Sigiriya, also known as Lion's Rock, is an ancient rock fortress in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, surrounded by lush gardens, reservoirs, and famed frescoes, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and often called the 8th Wonder of the World—allow about 2-3 hours to climb to its summit.
We Love —
- Exploring the islands breathtaking natural beauty, as you travel from the mountainous heights of Nuwara Eliya, right down to the charming fishing villages of the coast.
- Enjoying half board throughout your stay in Sri Lanka and tasting some of the finest local delicacies like kottu roti and sour fish curry.
- Spending our days between the golden shores at R Degrees Luxury Boutique Hotel 4* and the gentle waves of the Indian Ocean.
Welcome to Sri Lanka —
Discover the heart of Sri Lanka on an unforgettable journey that weaves through the island’s most breathtaking landscapes and historic treasures.
Begin your 8-night tour in Dambulla, exploring sacred cave temples and ancient wonders, before diving into Kandy, a city brimming with culture and tradition. Traverse the misty hills of Haputale, the wild expanse of Udawalawe, and the lush forests of Yala, keeping an eye out for leopards and elephants along the way...
End your adventure with a blissful stay at R Degrees Luxury Boutique Hotel 4* in Ambalangoda. Unwind on pristine beaches, dine on fresh seafood, and soak up Sri Lanka’s raw coastal beauty, the perfect serene finish to a trip you’ll never forget.
Your itinerary:
12 nights: 8 night tour & 4 nights in Ambalangoda
13 nights: 8 night tour & 5 nights in Ambalangoda
14 nights: 8 night tour & 6 nights in Ambalangoda
15 nights: 8 night tour & 7 nights in Ambalangoda
Your itinerary in brief —
Venture into the soul of Sri Lanka, where emerald hills meet ancient temples and wild landscapes. This journey takes you deep into lush jungles, serene highlands, and untouched coastlines, revealing the magic and timeless charm of the island at every turn.
Your itinerary:
- Day 1: Arrival in Colombo
- Day 2: Habarana
- Day 3: Habarana - Kandy
- Day 4: Kandy
- Day 5: Kandy - Haputale
- Day 6: Haputale - Udawalawe
- Day 7: Udawalawe -Tissamaharama
- Day 8: Tissamaharama - Ambalangoda
- Day 9: Ambalangoda
Your itinerary in detail —
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN COLOMBO
- Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), where you'll meet your guide
- Transfer to your hotel in Habarana for check in
- Optional - Jeep Safari
- Free time to unwind
Dinner and overnight at Habarana Village 4* or similar
DAY 2: HABARANA
Dinner and overnight at Habarana Village 4* or similar
DAY 3: HABARANA - KANDY
- Breakfast included
- Check-out of the hotel and begin transfer to Kandy
- En route, stop at Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Next, visit the Ayurvedic village in Matale, renowned for its spices
- Arrive in Kandy in the afternoon and check in to your hotel
Dinner and overnight at Radisson Kandy 4* or similar
DAY 4: KANDY
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Explore Udawattakele Forest in the morning
- Visit the Temple of the Tooth
- Enjoy a tour of Kandy, including a visit to Bahirawakanda Temple
- In the evening, head to the Cultural Show in Kandy
Dinner and overnight at Radisson Kandy 4* or similar
DAY 5: KANDY - HAPUTALE
Haputale, perched high in the hills, offers breathtaking views of lush tea plantations and misty valleys. Explore the scenic trails, visit the serene local temples, or sip a cup of local Ceylon tea while taking in the tranquil beauty that surrounds you.
- Breakfast included
- Check out of the hotel and begin the transfer to Haputale
- Along the way, stop off at a tea plantation in Nuwara Eliya, where you can have a go at tea plucking and visit the factory
- Arrive in Haputale and check in to the hotel
Dinner and overnight at Melheim Resort and Spa 3* or similar
DAY 6: HAPUTALE - UDAWALAWE
- Breakfast included
- Check out at the hotel and begin the transfer to Udawalawe
- En route, visit Buduruwagala Temple, home to a 51 foot Buddha statue dating back to the 8th or 9th century
- Next, stop at the Elephant Transits home, where you can watch orphan elephants being fed
- Check in to the hotel and take the rest of the day to explore or relax
- Optional: 3 hour safari in Udawalawe National Park
Dinner and overnight at Centauria Wild 4* or similar
DAY 7: UDAWALAWE - TISSAMAHARAMA
- Breakfast included
- Check out at the hotel and begin the transfer to Tissamaharama
- Check in to hotel and explore or relax
- Optional: 3 hour jeep safari to Yala National Park
Dinner and overnight at Kithala Resort and Spa 3* or similar
DAY 8: TISSAMAHARAMA - AMBALANGODA
- Breakfast included
- Check out at the hotel and begin the transfer to Ambalangoda
- En route, visit Virgine White tea plantation
- Get back on the road and stop by the coast in Ahangama for a stilt fisherman show
- Then, make a stop at Galle Dutch first, a UNESCO World Heritage site dating back to the 16th century
- Check in to hotel and relax
Dinner and overnight at R Degrees Luxury Boutique Hotel 4* where you will spend the rest of your holiday.
Your hotels —
Hand-picked just for you
Maximum room capacity
During your tour, you will stay in carefully picked 3* and 4* hotels.
Your hotels:
Habanara: Habanara Village 4*
Kandy: Radisson Kandy
Haputale: Melheim Resort and Spa
Udawalawe: Centuria Wild 3*
Tissamaharama: Kithala Resort and Spa
Ambalangoda: R Degrees Luxury Boutique hotel 4*
If the hotels listed above are unavailable, you will be provided with comfortable accommodation in similar hotels. Local standards apply.
