Discover Sri Lanka's breathtaking natural beauty and bustling cities on a 12, 14 or 16 night tour.

Watch elephants roam peacefully through the grasslands of Wilpattu National Park, and explore the marine life of Pigeon Island on a snorkelling adventure. Visit serene temples and spend time in traditional villages and quaint towns.

Conclude your tour with a 2, 4 or 6 night beach break to soak up the sun and swim in the crystal clear waters.

Experience Sri Lanka’s breathtaking natural beauty and vibrant cities with a tour in 11 nights.

Watch elephants lumbering gently through the grasslands in Wilpattu National Park, and explore the marine life of Pigeon Island on a snorkelling adventure.

Visit serene temples like the Dambulla Cave Temple and Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and spend time in traditional villages and picturesque cities.

Conclude your tour with a beach stay to spend time sunbathing and swimming in the crystal waters.

Our offer:

Day 1: Waikkal

Day 2: Anuradhapura

Day 3 - 4: Jaffna

Day 5 - 6: Trincomalee

Day 7 - 8: Dambulla

Day 9: Kandy

Day 10: Haputale

Day 11: Udawalawe

After day 11: Beach Extension

Arrive at the Bandaranayke International Airport. After the finishing immigration formalities, collect your luggage and then, a H.O.T Destination Management representative will meet you outside with a sign board. They will assist you further as you wait for your transportation.

Transfer to your hotel in Waikkal/Negombo.

Check in at the hotel & relax. Overnight stay at the hotel in Negombo.

DAY 2: ANURADHAPURA

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before taking your transfer to Anuradhapura. On the way, you'll visit a Hindu Temple.

The temple known as Replica of Kataragama is dedicated to Lord Murugan and was opened in January 2012, also known as the Punchi Kataragama.

Jeep safari to Wilpattu National Park:

Wilpattu is one of the oldest national parks in Sri Lanka. The park lies within the north-central and northwestern providences, in Sri Lanka's lowland dry zone. Elephants, leopards, sloths, water buffalo and spotted deer are among the large mammals that have made the park their home.

Overnight stay at hotel.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel. Visit Sri Maha Bodhi, the sacred tree under which Buddha attained Enlightenment, and the Buddhist temple Isurumuniya with its special carvings.

Optional: 1 - 2 hour visit of Anuradhapura main site (see 'optional excursions' for details)

Train ride to Anuradhapura to Jaffna

The train journey and ticket class will be subject to availability.
Travelling by train in Sri Lanka is a unique experience: the railway track stretches across from the coast to the hillside, and this train is popular with pilgrims on their way to the Anuradhapura Temple.

Overnight at hotel.

DAY 4: JAFFNA

Breakfast at the hotel.

Nagadeepa:

Nagadeepa Purana Rajamaha Viharaya is one of the sixteen holiest Buddhist shrines in Sri Lanka, and has been a site of pilgrimage since the 1st century.

The site is known as the place where Lord Buddha came during his second visit to Sri Lanka, after five years of attaining Enlightenment, to intervene and mediate in settling a dispute between two Naga Kings over the possession of a gem-studded throne.

The precious throne was offered to the lord Buddha, was returned to the Naga Kings and was later enshrined in this Rajayathanastupa.

City tour in Jaffna

Crab Cookery Lesson:

Learn how to prepare a crab curry for dinner. The crab itself should be perfectly cooked in a rich Jaffna curry with just the right balance of spices.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and take your transfer to Trincomalee.

Relax at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Trincomalee beach hotel.

DAY 6: TRINCOMALEE

After breakfast, relax at the beach.

Optional - Boat ride to Pigeon Island with snorkelling

This three-hour adventure gives you an amazing opportunity to get a clear view of the marine life living in the shallow waters just off Nilaveli. Observe colourful corals and darting shoals of silvery fish.

Renowned as a snorkeller’s paradise in Sri Lanka, Pigeon Island is one of the country's two maritime national parks. Home to coral reefs and shimmering fish of every kind, Pigeon Island is a stunning place to be.

