Sri Lanka is an exotic island in the Indian Ocean that seduces travellers with its stunning unspoiled wilderness, colourful history, flavourful cuisine, beautiful beaches and welcoming people. Due to the high compactness and a lack of crowds, it’s possible to pack a lot into a trip to Sri Lanka.
In this 9-day tour, you may cover highlights that include the Pinnawala, climb the magnificent Sigiriya Rock fortress, tour in spiritual Kandy, travel through the tea plantations, and explore sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean and more. Discover it for yourself on this 09 days journey through impressive countryside sightseeing.
Itinerary
Day 01: Airport — Negombo (–/–/D)
- Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and you will be warmly welcomed by our Explore Vacations representative.
- You will be transferred to your hotel in Negombo.
- Relax, Refresh and have your dinner. Have a good night’s sleep & get ready for an experience of your life the next day.
Day 02: Negombo — Pinnawala — Dambulla (B/–/D)
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Proceed to Dambulla.
- En-route visit Elephant Orphanage, Pinnawela, where you can witness the River bathing of Elephants (02 ½ hours from Negombo).
- Arrive in Dambulla and check in to a hotel.
- Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03: Dambulla – Polonnaruwa – Sigiriya – Dambulla (B/–/D)
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- After early breakfast, excursion to Polonnaruwa Ancient city, where you can witness the ruins of archaeological patterns of medieval Sri Lanka. It is also a UNESCO declared world heritage site that belongs to the 12th Century BC.
- Return to the hotel.
- Proceed to climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, which is a UNESCO declared World Heritage Site. Sometimes referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” this ancient formation that soars over 200 meters (656 feet) high was developed into a palace-fortress in the latter half of the 5th century.
- Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 04: Dambulla – Matale – Kandy (B/–/D)
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Proceed to Kandy – This was the last kingdom of Sri Lanka and the hill capital.
- En-route visit a spice garden.
- Arrive in Kandy and check in to a hotel.
- Thereafter, visit the Royal Botanical Gardens (Asia’s best).
- Return to the hotel for rest and relaxation.
- Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 05: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya (B/–/D)
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, which safely keeps the Lord Buddha’s Tooth Relic venerated by the Buddhists all over the world.
- Proceed to Nuwara Eliya through lush green tea plantations.
- Arrive in Nuwara Eliya. Nuwara Eliya is known as the “Little England” of Sri Lanka and one of the coldest places on the island, with the weather almost like a spring day in England. The temperature will drop at night and taking a warm jersey is recommended
- Check in to a hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 06: Nuwara Eliya – Ella – Yala (B/–/D)
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Proceed to Yala through Ella – this will be a scenic ride through the tea plantation.
- Arrive in Yala and check in to a hotel for rest and relaxation.
- Evening visit Yala National Park in a separate jeep.
- Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 07: Yala – Uda Walawe – Beruwela (B/–/D)
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Proceed to Uda Walawe to witness feeding at the baby elephant orphanage.
- Thereafter, visit Uda Walawe National Park in a separate jeep.
- Proceed to Beruwela for your beach stay, which is located along the southwest coastal belt of Sri Lanka.
- Check in to the Hotel where you will spend two nights by the Sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean.
- Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 08: Beruwela (B/–/D)
- Rest and relax by the beach.
Day 09: Kalutara – Colombo – Departure (B/–/–)
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
- If time permits, visit Lakmedura and Premadasa Jewelers for shopping.
- Thereafter you will be transferred to Bandaranaike International Airport.
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