Experience true luxury on your tour and upgrade to 5* hotels.
Includes stays at:
Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana
Earls Regency, Kandy
Grand Beragala, Beragala
No change in Udawalawe
Double Tree by Hilton,
Le Grand, Galle
Or similar 5* hotels
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Your dining choices
This is a half board stay. Your breakfast and evening meal will be served in the main restaurant (excludes drinks).
Included excursions —
English speaking guide
Optional excursions —
Jeep Safari
Don’t miss the chance to experience the thrill of seeing wild elephants in their natural habitat! Join a Jeep safari to Minneriya, Kaudulla, or Hurulu Eco Park—renowned for some of the largest gatherings of elephants in Sri Lanka.
Yala National Park Jeep Safari
Discover Yala, Sri Lanka's second-largest national park, where a stunning array of wildlife awaits—including 44 mammal species and one of the world’s highest leopard densities—all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Indian Ocean.
Sigiriya Lion’s Rock Fortress
Optional services —
R Degrees Luxury Boutique Hotel 4* —
Choose a peaceful getaway near Bentota to Ambalangoda, a coastal town in Galle's southern district at the R Degrees Luxury Boutique Hotel 4*. Nestling in a lush tropical setting, surrounded by palm groves and facing the Indian Ocean, this hotel harmoniously combines comfort and a cosy atmosphere with wooded interiors and charm. Try the sublime spa or head to the private beach for some quality relaxation time, and dine every evening in the tempting on-site restaurant.
Your room —
Enjoy a stay in a Deluxe Room.
Deluxe Room (23 m²)
Elegantly adorned with natural elements like wood and cladding, your Deluxe Room will be a cosy refuge during your stay.
Maximum room capacity
3 Adults
or
2 Adults
+ 1 Child
Upgrade to Suite
Experience true luxury and choose to upgrade to a stay in a spacious Suite during your stay at R Degrees, at the next step of the booking process.
Your dining choices
This is a half board stay. Your breakfast and evening meal will be served in the main restaurant (excludes drinks).
Enjoy the creative cuisine prepared by the chefs in the main restaurant and tantalise your taste buds with a blend of world flavours and local specialities. The hotel can also, on request, prepare a private dinner for you in the privacy of your balcony, under the starry sky of the garden or by the beach to the sounds of ocean waves.
Upgrade to full board
Treat yourself to a full board stay and upgrade at the next step of the booking process. Breakfast, lunch and your evening meal will be served in the main restaurant (drinks excluded, conditions apply.)
Upgrade to all inclusive
Experience ultimate relaxation and upgrade to all inclusive at the next step of the booking process. Breakfast, lunch, your evening meal, and a selection of snacks and drinks will be included. Conditions may apply.
Your time
Find harmony with your body and mind in the tranquil spa. Enter a cocoon of wellness and feel a deep sense of relaxation and calm with one of the treatments or massages available. If you want to keep fit, head to the fitness centre, or simply soak up the sun by the outdoor pool or on the private beach.
Optional excursions —
One Day at Udawalawe
Udawalawe lies south of the central hills of the island, and it surrounds the man-made reservoir of Udawalawe, which is part of the park. It is a mixture of the abandoned teak plantation, scrub jungle and grassland.
The dry season is best to watch many herds of elephants that roam the park; which is usually between May and September. Almost the entire park is covered with tall, reedy Pohon grass, which grows all year round. Udawalawe is a superb place to watch elephants as an estimated 450 elephants live here!
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Sinharaja Rainforest
Sinharaja presents the characteristic features of a tropical rainforest. Sinharaja Rainforest, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, is the last remaining rainforest in Sri Lanka and is home to most (almost 95%) of Sri Lanka’s endemic birdlife, giant butterflies and more than 50% of Sri Lanka’s endemic mammals.
A most amazing sighting at Sinharaja is the dazzling colours and shocking contrasts as the large mixed flocks of feeding birds’ flit through the forest. This lowland forest is considered to be one of the best birding sites in Sri Lanka with 22 out of Sri Lanka's 26 endemic birds having been sighted here, and large mixed feeding flocks providing an unusual spectacle.
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One Day Galle Tour
On this tour, you will visit a Turtle Hatchery and the famous port of Galle! The Turtle Hatchery lies 8 km south of Bentota at Kosgoda is said to be the best place to see giant turtles and their babies and is endowed with Hasselblad cameras.
Galle, said to be the famous Tarshish of the Bible, is the port where the Portuguese first landed in Sri Lanka in the 16th-Century. Fortified by the Dutch who ruled maritime Sri Lanka in the 17th and 18th centuries, the city still retains the air of old Holland with its Old Dutch churches, monuments, fort, and ramparts, as well as quaint Old Dutch houses and narrow alleys still bearing Dutch names.
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Optional services —
Early check-in (without breakfast)
Early check-in (with breakfast)
Your journey to Sri Lanka —
Flights:
You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Your destinations —
Sri Lanka
With 8 Unesco World Heritage Sites to be found on such a small area of land and a 2,000 year old culture, Sri Lanka is as fascinating as it is beautiful. A destination that is often skipped by many a traveller on their trips to India or Asia, Sri Lanka remains one of the Indo-Asian best kept secrets. Visit its ancient sites and marvel over its legendary temples, or see the sacred home of the world’s oldest living tree, Anuradhapura.
Take a 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.
In addition, 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, where the charm of the people will simply enchant you.
Colombo
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 colourful 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 virtually 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. 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.