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and take your transfer to Kandy.

On the way, visit an Ayurvedic Village. Sri Lanka was an important stop in the spice trade, with the first recording of cinnamon and cassia in the Middle East noted at least 4,000 years ago.

The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic:

The golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, or Dalada Maligawa, is a significant architectural monument not just in Kandy, but in the whole of Sri Lanka. It houses the most important Buddhist relic - a tooth of the Buddha, brought to Kandy by King Wimaladharmasuriya I. 

Kandy city tour and shopping:

Set amid verdant hills, with the Mahaweli River weaving through, Kandy is certainly the most picturesque city on the island, and the most visited. Still retaining much of its old-world charm and traditions, the centrepiece is the magnificent Kandy Lake.

Join your guide and continue the rest of the tour. Visit a Batik and Wood carving centre. Get an insight to local craft and arts, and finely cut gems.

Later on in the evening, watch Kandyan dancers perform in a cultural show. The show lasts for almost an hour, and several dances are performed, representing more modern influences in Sri Lankan culture today.

Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Kandy.

DAY 10: HAPUTALE

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Haputale.

Visit to Tea Plantation, Tea Factory and Tea-picking experience:

Sri Lanka is home to the world’s best tea – Ceylon Tea. With its fine rich flavour and bright golden colour, it is unrivalled in terms of quality. Gain an insight into the true art of growing and producing this favourite brew.

Notes: Tea-pickers are not available on public holidays.

Enjoy a train ride from Nanu Oya to Haputhale

Note: Please be aware that train travel is in a simple local train and may be less comfortable than you are used to. The day of the train and/or route is subject to change  if the tour company hears that the train is crowded and/or delayed.

The train journey will be confirmed subject to availability. The seat class will depend on availability. The duration is approx. 3 hours.

Relax and overnight stay at hotel.

Early morning checkout from the hotel and transfer to Udawalawe.

Early morning with transfer to Lipton seat by tuk-tuk (with packed breakfast)

Walk to visit Lipton’s Seat, a famous viewpoint in the Badulla district and popular visiting place close to Haputale. Lipton Seat is an observation point, from which you can see at least seven districts. Arriving at Lipton's Seat before 10am for the best view is recommended.

Optional – Udawalawe National Park

The sixth-largest animal sanctuary of Sri Lanka is located 180 km from Colombo in south-central sector of the island. This park is home to several hundred elephants and other rare plants and wildlife. The park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir on the Walawe River, as well as to protect the catchment of the reservoir.

Overnight stay in Udawalawe.

DAY 12: BEACH

After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and transfer to the selected Beach Hotel.

Throughout your tour, you'll be accommodated in Standard Rooms in the following hotels (or similar):

• Waikkal:Suriya Resort 4* (or similar)
• Anuradhapura:Forest Rock Garden 4* (or similar)
• Jaffna: Fox Resort 4* (or similar)
• Trincomalee: Trinco Blu by Cinnamon 4* (or similar)
• Dambulla: Amaya Lake 4* (or similar)
• Kandy: Cinnamon Citadel 4* (or similar)
• Haputale: Melheim Haputale - Boutique (or similar)
• Kalutara: Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort 4* (or similar)

As part of the cultural discoveries in Sri Lanka, don't miss visiting archaeological sites like Anuradhapura. This remarkable site offers a wonderful journey back in time to the fifth century BC.

Anuradhapura was the first capital of Sri Lanka, founded in 5 B.C. according to the early Sinhalese chronicle Mahavansa, and was a pre-eminent example of hydraulic civilisation. The construction of reservoirs, canals and irrigation channels at this time demonstrates an astonishing knowledge of trigonometry and the design of reservoirs a thorough understanding of hydraulic principles. Anuradhapura is furthermore dotted with picturesque stupas and lakes that have an irresistible attraction for visitors.

The programme takes 1-2 hours.

