vegetation ranges from open grassland to deep rainforests. The local specialty is an abundance of elephants. Yala National Park is Sri Lanka’s biggest and is home to wild elephants, wild boar, wild buffalo, leopards, bears, deer, and crocodiles. Visitors can also witness large flocks of migratory and local birds.
After that, spend the remainder of the day unwinding at your Yala hotel.
Day 9
YALA
We will visit Yala National Park after breakfast. Safari is located in the island’s southeastern region, roughly 1259 km south of Colombo. The terrain is diverse, with flat plains and rocky outcrops scattered. The vegetation ranges from open grassland to deep rainforests. The local specialty is an abundance of elephants. Yala National Park is Sri Lanka’s biggest and is home to wild elephants, wild boar, wild buffalo, leopards, bears, deer, and crocodiles. Visitors can also witness large flocks of migratory and local birds.
After that, spend the remainder of the day unwinding at the Yala.
Day 10
Yala – Bentota
70 KM approx.
02 ½ Hrs Drive
Proceed to Bentota after breakfast.
The Madu River, which runs through Balapitiya (about 80 km south of Colombo), is one of Sri Lanka’s most infrequently seen and untouched natural wonders. She brags about having 64 little islands dispersed along her walk, most of which are abandoned and covered with mangroves. The tiniest islet is named “Satha Paha Doowa,” and it has a modest shrine with a statue dedicated to the gods of Kataragama (Katharagama). This islet was acquired for five cents, according to mythology, while some suggest the name derives from the form of the five cent coin.
Madu is undoubtedly a tranquil and unforgettable destination of appeal for every nature enthusiast who wants to observe nature’s mesmerizing environment. Visitors who are ecstatic should be cautioned!– Crocodiles have been spotted in the Madu River.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to the old city of Galle. Visit the Dutch Fort of Galle. The Galle Fort, also known as The Dutch Fort or the “Ramparts of Galle,” withstood the Boxing Day tsunami, which wrecked a chunk of the coastal region of Galle Town. It was later fixed. In addition to the Dutch Reformed Church, the Galle Fort features the famed Amangalla resort hotel. It was built in 1684 for the Dutch Governor and his servants.
It was turned into the New Oriental Hotel in 1865, catering to European visitors traveling between Europe and Galle Port in the nineteenth century.
After that, spend the remainder of the day unwinding at your Yala hotel.
Day 11
Bentota
Relax in the hotel.
Day 12
Bentota – Colombo
After breakfast, depart for Colombo. Colombo, like many other developing-country capital cities, is fast changing. Where ancient ones formerly existed, new ones arise almost instantly, yet certain areas retain an old-world charm. The city still includes a century-old clock tower and a handful of British colonial monuments. Some of the places of interest to visit include the folk-art center, the new parliament in Sri Jayawardenapura, the Bandaranaike memorial international conference hall, the Pettah bazaar, where one can find bargains, a Hindu and a Buddhist temple, residential areas where wealthy mansions can be found, the Colombo Museum (outside visit only), and others.
Dinner and an overnight stay in Colombo at a hotel.
Day 13
Colombo – APT
27 KM approx.
15min Drive
We wish you farewell as our Chauffeur Guide drives you to the airport to catch your return trip home because all wonderful things must come to an end.