The Lion Rock at Sigiriya is a large stone and ancient rock fort surrounded by the remains of an extensive network of gardens, cisterns and other structures. Sigiriya, a popular tourist destination, is also known for its ancient paintings (frescoes) reminiscent of the Ajanta caves in India.

These national parks in Habarana are the best places in the region to see wild elephants, which are often present in huge numbers.

Good to know: Elephants move between national parks. So choose the best park to see the most elephants.

Sinharaja has the characteristics of a tropical rainforest. It is the only significant rainforest on the island. The climate is balanced, with some rain in all seasons. Most of the native birds and plants can be seen in Sinharaja.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Sinharaja Rainforest is the last remaining rainforest in Sri Lanka. It is home to most (nearly 95%) of Sri Lanka's native birds, giant butterflies and over 50% of Sri Lanka's native mammals.

At the Shinagawa Beach Resort, you will enter an elegant world combining contemporary design and Asian inspiration. It belongs to the prestigious circle of Small Luxury Hotels of The World, which you will be able to see and feel the moment you step on its grounds!

Your only mission in this little paradise? To relax! You can count on the attentive service of this boutique hotel of only 26 rooms and its magnificent spa. Clean lines, lush nature, a swimming pool and a dreamy beach... there is a soothing atmosphere in this hotel that will give you a feeling of harmony!

Enjoy the views of the Indian Ocean from your private balcony when staying in a Deluxe Room. The room offers contemporary decor, quality amenities and a lovely cosy setting.

This offer is based on a Half Board stay (breakfast and evening meal served in the main restaurant - excludes drinks). 
 

Please note: some dining outlets/menu items/drinks may not be included and may be available at selected times only.

Guests staying on Christmas Eve (24th December) will have an additional fee added to the cost of their booking, payable for mandatory gala dinners on these dates.

Guests staying on New Year's Eve (31st December) will have an additional fee added to the cost of their booking, payable for mandatory gala dinners on these dates.

Upgrade to a Full Board (breakfast, lunch and evening meal served in the main restaurant - excludes drinks) or an All Inclusive stay (breakfast, lunch and evening meal served in the main restaurant with a selection of snacks and drinks) at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee.
 

Please note: some dining outlets/menu items/drinks may not be included and may be available at selected times only.

Balapitiya is a bustling coastal town that captures the essence of Sri Lanka. Visit the historical and cultural sites, explore the nature reserves or take part in a variety of activities, from boating to surfing.

After a day spent exploring Balapitiya and its surroundings, enjoy a swim in the hotel pool, a romantic walk on the beach, an energising workout in the gym or relax in the spa by booking a luxury wellness treatment. Revitalise your mind, body and soul with wellness rituals.

Sri Lanka is a lush, tropical island paradise, famously described by Marco Polo as "undoubtedly the finest island of its size in the world". This is a culturally rich and environmentally diverse country, with nine World Heritage Sites (the oldest dating back to the 3rd Century BC); 86 species of mammals (including elephant and leopard) and more than 400 bird species (including 26 endemics); 

a colorful array of flowering plants and trees, and a Hill Country famous for tea; 14 National Parks out of 100 areas protected by the government; and an Indian Ocean coastline boasting palm-fringed and sandy tropical beaches.

Visit ancient sites and marvel over  legendary temples, or see the sacred home of the world’s oldest living tree, Anuradhapura. Take a safari tour in one of Sri Lanka’s national parks to encounter elephants, leopards, water buffaloes, and exotic birds, or spend the day relaxing on the dazzlingly white, often untrodden, beaches.

Try your hand at a little surfing or retreat up into the Sri Lankan hills to experience a more temperate climate and the lavish greenery of the tea plantations. And if you can even trek through the rainforests with an experienced guide or just take in the breathtaking vistas on a spectacular train ride.  

With fabulously flavoursome food and a vast array of culturally rich experiences to delve into, Sri Lanka promises to be one of your best-loved travel destinations, and the charm of the people will simply enchant you.